Tag: Psychology
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, 2026How 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, 2025How I Get 10% Cash Back at Starbucks
I use my Scotia Momentum® Visa Infinite Card to buy Starbucks gift cards at the grocery store. That way, I…Reading Time: 3 minutes | July 20, 2025ResearchEd Toronto 2025 — Takeaways
The quality of the presentations was strong across the board. That said, it’s hard not to feel a bit of…Reading Time: 8 minutes | June 16, 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, 2025Measuring Up — Book Summary & Notes
Measuring Up: What Educational Testing Really Tells Us by Daniel Koretz My rating: 4 of 5 stars Solid book on…Reading Time: 44 minutes | May 17, 2025Credit Card Optimization (2025)
The video below inspired me to step up my credit card game. I go down a personal finance rabbit hole…Reading Time: 6 minutes | January 18, 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, 2025A Grader’s Lament
Why We Need This Article I started teaching high school math and physics in Ottawa Ontario in 2022. I was…Reading Time: 31 minutes | December 22, 2024Ahead of the Curve — Book Summary
Takeaways Favourite Chapters Book Highlights Introduction: From the Bell Curve to the Mountain: A New Vision for Achievement, Assessment, and…Reading Time: 36 minutes | October 4, 2024