Two Paths, One Cup

Scenario A: Cheap pre-ground coffee, quick pour

Scenario B: Artisan hand-grinding, precision weighing, filtered water

Same destination. Completely different journeys.

The Myth of Absolute Perfection

2 + 2 doesn’t always equal 4 in real life. Sometimes it equals “experience” or “joy” or “fuck it.”

What We’re Really Buying

It’s not about the coffee. It’s about:

• The ritual
• The story we tell ourselves
• The performance of skill

The Deeper Truth

Perfection is a facade.

Some people taste the difference. Some don’t. And that’s okay.

The Real Lesson

It’s not WHAT you do. It’s HOW you do it.

Passion trumps precision. Enjoyment beats skill. Connection matters more than technique.

Your Coffee, Your Rules

Whether you’re a coffee snob or a convenience lover:

• Own your choice
• Enjoy the moment
• Stop apologizing for your process

The Broader Metaphor

Life isn’t about perfect execution. It’s about finding joy in your method.

Embracing the process, enjoying the journey, not so much the destination because the journey IS the destination.

keep on livin’