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“Thinking is a Lost Art” Alie has a sincere and deep interest in the stories that shape all of us. Her story starts in Finland as a kid who loves the peace and solitude of the lakes (180,000) and forests that make up Finland. Fins have SISU (grit) that comes naturally to native Fins. What is SISU? Listen and discover as it is a large part of what Fins are, their identity. What else will you discover in this podcast? Some topics covered are pushing one’s limits... and naked skydiving at the Artic Circle? And becoming a forensic pathologist? Yup. Enjoy the next 20 minutes. Alie is quite an interesting woman. Then check out her on LinkedIn and at her website. 1:30 - “Where do we come from?” What are the stories that shape us? From Finland but moved to the US at 21. Sisu (or Grit) is something that comes naturally to Fins. The ability to fight through any kind of adversity. A part of the Finnish identity. 4:00 - Finland is the “country of lakes” (180,000 lakes and surrounded by forests. As a young girl she would wander the forests, lay down and listen to nature or look at the skies. Loves the silence and self awareness if provides. 9:30 - also likes to push her limits and take some risks. At 19 she tried sky-diving at the Artic Circle. She ended up working at a sky diving company and has registered over 800 jumps, becoming a certified rigger. 12:40 - “sky diving is the best thing you can do with your clothes on, though she has seen people sky dive naked. 14:00 - wanted to be a doctor, a forensic pathologist. Just another example of her desire to constantly try new things, new challenges. Worked at this for about 5 years. 18:00 - people in general need should push themselves to learn new things… Find out more about Alie at www.julesx.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliejules/. Want to know more about your bowtied host? LeeRowley.com! All episodes available at www.LeeAfterDark.com.