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!

1Mar2024
Personal Finance
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March 1, 2024
The North American Financial landscape is constantly shifting and changing. There are some really great books out there that will teach you the fundamentals of investing and personal finance, and they’ve been around a long time for a reason. That said, most of them haven’t been updated to look at new realities of the world. In Canada, for example, we’ve got a full-blown housing affordability crisis on our hands, to the point that a full generation has all but given up on the dream of owning a home. We’ve also got the government’s attempt to help with that, in the form of the First Home Savings Account (FHSA). Older finance books sometimes miss out on modern concepts, and so I’ve got an updated list of recommended reading for you today.
9Feb2024
The Arts
February 9, 2024
The rise of AI has already contributed to an explosion of new artistic creations; think AI-generated images, videos, and even music. There’s already so much out there, and yet it still feels like we’ve only just begun to scratch the surface of what AI can do for us. Yes despite at all of the ‘new’ coming at us right now, I think that human-created art is about to experience its own renaissance alongside its AI-created counterparts. Here’s my take.
18Jan2024
Earning Extra Cash
January 18, 2024
It’s the New Year, and as many of us take time to reflect on the year we’ve had and plan for the year ahead, starting a side hustle is one goal that I’ve noticed is on the list for many. It’s a fantastic goal – after all, who doesn’t want to earn more money so they can live better or retire faster? Like any entrepreneurial pursuit though, it comes with its fair share of challenges. In today’s post, we'll explore some of the common pitfalls faced by side hustlers, along with tips on how you can avoid them.
28Dec2023
General
December 28, 2023
Every year at New Year’s, I take a break from the usual topics I write about for the sake of documenting my goals for the upcoming year. While I know many folks don’t believe in setting goals for the New Year (“You should be doing that all the time”), I find it’s a helpful prompt for me to reflect on the past year, and what I might want to achieve or do differently in the upcoming one. With that said, here are five thigs I’d like to accomplish in 2024.
1Dec2023
Careers
December 1, 2023
In the hustle of office life, it's easy to neglect physical well-being amid deadlines and meetings. Before you know it though, all of a sudden you wake up and you’re 35 years old and dealing with chronic neck and back pain… not fun, let me tell you! By incorporating simple desk exercises into your daily routine, you can meaningfully enhance your long-term well-being. Here are five exercises that office workers can seamlessly integrate into their busy schedules.
18Nov2023
Careers
November 18, 2023
In today's fast-paced and dynamic workplace, technical skills alone won't cut it. Oh cool, you know how to manage a project? Great! But what about working productively with all the people you rely on to bring that project to life? Employers are increasingly recognizing the pivotal role of soft skills in building a thriving and collaborative work environment. So today, let's dive into the world of soft skills and discover 8 of the ones that can truly set you apart in your career.
20Oct2023
Investing
October 20, 2023
It’s a crazy question to ask. I mean, $2 million is a LOT of money, right? You should absolutely be able to retire comfortably with that much money! Except that it isn’t as much as it used to be. Over the years, inflation eats away at the value of our money, and the purchasing power of a number as impression as $2 million gets lower and lower. But is it still enough to retire on? Let’s take a closer look.
8Sep2023
Investing
September 8, 2023
Cryptocurrency has taken the financial world by storm over the past decade, offering unprecedented opportunities for profit and innovation. That said, a raging debate surrounds the nature of crypto: is it really a form of investing, or nothing more than a high-stakes gamble? In today’s post, we'll delve into the arguments on both sides of the spectrum.
11Aug2023
Investing
August 11, 2023
For many of us, investing can feel like a chore. It’s generally thought of as something you have to do, not something you want to do. But what if we could change that? Wouldn’t investing in your future be easier if it were something you actually looked forward to doing? Luckily, there are ways to do exactly that. Here are three easy ways to gamify your investing efforts and hack your psyche so that you actually look forward to doing it.
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