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Writing about money, mindset, and the small things that end up mattering most.

26
Mar
5 min read
Why Most Students Are Building the Wrong Financial Habits

The problem isn't that you don't earn enough. It's that nobody taught you what to do with what you have. Here's what the finance textbooks skip over.

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18
Mar
3 min read
Being Vietnamese in Brisbane: What Two Worlds Teach You

Moving across the world changes your perspective on everything — especially the things you thought were normal. Some reflections after six months in Australia.

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10
Mar
4 min read
The Art of Paying Attention in a World That Doesn't

Everyone is looking at the same thing. Very few people are actually seeing it. Attention is a skill — and it's one of the few that still pays off.

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28
Feb
6 min read
Compound Interest Is Not Just About Money

The same principle that makes $100 grow into thousands applies to skills, relationships, and the way you think. Here's how to use it beyond your bank account.

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14
Feb
3 min read
Slow Down. You're Missing It.

We optimise everything for speed. But the things worth having — clarity, depth, real understanding — don't respond to urgency. They respond to patience.

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02
Feb
4 min read
First Year Notes: What University Doesn't Teach You

I'm a first-year student. And already, the most valuable lessons are happening outside the lecture rooms. Here's what I've noticed so far.

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