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Author: Denzel Bryant

Heterosexual Black man with terminal Yellow Fever. Southern California bred, currently living in the Far East.
May 2, 2016April 25, 2016 Denzel BryantLeave a comment

You Must Save in Order to Build Wealth

Save money little by little

When hunting for jobs or pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors, we often fall into the trap of looking at income. Of course, income is important, and if there are available methods to Read More …

MoneyChina, finances, life lessons, making money, personal finance, saving money
April 26, 2016April 27, 2016 Denzel Bryant2 Comments

How Teaching in Asia Can Improve Your Finances

Building a financial future in China

One of my goals in life is to become what PlayerSupreme refers to as a “Real Man.” It is my objective to not have to take orders from a corporate Read More …

Adventure, MoneyAsia, building income, China, Guangzhou, making money, Teaching English, work
April 21, 2016April 27, 2016 Denzel BryantLeave a comment

Harriet Tubman on the $20 – Who Really Cares?

Harriet Tubman on the $20

Living here in China, I have been somewhat out of the loop when it comes to news occurring back home in the States. One thing that caught my eye, however, Read More …

Money, Musingsblack people, harsh reality, rambling, real talk, societal madness, things on my mind
April 19, 2016April 9, 2016 Denzel BryantLeave a comment

Gratitude is Not Stagnation

Billboard telling us to be grateful

Those of us striving towards our goals are often told to stay hungry in order to avoid stagnation. This is sound advice since losing our hunger and drive for success Read More …

Personal Developmentgratefulness, gratitude, ideas, mindset, self improvement, thankfulness, thoughts
April 12, 2016April 12, 2016 Denzel Bryant2 Comments

Admit What You Want to Get Results

Shakespeare's advice to admit to ourselves what we want.

Growing up, my Dad told me that it was bad to lie, and that the worst lie that one could tell is a lie to themselves. In today’s society, we Read More …

Personal Developmentdesires, getting what you want, goals, mindset, self improvement
April 11, 2016March 31, 2016 Denzel BryantLeave a comment

The Problem with Giving Dating Advice

Incels take dating advice from anime

For the past ten years, if not longer, the dating advice niche has been a profitable market on the Internet. There has never been a dearth of thirsty males desperate Read More …

Dating, Musings, Personal DevelopmentAsian women, China, dating advice, incel life, incels, women
April 4, 2016March 25, 2016 Denzel BryantLeave a comment

Strange Snack Flavors in Asia

Grilled Squid Lays is one type of odd snack here in China

Back when I lived in Japan, I was amazed at all of the different snack flavors, including Pepsi-flavored Cheetos. It seems that the Sino-Japanese rivalry has continued, as China sports Read More …

AdventureAsia, China, food, Guangzhou, snacks, travel
March 28, 2016March 24, 2016 Denzel BryantLeave a comment

Making Time to Do Little Things

Little things add up

As you may know by now, I spend most of my waking hours here working on the English plantation. This gives me very little time to get things done unless Read More …

Musings, Personal Developmentaccomplishment, building, jobs, life lessons, time, time management, work
March 23, 2016March 16, 2016 Denzel BryantLeave a comment

Musing About Hard Work in China

People work hard but barely get by.

In America and many other Western countries, the Chinese are a “model minority.” They’re known for their incredible work ethic, financial position in life, and likely their looks and those Read More …

Adventure, MusingsChina, Guangzhou, life lessons, making money, personal development, personal log, rambling, story from my life, travel, work, working
March 21, 2016December 26, 2016 Denzel BryantLeave a comment

Chinese Scams: Come to My Office

Chinese Scam on the Phone

China is proving once again that it is a land where Machiavellianism is rewarded. Scams are a common occurrence here, and they do not just target foreigners. Just the other Read More …

AdventureChina, Chinese scams, Guangzhou, personal log, scams, story from my life, travel

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