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My personal take on AI in 2026
AI is here to stay. As an IT Project Manager, I am both part of the problem and the solution. It is time for people like me to write about it.
There is a difference between fixing things and consulting.
Today I learned that to open a door, you can shoot it with a bazooka or use the handle. Two ways to fix a problem, but one is smarter than the other.
A Life Update for 2026
In 2026, I don’t have big plans. I am still on that quest for alignment, peace and consolidation of all the great self-care practices I’ve put in place since creating this blog.
How to get your first 10 clients
Today I learned how to get my first 10 clients by attending Dre McLaughlin’s workshop at Wildcats. Lots of value for entrepreneurs who struggle at getting sales.
Vision, Mission, Core Values
Before we connect, please read my vision, mission and core values. See how I operate and how I help others.
4 steps to dream life
What if I told you that your dream life is just 4 steps away from you right now? After 10+ years on this journey, I have identified 4 steps to dream life. Ready?
How to Find Expat Customers Online in Vietnam with Your Physical Business
My hostel marketing experience helped transform a Vietnam motorbike rental business from invisible to thriving online. A mobile-friendly website with local SEO brought 20+ monthly leads and strong expat community engagement.
How to generate diagrams from text with AI
Today I learned to generate diagrams from text using AI and I share the benefits and limitations of this new feature
9 things to know to improve your photography skills
I learned 9 key photography tips from a workshop that improved my skills—perfect for capturing memories and building a personal brand.
How this blog started
Read why I started this blog to self-care and help other entrepreneurs making better decisions for their own business.
My business journey in Vietnam [in details]
If you don’t know me yet, nice to e-meet you! I am Nicolas Thành, French, 3X year old. Entrepreneur in Vietnam since 2014 (the year I graduated).
2025 Plans
This article will clarify what you can expect for 2025 in Nicolas Thành personal blog. In fact, last year, so many changes happened in my life at the same time. That is why it was confusing on my blog to share updates.
I posted 90 videos on YouTube and this is what I learned
#DataNeverLie After posting 90 videos on YouTube with Scale in Peace I’ve got some interesting results to share 👇 The charts below are comparing: – the views with – the watch time – of the 90 videos I posted It is sorted in 4 categories: # 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐒 (💗 in…
Starting My YouTube Channel: Scale in Peace
Early August 2024 I decided on starting my YouTube channel “Scale in Peace” to share how to get fully booked in 6 months. What about it?
Making your small business consistent with an Operations Manual
Suffering from lack of consistency and low quality of service? Learn how to create a training manual and save yourself a lot of time everyday
Review of our family trip to South Korea
Many friends asked me about how was South Korea. So, I decided to write a full article about different aspects of the trip, hoping it can help you making the decision of visiting soon or not and answering the burning questions of where to visit, how much budget to prepa…
Set identity goals instead of result-goals
No, you don’t need to make 100,000 USD per year or a 6 pack. Learn about setting identity goals rather than result-goals.
How James Clear Help Entrepreneurs Not Waste another Year in Their Life
These teachings from James Clear (Author or Best Seller book “Atomic Habits”) are invaluable life lessons for ambitious entrepreneurs like me and you, trying to understand how to continue to push forward, stay motivated no matter what and always be sure to be focusing o…
My 2023 secret project ✍️
I started writing for someone else! It will be my first side project of the year. More details in this article.
Launch your podcast today! Why not?
Launching a podcast in 202X has never been THAT EASY. I did it in 2021, it wasn’t perfect, but I learned so much and I am still proud of myself. Learn how to do it as well with this article!
Am I Really a Việt Kiều? Not quite.
For many, the term “Việt kiều” means “Vietnamese overseas”. That doesn’t really apply to me. Let me share with you my connections with Vietnam and introduce myself.
My transition in life during covid-19 pandemic
During Covid-19 crisis, I faced my biggest transition in life so far. I went from hospitality to IT Project Management and became a father!
How to become a Hostel Owner in Saigon
How to become a hostel owner in Saigon? If I would start again my hostel experience, I would build the traveler’s community first then start investing into hosting and welcoming guests. Because as soon as you start paying rent, you are pressured to fill the place “at…
5 reasons to start your business after graduating!
