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Why successful entrepreneurs are walkers and why you should be, too
Walking as a superpower.

Why I’m betting big on Dan Koe and his creator economy platform
How Dan Koe is taking the internet by storm.

My review of Cal Newport, the professor who says social media is ruining our lives
Why you are always disctriacted and what to do about it.

My review of the Tropical MBA podcast and the members-only Dynamite Circle
If you’re into online business and working remotely, then you need to check out Tropical MBA!
Vietnam: Not what you think it is
Vietnamese youth take part in endless night life in today’s modern Vietnam.
How I started my trade compliance career and my advice to others
My trade compliance journey and advice to others.

I took the April 2024 licensed Customs broker exam…It was a killer
Thi is my experience taking the April 2024 exam.

China, South Korea & Vietnam: What living and working in Asia taught me
Here are thoughts and reflections after living and working in three differet Asian countries.
Asian Foodie: What I learned from organizing a popular meetup
Here are five things I learned from organizing a popular meetup.

My story of how I met the most interesting person on Earth and the true meaning of freedom
This is the story of how I met James Clark of Nomadic Notes, who has been traveling the world since 2003.

If it makes CENTS: You have a golden business opportunity
According to MJ Demarco, here are the criteria every successful business has to have.

What I learned from college could change your life
After decades removed from my college experience, here is what I believe college should be about, contrary to what most students think.
My 25 years as a China watcher: Here’s my prediction on the future US-China relations
I have worked, lived, studied and traveled China the last 25 years. Here are my thoughts on the future of US-China relations.

5 years of living in Vietnam compared to my American life: How life was so much better
Here are some large differences I noticed from the two countries.
My 2024 skill-stack is essential to making more money
These are the skill-sets I’m focusing on in 2024.
How a move to Asia in 2017 transformed my life forever and why you need to travel to see the world
This is the story of my moving to Asia in 2017.
My international journey and how I ended up living in Vietnam for 5 years
I have traveled the world mostly in Asia and recently lived and worked in Vietnam.
Getting to know Vinh: A brief update and introduction
Introducing myself