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In this episode, I'm getting real about the year-long coffee mastery challenge I'm about to embark on. While I'm excited about the journey ahead, I'm taking a moment to reflect on five potential pitfalls that worry me as I dive deeper into this pursuit. I talk about becoming a coffee accessory chaser, getting trapped by recipe obsession, losing patience with the 12-month timeline, burning out from the intensity, and perhaps most concerning—whether this deep focus might actually ruin my relationship with coffee altogether.

I share a personal story from my college days when I became completely obsessed with cars, building turbos and modifying my 240SX, only to eventually lose all passion for it. That experience haunts me as I consider this coffee challenge. I'm being honest with you about the real possibility that this drive for mastery could transform coffee from something I love into just another beverage. By listening to this episode, you'll gain insight into the psychological challenges of deep skill development and hear an honest conversation about the trade-offs between mastery and maintaining genuine passion for what we love.

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