Memoir · 2023
The In-Between.
Life in the Micro
Opens with a chain-reaction accident on May 9, 2022, where Christian and his partner Vanessa stop to help and everything snaps into focus. From that in-between moment, the book traces a path out of a macro-obsessed life of summits, exits, and chase, into a present-moment way of leading and living.
- Memoir
- Presence
- Leadership
- 10 chapters
- Audiobook coming
Book trailer
The premise, in two minutes.
A short look at the in-between, the micro-moment where presence becomes the whole game.
Inside the book
Ten chapters, one practice.
From rock-bottom to actionable awareness, identity, intention, authenticity, core-value alignment, presence, insight, leadership, and the in-between in action.
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01
Rock Bottom
The Danish breakdown and the slow turn from macro-chasing to actionable awareness.
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02
Actionable Awareness
Noticing the story running in the background before it runs the day.
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03
Identity
Trading a chase-defined self for one that can sit still without panic.
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04
Intention
Choosing on purpose instead of reacting to whatever shows up loudest.
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05
Authenticity
What's left when the persona built for promotions and stages comes down.
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06
Core-Value Alignment
Surfacing the values quietly running the show and re-aligning life around them.
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07
Presence
The micro-moment practice that makes presence a skill, not an accident.
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08
Insight
How presence becomes insight, and insight becomes better decisions at scale.
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09
Leadership
Leading a company, a team, and a partnership from the present moment.
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10
The In-Between in Action
Field stories, the car crash, the climbs, the exits, the partnership.
Reader reviews
What readers are saying.
The impact of ‘micro-moments’ in our lives.
""The In-Between: Life in the Micro" by Christian Espinosa is a poignant journey that explores the profound impact of micro-moments in our lives. Espinosa begins with a vivid account of a life-altering incident, the bursting of his metaphorical bubble on May 9, 2022. As a blue car collides with a black truck in front of him, the author is thrust into a heightened state of awareness and purpose. Espinosa reflects on the regrets that seep into the corners of our lives, emerging as refrains that become the most haunting."
A testament to the power of self-reflection
"Books that give you advice to live in the moment are common. It’s an already worn-out advice, however good it can be. This book essentially revolves around that, living in the moment. The author calls the concept “micro-moments” and that’s basically focusing on minor moments day-to-day instead of one big goal or step in your life. I like that advice, but as any, it’s easy to read about it, and hard to implement."
A Book About Approaching the World Differently
"This is a nonfiction account of a seminal moment in the life of author Christian Espinosa. The In-Between: Life in the Micro is a careful or even meticulous examination of life that the writer found necessary after witnessing a shocking car wreck. The author theorizes that it’s better to take the opposite path. Instead of being preoccupied with the next large event, it’s better to focus on the minutia of the day-to-day."
A thought-provoking journey into self-discovery
"I believe Espinosa effectively communicates the importance of valuing the micro-moments in our lives. His journey from a macro-focused mindset to a more conscious and appreciative one is inspiring. The narrative is well-paced, and the author's introspective reflections provide valuable insights. While I thoroughly enjoyed the storytelling, I found some sections to be slightly repetitive."
Interesting Read
"In The In-Between: Life in the Micro, Christian Espinosa effortlessly looks into the challenges of navigating a success-driven world. He beautifully emphasizes the significance of authenticity, core values, and insight. Through some harrowing personal experiences, Espinosa underscores the benefits of appreciating small everyday moments and warns against not noticing them."