When I was younger, I didn’t realize how much social skills mattered. It’s not that I didn’t have any, but they didn’t show up when I needed them the most. Funny enough, whenever I wanted something, those skills would...
Growing up in a small town where everyone knew each other, it seemed like everything was decided for you. Jobs were often given based on who you knew, and people rarely took risks. The idea of stepping out of your comfort zone...
When I first moved to Vietnam for work, I was excited but also nervous. It was my first time working in a completely different culture, and I quickly realized that the diversity I was encountering wasn’t just cultural—it was...
When I was a child, I dreamed of being four things: a masseur for my island's football club, a musician, a martial artist, and a pilot. Remarkably, I achieved all of these dreams. However, my journey as a pilot surpassed my...
In the world of aviation, the figure of the captain is often seen as the ultimate authority. However, being a captain doesn't always equate to being a true leader. This became evident to me when I moved to Vietnam and...
We've all faced conflicts in our lives, and I am no exception. Misunderstandings, especially those rooted in cultural and linguistic differences, have been a significant challenge for me. But these conflicts also provided me with...