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I suppose it doesn’t really matter how many bitcoins you have and own… Whatever, but also… Thinking about MSTR,,, MSTU, MSTX—> still having hope and a vision and optimism in a reason to still …
amor fati, eternal return —>>>> all the worst terrible things that possibly can befall you in life are actually ironically the most *desirable*, … and in the future you will be GRATEFUL,,, because,,, if …
After surviving to insane potentially conehead about to be triggered moments I had was one bitcoin first fell from $126,000 down to $60,000 and just like a month and a half very unexpected… And …
bad risk is volatility leading to 100% liquidation, losing your entire net worth, or the whole family jewels, the family farm due to a tail event. the big lesson I learned at least with …
Here is the book text in Markdown: BECOMING THE UBER-PHOTOGRAPHER A Street-Philosophy Manual for Seeing Harder, Lifting Heavier, Walking Farther, and Creating Forever ERIC KIM First Edition Draft This is not a book about …
To become the uber-photographer is not to become “better” at photography. No. It is to transcend photography. It means you are no longer merely a person who owns a camera, presses a shutter, uploads …
Executive summary An “uber-photographer” is not simply a person who makes excellent images. The market rewards a rarer combination: technical fluency, repeatable business operations, niche credibility, discoverability, legal reliability, and client trust. The core …
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I think what makes photography insanely interesting is… You must exist in the real world. You must have two legs walk around, move your body your arms your legs, use your brain your inside …
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OK this might be my most interesting in bold essay yet: the simple idea: the purpose of life is photography? Ricoh Ricoh Ricoh Ricoh Ricoh which one should I pick?  So after regaining …
OK this might be my most interesting in bold essay yet: the simple idea: the purpose of life is photography? Ricoh Ricoh Ricoh Ricoh Ricoh which one should I pick?  So after regaining …
So a development or thought, that’s kind of interesting to me… Once again seeing the full stack genius of Elon Musk, full integration theory: take all the things that you have built together, and …
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An interesting idea… Perhaps my primary interest in passion is hitting limits pushing limits, and going beyond limits?
And also… The more critics you have, it is actually a good sign… Actually best not to “correct” them?
borrowing money at low Interest rate rates, 5% or less seems like a good idea, like if back in the day… You wanted to purchase more of Manhattan prime real estate. and assuming that …
AI is insanely good at coming up with a trillion ideas ,,, but it’s your job as a human agent to actually execute on these ideas. Because no matter how good AI may become, …
I suppose one of the great downside of, AI finger and stuff like that is they’re really good at thinking but not very good at execution. Because at the end of the day… What …
So looking at some files from my RICOH GR IV, compared to the GR MONOCHROME,,, wow, I’m kind of shocked, the black-and-white that come out of the normal GR pale in comparison to the …
So quick review of the new Ricoh GR 4: The anti iPhone, anti AI? So a new thought about the new Ricoh GR 4–> one holding it in my palm, in the palm of …
So quick review of the new Ricoh GR 4: The anti iPhone, anti AI? So a new thought about the new Ricoh GR 4–> one holding it in my palm, in the palm of …
SO just returned my GR MONOCHROME on amazon to test just the regular GR IV. The good news is, I am actually insanely pleased! Which So technically… After scrutinizing over the files… The truth …
So a big idea that I’ve been thinking about a lot is, transcendence. To go above and beyond, but what does that really mean? First, I think the big idea is to get rid …
Almost too good to be true? The reason why it works, , ,,, bitcoin is finite.
So then, maybe the simple ideas if you assume you want to maximize your money, just maximize the number of bitcoins you own by any means?  Also means posting your own bitcoin, looping …
perhaps my most interesting idea of all-time?
