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Year in Review 2024

Quitting my job to start Bachata Library, changing my mind on the nomad life, and why nothing else matters but love.

Year in Review 2024
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Year in Review 2023

Every year on my birthday, I reflect on my highs, lows, and everything in between. This tradition is an amazing way to measure backward and appreciate how far I've come. Here's how my 2023 went.

Year in Review 2023
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Year in Review 2022

Every year on my birthday, I reflect on my highs, lows, and everything in between. This tradition is an amazing way to measure backward and appreciate how far I've come. Here's how my 2022 went.

Year in Review 2022
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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.

Year in Review 2021
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Year in Review 2020

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

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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.

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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

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Year in Review: 2017

My year in review for 2017.

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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

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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.