Coffee Shop Expectations

An episode of the Small Stories about Big Things podcast, hosted by Bobby Hulme-Lippert, titled "Coffee Shop Expectations" was published on August 20, 2024 and runs 9 minutes.

August 20, 2024 ·9m · Small Stories about Big Things

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Episode Description

A one-minute wait for my coffee turned into an internal rage around my unmet (and ridiculous) expectations - and then it morphed into a few unexpected surprises, including a central reminder in life: we are not victims, we are creators. Always, somehow and someway - we have agency.

It’s the latest Small Story - enjoy!

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