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  • Garmin Forerunner 255: my review after wearing it for a few months.
    by espresso
    November 18, 2025
    As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases Why I bought the Garmin Forerunner 255 As a runner, I wanted a watch that could… Read more: Garmin Forerunner 255: my review after wearing it for a few months.
  • Attention shifting: a meditation framework for focus.
    by espresso
    November 16, 2025
    Meditation shifts your attention back to the spiritual. Day to day we are immersed in our physical world. The physical world is really just a… Read more: Attention shifting: a meditation framework for focus.
  • Ultimate A-Z List of Recruiting Software Vendors
    by espresso
    November 9, 2024
    For a full, regularly updated list of Applicant Tracking Systems, visit http://everyATS.com/ Recruiting Software, Applicant Tracking Systems ATS software providers Candidate CRM and sourcing: Alternative… Read more: Ultimate A-Z List of Recruiting Software Vendors
  • Indie Hacking Arc October 2024 update
    by espresso
    October 23, 2024
    The idea for Focus Furnace came with my frustration at how 99% of websites require you to create an account, log in, or download the… Read more: Indie Hacking Arc October 2024 update
  • Ultimate List of Land Buying Websites – Where to Find Land For Sale Online
    by espresso
    October 23, 2024
    The places I know of that sell raw land.
  • Classless CSS Sheets that I’ve tried
    by espresso
    October 20, 2024
    The below list includes links to the classless style sheet and some generic comments I’ve added.
  • Motivation to code for indie builders
    by espresso
    October 4, 2024
    Some quotes and thoughts on building software for indie hackers
  • Learn+Build Software – Grand Vision
    by espresso
    September 23, 2024
    You can finally use an app that I built… granted its a bit silly but it is a stepping stone towards building something people will… Read more: Learn+Build Software – Grand Vision
  • Building Software – Modularized Features and User Feedback #buildinpublic
    by espresso
    July 22, 2024
    Latest updates on building a user-ready application in PHP and SQL.
  • Successive Product Expansion: SpaceX and Workday’s second winning products
    by espresso
    July 12, 2024
    Once a startups first product is successful, the second product they bring to market should have the potential to be bigger than the first product… Read more: Successive Product Expansion: SpaceX and Workday’s second winning products
  • Boilerplate forms for micro SaaS #buildinpublic
    by espresso
    July 12, 2024
    During my journey building a hiring system in PHP and SQL, I realized something. 80% of the programs I’ve written could be used for other… Read more: Boilerplate forms for micro SaaS #buildinpublic
  • File Upload / Download handler in PHP and SQL #buildinpublic
    by espresso
    July 11, 2024
    Most applications enable users to import / export data (upload / download files). Since I’ve already established a connection between PHP and the SQL database,… Read more: File Upload / Download handler in PHP and SQL #buildinpublic
  • The Ultralight Recruiting System: Simplify Hiring for Small Enterprises with Espresso Hire #buildinpublic
    by espresso
    July 10, 2024
    Having spent the last 8 years of my career working with enterprise HCM software, a big chunk of my time is focused on helping companies… Read more: The Ultralight Recruiting System: Simplify Hiring for Small Enterprises with Espresso Hire #buildinpublic
  • How to make Neopolitan Style Pizza at Home, from Vito Iacopelli’s recipe
    by espresso
    June 27, 2024
    This at-home pizza recipe is halving Vito’s recipe, and you should end up with 5-6 dough balls for pizzas. Vito’s video is here: Ingredients to… Read more: How to make Neopolitan Style Pizza at Home, from Vito Iacopelli’s recipe
  • On Platforms: The best article I’ve read about architecture and the management of IT.
    by espresso
    June 26, 2024
    This article is a re-post that I saved, about Amazon and Google platforms by an employee that worked there, and originally I found this on… Read more: On Platforms: The best article I’ve read about architecture and the management of IT.
