Hi, I’m Carter!

Welcome to my public notebook



About


In university, I made the mistake of day trading with no idea what I was doing. It was exciting, but losing money on my first trade triggered years of late-night learning about money, risk, and nuances of many companies. That deep dive hard-wired financial literacy and a keen interest in personal finance.Simultaneous to this I was pursuing an education and career in city planning. Between discussions with those in the field and my own due diligence I grew convinced I’d be setting myself up to be confronted with a well-intended but bureaucratic, fiscally inefficient, and slow-paced day to day. With that newfound clarity, I saw those attributes didn’t fit my values, so I pivoted.Pivoting to business operations, where sound decision-making and incremental gains compound, was the right choice. Today I serve as the director of operations at a land services company.To accelerate my personal development, I actively pursue micro-credentials, listen to niche podcasts, experiment with new tech, and work on side projects. Reason being invest in myself while satisfying my appetite for progress.Looking ahead, I’m optimistic. Despite the sense of societal chaos from the news media, our best days are still to come.— Carter Hiles



Interests


Operational Excellence

Designing lean systems and clear SOPs that maximize flow, reduce waste, and boost performance.

Personal OS & Second-Brain

External systems for memory and progress so mental bandwidth is available for high-leverage decisions.

Decision & Learning Science

Using models, structured thinking, and scorecards to improve decision quality and avoid blind spots.


Personal Finance & Investing

Investing early, investing consistently, and aligning with the long-term progress of human exceptionalism.

AI & Automation

Harnessing software, workflows, and emerging tech to collapse time, reduce friction, and multiply output.

Marketing

Engineering growth systems, testing offers, and learning what drives attention and traction.



Side Projects


Current

• TBA

Past

• Reselling Herman Miller Office Chairs, Ski Equipment, etc.• Resume & LinkedIn Profile Overhaul Services• Snow Removal & Lawn Care Services• Reselling Domain Names• Custom Websites



Resources



🌐 Coming Soon...


📄 Resume Template


📶 Retirement Calculator


🏦 Directory of Financial Advisors & Planners (fee-only)


🎤 Favourite Podcast Episode (Bill Ackman & Lex Fridman)




📬 Reach out!

Feel welcome to send me a note.


Let me know what you're working towards.



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