"Letting go" of something is often associated with feelings of negativity and a sense of forgetting. However, oftentimes it could also be an art of humanity. "Subtracting" something from your life could be a self-healing act, or to preserve the feelings of parties involved. Follow along as Chau Anh brings us on a journey of self-actualization and offers a comprehensive explanation on these human behaviors as well as touch upon her personal story with subtraction. Well known as one of the most influential celebrities on the Internet with 2.2M followers on tiktok, Chau Anh - more commonly known as “Chao” - is well-beloved for her knowledge and societal contributions. Through her speech, Chau Anh tells a story about “letting go”. About sometimes, giving up isn’t about losing everything but stepping down and reflect our journey to slow down and adjust it to our pace as the saying goes: “one step backward, two steps forward” This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx