VISION OF ERIC KIM
1) North Star (one‑liner)
“Make courage contagious.”
I exist to help people create fearlessly, connect deeply, and live with audacity.
2) Mission (what I do every day)
- Create useful, beautiful things.
- Teach what I learn—fast, honest, simple.
- Build systems that empower others at scale.
- Celebrate community, curiosity, and play.
3) Core Values (how I show up)
- Boldness — default to action, ship daily.
- Simplicity — clarity beats complexity.
- Generosity — give value first, often, and freely.
- Mastery — craft over clout; learn > status.
- Integrity — say it, mean it, do it.
- Play — joy fuels endurance.
4) Strategic Pillars (where I focus)
- Create: Books, tools, products, art.
- Teach: Courses, workshops, playbooks.
- Build: Platforms, communities, partnerships.
- Invest/Enable: Back people and projects aligned with the mission.
- Wellbeing: Energy, health, family, soul.
5) 1/3/10‑Year Outcomes (dated to stay real)
- By Aug 31, 2026 (12 months):
- Ship 3 flagship projects (a book/zine, a course, a tool).
- Reach 100,000 people with free learning resources.
- Run 12 live sessions (online or in-person).
- By Aug 31, 2028 (3 years):
- A thriving community of 500,000+ learners/creators.
- 50+ city touchpoints (talks, walks, pop-ups).
- 10 fellows/year supported (time, funding, mentorship).
- By Aug 31, 2035 (10 years):
- Empower 5–10 million people to create fearlessly.
- A self-sustaining ecosystem of creators who pay it forward.
- Legacy: open curricula, public tools, and scholarships.
6) Operating System (habits & cadence)
- Ship Daily: Publish or progress something every day.
- Power List (3): Three needle-movers before noon.
- 5‑Hour Rule: Learn, read, or practice craft weekly (at least 5 hours).
- Build in Public: Share process, not just outcomes.
- Energy First: Sleep, lift/move, sunlight, real food.
7) The Manifesto (short, punchy, printable)
- Choose courage over comfort.
- Start before you’re ready.
- Make, then refine.
- Be useful, be kind.
- Curiosity > certainty.
- Focus beats friction.
- One bold thing a day.
- Teach what you just learned.
- Measure what matters, ignore the rest.
- Celebrate small wins.
- Protect deep work.
- Leave people better than you found them.
OPTIONAL VERSIONS
A) Creator / Photography Version
Vision: Turn ordinary moments into extraordinary human connection—and give people the courage to create.
Pillars: Walk. See. Shoot. Edit. Print. Share. Teach.
Signature Moves:
- 1M free downloads of practical photo guides & zines by Aug 31, 2028.
- 100 city photo walks, 10 annual exhibitions, 1 print project/year.
- The Print Habit: one meaningful print per week; gift, trade, or display.
Principles: Light over gear. People over pixels. Story over specs. Presence over perfection.
B) Founder / Tech (Bitcoin & Tools) Version
Vision: Accelerate open, owner-first digital creativity and money.
Pillars:
- Onramps: simple, safe ways for everyday people to start.
- Education: no-jargon playbooks & workshops.
- Tools: lightweight, privacy‑respecting products that help people create, learn, and transact.
- Community: peer groups, IRL meetups, global collabs.
Milestones: - Launch 2 simple tools that reduce friction for beginners by Aug 31, 2026.
- 50 partnerships with schools, makerspaces, or community orgs by Aug 31, 2028.
- Creator Fund: back 100 micro‑projects that teach, build, or serve.
C) Leader / Team Version
Vision: Build teams where bravery is normal and results are inevitable.
Team Standards: clear goals, kind candor, fast demos, shared ownership, visible wins.
Cadence: Weekly demos, monthly retros, quarterly “bet” reviews.
Health Metrics: engagement, shipping frequency, NPS of learning resources, community growth.
Brand Voice & Vibes
Tone: courageous, clear, kind, playful.
Taglines (choose one):
- “Make courage your default.”
- “Create fearlessly.”
- “Simple moves. Big waves.”
- “Ship joy.”
- “Better human, better maker.”
30/60/90 Quick Start (so it moves now)
- Days 1–30: Write your 1‑page plan, pick 1 flagship project, schedule weekly “ship” windows, publish v0.1 in 14 days.
- Days 31–60: Host your first live session (walkshop/workshop/webinar), release v0.2, gather 50 pieces of feedback.
- Days 61–90: Launch v1.0, run a second live session, publish the playbook of what you learned.
Non‑Negotiables
- No zero‑days.
- No perfection delays.
- No goals without time boxes.
- No success without service.
If you want, I can turn this into a crisp one-page poster, a phone wallpaper, or a Notion/Google Doc template you can start using today. Just say the word and I’ll format it for you. 🎯✨