top of page


Dear Class of 2023
Dear Class of 2023, I understand that many of you might be wrestling with mixed feelings right now. The excitement of completing this...


Home is the most important place of all
Home is the most important place of all. Make it beautiful. That’s your private retreat from the world full of noises ✨


"They've been texting and calling me constantly after the shooting to check if I'm still ok."
- How are you feeling since the mass shooting at your school? - Thank you for asking. I'm ok… but I don't even know how to describe it,...


It’s good to be disciplined, but don’t let it kill your joy
It’s good to be disciplined, but don’t let it kill your joy. You need to have both to maintain sustainable growth.


"I want to be independent"
Someone told me saying “I want to be independent” is a mature way of saying “I am rebellious.” It’s funny but I think it’s also kind of...


How to find joy in even the most mundane things
To find joy in even the most mundane things, create rituals where others only see work.


Take a leap of faith
Sometimes you just gotta take a leap of faith!


How to live a life that’s aligned with your authentic self
Frequently connecting with your private self is your path to publicly living a life that’s aligned with your authentic self.


"I know very well what it's like to have no money… I never want us to experience that again."
- Do you like living in America? - Yeah, I find that it's a good fit for me... Would you like to come one day? - I do. I'm actually waiting for my paperwork to be done, hopefully I'll be able to come soon! - That's great! Are you going to be there for school? - Yes… but also, my dad's been living there while I live with my mom and my younger brother. We haven't got a chance to meet him again in 6 years… - Oh wow, are your parents still considered being together? - They are… w


"but they all shared one thing in common: the people"
- I guess following the war between Ukraine and Russia must have brought back a lot of emotions for you… Did you mention that you studied...


Vội.
Có câu “Hà Nội không vội được đâu” mà sao trong trường hợp của mình thì toàn ngược lại. Lần nào về nhà cũng thế: vội yêu, vội nhớ, vội...


Take your time to sense the world
Take your time to sense the world.


Family first
Family always comes first.


Let others know how much you appreciate them
If you see someone doing the right thing or being kind, especially when it’s hard, let them know how much you appreciate their action....


"When I arrived in the US in 2014, I only had $5,000 with me."
- Have I ever told you why I could come to America? - I don’t think so, but I’m listening. - My family is actually very poor. When I...


Help people win
Lift others up. Help people win. There is no competition for people who want to do the right things and the good things. That is how...


Inner exploration opens doors within you
Engage with your mind, nurture your heart, and listen deeply to what your soul desires. Inner exploration opens doors within you ✨


"I was depressed for months at the beginning of last year…"
- I was depressed for months at the beginning of last year… You know, I don’t usually drink but during that time, I found myself drinking...


Pursue your passion with pride
Give yourself the freedom to pursue your passion. If you have a passion for something, do it with pride.


"...with H1-B visas, we only have a 60-day grace period..."
- When Covid happened, I was one of the first to be laid off, which was very tough as you can imagine. I'm glad that you're sharing your...


If you have a passion for something, do it with pride
If you have a passion for something, do it with pride.


How to overcome job rejections?
I’m not sure who may need to hear this but I know my younger self did, so I’ll share it here. Some of you may be graduating soon or...


Ask the right questions
The growing popularity of ChatGPT and other AI chatbots confirms one thing: Knowing how to ask the right questions is one of the most...


Know what you need
Many people know what they want, but very few know what they need. When I wrote this last year, I had a sudden realization that I was...
bottom of page