  • Reasons I love being a sales rep (for real tho)
    by espresso
    June 5, 2024
    Why I got into sales, why I love it, and the 1 thing that makes me the best at it.
  • Do these 4 things FIRST if you want to get into sales
    by espresso
    May 30, 2024
    Resources to learn as much about sales as quickly as possible.
  • A Cover Letter Template for Sales jobs that is clear and value-oriented
    by espresso
    May 29, 2024
    A cover letter should show the recruiter / hiring manager what benefits they get by hiring you. It should be simple and easy to follow, with important section sub-headings that stand out.
  • 6 insightful questions to ask during informational interviews for sales jobs.
    by espresso
    May 28, 2024
    Informational interviews are conversations that give you the opportunity to gather information about a career you’re interested in, as well as expand your network.
  • What is Customer Success at a software company?
    by espresso
    May 27, 2024
    Customer Success is a critical part of the account team, ensuring existing customers realize product value, and ultimately renew their subscription.
  • Practical thoughts on Minimalism
    by espresso
    May 27, 2024
    It’s easier to remove something unnecessary than add something valuable. Its easier to make your house look better by cleaning it (removing dirt and stuff… Read more: Practical thoughts on Minimalism
  • Sell B2B with Implication Questions: from SPIN Selling by Neil Rackham
    by espresso
    May 19, 2024
    Throughout my enterprise software sales career, SPIN Selling by Neil Rackham is a book I’ve read and re-read because it helps me lead conversations with… Read more: Sell B2B with Implication Questions: from SPIN Selling by Neil Rackham
  • Principles, Ideas, & Theories to keep in mind
    by espresso
    May 12, 2024
    In my own notes, this list was titled “Principles of truth”. Upon further consideration, many of the below are theories which may or may not… Read more: Principles, Ideas, & Theories to keep in mind
  • CPR Quick Guide – Notes from my certification
    by espresso
    May 10, 2024
    Get CPR certified. It’s easy, usually free, and may save a life. In most cases, you can take a class and finish the certification in… Read more: CPR Quick Guide – Notes from my certification
  • Career Advice from Jim Donovan
    by espresso
    May 9, 2024
    I stumbled upon “The Making of an Investment Banker”, a talk given by Jim Donovan to the UVA school of law, which was posted to… Read more: Career Advice from Jim Donovan
  • A Startup’s Search for its 1st customer
    by espresso
    April 26, 2024
    Once you have a paying customer, congrats — you’re not a startup anymore, now you’re a business. Having a paying customer means you have found… Read more: A Startup’s Search for its 1st customer
  • My fav Curry Recipe
    by espresso
    April 22, 2024
    Sauté Mushroom, Pepper, Onion, add meat or veggie base (beef, fish, lamb, tofu / chickpeas etc) in a large pan until done. Mushrooms take the… Read more: My fav Curry Recipe
  • What’s your ice age book? (thought experiment)
    by espresso
    April 12, 2024
    Imagine… The world is on the brink of a cataclysmic freeze. A incoming ice age promises to cloak every corner of the globe. You and… Read more: What’s your ice age book? (thought experiment)
  • Storytelling Frameworks and Narrative Structure – The Hero’s Journey and beyond
    by espresso
    April 30, 2023
    Frameworks for storytelling Every great sales rep should seek to master the art of storytelling. The greatest stories in the world – from ancient folk… Read more: Storytelling Frameworks and Narrative Structure – The Hero’s Journey and beyond
  • 16 lessons from Paul Graham on starting a startup
    by espresso
    April 11, 2023
    A few reflections on startups after reading Paul Graham’s essays.
  • What I learned as a Twitter Spaces Host
    by espresso
    May 19, 2022
    What I wish I knew the first time I hosted a Space on Twitter.
  • 273 unique quotes that I’ve saved over the years
    by espresso
    March 18, 2022
    Bite-sized life wisdom I’ve compiled over the last 10 years.
  • How effective are solar panels in northern latitudes?
    by espresso
    January 7, 2022
    Why are solar panels less effective up north, and can we do anything about it?