Start your business after graduating: My Story! Based on my story, I try to deconstruct this idea that it’s not recommended to start your business after graduating. Many students I meet wonder if they can start their business after graduating: if they will have what…
Blog Review 2022 – My Second Year Blogging
This blog review 2022 is done in two parts. First I share my analytics and second I share my conclusions and what I can do next year 2023.
Stop making to-do lists, make to-finish lists instead!
To-do lists are not effective anymore. Try to-finish lists instead, and get instant productivity boost.
From Resisting Life to “Acceptance”
Stop resisting. Release yourself from stress. Make your life easy. Start to accept more. Read my journey on acceptance.
Should you allow your employees to be freelancers aside from their full time job with you?
You have employees freelancers: Your employee is working full time for you but accepts side-missions for others in the evenings or in the weekend.
Ask “How do I get started with…?” instead of “How to solve all my problems””
How do I get started with… is probably the best question of all time! Find out why. Learn how to use it.
Turn off phone notifications today and focus!
You are in Vietnam. The best place on earth to be more mindful and focus while you are growing your business.
The “Hell Yes” Technique: Eliminate the unpleasant from your life
Have you ever heard of the technique: “Hell yes, or no.”? Use it to eliminate the unpleasant from your life!
Map Your Day to Build Your Ideal Life
Do you know “Mind Mapping”? I invite you to map your day and bring clarity over how you spend your time to build your ideal life.
How I Became Number One Hostel in Saigon?
Last week, I had a meeting with Miss Hien, another entrepreneur, and we had two very different visions about how to become number one.
How To Build Dream Teams!
Your guide to success, focus on people and build dream teams! Key takeaways from Loan Tran Leadership Coach workshop.
3 Ways You Can Reclaim Your Time
Reclaim your time to be able to do things you love, to contribute and to grow. 3 ways you can achieve all that.
Why to reclaim your time is the path to a happier life?
From trying to become more productive or more optimised and why it failed. Why now I believe the end-goal of all goals is to reclaim your time in order to live a happier life.
3 simple tips to get started with Online Marketing
I don’t know how to do marketing to grow my business more – Question from Minh, Sushi Street Food in Binh Duong, Saigon, Vietnam
How to deal with uncertainties: The 4 foundations of an Antifragile System (The system I am building)
I want to introduce today the notion of “antifragile entrepreneur” or “antifragile system”. Building a life where you are not just indestructible.
Starting a Business With no Experience
Starting a Business With no Experience. How to get started without experience? Starting a project, jumping into the unknown is scary. It’s a big step outside of your comfort zone!
3 Things I Would Do Differently If I Would re-Open A Business Today
3 Things I Would Do Differently If I Would re-Open A Business In 2022. What would I do as the owner of a online or physical business in 2022.
The One Thing That Will Help You Stop Feeling Frustrated With Yourself
When frustration comes in, how do you handle it? This article wrap up solutions to stop feeling frustrated with yourself.
Open A Hostel And Run a Hospitality Business in Vietnam
Summary of my interview from Guillaume – Move To Asia: Open and Run a Hospitality Business in Vietnam
10 Hacks To Make Smarter Decisions Now
10 hacks to make smarter decisions now. For each hack, I define what is the hack then I give you instructions on how to implement it right away.
How easy it is to make 100.000$ in one year?
Challenging a bit myself here with numbers and brainstorming ideas on how to make 100,000 USD in one year.
Why We Struggle To Ask Questions And How To Ask Great Questions
It is one of the very basic of communication: asking a question, receiving an answer and starting a conversation. But what if you are asking the wrong question in the first place? How is this conversation going to turn? Today I wonder why we struggle to ask questions. A…
Weekly Reviews, The Pillar Of Your Productivity?
Are my weekly reviews, the pillar of my productivity? I am Nicolas Thanh and today, I explain how I apply the simple concept of weekly meetings to my personal life to stay in shape, happy and productive.
