The Audio Blog of Steven Sirski

Steven Sirski

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The daily musings of an expat in Beijing.

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SSAB - June 29, 2026

End of the month and preparing to go yet again! Don’t be late, though this time the gf paid! Sorting stuff and throwing out! When we get back it might be time to get serious Read a book on how to make it on YouTube, I think I’m doing it wrong. WHERE’S YOUR STORY?? And went to see an acrobatics performance… WOW! What would you do if one of them showed up late to class, or missed it entirely?? Donate to the show! PayPal link below! https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA *** Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.com And on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4 Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.com Language vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlog Google Stock Tracker Sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharing Hope you have a great start of week!! 00:00 Packing and deadlines 00:38 China visa countdown 01:51 Singapore flight mixup 04:06 Decluttering travel wardrobe 08:33 Sentimental shirts 11:33 Selling stuff and lease risk 14:04 Life speeds up in your 40s 18:32 Universal Studios plans 21:16 YouTube grind and blueprint 25:07 Aristotle and Storycraft 26:39 Vlog Inspirations and Formats 29:25 Story Versus Plot Basics 30:01 YouTube Blueprint Takeaways 34:21 Passion Versus Teaching 37:51 Document or Present Language Learning 40:50 Singapore Plans and Video Ideas 41:58 Chinese Acrobat Show Highlights 49:31 Packing Up and Sign Off

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3d ago

SSAB - June 26, 2026

Markets slammed! Why? Who knows! Chinese stonks a dropping even HARDER! Building up the website bit by bit, why not just use Wordpress? Let’s try to vibe code it. Workout in! Deadlifts.. OWIE! 120kg for 3 reps. Should’ve warmed up first. Still managed to get the weighted run done in: 6.51 km in 1hr 2 min 17 sec. 70 pull up, 140 push ups, 210 squats… what about the others? Did 30-40 weighted pull ups in the gym this morning. Using DeepSeek on my evening walks! New little routine is record this podcast then head on out for a walk, a listen and a read using all China-based APPs. Throwing stuff out and in need of new gym clothes! And a new TV! Donate to the show! PayPal link below! https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA *** Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.com And on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4 Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.com Language vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlog Google Stock Sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharing Hope you have a great weekend! 00:00 No Warmup Regrets 00:33 Deadlift Back Scare 04:34 Murph Run Breakdown 08:14 New TV Upgrade 11:10 Waking Up at 3AM 14:18 Markets Get Slammed 16:34 Chart Patterns and Moving Averages 19:56 Tracking Stocks and Disclaimers 21:44 Gold Options Check-In 23:56 China Stocks Oversold Play 27:35 Market Snapshot Chaos 28:13 Building a Simple Website 34:29 Teaching vs Consulting Pivot 37:55 DeepSeek Language Walk Routine 42:10 Decluttering Before Singapore 43:00 Links Thanks and Sign-Off

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4d ago

SSAB - June 25, 2026

To the embassy I go to get not ONE, but TWO copies certified of my degree. What’s the latest? It IS an authentication that can be used IN CHINA! What does HR lady do? Goes to CSCE to check and lo and behold, YES it can be used! Does she even know what she’s doing? “I’ve never had someone apply from within Beijing before.” Maybe you should have said something. GOLD hitting 873 SELL 887 BUY per gram RMB. What about that China article? https://sinocism.notion.site/Implementation-Opinions-of-the-Ministry-of-Commerce-and-8-Other-Departments-on-Accelerating-the-Deve-38384ece41d781d5b4fde17458782cf9?pvs=27&qid=1%3Ad6203849-c2e4-498b-a64b-0e7e40c90763%3A0 -basically says everything should be AI, wired up and “intelligent” -elderly care -smart technologies of all sorts (school cafeterias, home appliances, tourist destinations) Collagen gone, how’s the supplement stack now? Still taking ashwaghanda, fish oil, MCT coconut oil, Maca, Ubiquinol, Milk Thistle, Magnesium and Zinc. How’re you feeling? Waking up at 3 am for some reason. And Steve, didn’t you say you had to leave the country. Where are you going next?! SINGAPORE! Donate to the show! PayPal link below! https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA *** Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.com And on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4 Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.com Language vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlog Google Stock Tracker Sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharing Hope you have a great one!! 00:00 Embassy Paperwork Quest 00:34 Job Offer and Visa Clock 02:05 Apostille Confusion and HR Drama 06:26 Embassy Visit and Certified Copies 10:38 The $700 Police Check Mistake 17:18 Deadlines and Decision Fatigue 20:17 Gold Prices and Buying in China 22:55 China Stocks and AI Push 30:05 Supplement Stack Breakdown 38:51 3 AM Wakeups and Anxiety 41:08 Singapore Visa Run Plans 45:10 Wrap Up and Links