  • Why tools, platforms, and infrastructure products are great businesses
    by espresso
    January 4, 2022
    Platform and infrastructure focused companies are long-term viable. These products and services continue to thrive and evolve with the industry long after the applications have taken root.
  • An Overview of Cellular Senescence
    by espresso
    November 9, 2021
    Where do senescent cells come from and why does our body create them?
  • Why Cure Aging
    by espresso
    November 5, 2021
    3 reasons extending a healthy human lifespan is important.
  • Self-Driving Autonomous Boats to Clean the Ocean and Waterways
    by espresso
    November 4, 2021
    An idea to clean the ocean using robotic autonomous boats.
  • The Sun Becoming a Red Giant
    by espresso
    October 3, 2021
    In 5 billion years, the Sun will turn into a red giant.
  • Airport Hacks I Have Known and Loved
    by espresso
    September 9, 2021
    Optimizing the air travel experience for passengers.
  • NASA’s Mission to Asteroid 16-Psyche
    by espresso
    August 26, 2021
    NASA will soon visit the most expensive asteroid in the universe.
  • Cholodny-Went: Mental Models To Know #1
    by espresso
    July 20, 2021
    Mental Models have been used by some of the world’s great leaders to make better decisions. Here’s one mental model that you can use in your own life.
  • How SpaceX might make rocket fuel on Mars – Starship Propellant Production
    by espresso
    July 19, 2021
    The first thing humans will do on Mars is make rocket fuel for Starship – liquid methane and oxygen.
  • Jeff Bezos space trip on Blue Origin
    by espresso
    June 8, 2021
    For a hefty sum of $2.8 billion, you could join the Bezos on their Super Space Bro’s mission to the stratosphere.
  • Progress of Autonomous Vehicles Over Time
    by espresso
    March 17, 2021
    Opinion: Self driving cars are less scary than a human behind the wheel.
  • How To Get Hired At SpaceX
    by espresso
    February 11, 2021
    SpaceX is hire engineers, supervisors, and technicians for its Starship project, but the company is incredibly selective in who they hire.
  • Xplore offers “Space as a Service” to explore deep space
    by espresso
    January 20, 2021
    Xplore is a space exploration company focusing on deep space.
  • Dyson Structure concept: solar panels orbiting the Sun
    by espresso
    January 14, 2021
    Building solar panels in orbit around the sun would give humans unprecedented amounts of energy, rendering fossil fuels obsolete.
  • SpaceX Starlink Overview
    by espresso
    January 5, 2021
    Starlink is bringing low cost satellite internet to remote areas of the globe.
  • Mars Perseverance Rover
    by espresso
    December 28, 2020
    The Perseverance rover will explore Mars in search of life.
  • 55 Space Exploration Statistics
    by espresso
    December 27, 2020
    Keeping track of human progress in space technology.
  • Jupiter’s Moon, Europa
    by espresso
    December 16, 2020
    Possessing all requirements for life as well as an untouched global ocean, Europa is one of the most exciting destinations in our solar system.
  • SpaceX Starship Overview, Test Flight Recaps
    by espresso
    December 10, 2020
    Starship updates – the grand vessel that will take humans to Mars.
  • Deep Space Travel: X3 Ion Thruster 2021 update
    by espresso
    November 25, 2020
    Deep space travel tech innovations – the X3 ion thruster.
  • Nvidia art-creation artificial intelligence tools
    by espresso
    November 22, 2020
    Artificial intelligence image synthesis can create photo-realistic images from simple shapes and lines.
  • Deep Space Travel with Ion Thrusters – an Overview
    by espresso
    November 10, 2020
    Ion propulsion is the most efficient method for long distance space travel.
  • Why is Water so Valuable in Space?
    by espresso
    October 26, 2020
    Water is as valuable of a resource in space as oil is on Earth.
  • SpaceX Starship Earth to Earth Travel
    by espresso
    October 22, 2020
    SpaceX is planning to make air travel on Earth 20 times quicker via rocket ship point to point.
