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6 Apr 2023

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I launched two cool projects 🥳

I forgot how exciting it is to launch something new into the world. Welcome to my new projects: Hustlers' Retreat and Bachata Library 🥳

20 Mar 2023

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10 year anniversary of my blog + one important update

This blog has changed a ton over the years. But I'm returning back to my original Blogspot roots.

1 Dec 2021

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Year in Review 2021

Tam Pham's year in review for 2021. Phamily time, new promotion, diversifying my purpose portfolio, learning martial arts, and my new definition of happiness.

26 Jan 2021

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I write a review every year on my birthday to reflect (past editions here: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015). Here's what my 2020 looked like: The goals I set at the beginning of 2020 were simple: 1. Dance bachata 2. Take improv classes 3. Meet my new girlfriend 4.

28 Nov 2019

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Year in Review: 2019

I usually write a review every year on my birthday to reflect (past editions here: 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015). Here's what my 2019 looked like: Finishing up my chess sabbatical I spent the first part of 2019 finishing up my days of chess tournaments and teaching kids. Chess consumed

8 Sep 2019

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How I Choose What Hobbies to Pursue

From pole dancing, standup comedy, basketball, badminton, chess, and more… here’s what sticks and what didn’t.

6 Apr 2019

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Candid Thoughts on Moving from San Francisco to Toronto

My diary entry before moving from to a completely new country.

27 Nov 2018

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Year in Review: 2018

2018 for me has been full of excitement, adventure, and peace in that order. A good friend of mine described me as transitioning from a naive and wide-eyed boy to an old Asian dad. I agree with her. Every year on my birthday, I look back and reflect on how

27 Nov 2017

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Year in Review: 2017

My year in review for 2017.

28 Nov 2016

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Year In Review: 2016

I want to take the chance and reflect on this past year. The piece is a bit random, but I hope you learn something useful or gain a new perspective on what it’s like to live a day in a dropout’s unconventional life. (past editions here: 2015). I

3 Jan 2016

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Year in Review: 2015

If you asked me where I would be right now a year ago, my prediction wouldn’t even come close.