Some entries impress us with fancy word choice. Others may not be perfect but linger in our hearts long after we’ve finished reading. Kim Minh Tuan, a student of class 12T5, Nguyen Van Hai High School gave us such a lingering feeling from the very first lines of his entry.
Tuan recounted how he had transformed himself from a shy, insecure boy weighing nearly 100kg, to a person who has persistently trained both body and mind. He wrote about the scorching days helping his father carry manure or hanging banners, then facing scrutiny and questions. Those seemingly small experiences helped him deeply understand the values shared in the Mentorship program.
Tuan didn’t promise success. Nor did he claim he had matured. However, his words showed us that he chose to change from within not for any prize, but simply because his heart told him: it’s time to live differently.
“Those shared words are like ‘precious theories’ about life and I must strive really hard to apply them in real life,” Tuan wrote.
That sentence made us realize that the true value of the Mentorship program comes from neither quantity nor reputation. It is defined by the quiet awakening in each student to become better from within.
Moved by the sincere and emotional depth of Tuan’s writing, the May 2025 “From Me to Others” contest has awarded him the title of the most outstanding entry of the month.
Thank you, Tuan not for simply entering the contest but for reminding the Foundation that what we are doing is really meaningful for the young generation and well worth dedicating our effort to continue.
Be Better Foundation sincerely thanks all the students who joined this contest. Every line in your entries is a mirror for us to reflect upon. And one thing is certain: what we are doing, what we are sowing has truly touched your hearts,
We are grateful for that. And even more grateful to witness you becoming better, not through instruction from our program, but through your own strength and choices.
See you again in the journeys to come where we don’t just learn to pass exams, but to understand ourselves, to feel grateful and appreciate what we have, and to live a meaningful life.
