Denzil Duke

How To Handle Romantic Rejection

Like anyone, I've gotten rejected. Most of them amounting in high school. From all of my rejections, I have taken some lessons to better prepare myself for future ones. (Yes, it will happen!) So, for this article, I'm going to discussing: * How It's Always

Fake It Till You Make It (Don't)

Read this if you're thinking about wanting to fake your way to the top as an: Entrepreneur; Digital Mentor; Investor; Network Marketer; Professional. On social media, we're constantly bombarded by young millionaires achieving fast money. Criticising you that you're a failure for not attaining

How To Develop A Passion For Playing An Instrument

By fate, I learned to play the cello. It was the beginning of Grade 4, and our school handed out instrumental selection forms. Each instrumental family listed with checkboxes of each different instrument. We had to number, from 1-4, the preference for which instrument we wanted to play. It was

How I'd Learn Japanese If I Started All Over Again

Firstly, why would you want to learn a language like Japanese? You have to remember two different types of alphabets. Don't get me started with Kanji. The meaning of words can change by pitch accent. The counting system is different depending on the item in question. It'

Why I Stopped Caring About Politics

I wore a MAGA hat to school. People were angry, offended seeing a half-Asian male roam between classes with my red hat on. Then, Grade 11-12 rolls in and I tune out of the politics. What happened? I finally realise how useless it was to debate others about politicians and

How To Rizz

No, I'm not going to talk about any 'techniques' or 'tactics' to win someone over. That's not even the correct frame to approach things. I'm here to tell you how I learnt to build courage in the face of romantic

How To Become Popular In School

I'm not going to talk about becoming one of the 'popular kids'. That's absolute bull crap about a made-up social hierarchy that means bugger all once you graduate. So, I'm here to tell how I got to know a LOT of people

If You're 18, Get A Credit Card

When I turned 18, the one thing I looked forward to wasn't drinking, getting a tattoo, or going to the clubs. It was actually getting a credit card. I believe I'm the only person in my friend group who owns one of these bad boys. (I

Romanticising Japan: The Icon Of Escapism And Freedom

Japanese, or French: Choose. At our school: all students must learn a language. Well... that's if you were in the Global Leaders Academy. Restrictive to the apathetic student; coincidence for the lover of language. Before making the hard decision, we were exposed to the two languages for half

The Australian Work Culture

What would have be the dream job of any teenager? Being a buggy attendant at a golf club. Your job: driving, and cleaning carts everyday. Better than flipping patties and dealing with rude customers. And, luckily, my brother and I had those jobs. From buggy attendant, I worked as a

How To Stop Playing Status Games

Do you buy expensive shoes? I don't collect shoes, but I've been eyeing a new pair of white Nike Air Force 1 that cost about $170 AUD. In truth, I don't need them. I already have a pair of shoes that do just fine

A Simple Productivity Hack (That Doesn't Involve Morning Routines)

Wanna get the most out of your mornings? Feeling like you need to do a morning ritual to get your day started? Because, for the past few months, I've been saying to myself, "I'm going to wake up. Do my work out straight away, and

Should You Make Dating A Priority?

"I think we shouldn't date anymore." My heart sank, my mind catching up as my body processed her words. "Ok..." with a forced smile and staggered breath. I thought I had something, until I didn't. The bus ride back, staring blankly to

How To Become Interesting

Do you think you're boring? This is not meant to be an article telling you the specific activities that will create intrigue or mystery surrounding your character. Truly, becoming interesting is a side effect of a greater attribute: authenticity. Having learnt about personal branding, to become an interesting

How To Stop Saying "I Want To Make 10k/Month"

Why is '10k/month' the prized income of hustlers and entrepreneurs? Thousands of videos mention this number, yet, there is a problem. It's very general, and not specific. For a young man with no direction, the phrase adds unnecessary ambiguity during a time he's

The Truth About Uploading Consistently On YouTube

I’ve been consistently (to a point) been doing three videos a week on my YouTube channel. The videos: all in one take, and not much editing between each upload. Now, I've had three people telling me my videos can do better. To that I say, yes. Upon

Denzil Duke: The Personal Brand

This will be the most important article I have published on this website. It is a company manifesto I will refer back to in times of doubt and turmoil. I need a direction with where I'm taking this personal brand. So, I've taken a step back

Done Is Better Than Perfect

There is no such thing as perfect. There is always something to improve on. If you believe it is already perfect, you have not reached true perfection. Why Strive For Done, Rather Than Perfect  Emphasise where you want to put your effort into: the process or the results.  Done means

The Secret To Becoming A Better Student Of Life

Muad'Dib learned rapidly because his first training was in how to learn. And the first lesson of all was the basic trust that he could learn. It's shocking to find how many people do not believe they can learn, and how many more believe learning to

What It's Like Being Mixed Race

If you don't know already, my father is Australian and my mother is Indonesian. Having grown up with parents who didn't look the same wasn't that bad. I never experienced being torn between my two backgrounds. I see it more as a blessing. The

How I Was Conditioned To Be 'Mature' At A Young Age

My father would always say we were more mature compared to our cohorts, my brother and I. I happened to be born around the end of June, 2005, making me one of the youngest with the oldest starting in July 2004. (Still, not the youngest.) 💡For added context, Australian school

The Truth About Entrepreneurship

My heart began to pound and a lump formed in my throat. I repeatedly refreshed the computer tab  Zero sales.  It had been 3 days since I launched my test product, and $150 worth of advertising proving no results.  I became worried and anxiety consumed my body. I had to

What Is Money?

A piece of paper? A piece of metal? A number on a screen? It's surprising that this topic hasn't come up during my years of schooling. The history of currency and money is intriguing to study and how it influences our world. As an entrepreneur, it&

I Was Doing E-Commerce: Here's How

Drop shipping is an attractive business model for many entrepreneurs, as it requires minimal upfront cost. However, it can come with its own set of challenges, such as longer shipping times, customer satisfaction issues, and competition from well-established brands.  In this article, we will explore why drop shipping may not

Sleeping And Dreaming

"And it seems the longer I sleep, the more I dream. The more I dream, the more I remember the experiences trapped in the subconscious."-D. Duke, 21/08/2022 As someone who has always been fascinated by the subconscious mind and the experiences trapped within it, I