A second chance

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A gentleman who's a subscriber to this blog recently wrote to me: "I just have to say that you are a freaking genius." He then thanked me for the good information. Thanks, JS!

I have to say that a lot of people write to me, complimenting me on this blog. I appreciate it, of course, but I feel so blessed for being able to share and pass along the useful knowledge I received.

I come originally from Vietnam, a beautiful country that unfortunately has been devastated by wars (by the Chinese, the French, the Americans). Last time I checked, Vietnam ranked 137th (out of 152) in terms of economic freedom. More than half of the 80 million people in Vietnam earn about $100 US per year.

Through divine Providence, I was able to escape Vietnam in 1975. I was only five years old then.

I feel that my life in Canada is a second chance, which is why I've always felt, even as a kid, that I had to do my best at school and make something out of myself. Not many people get a second chance in life. In fact, 80 million Vietnamese people didn't get a second chance. They are stuck in a socialist country that ranks among the poorest on the United Nations list.

I mention this so readers can get to know me a little better, as well as my deep motivation for maintaining this blog. Perhaps this blog can be a "second chance" to someone out there who could use the knowledge.

This is why I encourage all readers and subscribers to share this blog with loved ones.

I spend about one hour every day to write this blog, and the rest of the day, I'm always thinking about what useful knowledge I can share with readers. In fact, I tell my brothers and sisters to make copies of this blog so they can share it later on with their kids (my nephews and nieces).

I always thought, "The Internet is an amazing invention. If we don't use it to share knowledge in order to empower one another and mutually support each other, then what good is it?"

Thank you for all your encouragements and God bless you all.