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Autodidact and Entrepreneur on the Art of Being Self-Taught with Patrick Lyle

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Most people drink coffee without thinking. Patrick Lyle thinks about everything: the grind size, the mineral content of the water, the pressure curve of an espresso shot. But this conversation isn’t just about better coffee. It’s about craftsmanship, culture, and why founders should never hide from their customers. We break down espresso “soup,” third-wave elitism, and why most cafés get it wrong, then zoom out into Japanese travel, imposter syndrome, and how service itself can be a spiritual practice. Patrick shares how leaving tech…

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