Denzil Duke

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

High School Formal

"This isn't the end. This was a necessary part of our lives. This is just the beginning." Hear the murmur of high school peers as they gather for formal, the pinnacle of secondary education. What will the future hold for these soon-to-be graduates? Will they find

The Friendzone Is Bullsh*t

Mental torture, yes. A form of gaslighting, almost. You think the relationship is going one way, but it goes another. However, this might be hard to read, but it is your fault. Why didn't you walk away? You know your intentions. Telling the truth might foretell rejection and

Confidence: A Skill And Proof Of Concept

It's grade 5, and the school needs captains. We had to write and present a speech to our cohort for us to be voted as candidates. I had to write a speech about why the other schoolkids should vote for me. I was eyeing the top job, school

Here’s Why Motivational Videos Suck (The Truth)

Motivational videos pop up everywhere, especially on YouTube. If you browse the website, you might have seen multiple videos of motivational speakers: Jordan Peterson, Simon Senik, Joe Rogan. They’ll have the picture of the person with something generic like: “Only 2% understand this.” It’s marketing, hence why they

Social Media: Interactions, Consumption And Production

Without a doubt, nearly everyone uses social media. About 60% of the planet is on it. The evolution of technology and the invention of the internet made the globalisation of social networks possible. Social media is a double-edged sword through the help of human nature and tech. The algorithms and

The Important Lessons I Found In The Creative Arts

Throughout high school, dance has never been something I could wrap my head around. It seemed to be the only type of performance that was inaccessible when interpreting its meaning. Unlike music and art, it gets more flack. At first, I mocked how the janky idea of that meaning could

Reflecting On High School As A Graduate

"School is not the end but only the beginning of an education." Calvin Coolidge. Graduating is a bit of a strange feeling. For some, it hits hard in the real world, while others ease into it. We will certainly reflect upon these days as some of our best.

What Is My Purpose?

The first financial book I read was probably Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. The father of the owner of the golf course I work recommended I read it to get the fundamental mindsets that distinguish the wealthy from the poor. One piece of advice grasped me. "If

Why You Should Be On No Fap

One of the worst feelings that millions of young boys and men experience; is post-nut clarity. I can recall, multiple times, doing the deed, immediately like a switch inside my head, all that built-up pleasure disappeared and then replaced with guilt, regret and disgust. The most common negative thought I

Should I Get A Buzz Cut?

This was me months ago: This is my hair cut now: Why the sudden change in hairstyle? That is what this article is here about. Insecurity In primary school, I was very insecure about my weight and size towards grade 5 and even the start of grade 7. I had

School Holidays Depression

For some reason whenever it is the school holidays, there is a lingering feeling of sadness during the two weeks. I don't like the false sense of a 'holiday.' As a grade 12 student, they name the two weeks of rest as a 'study break&

More Men Should Be On Self-Improvement

In the modern age, men are more feminine than ever. Western culture moving away from its Judeo-Christian roots, rejection of biology has resulted in the boy crisis. As more single parent families become prominent, the absence of a strong masculine role model, society has to take the toll. Cultural collapse

My High School Literary Article About The Individual And The Collective

We’re always one step from tyranny. For these two texts, it’s already too late. Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 (1953): a firemen’s journey to enlightenment of books, society and identity. Kurt Vonnegut Jr.’s Harrison Bergeron(1961): a short story of a boy who defied 2081 America’

Be A Role Model To The Generation Below

I am quite fortunate to have a reasonably great relationship with the grades above and below me. I always looked up to my superiors, then still giving my respect to my subordinates. Usually, these relationships popped up through shared interests, like playing music, or being friends with their siblings. Friendship

Stand With Your Back Straight and Shoulders Back

What do you say to the world? Because it is not what you say that contributes the most to that message, but how you carry yourself. It is not the conscious actions which are communicated; it is the subconscious. Because this is the case, I've been very conscious