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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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