☕️ (R)emote Expresso #38

Hi (R)emotes,

☕️ (R)emote Expresso is your weekly dose of creator insights on remote collaboration designed to fuel your day 💌

Hey Remote Rebels and Digital Daydreamers,

• 7 days left.

• 2 spots remaining.

• And an inbox that's breaking my heart.

"Should I apply? I have this method that works but..."
"I keep going back to the application form but can't hit submit..."
"What if I'm not creator material?"
"Maybe next season when I'm more ready..."

Here's what I want to tell every single person sending me these messages:
The regret of not trying will last longer than the sting of not being selected.

💔 The emails I wish I wasn't receiving

"I have this facilitation approach that consistently helps teams break through communication barriers, but I'm worried it's not sophisticated enough for a 'creator program.'"

Stop. Right there. Nina Pozderec thought her psychology background wasn't "techy enough" for templates. Her psychological safety frameworks now reach teams across six continents.

"My workshop method always works, but I don't have fancy credentials or a big following. Do I even qualify?"

Pedro Segreto worried his design methods were "too simple." The simplicity is exactly what made them powerful – thousands of startups can now clarify their value propositions in under 90 minutes.

"I've been developing this innovation process for years, but what if it's too niche for a global audience?"

Benjamin Richy questioned if his healthcare focus was "too niche." Turns out, every industry needs human-centered innovation approaches. His templates now help teams everywhere solve complex problems together.

🎯 The brutal math of regret vs rejection

Rejection: Temporary disappointment that fades.
Regret: The permanent "what if" that compounds.

Getting a "no" teaches you something about your approach and gives you direction for improvement. Not applying teaches you nothing except how to stay exactly where you are.

⏰ What happens next Friday at 11:59 PM GMT

The application window closes. No extensions, no exceptions, no "I was just about to submit."

Thursday August 28th at 6 PM GMT+2, we announce the final 10 creators live at our Opening Ceremony.

If you're not in that group because you didn't apply, you'll spend the next year watching others live the opportunity you talked yourself out of.

🚀 For the fence-sitters: Your 7-day action plan

• This weekend: Open the application. Read it. Let it marinate.

• Monday: Write your responses. Messy first draft is perfectly fine.

• Tuesday: Clean it up and hit submit before you can overthink it again.

The application takes 15 minutes. The regret of not trying lasts indefinitely.

🔥 The final question

One year from now, do you want to be watching other creators showcase their templates on the Miroverse, wishing you'd applied?

Or do you want to be one of them, helping thousands of remote teams work better together?

The difference between those two futures is decided in the next 7 days.

WE ARE THE (R)emote 25/26 SEASON OPENING 🔥
Thursday, August 28th (AMER/EMEA)

Turn your expertise into globally-used Miro templates! Our Creator Program transforms facilitators, coaches, and innovators into featured creators with professional template design, Miroverse placement, and community webinar spotlights.

🎨 Apply to the Community Creator Program

What you get joining the program for free? Professional template collaboration • Miroverse feature • Global webinar spotlight • Full promotional support

👨‍💻 Big Desk Energy : Our biggest startup insights & stories

🦾 MarketingAlec : AI news for Founders & C-Suite Executives

🌎 Thrive Remotely : Lifestyle and Wellness for Remote Workers

👩‍🎤 Customer Success Jobs : Our remote high-paying jobs for you

🤖 Responsible : Responsible business practices in AI & cybersecurity

🔴 Creator Spotlight : Our favorite inspiration for world class creators journeys

R GENERATION is a dynamic global community where remote professionals, creators, and digital nomads come together to reimagine the future of work. We bridge cultures, time zones, and creative frontiers, uniting around a shared passion for innovation and meaningful connection.

Through engaging events, hands-on workshops, and exclusive access to cutting-edge AI tools, we’re transforming remote work into a space for bold experimentation, open knowledge-sharing, and limitless growth.

Join us in a collaborative and empowering environment where your ideas spark innovation, your curiosity fuels lifelong learning, and your ambition shapes the future of remote collaboration.