El arte de perder is a hybrid work—part prose poem, part diary, part philosophical meditation. Martínez writes about the small, cumulative losses that shape a life:

Now, Julián placed the notebook on the desk. He didn't pack it into the box for the trash. He slipped it into his jacket pocket.

The apartment was quieter than Julián remembered. It wasn’t the silence of emptiness, but the specific, heavy silence of things left behind—a silence that had weight, texture, and a stubborn refusal to leave.

El arte de perder teaches you that some things—love, grief, memory—can’t be rushed or pirated. They have to be held. Even if it takes an extra week to get the book, wait. The art of losing can wait. The art of reading properly? That’s worth fighting for.

(The Art of Losing), the third book by Mexican content creator, software engineer, and author Roberto Adrián Martínez Osuna (better known as Roberto Mtz ), is a practical guide and philosophical exploration designed to redefine how we perceive failure and success. Released on November 14, 2021, the book follows his previous bestseller, Creativo , and offers 100 pieces of advice for breaking through creative blocks and building a sustainable career. Core Concept: Redefining Success

Depending on your region, physical copies are scarce. Independent bookstores sometimes have one copy, but digital versions are inconsistently available on legal platforms.

He looked at the empty room. He had lost a father he never really knew. But in the void left behind, he had found the man’s explanation. It wasn't an apology, and it wasn't a redemption. It was just the art.

He turned to the final entry. The ink was shaky, written perhaps days before the heart attack.