From Kobe Bryant to Rick Rubin, George Lucas to Phil Knight, and many other influential figures, this work offers advice and insights on finding one's place in the world. A place that lies beyond doubts, fears, and failures, accessible only through passion and hard work, while savoring every step of the journey.

On Saturday, November 23, at 5:00 PM, we will present Anche quando nessuno ci crede by Mondadori, with author Gianluca Gazzoli.

The Book: The term "underdog" in sports refers to teams or athletes no one expected to win—those counted out due to the odds stacked against them, only to defy expectations and triumph in stunning fashion. An underdog is a unique breed because even after they succeed, they’re driven to keep proving themselves, not only to others but to themselves, proving that their success wasn’t a fluke. This emotional and mental fuel pushes them toward excellence, toward the extraordinary, and keeps them fighting, no matter the obstacles.

Anche quando nessuno ci crede shares the stories of underdogs—athletes, actors, journalists, entrepreneurs, and artists—who, with their lives filled with dreams, hard work, and success, inspired Gianluca Gazzoli. Through his podcast Passa dal BSMT, Gazzoli has met remarkable people, collecting valuable lessons that can help us grow both personally and professionally. In these pages, he shares what he’s learned and continues to learn from the inspiring individuals who have come through BSMT, as well as those who might one day. These are stories of success that emerged from challenging paths, made up of dashed hopes, nearly broken dreams, and failures redeemed by an insatiable drive to succeed against all odds—even when others tell us to give up, that the struggle isn’t worth it.

The Author: Gianluca Gazzoli is an Italian radio and television host, videomaker, and author. With numerous radio and TV experiences, he began his career in 2014 at Radio Number One, a historic radio station in Northern Italy. Soon after, while still under 30, he moved to national radio, becoming a voice on RAI Radio2 with his daily show KGG, eventually joining Radio DEEJAY in 2019. On television, he’s collaborated on The Voice (2016), Quelli Che Il Calcio(2017-2018), and Domenica In (2017). Highly active on social media, Gazzoli creates popular formats that allow him to tell stories. In his podcast Passa dal BSMT, he shares the experiences of extraordinary people and professionals, deriving valuable lessons that can help us improve personally and professionally. His publications with Mondadori include Scosse. La mia vita a cuore libero (2021) and Anche quando nessuno ci crede. La rivincita degli underdog (2024).