46 min
5d ago

SSAB - June 24, 2026

Apostille update, re yesterday’s confusion. 1) Still have to send it to Ottawa, but then it has to go to the Chinese embassy to be authenticated. I’m ready to give up. Don’t care any more. I don’t think they even know what’s going on. Tomorrow I’ll go to the Canadian embassy anyway to get some documents in order. Stonk market a dropping! China stonks getting SLAMMED! Do they PROCEED a US sell off? That would a North American sell off into November. But look at those banks… wow. Let this be a lesson! China article: https://sinocism.notion.site/Implementation-Opinions-of-the-Ministry-of-Commerce-and-8-Other-Departments-on-Accelerating-the-Deve-38384ece41d781d5b4fde17458782cf9?pvs=27&qid=1%3Ad6203849-c2e4-498b-a64b-0e7e40c90763%3A0 Alan Greenspan passes away at age 100. Getting points deducted from TikTok! Can’t live stream while displaying other documents?? Still using these as rehearsals for other publications. Thinking… if one minute shorts pull 1000 views and 10 cents, what about 6-8 minute daily vlogs? What if… what if they were daily musings on the life of an expat in China? Workout in! Upper body rows and shoulder presses, some legs for good measure. 7km run in 44.06. Should you do cardio before or after weights? And this thing has a recovery time. Ok? Building websites… bro, do you even know how to HTML? And yes, I forgot to put the audio file at the end of yesterday’s episode. Here’s another test. Donate to the show! PayPal link below! https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA *** Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.com And on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4 Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.com Language vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlog Google Stock Tracker Sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharing Hope you have a great one!! 00:00 Mic Check Cold Open 00:32 Podcast Setup And Rebrand Thoughts 04:31 Substack Interviews And Audio Cleanup 05:36 Xiaomi Watch Recording Test 10:38 Workout Stats And Running Challenges 13:10 Degree Apostille Visa Headache 23:37 Markets Slide And Greenspan Obit 29:42 China Stocks Signals And Bank Trades 36:52 TikTok Points And Daily Vlog Plan 43:47 Wrap Up And Mic Comparison Outro

46 min
6d ago

SSAB - June 23, 2026

Steve, if people wanted to pay you for your services, where would they go? Good question. Website building 101, here we go. Can’t I just AI this? Workout in, how’s the watch holding up? Good, but the APP is slow. It does have a food tracker, particularly good for Chinese foods, but doesn’t seem to have a function to add custom entries. Apparently has a 21-day battery. The apostille process continues, what’s the latest? Understand this one: “Also, I have to let you know, last time I called, the Chinese institution told me that the authentication done outside of China by the Canadian govt is not acceptable. Only the Canadian embassy that is actually inside China is recognized. However, the Canadian embassy in China told me they have no such service.” -I’m sure there’s a misunderstanding here somewhere. Visa coming due, I guess I gotta get going… again. Where to next? And I got paid, finally! YouTube for the win! Donate to the show! PayPal link below! https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA *** Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.com And on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4 Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.com Language vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlog Google Stock Tracker Sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharing Hope you have a great one!! 00:00 Quick Cold Open 00:32 Who I Am Here 02:08 Visa Limbo Life 02:59 Channel Identity Crisis 07:26 Document Or Present 10:48 Where To Pay Me 12:13 Building The Website 18:21 AI Coding Reality 21:56 Job Visa Headaches 33:35 Gym Watch Paycheck 40:50 Wrap Up Links

42 min
Jun 22

SSAB - June 22, 2026

Authentication continues, can’t I just get this done here? Paying $300 for a certified photocopy?! Why DID my TikTok video get so many views? Apparently there was some sort of trending song with “Taiwan museum”… no idea. Most of the views were only a second or two long. Re-assessing how often I’ll post, and thinking it might be time to scale back. We got the watch! Discount and all! But we had to do an unboxing right away because they needed PROOF! How is it so far? Workout in! Chest day followed by 7km run in 48.21! And we’re getting a new TV! Donate to the show! PayPal link below! https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA *** Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.com And on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4 Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.com Language vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlog Google Stock Tracker Sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharing Hope you have a great start of week! 00:00 Notes and Setup 00:27 Fathers Day Intro 01:17 Degree Authentication Drama 03:23 Sketchy Apostille Service 07:20 Embassy Plan and Deadlines 10:48 Posting Frequency Doubts 14:13 YouTube and TikTok Analytics 22:03 Document vs Present Strategy 28:55 Rebrand and Product Ideas 33:00 Travel Plans vs Beijing Rent 38:30 New Watch and Workout 42:36 New TV and Landlord Worries 44:38 Wrap Up and Links

