

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 20, 20243 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
Aug 1, 20242 min read


Show the Font Some Love on Comic Sans Day
Today is Comic Sans Day. No, really, it is! I previously wrote about the effectiveness of the Comic Sans font in 2017 (“Vary the Fonts in...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 5, 20242 min read


National Work From Home Day: Unlock Better Study Habits
Today, June 27, is National Work From Home Day, a day that celebrates those who work from home and the employers who permit it. The U.S....

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 27, 20243 min read


Work Smarter, Not Harder (and Grab a Burger, too)
Shake Shack's recent promotional campaign, "Work smarter, not harder," is a perfect mantra for the final month of bar exam preparation....

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Visualizing Success: A Lesson from an Olympic Swimmer
Visualization is a powerful tool recognized for its ability to enhance performance and help individuals reach their goals. This concept...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 21, 20242 min read


The Host with the Most: Hosting Your Own Bar Prep Study Groups
Study groups can be a powerful tool in bar exam preparation, offering diverse perspectives, shared resources, and mutual support....

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 11, 20245 min read


What's Your "Hype Song"? (Fall 2023 Edition)
Prior to every semester, I ask my students to complete a pre-course survey or online discussion post. Some of the questions require them...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 2, 20231 min read


Assessing Your Study Habits
My youngest son recently started fourth grade. For homework, his teacher required him to complete a worksheet titled "How Do You Like to...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 17, 20234 min read


Breakfast at Wimbledon … and the Bar Exam
If you follow tennis, then you know one of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments—The Championships, Wimbledon from the All England...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 10, 20233 min read



