No "Welcome to Moe's!"? How Missing Rituals Can Derail Your Focus
I recently went to Moe's Southwest Grill, a popular fast-casual restaurant chain known for its customizable burritos, tacos, and other...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 31, 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...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 29, 20242 min read
Applying Occam's Razor to Bar Prep
I want to share a concept that's as sharp as it is simple—Occam’s Razor. It’s a principle that I had learned long ago. But I had...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 29, 20242 min read
What Rafael Nadal's Career Can Teach Us About Bar Exam Success
This one is for tennis enthusiasts and admirers of greatness: Rafael Nadal's potential final run at the men's singles French Open title...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 28, 20243 min read
No Lead is Safe: Lessons from the Pacers' Game 3 Loss for Bar Exam Prep
Last night, my favorite professional basketball team, the Indiana Pacers, faced a tough loss at the hands of the Boston Celtics. Despite...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 26, 20244 min read
From Courtroom to Exam Room: How Trump's Cross-Examination Strategy Mirrors Bar Exam Confusion
Lawyers for former President Trump rested their case in the New York hush money trial earlier this week, and the jury has been dismissed...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 24, 20244 min read
Enjoy "IF" on the Big Screen, Not in Your Essays
It’s summertime—unofficially, at least. With it comes the peak season for movies. With two children at home, my summer promises to be a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 19, 20243 min read
Skipping Practice? Risking Results: A.I.’s Cautionary Tale (No, Not THAT A.I.)
"A.I." is widely recognized and synonymous with artificial intelligence nowadays, but former NBA All-Star and Philadelphia 76ers Allen...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 15, 20244 min read
5 Bar Prep Tips With Extra Cheese: Lessons From the Flying Pig 3-Way Challenge
I recently completed the Flying Pig 3-Way Challenge with Extra Cheese in Cincinnati. The "3-Way" event, named after its presenting...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 10, 20243 min read
Channeling The Force: Using "The Phantom Menace" Quotes for Bar Exam Guidance and Inspiration
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace," I had the pleasure of experiencing this cinematic milestone in a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 6, 20244 min read