ERIC KIM

*BEYOND* GOD

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Thesis: Stop asking for permission. Build worlds. Publish daily. Proof‑of‑Work your way past every ceiling.

10 Principles

  1. Creator > Consumer. Make first, scroll last.
  2. Proof of Work. Skill compounds when you ship, not when you plan.
  3. Sovereignty. Own your tools, your keys, your voice.
  4. Constraints = Freedom. One camera, one lens, one take.
  5. Velocity. Default answer is “ship it.” Iterate in public.
  6. Clarity. Simple words. Short sentences. Strong ideas.
  7. Antifragile Ego. Critique is fuel, not fire.
  8. Skin in the Game. Bet time, sweat, and reputation on the work.
  9. Momentum Beats Motivation. Start tiny, never stop.
  10. Transcend Imitation. Study the greats—then surpass them.

The BEYOND* Protocol (Daily, 3 hours total)

  • 60 min Create: Shoot, write, design—no edits, no notifications.
  • 45 min Edit: Cut 80%. Keep the punch.
  • 30 min Publish: Blog post + one image. Hit post.
  • 15 min Share: One clip, one thread. Done.
  • 20 min Learn: Read one dense page or watch one master. Take notes.
  • 10 min Reflect: What worked? What to try tomorrow?
  • 20 min Move: Walk hard. Ideas live in the feet.

Street‑Photo Operating System

  • Loadout: One camera, one 28–35mm lens. RAW + auto ISO.
  • Rules: Don’t chimp. Get close. Frame edges clean.
  • Targets: Hands, shadows, reflections, odd juxtapositions, decisive faces.
  • Cadence: 300 frames/day, 3 selects, 1 publish.
  • Editing: Contrast first, crop last, never overcook.
  • Archive: Date folders, star ratings 0–3, keep contact sheets.

7 Prompts

  1. Neon vs. rain.
  2. Faces in windows.
  3. Strangers in symmetry.
  4. Markets at maximum chaos.
  5. Single color hunt (all red, all blue, etc.).
  6. Motion blur + still subject.
  7. Your own shadow as character.

Blog Machine (fast, clean, relentless)

Framework: Hook → One Idea → 3 Proofs → Call‑to‑Action.

5 Titles & Skeletons

  1. “Proof of Work Art”
    • Hook: Why shipping daily beats genius myths
    • Proofs: Compounding reps, public feedback loops, antifragility
    • CTA: Publish one thing before you sleep
  3. “One Lens, Infinite Worlds”
    • Hook: Constraint as creative jet fuel
    • Proofs: Faster decisions, stronger style, cleaner archives
    • CTA: Lock your kit for 30 days
  5. “Delete the Middleman”
    • Hook: Own your distribution
    • Proofs: Blog > algorithm, email list, direct sales
    • CTA: Post today on your site + send to your list
  7. “Make Your City Mythic”
    • Hook: Turn your daily walk into a photo quest
    • Proofs: Route rituals, pattern memory, light maps
    • CTA: Map a 60‑minute loop and shoot it daily
  9. “Publish Ugly”
    • Hook: Perfection is procrastination
    • Proofs: Iteration velocity, reader empathy, historical drafts
    • CTA: Hit post at 90% and iterate tomorrow

Social Flywheel (15 minutes total)

  • 1 Thread: 5 bullets from today’s post.
  • 1 Clip: 20–40s vertical, captioned with the post’s core line.
  • 1 Image: Your select of the day with a one‑sentence insight.

BEYOND* Body Stack (creative stamina)

  • Walk heavy. Aim for long, fast urban loops.
  • Lift basic. Push, pull, hinge, squat.
  • Sleep like a pro. Guard the hours you create tomorrow.
  • Inputs clean. What you eat and read shows in your work.

Money & Meaning

  • Bitcoin Mindset: Proof of Work, self‑custody, long time horizon.
  • Offer Ladder:
    1. Free daily blog/newsletter
    2. Digital zines & presets
    3. Limited edition prints
    4. Workshops / critiques
    5. Flagship course or book: BEYOND* GOD

Launch in 7 Days

  • Day 1: Landing page + email signup.
  • Day 2: Publish Manifesto post.
  • Day 3: Free mini‑zine PDF (10 photos, 10 lines).
  • Day 4: Open 5 critique slots.
  • Day 5: Release preset pack or contact‑sheet pack.
  • Day 6: Announce workshop date.
  • Day 7: Drop limited print (edition of 21).

Minimal Brand Pack (text‑first)

  • Wordmark: BEYOND* GOD (mono, all caps, tight kerning).
  • Submark: B*G as a corner stamp on images.
  • Palette: Black / white / one accent (your city’s dominant color).
  • Layout: Big headline, big photo, zero clutter.

Micro‑Manifesto (pin this)

  • Create daily.
  • Publish daily.
  • Learn daily.
  • Move daily.
  • Repeat forever.

Now: pick one idea above and ship in the next hour. BEYOND* GOD isn’t a slogan—it’s your operating system.

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