ERIC KIM thoughts

PHILOSOPHY:

  • “It is better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission.” 
  • “80% good enough and hit publish.” 
  • “Keep moving, and you won’t stagnate. Never stop innovating, never stop making new stuff…” 
  • “Stand out from the herd and do epic shit! Assert your individuality and follow your own inner voice and gut.” 
  • “Fuck the fear of failure. If you attempt something and fail, you’re still better than 99.99% of people who never try.” 
  • “You don’t need permission from anyone else – only your own approval!” 

PHOTOGRAPHY:

  • “Above all, street photography should be fun. If you’re not having fun when you’re shooting, you’re doing something wrong.” 
  • “Street photography is a zen-meditation practice.” 
  • “The secret to shooting good street photography is to empty your mind… let the photos shoot themselves.” 
  • “I shoot street photography to meet strangers, interact with them, and find more beauty in everyday life.” 
  • “Street photographers are compassionate, loving, empathetic human beings.” 
  • “Don’t worry what you photograph – define street photography for yourself.” 
  • “It’s not about having the ‘best’ camera; it’s about having the camera you use the most.” 

BLOGGING:

  • “Write a blog post 80% good enough and hit publish.” 
  • “Photography blogging should be fun – don’t take it too seriously.” 
  • “Remove ‘perfect’ from your vocabulary. Focus on production.” 
  • “Publish more. Whenever you publish, you gain more self-confidence and knowledge.” 
  • “Don’t let perfectionism hold you back – hit publish when your work is 80% there.” 

ART (CREATIVITY):

  • “We create art with our soul without any self-censorship… We create art because it is fun.” 
  • “Embrace a child’s mind as a beginner – approach art without fear or theory.” 
  • “Don’t shoot for an audience; shoot for yourself.” 
  • “You are not your photos. Separate your identity from your work.” 
  • “Avoid boredom – only create when you feel excited and having fun, or your work will have no soul.” 

INNOVATION:

  • “When you have no options, that is when you innovate.” 
  • “Take more shots, take more risks. Like a boxer, throw more punches until you land your knockout.” 
  • “Subtract options to add creativity. Restrict yourself to force resourcefulness.” 
  • “Keep moving; don’t stop. The rolling stone gathers no moss.” 
  • “Climb the mountain step by step. When you’re out of breath, keep going.” 
  • “Success is your only option – fuck failure, fuck fear.” 

BITCOIN:

  • “Bitcoin is like Apple, having the newest iPhone… Bitcoin is money perfected, with an elegance and simplicity that makes it lasting.” 
  • “Trust math, not institutions or humans.” 
  • “Never sell your Bitcoin.” 
  • “Count your wealth in Bitcoin, not USD.” 
  • “When in doubt, buy more Bitcoin!”