“The myth is stronger than the truth…”

Got this meaningful lyrics once listening on the way to a cafe appointment this morning. The myth is stronger than the truth, and the truth can sometimes lieTo see it all for what it was, you need an uncorrupted eyeWas the journey worth it, only time will tellThe Beat Hotel | Allan Taylor What would … Continue reading “The myth is stronger than the truth…”

The Happiness Journal

Synopsis This self-help book is a daily guide to happiness. Author Viet Hung shares life experiences with suggestions to thrive and to be happy. What is the meaning of life? Are we living, or just existing? Are we living for ourselves or only for others? What would make you happy? Each day, choose a short … Continue reading The Happiness Journal

Birthday wishes from Nhon to Mom in 2018

It's amazingly surprised reading through the words from a 9 years old girl, our lovely Nhon, writing to mom on her birthday. I can't say much, but to learn a lot from the sentences and to respect my little girl… https://youtu.be/XyIXP5YcTqo

Hãy thư giãn | Let’s relax!

Hãy tự thưởng cho bạn những phút giây bình yên quí giá. Đơn giản là bạn chỉ cần tìm một nơi yên tĩnh và theo hướng dẫn trong đoạn thu âm sau. Tiếng Việt Reward yourself those peaceful moments which are invaluable for free. Simply find a quiet place and follow the script here. (English … Continue reading Hãy thư giãn | Let’s relax!

Forget the 80 million, start with one | Maggie Doyne

Bumped into this moving and inspirational story today through LinkedIn. Suggest you must learn this story, not so that you can be like her (to build orphan house, which I don't have any rejection if you can do it), but at least you start to find a wakeup inner calling for yourself. To bring you … Continue reading Forget the 80 million, start with one | Maggie Doyne

Hai con chó sói

Tôi tình cờ đọc được câu chuyện dân gian của người Cherokee (một tộc người thổ dân Bắc Mỹ) đầy ý nghĩa này. Thấy câu chuyện quá ý nghĩa, nên tôi dịch sang tiếng Việt ở đây để có thể chia sẻ đến với mọi người. Phiên bản gốc tiếng Anh ở bên dưới nhé. … Continue reading Hai con chó sói

Happiness starts with the definition of it

After starting to viral this question "What would make you happy?", I have received quite many answers on the first day. It's very exciting reading all the answers. One young person has responded as below. "Be, just be, being myself, be a part of this universe... Just be, nothing more, nothing less... So then I … Continue reading Happiness starts with the definition of it

What would make you happy?

I'm curious to learn about what would make you happy? From everyone in this world, every continent, every ethnic, every country. I'm curious to see the data that can come out from that. So, I put the survey here, a simple one. And hope you can be open, comfortable enough to submit the answer of … Continue reading What would make you happy?

The word “family”

  Last week, once being interviewed for a video we made for KMS, I was asked to say one word that I like the most about KMS? Immediately, I popped out the word "family". And also immediately, the guy responded that if I can pick another word. Disappointedly, I told him that "So, I am … Continue reading The word “family”

Are you proud of what you are doing?

In my trip to US early December, I had a chance to dine in a 176-year-old restaurant. What an impressing number. The restaurant is a family-run business with 5-6 generations on it already. The food was great and I liked it a lot with fresh and delicious seafood, well-served in a cold night outside, but … Continue reading Are you proud of what you are doing?

Happiness comes once you know that you has helped someone

I wrote this as part of the conversation I have maintained internally with KMSers at KMS Technology Vietnam. I and think it's worth to share it here to everyone as well. Now, I know why I had the urge to do this slide convincing people to read before: Why do you have to read?. And … Continue reading Happiness comes once you know that you has helped someone

Higher position, attachment, greed and how to deal with it?

Last week, after sharing some suggestions to deal with stress, I got a few interesting questions and thoughts from one of my staff that I want to share with you here, along with my thoughts. These are not easy to answer questions for anyone I would say. The other issue is that some things that … Continue reading Higher position, attachment, greed and how to deal with it?

“The truth will set you free…”

Suddenly, got this meaningful quote in the morning, once turning on my music channel: "The truth will set you free..." Yes, freedom is from knowing and understanding the truth (not the truth or justice that you see in the news - those are too noisy)... Remember that freedom is the path to happiness, to liberate … Continue reading “The truth will set you free…”

I certainly call this happiness

This is the note of a happy man, writing to his co-workers on the 7th anniversary of the company called KMS Technology, which he co-founded and has been part of it since then. Dear all KMSers, I got Quynh's (Xuka Lam) status posted here in the morning, reminding me that today is the official anniversary … Continue reading I certainly call this happiness

Things change anyway. Pick the best ones for you

Whether you want it or not, believe it or not, the you today is always different than the you yesterday. It doesn't need to be New Year to change yourself. You're already changed in each and every minute.  So, be the new you and be the change in you each and everyday. Change for the … Continue reading Things change anyway. Pick the best ones for you

Management performance at KMS Company trip 2015

It's always special once we do this on the stage in front of KMSers. It's always great moment to watch again and again. We are not professional singers, dancers. But we are very committed to go through all this as a token of appreciation to KMS family. https://youtu.be/mxLG2wWVfGM

Who fly the kite?

This is the opening speech I prepared and delivered at KMS Year End Party, just happened last Friday. It's a bit of beautiful thing about KMS that I would love to share with you all. Dear all, It’s always a great pleasure to be here on the stage to start one of our biggest parties … Continue reading Who fly the kite?

Happy Thanksgiving 2014

Thanksgiving is something far away from Vietnam. Yet, as I am working with my partners and clients in the US everyday, it's become part of the culture that I also look forward to it every year. While I don't do turkey or stuff here, in #‎Saigon, there is one thing I would do on this occasion. … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving 2014

An ideally happy job?

In a lunch-time discussion with one of my friends today, we have talked about what would it be for an ideally happy job... What an interesting question? And as I usually see, if we don't ask, we don't find the answer. So, what is it, Mr. Ideally Happy Job? For me, the answer is simple. … Continue reading An ideally happy job?

Yen Tu Challenge and the lesson learned

1068 meter in height, 6 km in length with thousands of stone stair-cases through the mountain, 4 hours walking up, and a few great lessons, reflection from it. And I'm going to share with you what I learned from this experience in this blog post. But before going any further, you can take a moment … Continue reading Yen Tu Challenge and the lesson learned