101 Things School Never Taught You

101 Things School Never Taught You

The number 101 is only an estimate—a reminder that the sea of knowledge has no shore. On average, a person has about 80 years to live and learn. But even so, that’s still a limited amount of time to master everything. So the real question is: How can we focus on learning what truly matters and is most necessary, within our finite time?

Life brings us challenges that everyone must face and solve—so why not make that process a little easier?

“Behind every successful person is a not-so-small bookshelf. And I hope to contribute just a little something to yours. I hope you’ll read this book as slowly and carefully as I wrote it.”

These are the words of Hà Trang, a young author who constantly reflects on life’s practical lessons. Her book 101 Things School Never Taught You was written so that young people—especially those at the crossroads of life—can have a go-to guide when seeking answers to their own questions. Whether it’s about work, school, relationships, health, or personal development, this book offers grounded, accessible wisdom.

Twelve years of school, four years of university, and even two to six years of postgraduate study are often still not enough to “complete” a person. School gives us knowledge—but applying it in a way that leads to happiness and fulfillment? That requires something more. Formal education is not the only teacher. Ultimately, you are the one who must lead yourself to success.

Hà Trang doesn’t write lofty theories or preach moral lessons. Instead, she points directly and clearly to the things that shape personal happiness and achievement: from soft skills like greetings and handshakes, to choosing what to study, how to study it, and how to respond to the everyday situations life throws at us.