Hi, I am Phương Anh - the presenter in the video. Although the talk was delivered a while back and I haven't gotten back to it ever since, I'm quite amazed by all the nice words everyone has given me. I would like to say thank you for all your positive comments, and even the constructive ones. You have given me the motivation to strive for the better, and for those who have commented that you are proud of me - despite never meeting me, or those who have found the motivation from my speech, I just want to let you know it really makes my day hearing it, and I believe in you. My appreciation goes to everyone who has taken the time to listen to my talk and the support you have given me. I wish you all the best in everything that you do, and I sincerely hope to see more positivity - as I am so lucky to have received from you - to all of the successes and achievements out there!

Wow. She's only 16 years old. Actually, she has a good command of language and presentation.

Her accent is very good and especially she is only 16 years old, she is very young but she has a big confidence, English skill and presentation. I so admire her, and I'm trying to pass my exam in a Gifted High School

The initial reason why I started reading and loved it even before I began going to school: Reading was much better than being bored. Back then, there was not much for a child to watch on TV, and I was kept at home most of the time, playing by myself since I'm a sole child. If you live in a house with a lot of storybooks and nothing else to do. You will likely read one to avoid boredom. One downside though, you will like books more than people.

For anyone interested, the book "courage to be disliked" that she quoted was published in VN under the name "dám bị ghét". A nice book with a great way of delivering message.

Not only does she speak English so naturally but she also masters the presentation skill. A great delivery.

the first ted talk that I've watched but not skipped any at all, although she's just 16, it doesn't important, the important thing that she is so talented, the way she inspired the motivation to everybody makes me feel more productive and more motivation to do something, something that I want, thanks for the speech. wish all the best to you

This girl is 16 and has already done a TedTalk. Meanwhile, I barely do a good presentation in Vietnamese. Haha, good job em.

the title already say it all. Ever since I came across this " People who don't read have no advantage over those who can't read" quote in the Miracle Morning a few months back now, I can't stop reading. I significantly transform all my thoughts now. I wish every Viet student would swim into this speech with enthusiasm. Such an awesome presenter btw

Steve Jobs did not graduate from Stanford. In fact, he was a college drop-out. He only attended one semester of classes at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. He gave a commencement speech at Stanford University in 2005 but never attended the school.

I JUST LOVE HER MINDSET. WHAT A GOOD MINDSET OF A GIRL AT THIS VERY YOUNG AGE. IM QUITE SURE THAT SHE WILL DEFINITELY HAVE A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD OF HER.

Your talk really inspires me. It opens up my eyes that instead of wasting time worrying and doubting too much about the future, just do something and be productive. Because " every single piece of knowledge that you're taking in will come back to help you at one point in your life".

Her excellent presentation, pronunciation, and coherence is probably the example of great schooling lead by experts from an early age! And of course, she had practised more than some of you, who is worried that their English level is still behind compared to her at such a young age!

Admirable. Our society is getting better with young citizens like her.

love to hear great accent from her, also bright future of vietnamese youth

Really admirable speaker, her accent is litterally natural and beautiful. Her speech is effective delivery and convincing when it comes to this reading topic. So proud to live in Vietnnam - country that have many good citizens like this.

her voice is so warm

I am extremely amazed by her presentation. It inspires me and gives me motivation to read book everyday. And i have a passion for books especially horror, politics, science. And i want you to know that what ever it is, keep yourself motivated, become an astute reader.

One thing I completely agree that reading without selecting just wasting your time. I used to read 10 books per month with a wide range of book types in the hope that could make myself better, that is the wrong mindset. don't run toward the crowd, choose what you really need, and see the change. Thanks for your presentation, keep it up!

This TED talk really forces me to think about reading and inspires me to read, which is the ultimate goal of such presentation. Keep up your work girl 💕

Giọng tiếng Anh của chị này hay quá, chị ấy đang truyền lửa cho tớ học tiếng Anh 🥰

I respect her so much despite being a 16 years old. Her confidence is top notch and she is a great person. I would love to meet her just to ask her a tips on how to be confidence😁. What she speaks really represents her character and that is charismatic

I literally love her speeches :3

You made a really perfect speech. Your voice so nice, it's look like a foreigner voice, you are very confident. I admire you so much. Hope you can give more speech like that in the future

OMG her pronunciation is so good that the auto-generated subtitle is almost 100% accurate to what she says. Amazing af little girl

Man, getting this in my recommended tab is an honor

The first time I heard young people can talk smoothly like you, I really appreciate your presentation, I hope you will make more people enjoy reading book

dang, I'm just a year older than her and her ted talk gives me goosebumps!

she is only 16, she is only a student but, bruh she is incredible....

Nghe giọng, ngữ điệu thật hay, muốn nghiện luôn.

she expressed in a natural way , i hoped that i could speak influently this language some days in the future.

well done, hopefully, you'll become a leader woman soon

Amazing Phương Anh ! Your own discovery about people's mind is actually amazing

Congrat em to be one of the Vietnamese speakers that had the chance to represent in Tedx talks. Wish you all the best in your studying orientation and career path in the future!

She really inspires me to read more books in order to expand my knowledge. Thank you

There is something from her that inspires me in a way I have no idea to express how it is, I even look for her channel to subcribe and watch a couple of her videos on KZfaq.

She is so confidence and speech is very attractive :3

I haven't read for a long time, I think I'll start reading again. Thanks for your great talk.

she is stunning. Thank you for sharing

Great job! You have made lots of VNese people like me proud! Thanks so much for inspiring the youth to form reading habits.

hy vọng việt nam sẽ càng ngày càng nhiều thế hệ trẻ như em để đưa đất nc phát triển hơn nữa

I started to read books to reduce my stress. It has become my habit. Even though I am a korean, I did not choose Korean books. I read English books which were harder for me to read and understand. But I have kept reading them. It was gift from the heaven.

