Espresso Shots 8-2-26

It's that time again for my weekly update, which includes a short collection of noteworthy finds, posts that inspire, as well as a few reflections from the past week or two. I'll aim to land these in your inbox by the weekend, in time to pair with your morning coffee (or your preferred cup of inspiration).The Latest Drippings ☕️The Premium Mediocre Life of Maya Millennial. Brian Wilson said it best, 'Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you'll suck forever.' And while I've written about the curse of 'meh', this post (from a new addition to my reading list) was a fascinating exploration of the trappings and socioeconomics of 'premium mediocrity'. Though it was written almost 10 years ago, 2026 seems to have evolved into 'peak mediocrity' on so many things that it felt relevant to repost this week. 'Premium mediocre is food that Instagrams better than it tastes. Premium mediocre is Starbucks' Italian names for drink sizes, and its original pumpkin spice lattes featuring a…