G. S.

Welcome to the counter, everyone. We are currently refining the "Threshold"—the very first moment you step into the ☕ Decision Barista. We are debating a fundamental question of hospitality, and we need your palate to decide. @Rex Loyer @Bill Widmer @Reema Rana @Jill Binder @Brian Diep @Sebastian Schroeder @Lindsey Rhodes The Question: When you are overwhelmed, how do you prefer to be served? - Path A (The Invisible Hand): You just want to vent, and have the AI quietly figure out what you need (Zero friction). - Path B (The Ritual): You want to see a Menu. You want the agency to click a button that says, "I am Frozen" or "I am Chaotic," because naming the problem feels like half the solution. Help us set the table. Look at the "Menu Options" below. If you had to click one right now to fix your day, which one calls to you?

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New comment 5h ago

G. S.

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@Sebastian Schroeder I'm curious: Did the framework act as a scaffold (holding the structure while you built) or a filter (removing the noise so you could see the offer)?

G. S.

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The Sticky Note for tomorrow (Write this down and stick it on your monitor for tomorrow) "The plan changes, but the mission stands: Pivot the prompt to 'Pre-Task' so they can feel the joy of starting."

Sebastian Schroeder

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💬 Chat

Book Club Tomorrow! 📚

A soft reminder that Book Club is happening tomorrow (Sunday the 11th) from 6–7pm 🔥 We’re continuing with Letting Go by David Hawkins, focusing on chapters 3 & 4. Lots of space for reflection, questions, and real-life application. Drop a comment if you're going to join us this week! 🤩

New comment 13h ago

G. S.

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I will join for about 30 min before I have to start driving to pickup my wife from the airport.

G. S.

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🏆 Wins

Decision Barista tweaks : We removed the menu (Thanks Rex & Bill)

The Problem: @Rex Loyer pointed out a critical flaw in the Decision Barista: Asking an overwhelmed person to choose their mode is a blocker. The "Energy Calibration" (1-3 Scale) was asking you to be your own doctor before we even started treatment. The Fix: We have installed two major upgrades: "The Invisible Calibration" and "The Validator Protocol." 1. The Invisible Calibration (No more menus) The Barista now asks one question: "What is weighing on you?" It listens to your tone: - 10 frantic tasks? → It auto-switches to Executive Mode (Triage). - "Stuck" or silence? → It auto-switches to Gentle Mode (Safety). - "Bored" or "Ugh"? → It auto-switches to Novelty Mode (Gamification). 2. The Validator Protocol (No more robots) Previously, if you said, "Thank god, that helped," the bot would just ignore you and bark the next order. Now, the system detects your relief. It pauses the work to acknowledge the win, ensuring you feel safe before moving to the next step. Why this matters: You no longer have to diagnose yourself. You just have to show up. 👉 Grab the updated prompt using the same link . https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N1jVQ--GxBS4OnZFHBrV5SxX2DC5ybwjjmVW4kh9Y_Q/edit?usp=sharing PS: Will update the DecisionBarista.com site with these changes in next 2 days.

New comment 1d ago

G. S.

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Thanks @Rex Loyer and @Bill Widmer for the awesome feedback and clarity in making Decision Barista simpler.

G. S.

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🧠 ADHD

I built a quiet place for the voice in your head.

Most productivity tools ask you to "push through." But if you have ADHD, "pushing" usually just leads to paralysis. I realized that being stuck usually comes in three flavors. So I built Decision Barista—an AI companion that doesn't judge you; it just adjusts to your energy level. The Menu (Chef's Choice): 🍵 Matcha Mode: You are frozen/anxious. We take small, compassionate steps. ☕ Espresso Mode: You are overthinking. We set a ruthlessly short timer. 🫐 Berry Mode: You are bored. We gamify the task to hack your dopamine. The Honor Bar (The Threshold): Standard marketing says I should force you to give me your email to see this. I refuse. If you are overwhelmed, you don't need a funnel. You need relief. - No Signup. - No Email. - Just the tool. 👉 Click the link to enter the Honor Bar. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N1jVQ--GxBS4OnZFHBrV5SxX2DC5ybwjjmVW4kh9Y_Q/edit?usp=sharing Let's check the community pulse: Which flavor do you need this morning? Drop a 🍵, ☕, or 🫐 below. THANKS @Rex Loyer and @Bill Widmer for all your amazing support and feedback! P.S. - I'm in meetings most of today but will check back this evening to see how it's landing.

New comment 2d ago

I built a quiet place for the voice in your head.

G. S.

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@Jill Binder You just saved an entire cohort of users from hitting that wall. Thank you. 🙏 Because of your "stress test," I realized we can't force the Barista persona into the strict "Corporate Breakroom" of Microsoft Copilot. It forgets context too fast. I have access at work and can empathize. So, I brewed a workaround based on your finding: Copilot isn't a Barista; it's a Vending Machine. Don't try to chat with it. Just push the button for the chemical you need. Here is the "Just-in-Time" Protocol for your restricted friends: ⚠️ The "Vending Machine" Protocol (For Microsoft Copilot) Do not try to teach Copilot the "System." Use these simpler prompts. +++++++++++++ 🟢 For Paralysis (The Instant Matcha) Use when: You are frozen and overwhelmed. Prompt: "I am stuck and overwhelmed. Give me one tiny, literal micro-step to start [Task]. Do not give me advice, just the step." 🟠 For Chaos (The Instant Espresso) Use when: You have too many ideas. Prompt: "I have too many ideas for [Project]. Help me list them, then tell me which ONE to do first to make the biggest impact right now." 🟣 For Boredom (The Instant Berry) Use when: The task is dull. Prompt: "I need to do [Task] but I'm bored. Give me a 'gamified' challenge to make it interesting." +++++++++++++ 🗓️ Next Steps I’m spending this week tweaking the main prompt (fixing that "pulse check" pacing you found!) before releasing the public version. I'll drop the final polished next week. Thanks for helping me build the "Corporate Escape Hatch," Jill. ☕️

G. S.

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@Jill Binder I couldn't resist—I whipped up a "Roasting Report" to visualize exactly where we stand! ☕️ You are the MVP for catching that specific "bitter note" in the Copilot & ChatGPT protocol. Because of you, we are keeping the pressure high this week (the 'Roast') to ensure the V2.2 Universal Blend is perfectly smooth for your friends. No bitterness allowed in this café. See you next Friday for the official drop! ✨