Fear of Missing Out (F.O.M.O.) can be a powerful motivator...no one wants to be left behind; everyone wants to have the newest and best. In a rapidly changing, constantly evolving industry like specialty coffee if you can't keep up with the Joneses you're screwed right? Lets hope not.Like any other...
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The Land Before Time
With the WBC coming up this weekend my mind is racing with all kinds of thoughts on barista competitions both past and present. I first became exposed to barista competitions sometime around 2005 and at that time (with the exception of a few standouts) the routines were pretty bad, the...
When Keeping it Real Goes Wrong
I grew up playing Hockey until Jr High/High School then transitioned to full time to basketball, making the varsity team my freshman year. I remember studying and being majorly influenced by pros like Allen Iverson, Mike Bibby, Jason Williams, Tim Hardaway, and Steve Nash; guys who could make big moves...