Hi, and welcome to my site! It’s a blog about personal finance and careers, told through the lens of my search for happiness and mindfulness in life. Why those things? Well, because most people view them as a necessarily evil to use in their pursuit of happiness in life… and I think they can be more than that!

4Jun2021
Travel
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June 4, 2021
It’s a question that’s on the minds of many around the world. This pandemic has us so hungry for travel it’s not even funny. Yet, even once we’re fully vaccinated, travel in the immediate future is going to look and feel very different to what life was like before Covid hit. Here are a few considerations to think about before you book a flight to St. Somewhere.
28May2021
Personal Finance
May 28, 2021
As someone who’s passionate about personal finance, I’ve been asked a few times by friends if I’d be willing to give a bit of a 101 session to help them take control of their money a bit more. We host these sessions on Friday nights, and call them “Financial Fridays.” Turns out we’re not the only ones who do this – not even by a longshot.
21May2021
Karate
May 21, 2021
Training martial arts feel great. So does belonging to a dojo or gym, and having friends and students to train with. But have you ever felt like things were going a little too far? If your gut tells you something is off, it just might be the case. Here are 5 signs that you might be in a dojo cult; if you notice them in your situation, it should tell you to turn around and run, don’t walk away.
30Apr2021
Investing, Personal Finance
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April 30, 2021
As someone who is right in the thick of things when it comes to the FIRE movement, I cannot believe I haven’t written about it until now. But hey, better late than never, right? FIRE is an acronym, short for “Financial Independence, Retire Early.” It refers to a movement, especially popular among Millennials, where you save significantly more than the average savings rate (often upward of 50% of your income) in order to retire much earlier than the standard age of 65 (think 30s or 40s). You can think of it as “Freedom 55” on steroids.
23Apr2021
General
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April 23, 2021
A month ago I wrote a post about outdoor entertaining items that were going to be hard to find. That list proved prescient, and there are a few items that I would add to the list since then. The shortages make perfect sense – with the pandemic still not under control, those lucky enough to have backyards are looking to transform them into their very own oasis. If that describes you, but you’re not sure where to start, here are 5 ways you can transform your backyard into that paradise you’ve been dreaming about.
16Apr2021
General
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April 16, 2021

With sites like Upwork and TaskRabbit existing these days, you can outsource just about any skill you want to. There’s a certain pride you get to take in yourself for being able to perform the skill yourself though; not to mention the fact that many skills can either save you tons of money or even safe a life. With that in mind, here are 10 skills that, in my opinion, everyone should possess themselves.

9Apr2021
General
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April 9, 2021

Meditation offers a number of benefits that we need now more than ever: it can help us become more mindful and aware in the moment; it helps reduce stress and anxiety; it improves blood flow to the brain and makes it age more slowly; it can help improve your relationships with the people around you; and it can even help you sleep more soundly. For me, I know that I feel calmer after even a few minutes of meditation, and my brain no longer tries to run a mile a minute while I’m sitting still. That by itself makes the process worth it for me. If you’re interested in trying out meditation, here are a few tips to help you get started.

2Apr2021
General
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April 2, 2021 /
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Hey folks. I’m writing this post today partly because, in all honesty, it’s been a week, and I need this exercise to help wind it down. I’m also writing it for you though, in you’re having a rough go and need a reminder that we can find joy in the little things. Maybe you read this list and feel better, or maybe you’re inspired to write your own list – either way, it’s good stuff. So without further ado, here are 50 small wins that make me happy.
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