Busy but Not Productive: The Mindset Shift That Changed Everything

In this first coaching session with James Pham, I took a hard look at how I’ve been operating — across my three worlds:
New York Life, 2124 Management, and VietQ Media.

For years, I’ve thrived under pressure. Deadlines. High stakes. Big wins.
But that same Performer Mindset — the one that helped me win Rookie of the Year — also created chaos, stress, and inconsistency. I was constantly “busy but not productive.”

This session forced me to confront the truth: my success can’t depend on adrenaline.

It has to come from structure, discipline, and clarity.

You’ll hear how I reframed my approach to leadership, how the phrase “Do it anyway” became my personal mantra, and the specific systems I’m using to rebuild consistency in both business and life.