✈️ Juba to China and Back: What I Saw and Why You Should Keep Dreaming BIG on Wealthy Affiliate

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By John Monyjok Maluth
Author of 100 books | Digital entrepreneur | Affiliate mentor

🧭 From Juba to the Future

My journey began in Juba, flew through Addis Ababa, then landed in Shanghai, the financial capital of China. From there, I headed west to the historic heart of the nation: Xi’an. On the way back, I passed through Guangzhou, returned to Addis, and finally touched down again in Juba.

But this wasn’t just a round-trip flight.
It was a tour through transformation—from tradition to technology, from silence to speed.

And it reminded me of what we do at Wealthy Affiliate every day.

📍 Shanghai to Xi’an: The Old Meets the Bold

Shanghai is skyscrapers and smart cities.
Xi’an is ancient towers and Terracotta Warriors.
Together, they mirror what every digital entrepreneur must embrace:
Modern tools + timeless values.

In Xi’an, I explored:

  • The Terracotta Warriors, guarding an emperor for over 2,000 years
  • The Bell Tower and Drum Tower, still standing proud
  • Muslim Quarter street food, alive with flavor and culture
  • The Ancient City Wall, where I cycled above the city

And still—within minutes—I could hop onto a Fuxing bullet train and reach the future.
This is what building a business feels like.

🌍 Guangzhou: Where Speed and Scale Collide

Guangzhou was my last stop before flying back. A city buzzing with industry, speed, and green technology. Here I saw the sheer scale of progress—a reminder that small beginnings don’t stay small forever.

The lesson for Wealthy Affiliate members?
Start where you are. Grow as far as you dare.

⚡ Renewable Energy & CR20 Power

Along the way, I visited:

  • LONGi, a solar energy giant lighting up the world from Xi’an
  • Green highways and smart roads, powered by clean energy
  • A glimpse into CR20, where tunnels, bridges, and cities are being built daily

China isn’t waiting for the future.
It’s constructing it—layer by layer, beam by beam.
And as WA affiliates, we do the same—with blog posts, email lists, SEO, and human connection.

🐉 From Salamanders to Super Speed

  • I saw the Chinese Giant Salamander, a living fossil in misty rivers—quiet but powerful.
  • I watched trains race at 350 km/h, crossing the countryside with laser precision.
  • I stood under ancient arches and felt history breathing.

All of this told me:
Whether you're a warrior or a whisper, you matter.
Your work, your content, your voice—it has a place in the global story.

💡 5 Big Takeaways for Wealthy Affiliate Members:

  1. Start Small. Dream Global.
    I started in Juba. You can start anywhere.
  2. Build Infrastructure—Digitally.
    Just like China built its railways, build your online system:
    Website → Content → Traffic → Revenue
  3. Travel in Niches.
    Xi’an focused on history. Guangzhou focused on trade.
    You don’t need to do everything. Just pick a niche—and master it.
  4. Use Speed + Depth.
    Trains are fast, but Xi’an is deep.
    Be fast in publishing, deep in value.
  5. Keep Showing Up.
    Every train reaches its destination.
    Every committed affiliate reaches their goals.

🧱 From Terracotta to Traffic

The Terracotta Army was built to last forever.
Your digital content, when built with intention, could do the same.
It might not guard an emperor—but it can build a life.

So don’t stop.

  • Keep writing.
  • Keep reviewing.
  • Keep sharing.
  • Keep dreaming.

From Juba to Xi’an, from niche to income, the path is there.
You’re not late. You’re right on time.

Let’s Build Digital Highways—Together.
Because…

Being + Doing = Meaning
(M = {B, D²})

John Monyjok Maluth
Wealthy Affiliate Premium Plus+ Member
Author | Mentor | Creator
Website: www.johnshalom.com
Email: maluthabiel@gmail.com
Phone: +211 927 145 394

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Wow... fabulous!
Love the analogy between bold and values...
Thank you for sharing Jon

What was the wisdom from your fortune cookie?

☺️ Fleeky

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Thanks, Fleeky for the comments, question, and the flying cloth/kite. I love the fact that China went from tradition to technology, and they are doing it right, their way. In Sudan, we had technology, but we threw it into the dustbin, thinking it's outdated.

John

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Thank you John for sharing your journey. Like always: inspirational and motivational :)

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Thanks a lot, Maria for your comments. Let's keep motivating each other along the way.

John

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The memories you're going to have! I hope you have many more adventures 🗺️

Christina

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Thanks a lot, Christina for these well wishes. I'll surely travel the world freely without worrying about the bills. My dream.

John

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I'm impressed, John. Well done!👏

Paul.

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Thanks, Paul.
Let's keep the fire burning 💪.

John

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That's the Spirit, John. Keep the momentum 💪
Paul.

Very nice, thank you for sharing.

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You're welcome, Acken. Let's keep sharing our journeys. It might inspire others.

John

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