Is it better for young athletes to stay in a familiar, supportive environment or leave early to chase discomfort and faster growth? Stepping into tougher, unfamiliar systems can accelerate development in ways comfort never can.

I witnessed a way of life shaped entirely by water at Kampong Khleang Floating Village, where houses adjust with the rhythm of Tonle Sap Lake each season. It left me humbled, grateful, and deeply inspired by the resilience of this community.