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June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Denzel BryantLeave a comment

Top Life Lessons from Top Gun: Maverick

Top Gun: Maverick movie poster

Top Gun: Maverick is one of the best movies that I have seen in a long time. It is probably the only movie worth seeing in theaters for the past Read More …

Musings, Personal Developmentlife lessons, military, movie review, movies, Navy, Top Gun
November 23, 2018November 22, 2018 Denzel BryantLeave a comment

Creed II Review and Takeaways SPOILERS

Creed II Adonis and Viktor face off

It seems that the 2010s and beyond will be the age of movie franchise reboots. The Creed franchise, a continuation of the Rocky Balboa universe, is yet another reboot of Read More …

Miscellaneous, Musingslife lessons, mindset, movie review, movies, personal development
November 25, 2017 Denzel BryantLeave a comment

Has Tyrone Magnus Gone Simp?

YouTuber Tyrone Magnus

Tyrone Magnus is one of the most successful Black male YouTubers online right now. His natural charisma and the trendy, oftentimes nerdy, topics that he discusses has garnered him over Read More …

Musingslife lessons, personal development, simps, societal madness, youtube
November 29, 2016March 6, 2017 Denzel Bryant5 Comments

Personal Development: Accept no Substitutes

Busty Japanese AV star Hitomi Tanaka

Sometimes, you just get a craving, a desire for something that you want. If you have ever had such a desire, you know that you cannot accept substitutes. I had Read More …

Musings, Personal DevelopmentAsian women, black in asia, black in china, China, life lessons, self improvement
November 14, 2016November 11, 2016 Denzel Bryant1 Comment

Why Black People MUST Read MAGA Mindset

Donald Trump is now the President-elect of the United States of America. Many are cowering in fear with the coming inauguration of President Trump. and given the beliefs and actions Read More …

Musingsblack people, book review, books, Donald Trump, life lessons, mindset, President
October 6, 2016September 21, 2016 Denzel BryantLeave a comment

Don’t Be a Career Charisma Man!

Super-duper White guy Charisma Man

Those of you that have followed my blog and various social media accounts know that I love it here in China. The thought of returning to America sends shivers down Read More …

Adventure, Musings, Personal Developmentblack in asia, black in china, career, life lessons, self improvement, Teaching English
July 27, 2016July 14, 2016 Denzel BryantLeave a comment

Personal Development is Bullshit

Big pile of bullshit

After reading dozens of personal development books, and authoring one myself, I have come to the conclusion that personal development is bullshit. People fork over thousands of dollars a year Read More …

Musings, Personal Developmentbooks, life lessons, rambling, self improvement, story from my life
June 29, 2016June 29, 2016 Denzel Bryant2 Comments

Are You an Emotional Thrillseeker?

Emotional Rollercoater for the Emotional Thrillseeker

As a Black man living in China, I often encounter local men that ask me what I think about Chinese women or how many Chinese women I have been with. Read More …

Musings, Personal Developmentblack in asia, black in china, China, emotions, life lessons, self improvement, societal madness
June 22, 2016June 21, 2016 Denzel Bryant2 Comments

The Importance of Focus (with Examples and Solutions)

A sniper team focusing on their target

One of the biggest problems that we can face when we are trying to accomplish something is lack of focus. In today’s society, however, when many things are done online Read More …

Musings, Personal Developmentbusiness, life lessons, mindset, racism, self improvement, work
June 15, 2016July 17, 2016 Denzel BryantLeave a comment

 Interesting Themes from White Fang

White Fang Anime

Last December, I wrote an article about the three most important lessons from Jack London’s Call of the Wild. Since I have recently gotten around to finishing its spiritual sequel, Read More …

Musingsbook review, books, freedom, life lessons, masculinity, rambling

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