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Live your own truth.
Learn to trust your own gut, my friend.
Loc Nguyen
May 27, 2025
Growing up as an Asian guy (yes, I’m Asian and live in the Netherlands), I was taught from an early age to respect my elders.
That’s a universal thing, I think — in every culture.
But in Asian culture especially, older people are always considered “right.” You’re expected to obey them. Their word is treated as truth.
So I grew up blindly listening to older people — even if they were just a few years older.
Every piece of advice, every critique, every word… I just assumed they were right. That their version of life was the truth.
And with that, I also developed this unconscious belief:
“Older people have it figured out. They’re living their best lives.”
Well… not only is that often not true, I’ve found the opposite to be more accurate.
And if you're older — I’m not here to offend you. I’m just sharing what I’ve seen.
I've had a lot of conversations with older people. This isn’t based on one or two anecdotes.
Here’s what I’ve experienced over and over:
Most older people:
Are mentally locked into one worldview
Are quietly dissatisfied with how their life played out
Haven’t questioned their path — they’re just floating along
Here’s the messed up part:
Because society labels “older” as “wiser,” they feel like they’re qualified to give advice — even if they’ve never done any inner work.
Let me be blunt:
Wisdom doesn’t come from age.
Wisdom comes from self-reflection, growth, and shedding false layers of identity.
Spiritual take? Sure. But I believe it.
A lot of older people have never examined their choices. They just kept going — doing what they were told, saying what they thought they should, and now they try to pass that path on to the next generation.
The problem?
If you follow their advice…
You’ll likely end up where they are.
They tell you things like:
“Don’t worry about your body. Find a partner who likes you for who you are.”
But your body is part of who you are.
They say:
“Kiss ass at work. That’s how you get ahead.”
But I’ve found that honesty and integrity build deeper respect.
They say:
“Don’t be vain.”
But I’ve seen firsthand that looking good, being strong, and taking care of yourself changes the way people treat you — and how you see yourself.
These aren’t absolute truths.
They’re just their truths. Based on their reality.
My truth?
I speak my mind — and people respect me more because of it.
I walk into a room and get looks — not because I chase attention, but because I built a body that speaks before I do.
I attract women not just emotionally, but physically — because I embody power and presence.
Not everyone likes that truth.
But it’s my truth — and it’s earned.
The takeaway?
Always filter advice through your own gut.
Even mine.
Live your own truth. Make your own mistakes.
At least then — the lessons are real.
And the life you build? Yours.
That’s it for this email.
Kind regards,
Loc Nguyen
P.S. If you want the exact diet I used to drop 44 lbs and stay lean year-round — I just launched it.
It’s called The Slingshot Diet, and it’s in pre-sale until May 31.
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