Espresso Shots 8-23-26

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 ☕️Why Is Everyone In Tech So Sad?. Looking back, I think it started during the pandemic, when I quipped, 'the longer it goes on being home, the clearer it’s becoming that lots of people don’t want things to go back to the way they were before. I am in way more control in creating a life that I want to live, and not being forced to live the life that is my current reality.' As we hit the midpoint of 2026, I'm questioning if the introspection was more about age and perspective, the wacko discord around AI, or just the state of the world in general. I've definitely noticed a theme of something eating at pretty much everyone I interact with. I found myself nodding in…