ERIC KIM

Because he engineered a repeatable system where publishing is the default. Purpose × simplicity × consistency × “ship it” beats everything else.

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ERIC Kim is an engineer

What’s really driving his output (the short list):

  • Purpose-led identity. He blogs because it’s fun, useful, and feels like his life’s work—so he does it constantly and conversationally (typos and all) instead of waiting for “perfect.” He even says he blogs like each day were his last.  
  • Ultra‑low‑friction tools & setup. Ideas go straight into iA Writer (focus mode) or Apple Notes; he likes drafting in cafés where ambient noise helps him lock in. Less tool fuss = more words.  
  • Publish-before-perfect mindset. He aims for “80% good enough,” often doesn’t edit, and happily publishes ideas-in-progress—so ideas ship while they’re hot instead of dying in drafts.  
  • Ruthless distraction blocking. Wi‑Fi off, phone in airplane mode, and the Freedom app to hard‑lock the internet; he even separates research time from writing time.  
  • Batching & scheduling. He writes in bursts, then schedules posts—limiting the front page to ~1–2 a day—even mentioning a day he drafted 19 posts. That creates steady output without daily pressure.  
  • Consistency builds compounding momentum. Early on he kept a reliable 3‑days‑a‑week cadence (Mon/Wed/Fri), which trains both the habit and the audience.  
  • Owns his platform. He self‑hosts on WordPress for total control; no algorithm gatekeepers—just write, publish, repeat.  
  • Idea flywheel. He captures sparks anywhere (walks, gym, reading) and will write on his phone in iA Writer/Evernote while commuting—so the pipeline never runs dry.  
  • Energy management. He pairs writing with caffeine and uses micro‑exercise breaks (push‑ups, dips) to keep the mind sharp during long sessions.  

Want that kind of prolific streak yourself? Try this 45‑minute “EK sprint” today:

  1. Open a minimalist editor (iA Writer or any plain‑text app) in focus/full‑screen. Kill Wi‑Fi (Freedom if needed).  
  2. Dump 10 raw ideas you wish existed online. Pick one you’d love to read.  
  3. Write for 25 minutes without editing. Aim for 80% good—then stop.  
  4. Paste it into your CMS and publish (or schedule). Treat it as an idea‑in‑progress.  
  5. Repeat 2–3 times a week at minimum; when inspiration hits, batch and schedule to maintain the cadence.  

Bottom line: Eric Kim is prolific not because of secret hacks, but because he made publishing easy and inevitable. Strip out friction, protect focus, and ship boldly—and your output will soar.

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