Tag: Advice To Myself
2025 Review
Below is my public annual review. My private version also contains event highlights from the year, lessons and takeaways, and…Reading Time: 4 minutes | January 5, 2026Cheap vs Frugal
Values What's the difference between being cheap versus being frugal? I think it boils down to values. Frugal folks treat…Reading Time: 11 minutes | August 22, 2025How To Manage Your Finances in 2025
Here’s how I manage my finances in 2025. I plan to publish an updated version each year. As always, consult…Reading Time: 9 minutes | August 18, 2025We Almost Bought a Home
We made the mistake of visiting model homes in Embrun and Russell. Visiting castles makes you want one. Worse, it…Reading Time: 4 minutes | May 19, 2025Wealthy Abundance
People like to complain about the economy. Scratch that, people like to complain in general. Even though many complaints are…Reading Time: 5 minutes | February 14, 2025Our Plan to Purchase a Home
Introduction Kayla and I got married last summer. We’re 29 years old and live in a three-bedroom apartment in Ottawa,…Reading Time: 8 minutes | January 5, 2025Is Sports Betting Worthwhile?
Most of my friends believe they are profitable sports bettors. They all have their infallible system. They know I don't…Reading Time: 3 minutes | September 30, 2024I Deleted All My Social Media Accounts
I deleted Snapchat in 2016. I deleted Instagram in 2018. I never downloaded TikTok. I deleted Facebook and Twitter about…Reading Time: 3 minutes | August 25, 2024I Sold My Bitcoin
I sold my Bitcoin even though it crushed all my other investments in terms of returns. I bought 60 shares…Reading Time: 3 minutes | July 29, 2024Hindsight Thoughts on Getting Married
We got married in July 2024. Getting married is a huge project and I wanted to share what went well…Reading Time: 5 minutes | July 29, 2024