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Are You Living in the Spectacular Now or Playing It Too Safe?

August 19, 2013 · By Vincent Nguyen · 30 Comments

The Spectacular Now and Living in the Moment

What does it mean to live in the moment? How do you balance seizing each day while maintaining enough foresight for the future? Some thoughts that will make you self-reflect and hopefully bring you to feeling better about yourself.

How to Avoid Burnout: Getting Things Done Efficiently

August 5, 2013 · By Vincent Nguyen · 35 Comments

How to Avoid BurnoutA warning against working inefficiently and facing burnout. Learn how to start tackling projects with efficiency and receive quality results.

Is Everything You Know Wrong? You May Be Illusioned

July 29, 2013 · By Vincent Nguyen · 47 Comments

Would you rather be illusioned?

Note: This may be most cynical piece ever — perhaps my first — but I want you to read this and think. Who knows? Maybe you’ll actually find this to be my most inspiring piece. I want you to question what it means to be educated, moralistic, or “better” than anyone else.

This article focuses on cultures outside of the U.S., capturing details of poverty, differences in conventional wisdom of what’s considered “normal,” and showing you how to make a difference in the world.

Are You Tired of Feeling Invisible? On Charisma and Becoming INVINCIBLE!

July 22, 2013 · By Vincent Nguyen · 50 Comments

Feeling Invisible without charisma

Breaking down the misconception that charisma is a trait exclusive to those born with it. It’s a skill that can be learned, sharpened, and mastered by any individual. This article walks you through the behaviors of charismatic figures and how you can work towards becoming one yourself.

40 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner
(The Compact Guide to Life)

July 15, 2013 · By Vincent Nguyen · 91 Comments

40 Things I wish I Knew Sooner

A comprehensive list of 40 profound realizations I’ve had over the years that I wish I had known sooner. Many of these items on the list are things that some people never learn even throughout an entire lifetime. You are bound to walk away with a perspective change after perusing this compact guide on life.

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