We all hate when a shift is slow. It can feel demoralizing, boring, and frustrate even the best barista. What if these times on the bar are not all bad though? What if instead of seeing these times as a waste, we saw them as an opportunity.  Today on Shift Break we will be talking about the slow bar shifts that we dread and how to use them to grow our knowledge, skill, and maturity as coffee professionals.    Related episodes: study the rules 056 : The Sleepwalking Barista In Praise of Long Term Imperfect Employment Hard work is hard Laziness & the Most Important Decision   Reach out for one-on-one consulting and coaching! chris@keystotheshop.com    Visit these amazing sponsors! The best espresso machines in the world! www.lamarzoccousa.com   Custom branded mobile apps for your shop! www.espressly.co