Your 20s can feel like both a magical adventure and a confusing mess. Between figuring out who you are, what you believe in, and what you want to pursue, it’s easy to feel lost in the noise of it all. For me, books became my compass. At 16, I attended a high school for the […]
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Jun
Jun
Wahoo! What a fulfilling weekend it has been. Sometimes, all it takes is a mix of sweat, rain, pizza, and soul-nourishing conversations to feel grounded again. After a brief break, I officially returned to triathlon training this week, and the weekend reminded me why I love this lifestyle so much—not just for the physical progress, […]
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May
May
There’s something meditative about rain. On Thursday evening, I found myself riding through the pouring showers on my motorbike, the cool droplets dancing on my skin. Rather than racing to get out of it, I let the rain soak in. It felt like nature’s own meditation session—grounding, present, and pure. That calmness wasn’t accidental. It’s […]
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May
May
Woohoo! After a few weeks of rest and recharging, I’m officially back on the grind. It feels amazing to return to training mode—this time with my eyes set on the Tri-Factor Ho Chi Minh Championship, happening on August 17. With a little over two months to go, I’m ready to rebuild my base and work […]
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May
May
It rained a lot on Saturday night in Hatinh, my hometown. In fact, it poured. The kind of heavy rain that turns roads into rivers and whispers quietly of change. By morning, I learned from the news that many farmers had lost their crops to the unexpected flood. Flooding isn’t typical for this time of […]
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May
May
There’s a unique kind of peace that comes with going home. Not just to a house or a familiar place, but to the heart of where we come from — to the meals that nourish our bodies and souls, the people who’ve watched us grow, and the memories that quietly shape us into who we […]
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May
May
When I first started mentoring young people—especially students preparing for exams or applying for scholarships—I believed that what they needed most was a toolkit: templates, planning strategies, checklists. I thought, If I just give them the right steps, they’ll be able to succeed. Sometimes, it worked. Some students took the tools, ran with them, and […]
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May
May
Just a short flight from Vietnam, Singapore has always intrigued me. Over the past few weeks, I had the chance to visit this vibrant island nation several times for work. Each visit, though brief and packed with activities, left a deep impression on me—not just because of the sleek skyline and clean streets, but because […]
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May
May
After crossing the finish line of my Ironman 70.3 race on Sunday, I didn’t have the luxury of rest. While many of my teammates decided to linger and relax in Da Nang before catching the 9 p.m. flight back to Ho Chi Minh City, I had a different plan. My flight was at 5 p.m. […]
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May
May
After sharing my swimming experience in the last blog post, it only feels right to write about the next two parts of my triathlon journey: the 90km bike ride and 21km run. Unlike swimming, which has always been my weak point, I used to consider cycling and running my strengths. But this race was a […]