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.
"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."
A testament to the power of self-reflection
"Books that give you advice to live in the moment are common. 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. The book triumphs in its sincerity and the universal message it conveys about appreciating the small, often overlooked moments in life."
A Book About Approaching the World Differently
"This is a nonfiction account of a seminal moment in the life of author Christian Espinosa. Instead of becoming preoccupied with the next large event, obstacle, or experience, it’s better to focus on the minutia of the day-to-day. That’s not something every reader might agree with, but this book is an excellent argument for the writer’s viewpoint."
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 book encourages readers to reflect on their own lives and consider the significance of the moments that often go unnoticed."
Interesting Read
"In The In-Between: Life in the Micro, Christian Espinosa effortlessly looks into the challenges of navigating a success-driven world. He emphasizes the significance of authenticity, core values, and insight while highlighting the benefits of appreciating small everyday moments."