Month: March 2021

Hyper photos and hyper photography — Going beyond just basic notions of photography — making the photos go *above* and *beyond* basic photography:

Beyond just ‘adaptation‘ — strive to optimize each and every moment of your day.

Towards a more emotional future:

Perhaps this is the best way to make things which last— art works which last, albums which last, projects which lasts, and ideas which last! Like Nietzsche said: durability is of supreme value of things on earth!

Not everything happens for a reason. But what do we have control over? Having the guts and courage to think … perhaps 10 years from now looking back, I will learn to realize how this difficult time in my life was one of the best and formative experiences of my life … and in fact,…

Great film, highly recommended.

I see resentment as one of our worst evils. Similarly speaking, I’ve heard resentment is the #1 cause of divorces in marriages and pain in relationships. Certainly we cannot control whether others resent us or not, but we can control orienting ourselves and acting and living in such a way which we don’t resent others.…

We are all so obsessed with building billion+ businesses, building unicorns, etc but instead — Why not just focus on our entrepreneurial aims and ends to ourselves? What if *we* are the unicorns? What if we are the proper ends to our investing, self-speculation, and self-developments?

The thought behind reflexive photography: The photos you shoot are a reflex (reflexive) of you. The photos you shoot are a reflection of you and in some ways, *are* you!

Not just the #cindyproject — my new SON (아들) Aduel Project:

Question: When it comes to your work or life … do you have an inner impellation which drives you, or an external social expectation spur which drives you?

What types of media, music, films, books, literature are good? Those which aid you in thinking — which act as a stimulus for your thoughts! Thus as a simple suggestion: When it comes to movies or films, watch movies and films which turn on your brain and encourage you to think. For example philosophical movies…

The philosophy of events and time:

It seems that the bias is that all sacrifices are good sacrifices; that sacrifices you do for the sake of others is good. But when are “sacrifices” selfish in disguise? Thinking about self-interested “sacrifice” and “sacrifices”:

When optimizing for decisions in life, don’t try to get suckered into thinking what will make you “happier”(tends to be consumerist luxury items and things). Instead, optimize for your health— the more direct way to be “happier”.

The root of photographic motivation: a fervent love of life! To get more motivation for photography, position yourself to love life more!

Information as not “good”or “bad”— it is all information. This means: It is how you harness and use the information which makes it good or bad. For example let’s talk about your “mistakes”in life or poor judgements. Treat it as good information — down the line in your future, this small mistake will prevent a…

Too much knowledge of one self as bad — it will paralyze your from acting or doing. Some self blindness and ignorance as a good thing.

An important step towards our self wisdom: Will these things actually improve my life or (in theory) aspirationally improve my life?

Quick tips:

Efficient — to do, make or accomplish with less effort, force and resources.

My only frustration in life: When my personal strength cannot keep up with my personal ambition.

You best show what you believe in by what you don’t do, what you don’t engage in. Similarly speaking, best to exhibit your pride in what you decide not to do, not to buy, or not to pursue!

Can’t stop, won’t stop!

In order to increase your photographic and artistic-creative optionally, just allow yourself to shoot both black and white and color!

I love the notion of a ‘creative vision’– because it implies our creative sense (our ingenuity for visual arts) as well as how we see the world as photographers:

What is my personal ambition? To help foster a more prosperous, dope future for all of us photographers.

In praise and a critique of rangefinders:

Photography is best when it is fun! In other words: Optimize all parts of the photographic process for fun, for you! Also: Don’t engage or entertain any parts of the photographic process which isn’t fun for you, or feels like “work” (toilsome labor).

To only pursue ideas and activities which interest you! And also the freedom to not do or pursue which you have no personal inclination or care for!

When I played football in high school, typically after practice I would have an adrenaline high, and get a ton of creative ideas I would want to write and blog about. Which makes me think: Perhaps adrenaline and art go hand in hand.

What is the reason for our desire for fast sports cars, sports, music, action films, or any other adrenaline-boosting activities?

The cardinal mistake we make as thinkers: We allow our thinking to get trapped in certain domains. For example, the thought that all of our philosophies and thinking must be consistent across all domains. But there is no such thing as “one ultimate universal truth which applies to everything”. For example, there are certain circumstances…

What is your greatest gift? Your name. What is the most effective way to brand yourself, or your things? Just put your name on it!

Only write if you must!

A thought when looking at a Porsche Macan (Turbo) the other day: What is it about the aesthetics and design of this car which appeal to me? Same goes with watches, cars (Tesla Model S), and other design things? My thought (at least for us men): We love masculine (muscular) design. But then the basic…

Something I’ve discovered when it comes to creators online: Practically all creators now are motivated and incentivized by how they can serve (same word from “slave”) others. Nietzsche had a version of this thought which was: When I judge the artwork of an artist, I wonder — did he create out of abundance or need?

We often fall victim to trends when it comes to aesthetics — color choices, color combinations, clothing fashion, car design, etc.

It isn’t a matter of “willpower”, but “carepower”. 

The harder you go, the harder you must rest.

Review: THE BEAST 48KG (105 Pound) Kettlebell You cannot buy health, or well-being, but you could buy kettle bells. I have found that ever since I have had a kid, I don’t really have the chance and opportunity or even the desire to go to the gym anymore. I’d rather be at the house with…

Gain wisdom over your body:

You’re the leader, the guide of your photos. You’re the ultimate filter of embodied reality — you bring to light beauty, and also obscure what you don’t find relevant in reality.

A life without photos ain’t a life worth living. Photography as the glorification of life and embodied reality. Your best photos are yet to come. Never stop editing your photos — meaning, always arrange and rearrange your older photos. Bring old ones and new photos to light. Photography is insanely fun as you experiment with…

Photography: the ultimate creative outlet which combines art, creativity, and embodied reality and life. To take everyday life— your life and to transform and transfigured it into art, isn’t this the apex?

Entrepreneurship ain’t about making a “startup”, “pitching a company”, or getting a company to “go public” (IPO), and becoming a unicorn worth a billion dollars. I say— entrepreneurship as a mindset, ethos, and a way of life and living.

What is an interesting concept to follow in life? A life of expansion. Nota benne: “expansion packs” (Starcraft), expansion as a military and civilization concept, expansion as a real estate concept, or expansion in terms of your body (expand your muscular size and masculine presence).

It seems the modern trend is towards minimalism — minimalism in appearance, in possessions, in lifestyle, etc. Essentially minimalism as the noveau elitism — only the rich and wealthy can afford to be minimalist. For example, note that when traveling, the poor tend to travel with LOTS of suitcases — just in case they need…

No such thing as an “anti” hedonic treadmill, or an “ugliness adaptation”:

What are my favorite cinema films for inspiration and motivation in photography? Film noir. This style of composition when applied to photography — very enigmatic, interesting, mysterious and beautiful!