Month: March 2022
Pain vs Injury
Pain ain’t a big deal, but injury is bad. Disregard the pain which doesn’t come with injury, but heed the pain which signals injury.
Just buy the newest thing
When it comes to technology, it seems the best strategy is to just buy the newest thing, and hold onto it as long as possible.
Nothing tying you down
No possessions, no home, no car. Just your wallet, money, finances, crypto, and the clothes and things that could fit inside a single backpack.
Prefer your own preferences
Rather than asking others what they like or what their preferences are, think deeply about what your own personal preferences are, and optimize for your own preferences.
Clothing as Combat Armor
Another thought: what should clothing be? Perhaps modern day combat armor.
The car as your tank?
In a world where we do not really need to commute to work anymore, or really commute anywhere, what is the ethos of the modern car? Either for it to be your own personal…
Non Attachment
Good to get rid of or return things you actually really like. Non attachment.
The Zen of Driving
No music, podcasts or distractions. Maximal focus while driving promotes zen — zen focus, zen thinking.
Spend the least amount of time in a car possible
Regardless of how great or luxurious it is. Better to be outdoors, standing, walking.
Romantic Notions Are Bad
Romanticism, being “romantic†and romantic notions are bad.
Spend the least amount of time sitting
Perhaps this is what makes flying better than driving.
Low-Key Aesthetics
This is why I love all black everything. Also, often flashy things distract myself. And I hate being distracted.
Self Creation
Don’t upload or share anything which you didn’t create yourself.
The utility of something is proportional to the amount you use it
The “best†as something you use the most frequently. RICOH GR IIIX as the best camera for this high utility reason. Also iPhone SE for small size and curved edges. Easier to fit and…
Cars or not useful when they’re parked
Cars are only useful when they’re being driven, or when they’re in motion. Therefore, avoid any car that sits too long in your garage or Parkway.
Think less about the tools and equipment, think more of your personal goals and your personal endgame.
What is it that you truly desire? What is your true desired endgame?
Don’t Get in My Way
I don’t need “helpâ€, I just don’t want anyone or anything to get in my way.
Hunger is the Motivator for Action?
If you desire to do more and act more, best to perpetually be hungry during the day, besides feasting on meat before sleeping.
Drive With More Confidence
The upside of all wheel drive cars, and also cars with foglights.
Bitcoin for Big Purchases
A thought: perhaps when it comes to small payments, we will continue to use cash, credit cards, etc. But with very big purchases, like buying a car or buying a home, we will use…
Capturing the moment is more important than quality.
With photography, and videos, the benefit of having a smaller, lighter, more compact camera is that you are more apt to capture the moment. And this is infinitely worth more than quality. Because there…
UNIQUE COLOR-WAYS ARE THE FUTURE
In praise of Kanye West and the new YEEZY colorways– to create new color ways of the future. To use unique colors, and unique color-combinations we have yet witnessed before.
WHY MARKETING IS KING.
I prefer the marketing materials more than the thing itself.
Don’t Call it “Content”
Critique on the new iPhone 13 Pro marketing materials: Don’t call it ‘content’. “Content” means nothing. Also, when you tell someone “I love your content”– it is very disrespectful. Better to call it “artwork”.…
iPhone Pro vs RICOH GR IIIX for Photography
RICOH GR IIIX is still waaaaay superior to iPhone Pro for photos. What does iPhone Pro have which is unique? Ultra wide angle lens (very useful) Front facing camera (for vlogs, selfies) LIDAR
Don’t Explain It; Aspire It.
One of the huge downsides of the new Apple marketing materials– it is too nerdy and tries to ‘explain’ everything. Rather than explain things, better to *ASPIRE* things. This means: Make it aspirational. Don’t…
DON’T OPT FOR BORING.
Difficult to know what is ‘best’ and what is ‘exciting’, but certainly good to know what is *BORING*. Avoid boring at all costs. Also, avoid the static.
ADVANCEMENT VS CHANGE
An idea I got from Cindy — the good idea of ‘advancement’. Which makes me think: What we seek is ADVANCEMENT, not ‘change’ for the sake of it.
TOYOTA VS TESLA
In some funny ways, Toyota and Tesla is more similar than dissimilar: Corolla vs Tesla Model 3 Camry vs Tesla Model S Sienna vs Tesla Model X The main difference: Toyota cars are always…
DON’T SETTLE WITH PERFECT.
Keep it moving; keep it dynamic. This is why I don’t want to ‘own’ anything– I don’t want to be tied down with anything, even if it is perfect! I want to continue discovering…
STOIC RESTRAINT.
Takes more manliness to *RESTRAIN* yourself from raising your voice, ‘fighting back’ or even ‘defending yourself’. When in doubt, pause … and delay as long as possible before responding. Also don’t forget the priority…
MURDERED OUT PRIUS?
The hilarity but also ‘gangsta’ approach of getting a ‘murdered out’ (black on black on black) Prius: Funny enough, I think I actually *prefer* the styling of the Prius over the Tesla Model 3.
SHOOTING PHOTOS ON RICOH VS IPHONE
RICOH GR IIIX is still superior to even the best iPhone camera, iPhone Pro, etc. Why? Faster. Quick-draw. With iPhone, you take it out of your pocket, and you gotta somehow bypass the lock…
TREAT IT LIKE YOUR OWN HOME/HOUSE
When you are a guest somewhere, or living with friends/family, in-laws, etc — treat and design, and clean the house like you owned it.
RELIGION IS AN AESTHETIC LUXURY.
In today’s world in which we are no longer god-fearing, and which we are not afraid of a permanent hell/afterlife, what is the purpose of religion? Aesthetic. For example, going to church/mass is a…
ZEN TEMPLE.
Make your home your own zen (quiet, silent, and bright) temple. Ideal for naps, live, play and work. Optimize for quiet.