Cunning Linguist

In a world of tweets and texts, Brandon stands as a linguistic anomaly. A lover of language and etymology, he delves deep into words' roots and their impact on human interaction. Brandon balances bluntness with thoughtfulness, ensuring his words are sharp yet never crass.

Years of management and meaningful conversations have honed his communication skills. Brandon tailors his words to each audience, aiming for connection, humor, or thought. For him, communication is alchemy—transforming moments and relationships with the magic of words.

See some of Brandon's Interesting Words - Dive into the fascinating world of words—where they come from, how they evolve, and what they really mean. Are you speaking the same language?

Check out his favorite Misunderstood Idioms - Uncover the surprising origins of common idioms and you'll never see these phrases the same way again. Ready for a linguistic journey?

10 Random Trubeisms

"Debugging is twice as hard as writing the code in the first place. Therefore, if you write the code as cleverly as possible, you are, by definition, not smart enough to debug it." - Brandon M. Trube

"The human body is amazing—it’s the only machine that wears out faster the harder you try to maintain it." - Brandon M. Trube

"I practice engineered laziness. I will put in three times the effort to be able to do half the work." - Brandon M. Trube

"If debugging is the process of removing bugs, then programming must be the process of putting them in." - Brandon M. Trube

"Always code as if the person who ends up maintaining your code will be a violent psychopath who knows where you live." - Brandon M. Trube

"Bat-shit crazy is my favorite flavor! We should get together for coffee, take over a small village, get married, or something sometime!" - Brandon M. Trube

"I'm not lazy; I just believe in conserving energy for when it matters most—like napping." - Brandon M. Trube

"Being logical doesn't mean you're devoid of emotions; it means you're adept at not letting your feelings hijack your judgment." - Brandon M. Trube

"Being logical doesn't mean you're devoid of emotions; it means you're adept at not letting your feelings hijack your judgment." - Brandon M. Trube

"The only thing faster than the speed of light is the speed at which you forget why you walked into a room." - Brandon M. Trube