5 Mindset Shifts That Changed My Life Forever

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Why Mindset Is Everything There’s a version of me from 10 years ago who would be stunned by where I am now. Giving TEDx talks.Training for Ironman.Mentoring students and coaching young professionals. Back then, I had dreams — but I also had fear. I doubted myself. I waited for permission. What changed? My mindset. These […]

How to Build Unshakable Self-Belief (Even When No One Believes in You)

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Why Self-Belief Matters More Than You Think Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought: “I’m just not good enough”?Maybe someone doubted you. Or maybe worse — you doubted yourself. If that sounds familiar, I want you to know something:You’re not alone — and you’re not stuck. Self-belief isn’t something you’re born with. It’s […]

Why Struggle Is Part of the Story, Not the End of It

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There’s a moment during every long bike ride, every solo run, every cold night away from home when the thought creeps in:“This is too hard. Maybe I should stop.” And for a long time, I used to think that struggle meant I was failing. That if something wasn’t flowing easily, maybe it just wasn’t meant […]

I Failed So Much in Life – And That’s Why I’m Here Today

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You see the highlights —The Ironman races.The scholarships to study in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K.The travels, the adventures, the achievements. But what you don’t see are the failures. And honestly? There were a lot of them. The Truth Behind the Shine I grew up in a small town in Hà Tĩnh, Vietnam. Most […]

The 40% Rule by David Goggins – What It Means to Me

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Have you ever hit a moment when you just wanted to give up? Your legs feel heavy, your heart is pounding, your brain is screaming, “That’s it. I’m done.” I’ve been there too. But what if I told you that in that exact moment, you were only using 40% of what you’re truly capable of? […]

How Ironman Training Taught Me Discipline and Grit

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Ironman training isn’t just about endurance. It’s about transformation. When I first signed up for my first Ironman 70.3 more than 2 years ago, I thought I was preparing for a triathlon. What I didn’t realize was that I was about to undergo a complete mindset shift. This journey became more than just swimming, cycling, […]

A Morning Reflection on Life and Training

The world outside is still dark as I pull back the curtain. The remnants of last night’s rain linger on the ground, glistening in the dim light. Droplets of water cling to the grass and branches, creating a serene, almost ethereal scene. There is something magical about mornings like this—calm, fresh, and full of possibilities. […]