#personal-growth
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What's My Next Purpose?
Knowing what I'm willing to suffer for is the closest I've come to knowing what my life is for.
How to Give Advice (Without Being Annoying): The GROW Model
Read the room and spend more time asking questions than making statements.
My Mom's Passing: A Lesson in Acceptance
This morning, my mom passed away. It was after her long fight with lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.
From Developer to Engineering Manager: Lessons Learned
What does it really mean to be an engineering manager? After my first year, I've narrowed it to three C's of leadership: Clarity, Connection, and Catalyst.
How Learning Vietnamese Deepened My Family Connections
Growing up, I always had a language barrier with my parents. After months of focused study, I surprised my mom with my progress.
How a Mid-Career Break Reshaped My Perspective
In 2021, I hit burnout and took a "retirement for now". Stepping away gave me the perspective and the energy to return to my career stronger than ever.
How I Discovered My Passion for Photography
From saving digital art on our family computer to snapping my first blurry shots on a Nokia flip phone, I slowly built a lifelong love for capturing moments.
What Almost Dying Taught Me About Living
After a serious bike accident left me scraped, concussed, and humbled, I was forced to confront life's fragility.