Why this millionaire hated being Asian, and tells me THIS about Vietnam.

[@brokethehabit]

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[@tommywu9867]

Hey, Peter. Thank you for bringing Chris Do for such an insightful and inspiring conversation. I will look him up. Chris touches all the important points that we Asians should be thinking about no matter where you were born and live. Great job!

[@jdmdang]

Hes super smart, talking lot of sense. followed for sure and gotta see more interviews with him

[@VietnameseEats]

Nice job on getting Chris onto your show. I am a big fan of his. I watch a lot of his videos on starting a KZbin channel.

[@mrnarason]

The last point Chris was on about, about why vietnam does not have soft power or is globalized, which he didn't attempt was to answer is because to main reasons. History and politics. History because Vietnam came out of a devastating war only barely 50 years ago, and sanctions by the US was only lifted in the 90s. That put Vietnam massively behind in term developing economic, rebuilding infrastructure, and rapid industrialization. Japan and Korea could recover from war fast because they had US military protection and their wars ended 20-30 years before Vietnam wars ended. So from that stand point Vietnam was heavily disadvantaged from the get-go. In terms of politics, it's hard to not argue that the communist party is not helpful in terms of developing a thriving economy. Only recently, same with China did economic reform and free market policies allow vietnam ese economy to grow rapidly. Also in 1975, there was a massive brain drain of southerners fleeing the war, furthering the stifle of economic recovery. All of this to say that Vietnam has a lot of working againist it and probably won't see an societal Renaissance until the old guard dies out, changes social manners, backwards scarcity mindset and the Gen z grow up to take up the manlet to advance the economy and country.

[@TK-pv4uq]

The first half was gold, but had to opt-out after you both started speaking Vietnamese lol - but what Chris was saying about being Asian was very interesting and powerful - and I wish you both continued success.

[@TimesandGens]

Peter, this is a great dialogue...thanks. I love it when you are just Peter, not trying to be entertaining.

[@brokethehabit]

we'll have balance.

[@whatsgood001]

I have a lot of white friends. Have dated many white women. But never have I ever wanted to be white. It’s not that I have anything against them (because I don’t), but it’s because I’m extremely proud of my own culture, my family, my roots, etc 🇲🇽

[@Trgn]

❤ that's a right and healthy mentality

[@minebabble]

Asian women say that all the time. Yet they love dating White guys. 💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@anferneec]

Just hearing Chris speak 2 sentences of Viet was worth listening to this. Great conversation brother.

[@wolfbirdhomestead600]

Never expected this cross over! Great interview, thanks for putting this out

[@aikaduong9085]

love you guys ( as a Vietnamese creative work in 🇻🇳)

[@leval_413]

that's a whole 20 min answer to existential crisis

[@timenswijtink]

Great interview! Such a different interview than many of his others online. Re: brands going abroad discussion from the beginning of the interview: also, the concept of "brands" has not existed in Vietnam so long, and the talent to execute exceptional branding is only entering the workforce now in a significant capacity. So, yes, 'small island syndrome' is a thing, but it's also experience of how to build a globe-ready brand, a world-class brand. And there existed also a hesitation to put yourself out there, ready to accept criticism, ready to not be liked by everyone, and being OK with that. I believe the next decade will see more homegrown brands push abroad.

[@888Peetah]

Awesome interview

[@x489]

Fan of Chris, been watching his videos for sometimes but I think this is my first time hearing him speak vietnamese! 😄

[@Tideo123]

Holy man, this guy is very famous talent guy. Learn every thing he can share with you, you will do better whatever you do.

[@yamuiemata]

My dude goes to a live conference and starts filming himself on the stage...that's next level confidence😬👏 Your guest should do videos... it's a pleasure to hear him talking because he's articulating very well his ideas. Talk him into starting a KZbin channel😂

[@yamuiemata]

@ohmstrong dude's a introvert...how can it also be narcissistic🤦

[@jdmdang]

Yeah when i was journaling on the daily thats when i was the most focused and accomplished the most.

