As a university student, I have learned many valuable lessons throughout my academic journey. Some of these lessons have been easy to learn, while others have been more challenging. For anyone about to start your college journey, I want to share with you the most difficult lesson I have learned, and how it has impacted …
The most difficult lesson I have learned throughout university. Read More »
I was sitting at my desk, staring blankly at my computer screen. My mind was scattered, my thoughts were jumbled, and my focus was non-existent. I felt overwhelmed and lost, unsure of how to get back on track. I had so much to do, but I couldn’t seem to make any progress. I was lucky …
Struggling to focus? I know the feeling-here’s how I found my way Read More »
March 8 every year, I see guys buy gifts and hang out with their girlfriends. Though romantic, girlfriends are not the only women to cherish on international women day. The truth is, most people I admire over the years are women. I admire them not because they are successful or wealth, but because they tend …
10 women I want to appreciate. And so should you. Read More »
As I reflect on my journey of learning to prioritize my own well-being as a university student, I can’t help but wonder how many others have struggled with the same challenges. How often do we prioritize our academic or professional goals over our own mental and physical health? How can we find a balance that …
Screw the others. I’m learning to put myself first and take care of me Read More »
As a broke Vietnamese student, I spent countless hours searching for a job that would help me support my studies. After much research, I thought I had finally found the perfect job for me: working as a waiter in a busy café shop in the heart of Hanoi, Vietnam. There is no such thing as …
As a child, I was always curious about the world around me. I would spend hours exploring the woods behind my house, observing the creatures that lived there and asking endless questions about how things worked. My parents encouraged my inquisitive nature, providing me with books and resources to fuel my hunger for knowledge. An …
A curious mind and a passion for learning – the keys to unlocking a high IQ Read More »
In 2022, I reflected heavily on my dream of making a positive impact in the world. My ex-boss at the biggest Vietnam’s corporation asked me to join her newest venture. I received 3 internship offers from 3 big tech companies. And my GPA was top of the class at one of the most competitive political …
What I gained from studying 3 university majors and building a startup at the same time? Read More »
I’m 21. Yet, I have worked with professors, CEOs, investors, politicians, etc, just like I was their partner. I have always been a dreamer, constantly coming up with new ideas and thinking outside the box. Last summer, I started working on LEAN Social, a website with customized study-with-me rooms to foster motivations in how young …
In a small Asian country called Vietnam, there lived a young student named Ky Nam. Nam was a hard-working student who was always on top of his academic game. He grinded to get into his highschool’s national olympiad team, participated in science competitions, and even scored in the top 0.1% of standardized tests like the …
Most Asian parents think students should have high grades. I disagree. Read More »
The Mom Test is one of the most popular startup idea validation frameworks out there. But let me tell you why it doesn’t work in Asia. I was born into a traditional family where education was highly valued. My family had always encouraged me to study hard and get good grades. However, I was passionate …
