Phu's Adventures: Recent Episodes
Kevin Tran
Hello fellow traveler! My name is Phu, and I share stories of my adventures to provide you another perspective to overcome different obstacles in your life, follow your north star, and enjoy every moment life has before you. Thank you for stopping by! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-tran86/support
What do Aristotle, Elon Musk, and Naval Ravikant all have in common? They use first principle thinking. Today's episode covers this mindset and looks at 1/ when to use first principle thinking and 2/ how to use it.
The podcast is stopping indefinitely to wrap up the year! Leave your thoughts in the Q&A / poll for what you would like to see in 2024 when it returns.
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Timestamps
0:00-Introduction
2:04-When to use first principle thinking?
4:22-How to use it
6:54-Conclusion
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Host: Kevin Tran
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Want to start 2024 on the right foot? Today's episode includes tips for narrowing down long-term goals, questions for reflecting on different relationships, and balancing planning vs. spontaneity to keep life exciting!
Weekly episodes every Wednesday.
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Timestamps
0:00-Introduction
1:05-Long-term goals & actionable steps
5:19-Commitments for relationships
7:21-Planning vs. spontaneity
9:07-Conclusion
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Host: Kevin Tran
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COACHING
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In this episode, we talk about exploring without restraint! We look at this phrase in the scope of in your 20s talking about the phrase itself, the significance of having a mindset like this, and how to gauge risk tolerance in exploration.
Weekly episodes every Wednesday.
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0:00-Introduction
1:40-Breaking down the phrase
5:29-Significance of the mindset
7:59-Risk Tolerance
9:42-Conclusion
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Host: Kevin Tran
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COACHING
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In this episode, we explore perception vs. perspective, inspired by the insights of former CIA intelligence officer Andrew Bustamante! We look at police interrogation rooms and conversations with real estate agents before moving into practical tips for incorporating perspective into daily interactions.
Weekly episodes every Wednesday.
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0:00-Introduction
1:23-Defining the terms
3:21-Diving into the quote
5:24-Moving towards perspective
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Host: Kevin Tran
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In this episode, we talk about tips on lifelong learning! From the perspective of someone jumping right out of college, we delve into what it means to be a lifelong learner, examining the characteristics and choices associated with each. The episode includes practical insights and examples, emphasizing the importance of openness, commitment, and continuous exploration.
Weekly episodes every Wednesday.
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Timestamps
- 1:25 - To be or not to be a learner
- 5:49 - Instilling continuous learning
- 8:06 - Same old, same old
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Host: Kevin Tran
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In this episode, we talk about tips on how to check out of work: we focus on closing activities before leaving work, transition routines to shift focus and strategies for managing intrusive work-related thoughts while socializing. We then look at counter-arguments and specific situations with the proposed solutions.
Weekly episodes every Wednesday.
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Timestamps
- 1:28 - Wrapping up the workday
- 4:09 - Transition Routines
- 5:40 - Squirrel Thoughts
- 8:57 - Counterarguments
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Host: Kevin Tran
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COACHING
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In this episode, we talk about tips on how to make friends in your 20s: we focus on self-discovery, shared interests, and maintaining connections. This includes defining the kind of friend you want to be, exploring your interests, and offering insights into group interactions and event hosting to foster friendships.
Weekly episodes every Wednesday.
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1:07 - Section 1: Putting Yourself Out There
5:45 - Section 2: Environment to Meet
7:58 - Section 3: Keeping in Touch
9:37 - Final Thoughts
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Host: Kevin Tran
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This episode is a guide to building sustainable changes in your life and avoiding roadblocks that often hinder progress. Join Kevin for valuable insights and actionable strategies to help you navigate the journey of self-improvement and make your goals a reality.
Weekly episodes every Wednesday.
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With five insightful tips, Kevin explores how small actions can lead to significant transformations. Drawing from personal experiences and lessons from influential books like James Clear's "Atomic Habits," Kevin discusses the importance of the following:
- 1:45 - Showing up: I will show up to [NEW HABIT] [FREQUENCY].
- 3:25 - Habit Stacking: After/Before [CURRENT HABIT], I will [NEW HABIT].
- 4:18 - Reducing Obstacles: To continue [HABIT], I will [ACTION] to make it easier for me.
- 5:27 - Finding a Support Group: I will find a group for [CURRENT HABIT].
- 8:05 - Making Refinements: I will check in on [HABIT] [FREQUENCY] to refine my behavior.
He also addresses common pitfalls, emphasizing the following:
- 9:50 - Lack of intention
- 10:55 - Taking on too much too quickly
- 11:50 - Why consistency should be the focus instead of immediate results
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Host: Kevin Tran
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Learn more about a 5-step approach to make the most of your limited time while navigating a corporate 9-5 job. Discover how to create time for personal growth, ask the right questions about your life's direction, set achievable deadlines, communicate your milestones, and take decisive action. This episode offers valuable insights and counter-arguments to help you thrive in a busy world.
Weekly episodes every Wednesday.
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5-Step Approach
- Create time for self-reflection.
- Ask life-direction questions.
- Set deadlines and invest externally.
- Communicate milestones with those involved.