[@thejoshloh]

Absolutely LOVED this interview with THE Chris Do. So refreshing to hear him do a deep dive on his asian roots. I’m so inspired to represent not only my Asian culture but to be world class and show “hidden” talent to everyone. Great talk, Peter! Also, I’m from Vancouver too - great to learn about you 🙏

[@jdmdang]

My parents said the exact samething, "oh its too hot over there for you"..etc

[@hoodhunter3262]

did I hear it right the dude said he is from SanJo and that there wasn't that many Vietnamese? I lived in CA for over the past 30 years and there are a ton of Viet. Second highest Viet concentration other than LA. More Viet in San Jo than in Houston. Perhaps the neighborhood he grew up had more caucasian as SanJo is quite a big city. However, in the past 15 years years, white folks are fleeing the bay Area, and now 85% of school in SanJo has 15% or less caucasian kids.

[@trivothanh9920]

damn, to interview such a lengend....that's when you know the city have things to offer

[@tonyl5344]

Holy crap its Chris Do!

[@Valentine-cn6ii]

If you had studied your your people's history you would have been proud of them especially if your parents came from Vietnam after all that you would have learned to understand them

[@TanTan_7]

If learning history makes one to feel proud all the time, then one is not learning history at all.

[@thienauau6368]

Everyone around the world will eventually has to learn Vietnamese one day.....

[@solo3109]

That means he is weak and insecure.

[@choichoi4999]

The glasses guy's left hand went almost everywhere, from his socks to his shoes, to his face, to his nose, to his drink, and went back to the shoelaces... and around and around...

[@professorprofessorson8795]

That’s nuts he is so handsome

[@IronMikeBison]

I don’t know too many viets who speaks English better than viet at 52. I wonder when he came to America?

[@eddiejohnhurst1]

I love being a Asian Guy!!! My dad was white, didnt matter to me lol!!!

[@jdmdang]

Didnt know who chris was had to look him up! If u click bait your titles or use names . Would prob see more growth in numbers on your vids.

[@giovannichao4154]

what is this dude talking about. uh alot of asian brands dominate the international market. Brands from japan and China in particular. No european brand cracks the top most valuable brands int he world and especially no British ones do

[@dandung3276]

What are you talking about? European brands clearly still dominate.. BMW Benz Audi Porsche Bentley Ferrari Rolls Lmao are you dumb ? Define value ? Are you talking about total profit per year ? European vehicle manufacturers have dominated the luxury vehicle industry for years . Fashion ? Let’s not even go there . Buddy you’re probably talking about electronics and shit like that but European brands from Europe literally own the luxury car and fashion industry . That’s two massive markets lmao what an idiot

[@Livebeforeyoudie114]

so this guy with glasses says he has pride but then also hated that hes asian 🤔

[@tomtran5911]

CHRIS IS fifty uWHAT NOW ????? NOOOOOOOOOOOO xD

[@SuperGirl.14774]

I don't think he is Vietnamese!

[@SK-ql3yf]

Well, he is a Vietnamese American, and it was surprising for me that most Viet/Viet Americans voted for Trump. There is much self-hating. I hope you guys heal. Be proud of your heritage.

[@JimmySentence]

well at least the republicans haven't betrayed us openly.

[@tommydong8070]

He is an immigrant and a few years younger than me but lived in the US much younger. As an immigrant, came to the US in 1980 at almost age 10, I wouldn’t call myself Vietnamese American since I was not born in the US. I’m Vietnamese with US citizenship. The older Vietnamese generations tend to support the Republican Party and do not care who or how shitty the candidate is.

[@vinthevietkieu]

i’m an American Vietnamese and I voted for President Trump. Look at the fires wiping out LA and tell me why you would vote for democrats and their inefficiencies, i’ll wait?

[@laughter95]

You know Trump went to Eden Center to address the Vietnamese community? That he's anti-Asian is really not as clear-cut as you have been led to believe.

[@leelunk8235]

TRUMP IS THE BEST ISNT HE

[@thompsonnguyen1870]

Those boots are too hot and uncomfortable 8n Việt Nam. It's hot there

[@monchichipower6334]

Give it time China will have global brands . No country can be strong forever

[@Ra-mx4bo]

Chinrse brands BYD Xiaomei Huawei

[@Ra-mx4bo]

@altran1125 What? it's China versus the rest of the Western world now?

[@Ra-mx4bo]

it depends on who you ask? of course, you wouldn't know if you grew watching Western media. I can alot more, but you won't know because of your ignorance if you grew up in the US. I don’t know nor have heard of a lot of Western brands.