28. Building Resiliency and Tearing Down Facades ft. Steven Ngo - a podcast by Kristy Yee & Angie Yu

from 2021-07-04T02:00

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Steve describes a low point in his life and reveals his story of coming around in a full circle, from jet-setting, big-law life to a humble counsel in his hometown serving his community. We sat down with a much-admired community leader, Steve Ngo, a lawyer, social entrepreneur, husband, son, and dear friend. We discuss our external facades, the labels we put on ourselves, and what this all means for our mental health.

Highlights:

  • Steve’s encounter with hate crime against Asians during the COVD-19 pandemic
  • How Steve’s burnout led to him creating a space for mental health awareness in the legal profession
  • Angie’s rant about how self-help books need a rebrand
  • Steve’s relationship strategy on avoiding fights and focusing on each other’s strength
  • Steve growing up poor, achieved external success, but ultimately came back to serve the community
Takeaways:

  • We all have a facade, but it’s not fake, it’s one of many parts of who we are
  • Personal development and growth keeps us at an advantage
  • The darkest moments are when you and your partner learn the most about each other
  • Unlearn the implicit communication style of our upbringing 
  • Keep the friends that bring you energy. Do the things that bring you energy.
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