My Heart is Estonian

TLDR: My Estonian heritage is a huge part of who I am. And beyond that, Estonia is the coolest. I highly recommend learning about Estonia.

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Book Reviews (and the local bookstore / library where I got them)

Books I read and liked (and the local bookstores I supported along the way.)

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Kickboxing: Sport of the Future

TL;DR Exercise the mind; Exercise the body

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Authenticity

TLDR: Be your authentic self and not what you think others think you should be. You will be more successful following your own path and it will lead to greater trust and respect.

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How to Present to Executives, by Inigo Montoya

TLDR: Inigo Montoya’s revenge speech from the Princess Bride is a perfect example of efficient executive-level interaction.

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The Oxford Comma (A Hill I Will Die On)

TLDR: The Oxford Comma: essential, important, and glorious.

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Learn, Don’t Assume

TLDR: The internet is the perfect environment for viral misinformation; don’t fall victim. Confirm new information before you post it or accept it as true.

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Beware the Colloquial Ellipses

TLDR: Make sure you know the full context of a colloquialism before you use it so you don’t inadvertently fan the flame of misinformation.

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Parrots are just as bad as Sheep

TLDR: Sheep follow blindly, parrots repeat blindly. Avoid being either stereotype by learning, verifying, and making your own informed decisions.

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