Blog Review 2021 – My First Year of Blogging
Let’s check how many articles I posted, how many views I got, etc. But most importantly, why some articles performed better than others? Was it expected? And what lessons I could learn from this one year experience…
I will also take the change to share with you my pl…
4 Decision Making Changes After COVID-19
Less planning, less resistance, more clarity and safer decision making after covid-19 pandemic ended.
Why Building New Great Habits Is Hard And The Importance Of Small Steps
Why I haven’t posted content for the past 4 weeks and why building new great habits is hard. How to go from your idea into long lasting and positive actions. The importance of small steps.
Legal & Personal Advice if You Start Your Business in Vietnam
My Top 7 Best Business Advice From Personal Experience to Entrepreneurs in Vietnam. Learn what I wish we told me when I started up in: all about legal, organizational, relationship and business tips.
Can You Be An Entrepreneur While Working Full-time?
Can you be an entrepreneur while working full-time? Is working full time making you less of an entrepreneur? Can you work full-time and run a business? Great employees have an entrepreneurial mindset. Real entrepreneurs cannot work full time. Entrepreneurs have a missio…
Meditating Every Day For A Year: How It Changed My Life
It’s only 10 minutes per day but meditation every day for a year has helped me reduce stress and smile more. Read all this journey here!
Sleep Tips: How to Sleep Better and Naturally Fall Asleep?
For many years, I considered my sleep as a waste of time: 8 hours doing nothing!? But I’ve realized that exceptional quality of sleep is a superpower! In today’s article get some sleep tips. I want to help you understand how you can fall asleep naturally and improve the…
How To Organize Your Day (part 2) 4 Ways To Structure Your Workday
My workdays vary and I cannot really say it’s easy to plan everything. Some problem may come up in the middle of my most busy day. Sometimes I am not in the mood. Etc.But, I have detected at least 4 ways to structure my workdays, that I want to share with you today so y…
How To Launch a New Idea In 30 days
If you have a business idea and you give yourself 30 days to launch it, the question isn’t “is this a good idea?” but becomes: “how am I going to make it happen?” Suddenly, it’s much more practical. Learn how to launch a new idea in 30 days
Podcast Versus Blog for Evergreen Content
As I have recently started this blog and as I am also familiar with podcasting, I was wondering which one; between podcast or blog would be the most suitable to create evergreen content.
How I organize my day: My Morning (part 1)
how I organise my day. What my days look like at the moment? If I can manage multiple projects at the same time while maintaining a healthy lifestyle, I thought it could be interesting to share it with you so you can learn from it, eventually copy it or adapt it to your…
How To Deal With An Unexpected Event
Have this ever happened to you, those days that start perfectly normally and then, suddenly become a real nightmare because one unexpected event shows up?
How Far Writing One Hour Every Day Can bring me?
Everyday, before I start working, I will sit at my desk and write articles on this blog. The idea is to answer questions I ask myself as an entrepreneur and publish them as blog articles. In a way, my goal is to publish a public FAQ dedicated to the entrepreneur’s journ…
How to Embrace Your Failures And The “zero” Within You
Failure is a big part of the entrepreneur’s life. So I want to focus on the importance of acknowledging your failures and accepting them. Embrace your failures and the “zero” within you.
Stop Thinking Entrepreneurship is From Zero To Hero Journey
Stop Thinking Entrepreneurship is a “from zero to hero” journey. We often hear people saying “from zero to hero”. Just to illustrate that they started with nothing and ended with everything. The reality of your entrepreneur’s journey might more be like mine: often…
4 Lessons Learned As A Hostel Owner In Vietnam
Owning a hostel in Vietnam has taught me so much. This article is the 4 key lessons learned from this experience.
Co-hosting Creators In Saigon Podcast: full review
How did I ended up co-hosting Creators in Saigon Podcast!? How to start a podcast and how creating a podcast can help your business? Let me share more about my experience!
Organizing Meetups For Entrepreneurs in Saigon [review]
Review of my first “Meet-up for Entrepreneurs” in Saigon
What Is Meditation and How To Start Meditating
What is meditation, why you should meditate and how to start meditating.