Nhớ Nguồn

The Roman philosopher Epictetus once said, “If you wish to improve, be content to appear clueless or stupid in extraneous matters.” The problem I have, though, isn't that I'm too proud to accept appearing stupid. My problem is... ...that I know too much about extraneous matters.

Alright, so it's been a long time since I've shared a "normal" post, so here's my attempt to do that. A lot's happened over the last three months, so here are just the highlights. New Orleans in December - This is one of my favorite photos from our short trip. On our last day in the city, we decided to hit a well known fried chicken joint. The place? Man Chu Food Store. If that name seems off to you, it's because it was and so was everything else about it. It was an out-of-place, Chinese-named convenience store in the shadow of a highway staffed by Vietnamese people selling energy drinks and the tastiest fried chicken $5 can buy. How appropriate to eat that on the curb next to the building. Just like back in Vietnam! Thank God we had a paper bag to use as a "seat."

"You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." I can credit a lot of people who have influenced me and helped me grow. From the short list, though, are the people who have taught me humility, discipline, ambition, compassion, and curiosity. 

Think small and act small, and you’ll get bigger.  Think big and act big, and you’ll get smaller.