

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 20, 20243 min read
Seeing Green: How Optimism Bias Can Impact Your Bar Exam Preparation
Lately, I’ve been thinking about repainting the walls of my home office. After years of working in a space that feels a bit too neutral,...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 18, 20243 min read
Seeing the Sweetness in Every Challenge
Recently, I found myself drawn to a display of delightful ube chiffon cakes, each one adorned with an adorable panda face. As I admired...


Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 1, 20242 min read
The Rule of Thirds
The first week of the 2024 Paris Olympics is well underway. As we watch the feats of athleticism on the world’s biggest sports stage,...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 20, 20242 min read
A Global IT Outage and a Look Back to "Barmageddon"
The world woke up yesterday to a major IT outage impacting airlines, businesses, the U.S. government, and various sectors across the...


Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 11, 20242 min read
Chill and Conquer: Using the Slurpee Mindset
Today is July 11, which is Slurpee Day. It’s also 7-ELEVEN’s 96th birthday. Taking the bar exam can be a nerve-wracking experience, much...


Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 15, 20242 min read
BTS’s Jin and the Stress-Relieving Power of Hugs
In a heartwarming display of affection and gratitude, Jin from K-pop boy band BTS recently hugged 1,000 fans during his first public...


Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 14, 20242 min read
Addressing the New Emotions in "Inside Out 2" for Effective Bar Exam Preparation
"Inside Out 2Links to an external site." opens in theaters throughout the U.S. today. The Pixar-animated movie continues the story of the...


Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 12, 20243 min read
Embracing Federer's Lessons for Bar Exam Success
Roger Federer, the tennis legend, delivered a compelling commencement address at Dartmouth College. this past weekend, imparting three...


Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 5, 20245 min read
"Pho"-nomenal Bar Prep Tips
If you follow my postings, you know I believe in using nontraditional methods to engage students and bar exam takers and make the...


Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 29, 20242 min read
Not Guilty! Easing Bar Prep with Your Secret Pleasures
When it comes to bar preparation, we often focus on the rigorous aspects of study, like timed practice tests, memorization, and...