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Ordinary Mart

Who is Ordinary Mart?

A normal guy from Estonia.

I grew up in a small town and had rather unremarkable upbringing. I have found myself to be average in almost everything I do, except dreaming.

After understanding that I will not become next Gianluigi Buffon, I decided to search for new goals in life. Steady office job didn’t feel like it. So, I quit my job and went to travel in Southeast Asia.

That’s when I started documenting my journey.

I have lived in different places, seized opportunities, made mistakes, failed, kept on learning and trying new things. Over time, I have understood that the journey can be more interesting than the destination.

Here are my thoughts and stories.

Madeira - an island you can't escape from
Madeira - an island you can't escape from
October 10, 2021 Travelling

Last winter Grete and I did something I have been dreaming about since my teenage years. We spent our entire…

What will I remember from 2020 after 10 years?
What will I remember from 2020 after 10 years?
January 4, 2021 Life lessons, Personal stuff

According to the Gregorian calendar another year – 2020 – is over. We all know the different reasons why 2020…

Remote workers in Madeira - making the best out of lockdown
Remote workers in Madeira - making the best out of lockdown
December 16, 2020 Personal stuff, Travelling

Two and half years ago we were travelling and living with Grete in South-East Asia as backpackers. We had tight…

Investing festival - the most inspiring event in summer 2020
Investing festival - the most inspiring event in summer 2020
September 7, 2020 Building wealth

At the beginning of July, just after Corona restriction were lifted, happened one of the most significant events this summer…

Remote work and life during coronavirus period
Remote work and life during coronavirus period
July 1, 2020 Personal stuff

As soon as coronavirus hit Estonia, our team in Post11 moved to a home office. I remember setting up my…

How to stand out in your job search? Tips from my fresh hiring experience
How to stand out in your job search? Tips from my fresh hiring experience
April 23, 2020 Building wealth, Life lessons

Last week I finished the process of hiring a new Product Manager to my Product Team our Post11 (with the…

Meditation - a tool for gaining clarity in an uncertain time
Meditation - a tool for gaining clarity in an uncertain time
March 22, 2020 Life lessons, Personal stuff

My monkey brain when I wake up in the morning: What news about Coronavirus? How many new virus cases are…

Speak up or sit quietly?
Speak up or sit quietly?
January 23, 2020 Life lessons, Personal stuff

On Saturday evening I had a dilemma. We celebrated Grete’s mom’s birthday. For her special day, I, as a cheeky…

Who wants to read about ordinary life?
Who wants to read about ordinary life?
January 13, 2020 Personal stuff

For an entire last year, I was struggling with writing my blog. I started the blog in Bali while sitting…

Improvising my moves in Movement Tallinn training camp
Improvising my moves in Movement Tallinn training camp
September 6, 2019 Life lessons, Personal stuff

Last weekend I took part in Movement Tallinn training camp and managed to experience something life-changing. First time in my…

Football coach in Spin-programme - A job I can be proud of
Football coach in Spin-programme - A job I can be proud of
July 31, 2019 Life lessons, Personal stuff

It looks like coaching jobs and football keep on finding me. After I had said “no” to couple offers from…

Philippines - the bluest water  I have ever seen
Philippines - the bluest water I have ever seen
May 18, 2019 Travelling

I still remember how we watched YouTube videos about the Philippines at home. We were so excited to think about…

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I write about
  • Building wealth
  • Life lessons
  • Personal stuff
  • Travelling
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