The Gstaad Guy Podcast

Davide De Pierro: Author of "The Letters I Never Sent" – Love, Self-Awareness, Dating, & The Complexity of Being Human

Dec 10, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Davide De Pierro, a writer and storyteller behind The Letters I Never Sent, delves into the intricate dance of love and self-awareness. He highlights why being genuine trumps perfection and shares his belief that 'the how matters more than the what' in communication. Davide reflects on romanticizing life versus minimalism, the art of letter writing, and the emotional depth gained through shared struggles. With wit and wisdom, he encourages authenticity in dating and the power of simple, honest speech.
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ADVICE

Speak Like You're FaceTiming Friends

  • Try speaking from the heart and tell stories like you would to friends to connect authentically.
  • Davide De Pierro found his voice by pretending to FaceTime friends and speaking simply on camera.
INSIGHT

How Beats What In Communication

  • The how of communication matters more than the what; tone and delivery change reception.
  • Davide's calm, playful delivery makes caring feel inviting rather than preachy.
ADVICE

Care Deliberately, Don't Feign Aloofness

  • Do care deliberately and show it; women often want men to try harder and be intentional.
  • Davide argues effort and presence are attractive, not aloofness.
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