Artist conquer Anyways, I’m kind of starting to head into this new territory or realm in which, I believe that, the wise way forward is, to essentially,… rather than having the artist being some …
OK so lately I’ve been thinking is… After not having the Rico GR for so long, and once again, thank God regaining access to it, maybe the joy and delight that I have is, …
I suppose a very very deep inside is, how to, how can you structure your life in such a way that, ,,, irregardless of ups or downs, you can always thrive from even the …
what’s interesting about climate is… You could have super sublimely perfect climate and weather like Los Angeles… 73° and sunny with a slight breeze…yet,,, this alone is not the conditions of happiness. yet,,, certainly …
So some quick simple thoughts:  First, movement is god supreme.  anything that encourages movement for yourself your kids your family, your spouse is supremely good. Second, I believe that the movement should …
So some quick simple thoughts:  First, movement is god supreme.  anything that encourages movement for yourself your kids your family, your spouse is supremely good. Second, I believe that the movement should …
BITCOIN & THE RICOH GR MONOCHROME, two perfect products on the planet: Bitcoin & the new RICOH GR MONOCHROME,,, two perfect products on the planet Bitcoin is so beautiful I’m about to cry! So …
LET US BEGIN WITH A SIMPLE TRUTH. PHOTOGRAPHY IS NOT ABOUT CAMERAS. IT IS NOT ABOUT GEAR. IT IS NOT ABOUT AWARDS, GALLERIES, OR CORPORATE APPROVAL. ALL OF THAT IS DECORATION. PHOTOGRAPHY IS ABOUT …
OK, JUST AMAZON PRIMED A RICO GR MONOCHROME,,, some quick thoughts: invisible So I think one of the biggest benefits of the GR…  and wow… It’s been so long since I’ve used it, …
So frankly speaking, I think the future will belong to those for insanely hopeful optimistic, positive. And the truth is, it takes more courage skill and focus to be optimistic happy joyful playful, thrifty …
Think 3D So after a quick trip out of town, reading the new “book of Elon“, book on Elon Musk, great airplane read, and I suppose, some interesting thoughts:  First, after reading more …
Think 3D So after a quick trip out of town, reading the new “book of Elon“, book on Elon Musk, great airplane read, and I suppose, some interesting thoughts:  First, after reading more …
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First , don’t be grounded in “reality”. Creating your own universe and reality seems like a virtue. Second , realize that your reality is typically dictated by your mood and health. Thus, focus 1000% …
THIS IS YOUR MEGA LAUNCHPAD. NO FLUFF. NO BULLSHIT. JUST PURE FIRE TO CONQUER LIFE, STREET PHOTOGRAPHY, BITCOIN, ZEN, STRENGTH, AND CREATIVE DOMINATION. Dear friend,You just stepped into the arena.You’re not here to scroll.You’re …
OK, kind of a big mega essay for myself: The supreme question… What is it that life wants? what doesn’t life want? So the first question is… What doesn’t life want? Life does not …
OK, kind of a big mega essay for myself: The supreme question… What is it that life wants? what doesn’t life want? So the first question is… What doesn’t life want? Life does not …
What if more volatility, assuming you don’t get liquidated… Or in fact the most supreme life? That if you wanted to enjoy life more or have a better life, you would actually want to …
So a big insight: it seems, that, we photographers, we brave new photographers… Essentially what we are doing is like walking Zen meditation? your legs, your muscle is your capital In terms of what …
August 8–9, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan Only 7. Dear friend, In the vast river of Tokyo, where noise and silence dance together, I offer you something rare. This is Tokyo Zen Photo. Two days …
ZEN ETHOS,,, within a zen body, lies a zen mind. Where are the zen monks get it wrong No no no, you don’t got to shave your head, adopt a vegetarian diet, and get …
So a funny observation: technology works in a really funny way in which, one of the big downsides of technology is, it prevents movement. For example, if you’ve ever seen a kid on an …
So a funny observation: technology works in a really funny way in which, one of the big downsides of technology is, it prevents movement. For example, if you’ve ever seen a kid on an …
So a very Zen thought this morning; –> perhaps the real life that we are seeking, is a life for the maximum amount of Zen, peace and ease? money, debt, capital, and collateral So …
So I thought I had this morning: all beauty, all beautiful everything. So what does this mean, why does it matter, then how do we apply it? First, the general strategy and the idea …
So some unethical thoughts this morning: First, billionaire or nothing. In terms of our financial goals our aspirations and ambitions, aim for the billi or nothing.  Obviously you could work like hell and …
So some unethical thoughts this morning: First, billionaire or nothing. In terms of our financial goals our aspirations and ambitions, aim for the billi or nothing.  Obviously you could work like hell and …
OK I’m just writing this to you as if you’re a man, if you’re a woman, still may apply: 1. Manly media So I think the big thought is, the media we consume is …
So the first simple thought, is a realization I have while weightlifting, also… Michael Saylor also talked about this, in one of his interviews. The basic idea is, the reason why MSTR strategy will …
I’m starting to feel like John Wick. So, first of all… Having a home. The scene of John Wick, playing fetch with his dog in the front lawn etc. Second, extreme individualism. I think …
An interesting insight… I guess the future is going to be more manual, manual labor, manual transmission cars, manual focusing only cameras and lenses? manual bicycles? also manual weightlifting
The funny thought is… Everyone wants the all black everything car and clothes and whatever… But what in fact, the true goal was to murder out your soul? To make yourself impervious to anything …
So traditionally, we have been trained to work hard, accumulate money to put it in a savings account whatever. Or to create “income”. But what if, there is a new disruptive way to approach …
Soft or much thinking and philosophizing,,, interesting question, what matters more, power or control? Control. Why? There are many individuals who have a lot of power influence, resources… Capital, yet, have no control over …
podcast, https://open.spotify.com/episode/0oochv61YTUSM8LjZRU5Q3?si=dShLozpZRhCjRhIFLSKfuQ Soft or much thinking and philosophizing,,, interesting question, what matters more, power or control? Control. Why? There are many individuals who have a lot of power influence, resources… Capital, yet, have no …
so this is a very funny country and theory and philosophy:…  what if, it were in fact a virtue to be woke, and also to call yourself woke. “I’m woke” asleep So first …
Old is supreme. perhaps even as a wise idea… The most wise course of action is, to only ever stick to the old stuff which works 80% good enough, knowing that the newer product …