Lessons from “Switch” by Chip and Dan Heath on how to guide people through change by aligning logic, emotion, and environment.
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This is where I jot down what I’m learning – a space for ideas, stories, and lessons still taking shape.
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. For myself, I realized that opening up on my own about her death was important for me to move on: speaking honestly about what I was feeling, even if it wasn’t easy. Grief doesn’t hit all…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kim H. Nguyen 