46 min
Jun 19

SSAB - June 19, 2026

Some rain! Finally things will cool down. Up and out to the gym I go! The cleaning lady… didn’t really clean. Barbell rows, shoulder press and then 100 pull ups (no push ups or squats). 7km run done in two parts. Update on the Beijing ID card sale: you have to choose whether to get it in store (more expensive) or buy it online. Once you choose, you can’t change it. And not applicable to foreigners. Steve, you mentioned you’d talk about your biggest mistakes in trading, what were they? AEM.to = sold too soon. PD.to = sold covered calls and they got exercised in January 2021… then went on a multiple year run. And have you ever considered starting a stock market newsletter? Yes. I have. I didn’t think I’d like it. And what about all the ideas I’ve had? Donate to the show! PayPal link below! https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA *** Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.com And on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4 Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.com Language vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlog Google Stock Tracker Sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharing Hope you have a great weekend! 00:00 Rainy Day Kickoff 00:36 Continuity Camera Setup 03:26 Stormy Weather Check 04:08 Dragon Boat Surprise 05:06 Smog And Ventilation 07:11 Low Battery Interruption 08:10 Gym Cleaning Rant 12:01 Workout Recap And Routine 14:05 Beijing Subsidy Blocked 17:02 Degree Verification Maze 19:16 Apostille Process Explained 21:05 When China Joined 22:38 China Apostille Shift 23:15 Online Notarization Costs 24:29 One And Done Paperwork 25:02 Stock Trading Pivot 26:06 Big Miss Agnico Eagle 27:31 Trading Journal Basics 31:04 Taxes And Selling 34:45 Covered Calls Gone Wrong 38:07 Air Conditioning Success Metric 38:41 Newsletter Idea And Audience 42:45 Substack Plan And Credentials 43:59 Wrap Up And Links

45 min
Jun 18

SSAB - June 18, 2026

Ow, I’m sore! Guess the leg workout was good enough. Steve, sounds like you don’t like Warren Buffett, nor Mohnish Pabrai. But what if they offered you a job? Would you take it? What would YOUR value proposition be? (Or what if Codi Sanchez offered you a job, would you take it? What would your offer be? She has a podcast studio!) Key takeaways: -Keep your job (Buffett was employed in several capacities and didn’t become Berkshire Hathaway’s chairman until 1970… when he was 40.) -Put all your eggs in one basket… AND WATCH THAT BASKET! -Don’t get divorced. Work out another agreement. -And… go to school? (Wharton School of Business, Masters in Economics, and New York Institute of Finance) -This kinda runs counter to the whole “get a job in the trades” theme that pops up from time to time. Apostillation continues… why isn’t this on record? Chinese stonks look like they’re bottoming (in New York). And someone sent me $1000. Did I take it? Donate to the show! PayPal link below! https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA *** Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.com And on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4 Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.com Language vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlog Google Stock Tracker Sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharing Hope you have a great one!! 00:00 Cold Open and Context 00:51 Recapping Codie and Pabrai 02:29 Buffett Myth vs Reality 04:35 What If They Hired Me 07:09 Cody Podcast Job Dilemma 10:52 Buffett Quotes Revisited 13:09 Rule One Keep Your Job 17:34 One Basket Strategy 18:55 Don’t Get Divorced 20:09 Go to School for Finance 21:39 Picking Finance Certificates 24:03 Online vs In Person Courses 24:54 Taxes and Write Off Basics 26:58 How Much Investing Knowledge 28:34 Trades vs Market Investing 32:12 Stock Tracker and PayPal Plug 34:20 China Stocks and Leveraged ETFs 39:02 Apostille Passport Paperwork 40:45 Turning Down a Personal Loan 42:29 Wrap Up and Links

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The Audio Blog of Steven Sirski

07/29/2021

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The daily musings of an expat in Beijing.

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Steven Sirski
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2021 - 2026
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1.3K
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