- Take decisive action.
Link to Episode 6: Own Your Journey for life direction questions!
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Host: Kevin Tran
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Learn about ITA, a three-step framework for finding a guide that suits you in your next endeavor. No matter what skill you may be learning, this framework helps you have a more direct path to align you on which direction to head next.
Weekly episodes every Wednesday.
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ITA Three-Step Process for Finding Your Guide
- Identify: What specifically are you looking for?
- Trust: What background does this person have that makes you believe what they are saying?
- Add: How can you add this person into your lifestyle?
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Host: Kevin Tran
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With a newfound perspective after a six-month backpacking trip, the Enjoying Life Podcast is back!
In today’s episode, Kevin shares his incredible journey and how it’s reshaped his perspective. Then, we look at how you can also own your story through a reflective example. Discover who Kevin is, and the changes he’s experienced since returning, and get a teaser into the exciting plans for the podcast’s future.
Weekly episodes every Wednesday.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONS
- What is something exciting that got you out of bed in the morning?
- What’s something you would never do again?
- What’s something you’ve always wanted to try but never found the time to do?
- Who do you look up to and what qualities do they have that you want to put in your life?
- Where did you find the most joy in your life? What made this place special?
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Host: Kevin Tran
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Crystal Lee is a voice actor who began her career in 2020 right after graduating from her Bachelors and Masters programs in biomedical engineering. When COVID began, Crystal took advantage of the stay-at-home mandate to pursue her passion for voice acting. She took classes, auditioned for different gigs, found agents, and upgraded her equipment in her free time. She kept at it even after starting her first full-time job, and over the past couple of years it has become her main career focus.
“It's been a lot of work, but I wouldn't give it up for anything.” - Crystal Lee
The most well known projects Crystal has made are Zenith MMO (VR game), ads for PetSmart, Age of Apes (mobile game), Kageki Shojo (anime, Funimation).
Episode Breakdown:
- Getting started with voice acting: 0:50
- Navigating COVID times: 8:03
- Basic vs professional differences: 17:01
- Finding opportunities: 17:50
- Compensation: 20:20
- Identifying as a professional: 24:14
- Favorite gig: 27:27
- Tips for starting out in voice acting: 29:18
- Interacting with community: 32:35
- Balance between passion project and life: 34:06
- Final thoughts: 37:10
Crystal’s Resources:
Website: https://www.crystalylee.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrystalLeeVO
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalyleevo/
Resource for Beginner VAs: https://iwanttobeavoiceactor.com/
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This Fragmented Life is a phrase where this world is broken into very small pieces and broken into fractions. From having dreams with my siblings to connecting with my father when he was traveling on a boat to America, different fragments of the past presented themselves as I explored Munich, Germany. I ended up taking many wrong turns, but with each one, there was always something new to learn.
Title Inspiration: Kamiak Winter Percussion performance - This Fragmented Life in 2012. I was in middle school at the time, but when I was in winter percussion, I recall watching this many times.
Episode Breakdown:
- Sibling Dream = 1:26
- Running around Munich = 4:54
- Visiting the Observatory = 8:21
- Main Takeaways = 16:35
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The Razor’s Edge is an idiom where you are in an uncertain or dangerous situation. Traveling to Europe alone was the next big step in my journey of life. I had no idea what was going to happen when I first made it there. I did minimal research because I wanted to approach it one step at a time. From the moment I woke up to board my plane to the time I returned back from Oktoberfest, I was living on the edge of life.
Title Inspiration: Rhythm X’s performance - The Razor’s Edge in Dayton, Ohio in 2014. This year was when I traveled to Dayton, Ohio to compete in the Percussion World Championship.
Episode Breakdown:
- Two travelers = 1:16
- Flight conversation = 5:02
- Airplane in-flight entertainment = 6:52
- Navigating a foreign country = 9:38
- The Wrong Decision = 12:06
- Oktoberfest = 14:08
- Main Takeaways = 16:18
Books Discussed:
- Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker: https://amzn.to/3Nj7AD8
- One of Malcolm Gladwell's books (David and Goliath): https://amzn.to/3Uc3qz4
- Everybody Writes by Ann Handley: https://amzn.to/3WtqMm3
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Laying a foundation is a key part of planning your next steps in life. It is the cornerstone of what drives your future decisions and grounds you whenever you are led astray.
In this episode of Enjoying Life with Kevin Tran, we look into a story of how to build a foundation. Timestamps are attached below for the episode breakdown:
- How I laid the foundation of this podcast: 1:04
- Benefits of laying a foundation: 8:02
- Tips to translate the knowledge learned today: 10:11
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Welcome to my first podcast episode!
Finding your voice and sharing it with others is a daunting task. It is a vulnerable state where you put yourself out there and speak whatever is on your mind to allow others to view your world. Everyone has their own journey of how they found their voice and mine is no exception.
In this episode of Phu's Adventures, we will be covering how I ended up podcasting from my journey of blogging. We'll be talking about events such as how I began blogging, what blogging led me to experience from adventures to gatherings, and the trials along the way.
Referenced Within the Episode
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters: https://amzn.to/3BVwcwC
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