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From an early age, I was conscious of the sacrifices my
parents made in their escape to the United States after the
Vietnam War- in pursuit of the American Dream. Feeling
indebted to my parents for their courageous pursuit of
a better life, I vowed to ensure that, one day, I would be
able to take care of my parents. My dedication to work
hard and reach my goals took me to Malibu, California,
where I attended Pepperdine University, fully engaging
in the academic rigor and array of opportunities that the
school offered.
With the tremendous pressure and expectations I placed
on myself, in addition to the stresses of demanding classes,
extracurricular responsibilities, and important life decisions,

I found myself overwhelmed, my self-esteem reached an alltime low, and I even contemplated suicide. It was through
the support and compassion of a mentor at Pepperdine that I
started to shift my thinking. Refusing to settle and give up on
life, I decided to use this experience as a turning point and an
opportunity to learn the practical skills that were necessary
for me to succeed in school and in life.
After graduating from Pepperdine University, my
determination was stronger than ever. Through laborious
efforts and training I made it as a city finalist in NBC's
hit show, American Ninja Warrior. Through focus and
dedication I was able to work with the #1 personal
development company in the world. Having learned how
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