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Brian Greco
United States
Приєднався 30 гру 2009
Travel, Language, & Self Expression
USA Has the WORST Consular Services in the World (US Passport Myths: My Story as an American Abroad)
I am embarrassed and ashamed of the experience of being an overseas American trying to access consular services. There is only one country in the world that has ever and continually treats me, as a native-born citizen, with disrespect -- whether at the border, when traveling, or when managing life as an expat -- and that is the United States of America. I am a law-abiding, tax-compliant, globally-minded, highly-educated, well-researched individual who is attempting to maneuver a system that is not only idiotic but deliberately hostile to my literal needs and entitlements as a citizen. The US is a paper tiger that purports to be the best country/passport/economy in the world and a bastion of freedom -- but I have known for a long time it is not. This is not just one isolated event of frustration but an ongoing trend of decay, and so many people I know share the same issues.
I wanted to share one vignette story to illustrate this today. It's a long story, but enjoy it if you please. This is my experience attempting to access basic consular passport services from abroad. I was confronted with the inability to reach a human or get clear answers, several lack of access of appointments, outright erroneous information, disturbingly rude personal prodding and property confiscation, slow and incompetent technology systems, and so much more.
The US may actually have the worst consular services in the world. Even in Europe, where bureaucracy is bad, there is a large network for EU citizens or embassies/consulates are smaller and you can reach a person. And even in developing, I am either treated with respect or discretion/shortcuts to get what needs done are available to me as much as the next person. The US is the absolute worst combination of hubris that it is the best while also simultaneously being the worst.
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I wanted to share one vignette story to illustrate this today. It's a long story, but enjoy it if you please. This is my experience attempting to access basic consular passport services from abroad. I was confronted with the inability to reach a human or get clear answers, several lack of access of appointments, outright erroneous information, disturbingly rude personal prodding and property confiscation, slow and incompetent technology systems, and so much more.
The US may actually have the worst consular services in the world. Even in Europe, where bureaucracy is bad, there is a large network for EU citizens or embassies/consulates are smaller and you can reach a person. And even in developing, I am either treated with respect or discretion/shortcuts to get what needs done are available to me as much as the next person. The US is the absolute worst combination of hubris that it is the best while also simultaneously being the worst.
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Speaking Chinese with Lilia at Hangzhou Lake
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Speaking Chinese with Lilia at Hangzhou Lake
Tropical Fruit Tour in Hawaii
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Filmed May 2014 Facebook: geckogreco Instagram: brian.world Website: briangreco.com
Big Island of Hawaii Travel Highlights
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During the month of May 2014, I had a unique opportunity to live on the Big Island of Hawaii with my fabulous friends Megan Elizabeth (ua-cam.com/users/easytoberaw) and Joey Borden (ua-cam.com/users/joeyborden). We were staying in the Puna area of the Big Island near Pahoa and I had the pleasure of seeing so many wonderful beaches, markets, farms, and other sights around the island. Here is a c...
What If I Don't Have a Passion?
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Need clarity on exactly what it is that brings you a feeling of true passion? Here are 5 question sets to get you started! Facebook: geckogreco Instagram: brian.world Website: briangreco.com
How to Set Up Softbox Lighting Kit (Fancierstudio)
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Click here to order your lighting kit - it's awesome! amzn.to/JyfVRC Looking for good-quality affordable video lighting for your UA-cam videos and sales content? Here's a step-by-step demo for setting up Fancierstudio's 3-part video lighting kit that I'll be using in my own bedroom to start making some awesome video easily. Fancierstudio 3000 Watt Digital Video Continuous Softbox Lighting Kit 9...
Fear of Happiness
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Is it fear of rejection, loneliness, and sadness that binds us, or a greater underlying fear? Challenging limiting beliefs is only useful if we let go of the old identities we stick to - here's a way to do that. Facebook: geckogreco Instagram: brian.world Website: briangreco.com
Confronting Change Creatively
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When change is inevitable in order to take the next step, often we need to be creative in order to reach others with what you know is only from positive intention. Here are some strategies for confronting change. Website: briangreco.com Facebook: geckogreco Instagram: brian.world
Conflicting Self-Help BS?
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Feeling paralyzed from all the different "experts" supposedly here to help you be your "best self"? Here are my top 5 areas of conflict to help you identify sources of confusion and move on with real self development and success. Website: briangreco.com Facebook: geckogreco Instagram: brian.world
Hey Brian, thanks for sharing this video. I’ve watched almost the whole thing at the point of leaving this comment. I didn’t know how much I love listening to Chinese! I will be putting China on my list and visiting for sure. ❤
I'am speechless! What an horrible experience. You are right with your thoughts. Thank you sooo much for your time and for sharing 🙏. Best wishes....🤞🏻
Thanks for installation steps. Very helpful
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I have this light. Does anyone know if there is a soft box that could be used with it that isn’t the one that came with it? Something easier to install?
Great job
Thank you, u really help me alot,
This was a really really helpful video Brian, thank you for taking the time to make this ❤
Whats the wattage for each light bulb?
Hello Brian ❤china 🎉
❤thank you! Very helpful.
Omg I love soybeans😂
All these years later, you just helped me change how I can work in my art business. Thought I'd never get these lights set up. Phew! 🤦🏽♀️🙏🏽
Super Helpful Brian!!😁😁
Thanks. You safe my day❤
Great vid! Very helpful, thanks💪🏻💪🏻
Good video
Thank you so much this was very helpful in 2023,I literally just followed every step and it was easy👌💯🙏🙏
thank you so much, Brian! It's 2023 and your video is still helping people!
So helpful thank you!
this helped me a lot thanks
God bless you!
Thank You
Excellent!!
Soo helpful, thanks
Hero!!!!!! You have the exact ones o bought and I was so confused! I like to think I'm good with this stuff but I was so lost. Thank you thank you thank you
Thank you soooo much for doing this video! This would have taken me HOURS and it literally took minutes. When you get older you will realize how valuable saving time is so thank you! I see this video was made years ago. I hope you are still creating content and being a blessing to people. Merry Christmas 2022!
Thank you up so much for the details. This was driving me nuts some minutes ago. I totally missed the tiny pouches at the end of the velcro where the rods are met to be inserted
Thanks for the video Brian. It's a great instruction
Great tutorial, thank you, I am technically anti talent 🙂
Um yeah that's not how we locals in Hawaii open coconuts, tbh that's the safe mainlander way to open a coconut.
Tell me about it, this was painful to watch. If u don’t open it with a rock and your sheer will, you’re doing it wrong.
Your video help me a lot, thanks
verry nice video thins you
Awesome thank you!!
Thanks so much for this! My lighting kit came with NO instructions 🙏🏼
Almost 10 years away you helped me with this lol; you should've keep doing this. Cheers!
Great tutorial. Thank you.
All these years later, and this is still the video I send to people to teach them. :)
thank you
Very very helpful! Thank you so much!!
Great job,exactly what I was looking for,but what will the video look like if you there was no diffusion?
Thank you!!!
thank you very much!
Great thank you, even 8 yrs later👍🏼
This is so helpful. I got some box lights from my mom and I cant figure it out lol