This Week in Sparkling Water
M. Joakim Eriksson
214. Joakim can make anything look difficult.
214. Joakim can make anything look difficult.
214. Joakim can make anything look difficult.
Saturday 14th June 2025
Explore Joakim Eriksson's humorous take on Meyer Lemon sparkling water and the hidden struggles behind mastering a craft.
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12 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Meyer Lemon has a richer, more perfumed taste compared to regular lemon.
- Creativity often involves unseen hard work and perseverance.
- Society tends to hide the effort behind mastery, showcasing only polished results.
- Achieving excellence usually requires enduring hardship and dedication.
- Reflecting on life's struggles can lead to greater appreciation of achievements.
It's like anything that comes out beautiful in the end took someone 10,000 hours
This episode of 'This Week in Sparkling Water' takes you on a whimsical journey through the complexities of Meyer Lemon flavoured sparkling water. Host M. Joakim Eriksson, with his unique flair for making even the simplest tasks seem daunting, shares his musings on life, creativity, and the deceptive ease of mastery. As he reviews Langer's Organic Meyer Lemon, Joakim compares it to regular lemon, finding it richer and more perfumed, which amusingly irks him as 'rich people water'.
But this episode isn't just about the sparkling water; it's a deep dive into the human condition. Joakim reflects on how we often practice our skills in secret, only to reveal them casually as if they were effortless. He shares anecdotes about artists and creators who make their craft look easy while hiding the gruelling hours behind their mastery.
With references to Joan Didion's intense writing process and an Instagram influencer's knife tricks, Joakim paints a picture of authenticity and the struggle behind the scenes. He questions why society often hides the hard work, preferring to present polished results without acknowledging the effort involved. Joakim's candid thoughts remind us that achieving excellence often requires perseverance through hardship. So, if you're in need of a dose of reality mixed with humour and sparkling water reviews, this episode is for you.
It might just make you appreciate the beauty in the struggle.