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When Breath Becomes Air
When I read this Ryan’s Funeral card I found on social media, it reminded me of my favourite book, When Breath Becomes Air. When people face their mortality and take their final breaths, they often share the deepest lessons about life. These lessons are the most valuable gifts they leave behind. Life Lessons from RYAN…
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Man’s Search for Meaning
My Vietnamese friend read Man’s Search for Meaning during the isolation months of Covid, alone in Germany — far from home and new to the country — and later recommended it to me. The book reminds me not to lose hope during this period, and learned my own lessons: About the book: I thought the…
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Thanks!
Thanks! is our co-worker loyalty programme that rewards your years of energy, effort, and dedication. Thanks! is inspired by Ingvar Kamprad’s wish to share the success of IKEA with the many co-workers. This time, our office made a great initiative to have badges in the office, so we can give them to the ones we…
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Pink Hat Day – Hair Donation
I want to hold on to this memory of today — went to Pink Hat Day with my son to donate my hair. Almost 6–7 years of dedication to grow it long enough (35cm — yay!). It’s only my second time donating, but I’m truly inspired by the amazing people in our country who grow…
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Leading in Chaos
In recent weeks, I’ve received advice from some managers—who are not my direct line managers but still support me a lot. A good thing I’ve found in our company is that everyone is willing to give you advice when you ask for it. Of course, I don’t expect all leaders or managers to be like…
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I trust you, Son
There was a day – I picked him up from kindergarten, and the teacher told me that he had pushed a friend, causing a small bloody scar on his friend’s head. It wasn’t serious, but still.I didn’t scold him, but raised my eyebrows slightly and asked him softly why he did it. He kept silent,…
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The Voice of Drawings
I remember the days when I used to dream of many different futures — and one of them was to become a fashion designer. I loved drawing. I loved working with my hands. DIY projects always lit me up, and I believed I was good at them. Back then, I didn’t realize how deeply art…
Lynn By Linh 