Sources
Every claim, with its source
Rule one at G8: claims come with sources. Here they all are, grouped by area. Papers link to their DOI; some publishers show only the abstract without a subscription.
AI
- Clark & Chalmers (1998), The Extended Mind, Analysis · used in Your extended mind: design an agent workflow
- NIST AI 600-1: Generative AI Profile · used in Your extended mind: design an agent workflow
- OpenAI: Prompt engineering guide · used in The R-C-O prompt: Role, Context, Output
- Dell'Acqua et al. (2023), Navigating the Jagged Technological Frontier, HBS Working Paper 24-013 · used in Verify before you trust
- Bastani et al. (2025), Generative AI without guardrails can harm learning, PNAS · used in AI as a tutor, not an answer machine
Communication
- Weger, Castle Bell, Minei & Robinson (2014), The Relative Effectiveness of Active Listening in Initial Interactions, International Journal of Listening · used in Active listening: reflect before you respond
- Gable, Reis, Impett & Asher (2004), What do you do when things go right?, JPSP · used in Respond to good news with a question
- Huang et al. (2017), It doesn't hurt to ask: Question-asking increases liking, JPSP · used in Ask more follow-up questions
- Center for Nonviolent Communication · used in A 4-block structure for hard conversations
- Rosenberg, M. B. Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life (PuddleDancer Press) · used in A 4-block structure for hard conversations
Landed immigrants
- FCAC (Canada): Improving your credit score · used in Your first 90 days of credit
- CFPB (US): How do I get and keep a good credit score? · used in Your first 90 days of credit
- AnnualCreditReport.com: free US credit reports · used in Your first 90 days of credit
- Service Canada: Social Insurance Number · used in Get and protect your ID number
- CRA: Newcomers to Canada and the CRA (SIN section) · used in Get and protect your ID number
- Social Security Administration: Social Security number and card · used in Get and protect your ID number
- FDIC: Deposit insurance · used in Keep your savings in insured accounts
- CDIC: Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation · used in Keep your savings in insured accounts
- Join the conversation on X: @G8Builder · used in The first-year checklist we are building together
Tax
- CRA: Newcomers to Canada and the CRA · used in Canada: your first return is a building block
- CRA: Canada child benefit · used in Canada: your first return is a building block
- CRA: Due dates and payment dates · used in The deadlines worth a calendar block
- IRS: When to file · used in The deadlines worth a calendar block
- CRA: Free tax clinics · used in Free filing help is real. Use it.
- IRS: Free tax return preparation (VITA/TCE) · used in Free filing help is real. Use it.
- IRS: Free File · used in Free filing help is real. Use it.
- CRA: Newcomers page (keeping records) · used in A records system you set up once
- IRS: How long should I keep records? · used in A records system you set up once
Wealth mindset
- Housel, M. (2020). The Psychology of Money. Harriman House · used in The Psychology of Wealth: four blocks
- Housel, M. (2018). The Psychology of Money (original essay), Collaborative Fund · used in The Psychology of Wealth: four blocks
- Kahneman & Tversky (1979), Prospect Theory, Econometrica · used in "I'm just bad with money" is usually wiring
- Tversky & Kahneman (1992), Advances in prospect theory, J Risk & Uncertainty · used in "I'm just bad with money" is usually wiring
- Madrian & Shea (2001), The Power of Suggestion, Quarterly Journal of Economics · used in Make the good choice the default
- Thaler & Benartzi (2004), Save More Tomorrow, Journal of Political Economy · used in Make the good choice the default
- Investor.gov (US SEC): Compound interest calculator · used in Time is the biggest block
- CFPB: An essential guide to building an emergency fund · used in Build a buffer first
Mental health
- UCA WAVES · used in Find support with UCA WAVES
- Mental Health First Aid (program information) · used in Find support with UCA WAVES
- Lieberman et al. (2007), Putting feelings into words, Psychological Science · used in Name it to tame it
- CDC: About sleep · used in Sleep: the underrated, free tool
- Noetel et al. (2024), Effect of exercise for depression, The BMJ · used in Movement as a mood block
- WHO: Physical activity fact sheet · used in Movement as a mood block
- NIMH: Caring for your mental health · used in When to reach out, and where
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US) · used in When to reach out, and where
- 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline (Canada) · used in When to reach out, and where
Parenting
- Positive Discipline: About Positive Discipline · used in Positive Discipline: kind and firm at the same time
- Mueller & Dweck (1998), Praise for intelligence can undermine children's motivation and performance, JPSP · used in Praise the process, not the label
- Harvard Center on the Developing Child: Serve and return · used in Serve and return
- Paruthi et al. (2016), Recommended Amount of Sleep for Pediatric Populations, J Clin Sleep Med · used in How much sleep kids need
- AAP / HealthyChildren.org: Family Media Plan · used in A family media plan
Lifestyle
- Lally et al. (2010), How are habits formed, European Journal of Social Psychology · used in Slow is smooth, smooth is fast
- WHO: Physical activity fact sheet · used in Slow is smooth, smooth is fast
- Gollwitzer & Sheeran (2006), Implementation intentions and goal achievement, Advances in Experimental Social Psychology · used in If-then plans