16 years old! whoah she is so confident ! keep going girl! your are amazing!

spectacular speech, you make me proud of Vietnamese teenagers

Well done, Phuong Anh. This is an excellent presentation with many clear good points. I'm a reader and your speech even inspires me to read and discover more. Thanks. Also, as a Vietnamese living and working in a English-speaking country, I have to say I'm amazed by your English accent. Love your presentation and your confidence on stage.

Great presentation; Your poise and confidence at such an age..is wonderful..and empowering; keep up the good work Girl!!

This got me thinking about reading again after not being able to due to my hectic schedule. But watching this, I now want to create and find time where I can just relax and read. Had a huge love for books since I was in 7th grade and I miss my love for it. Thank you for this 🙏🏾

She's a best presenter, she has good gesture, clearly at speaking and i like her topic it's good for me to learn more about reading. Sorry for my English

Vinschool wow. I am sure that there are many talented students in Vinschool.

Her speaking (English) really motivated to one n all

I cannot imagine how talented the Vin students are until I've seen this video. Well done

Today's readers would be tomorrow's leaders. ✨❤️

Thank you Phuong Anh, it was really inspiring! A big shout out from the Czech Republic !

Hi girl, I like your presentation, especially, the idea of two reader's types.

Your presentation is really good. Thank you 🙏 for your speech, it inspires me to try to read books once again. 😇😇

This really inspire me to read books again..

For foreigner speaking, this girl is awesome!!!

I'm freshman of university but yet nothing is had been done since i recognized there is this girl who's better than me

Her english is extremely perfect 💫 love u

Wow she’s so good in English,my ears are happy listening to her speaks,as an Asian.

I love her voice and accent sm 🤍

I love your voice, really impressive and unreplacable. And thanks for encouraging me to investigate more problems I usually don't care when I read. But in my opinion, not every readers are leaders, but leaders are readers. Anyway, you rock girl!

She has a nice voice and self-confidence, Congratulation🥰

Clearly to understand with a clear pronounciation. Well done girl

wow, this is very interested to hear from a 16 year old.......her future is so bright

Really love this presentation, wish you have all goals you intend to do in the future, girl

Bạn thật giỏi, khâm phục và ngưỡng mộ các bạn trẻ tài giỏi. Hy vọng các bạn sẽ chia sẻ nhiều kinh nghiệm về học TA, các đầu sách bạn đã đọc mà thấy hay, những tên sách ngữ pháp tiếng Anh hay của nước ngoài. Chúc bạn luôn thành công.

Readers are leaders. Thank you for your motivational talk. Lots of love from Singapore 🇸🇬

Thank you, this was a fantastic and well-presented talk. Having the insights and rationale and common archetypes and their solutions - really set this talk apart. A calm and steady presentation style made it perfect. I think the audience was way too thought-loaded that they forgot to clap a little louder 👏

She is talent , i trust in her . I wanna be a girl like her .

Thank you: this was a good reminder of the joy in discovery

her voice is such a pleasant to hear

Hi, i'm from Cambodia. I would like to say thank you to lady for presentation.

Steve Job went to Reed College only for 2 years but he gave speak at Stanford only.

This is so good. I'm inspired.

Thanks em. Agree with you that is a layer that the books can bring to us.

I really love her speech.

Now I have learned that as long as we expect a result for everything, we would still be doubting ourselves.

Your tile is very amazing. Thanks for your speech.

I think you did a great job and deserve the praise! Wish all best for you!

She speaks English very good and very bright

15:28 I wonder why these guys could clapping their hands like that. Comeee ooon, guys, she gave you such a brilliant speech!

This was a clear and warm voice!

các bạn trẻ bây giờ ngày càng giỏi ,mong rằng VN càng ngày càng phát triển

Wow, chị ấy nói tốt thật sự 🥰 Nghe như người bản xứ ấy,thật hâm mộ chị ♥️

love your confidence and accent

Thank you for the great speech! You shifted something inside me to the great.

she is so young, so charming. Her speach is very attractive. Gist of the content is what do you get by reading books and the answer is maybe a leader. The message is so powerfull, it make me enthusiastic more about books, to be honest, i am a bookworm so i am aware of how important the books are. But the very confused things often occurse to me is how i can choose the accurate book to read, i think i will look in to it more... Anyway the speech is amazing (:)

Excellent presentation. I am proud of you. Thank you.

I love her voice and accent

I love your voice so much. Thank you for your presentation, you have inspired me.

Ngưỡng mộ e quá, h Việt Nam mình càng ngày càng nhiều người giỏi.

Cô bé này gặp ở ngoài đáng yêu thực sự, và ngoan nữa chứ !

Read the book. Everyone gets lost, one who reads, lost better.

I can see a successful public figure who will have tremendously great influence over society 🙂

I needed this. Thank you.

she's flooded with confidence

through your presentation I understood the significance of reading, it's not just about the book in your field, let try to read the book in another one even you have not ever seen it back.

her accent so beautifully

My books are mostly about stocks (Burton Malkiel's "A Random Walk Down Wall Street"), economic science (Daniel Kahneman's "Thinking Fast & Slow)" and quantum physics (Carlo Rovelli's "The Arrow of Time" and Sean Carroll's "The Big Picture" & "Something Deeply Hidden"). Yesterday, me & my best friend had an argument and she told me not to be too bookish. Reading makes me feel like I am doing something worthwhile. So hearing her say that reading isn't practical and that it won't help me on making sound decisions, somehow hurt my feelings. :( But it won't stop me from reading books.