  • Exploring Saturn’s Moons – Titan and Enceladus
    by espresso
    October 2, 2020
    Saturn’s Moon, Titan, is one of the top places for human colonization in outer space
  • How to procrastinate while being productive
    by espresso
    March 10, 2020
    Never forget that the time you spend “procrastinating” are minutes, hours, and days of your life. What you do makes you who you are.
  • How Lab Grown Organs can Revolutionize Biotech
    by espresso
    March 9, 2020
    Lab grown organs allow researchers to simulate cells in the human body for drug development, disease modeling, and personalized medicine.
  • Cellular automata – emergent organization (Conway’s Game of Life)
    by espresso
    February 21, 2020
    Although it looks simple, the game of life gives rise to unimaginable levels of complexity.
  • How will 5G impact Gaming?
    by espresso
    February 11, 2020
    5G will revolutionize mobile networks. This article covers 5G, discussing how it may impact gaming.
  • Fortnite: What the Weapon Colors Mean
    by espresso
    January 7, 2020
    What do the weapon colors represent in Fortnite?
  • How to Customize Button Layout on Fortnite Mobile with the HUD Layout Tool
    by espresso
    December 13, 2019
    As a Fortnite Mobile gamer, you have the unique advantage of customizing your button layout.
  • I toured an SF Bay Area recycling center
    by espresso
    August 9, 2019
    In this post, we’ll discuss recycling and garbage collection, touching upon how it works, and why it is not yet a perfect system. TO understand this further, I visited a materials recovery facility to get a look inside an actual recycling plant.
  • Virtual Reality apps in human resources
    by espresso
    July 31, 2019
    “Employees are a company’s most valuable asset.”
  • Why cars are scarier than sharks
    by espresso
    July 5, 2019
    Yes, sharks have killed people. Its no secret that they have. But how likely is it, really, that someone you get attacked by a shark while going for a nice swim or surf in the ocean? In this article, we’re going to investigate how likely it is, and help you decide whether or not the common fear is rational or irrational.
  • Motivational Messages
    by espresso
    July 3, 2019
    We hope you find these thought provoking. To be featured, tweet us your quotes @espressoinsight
  • The Most Dangerous Bird Alive: the Cassowary
    by espresso
    April 16, 2019
    As a native species in New Guinea and Australia, the Cassowary bird stands 5-6 feet tall, weighs up to 160 pounds, can swim, jump 7 feet high, and run 30 miles per hour. This article captures some of the strength and power of this violent creature.
  • I found the perfect burrito in Costa Mesa
    by espresso
    April 14, 2019
    This is Mexican food for the type A personality, made to order before the customer with their inspection and dictation.
  • Accounting for Pollution: Garbage lasts Forever
    by espresso
    December 11, 2018
    A practical way to think about measuring pollution.
  • Solar UV Rays, Skin Damage, Sunscreen
    by espresso
    December 6, 2018
    As you probably know, ultraviolet (UV) rays reach your skin and cause sunburn and even DNA damage. This results in cellular mutations that can lead to skin cancer.
  • Artificial Intelligence Threats and Risks
    by espresso
    August 5, 2017
    Thinking practically about AI, considering various projects and work being done.
  • My simpler “second brain” with SimpleNote
    by espresso
    July 10, 2017
    We’re overwhelmed by information. How do we track all of this information? In our jobs, at school, in the news, on Facebook, LinkedIn, when talking… Read more: My simpler “second brain” with SimpleNote
  • Wisdom of Dale Carnegie – How to win friends and influence people
    by espresso
    April 11, 2016
    Highlights and takeaways from the first and best book of its kind.
  • How To Get an A in Organic Chemistry
    by espresso
    May 18, 2015
    This post will describe the tool I used to review ALL of my organic chemistry notes in 1 hour. I will walk you through the… Read more: How To Get an A in Organic Chemistry

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