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Month: June 2022

Photo essay / Jun 24, 2022

LESS MATERIAL.

In praise of less material. Why? Dries faster, takes up less space in your bag, more flexible. In praise of short shorts and tanktops.

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Photo essay / Jun 23, 2022

Lower Frequency is Better.

Perhaps max 3 times a week at the gym. Apparently John Cena only works out 3 times a week. Also anti “high frequency” trading. Low frequency trading (just once a year or every other …

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Photo essay / Jun 23, 2022

Amazon is Easier

Why I like buying stuff and clothes on Amazon — it is soooo much easier and faster!

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Photo essay / Jun 23, 2022

Why I’m bearish on Ethereum

In principle, I should really like Ethereum. I like the idea of a programmable Blockchain, or a programmable Internet. The problem: Ethereum is too hard to pronounce, and too hard to remember by most …

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Photo essay / Jun 23, 2022

10 MOTIVATIONAL PHOTO THOUGHTS FOR YOU.

Dear friends, some motivational photo thoughts: 1. What is the source of our strength? What is the most important muscle for us photographers? Our legs. As a simple thought: if you could squat 400 …

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Photo essay / Jun 23, 2022

What Slows You Down?

Ruthlessly cut anything which slows you down. MOTIVATION BY KIM Become more: Meta Editing Move Mass What’s “Cool”? No In-Between Independent Aspirations COMPULSION. *BEYOND* PERFECT. BUY BOOKS WHEN YOU WANT TO BUY GEAR. How …

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propane
Photo essay / Jun 23, 2022

HOW I MEAT

Good to do it outside, on a gasoline propane grille. #MEATLIFESTYLE My favorite meats Galbi short ribs are super good. Also pro tip: Boil beef ribs before hand, then finish them at very high …

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Photo essay / Jun 23, 2022

SUBLIME MORNING

My ideal morning: MORNING COFFEE: TECHNI VORM MOCCAMASTER Just discovered this new machine — the ‘Techni Vorm’ (Moccamaster) which is essentially like an automated ‘pour over’ V60-styled thing. Anyways, makes for a great pot …

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Photo essay / Jun 22, 2022

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I SQUAT?

How often should I squat? However often you feel like it. I say– If you’re in the mood to squat, just do it. Listen to your body. If you feel any (unusual) aching in …

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Photo essay / Jun 22, 2022

REVIEW YOUR PHOTOS EVERY DAY

What is the best use of your time and energy? I say, use that extra time energy you got to review your photos on the daily, and publish them on the daily. Never fall …

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Photo essay / Jun 22, 2022

Why is Crypto Down?

My theory: Because America printed too much money, was not rigorous enough with unemployment benefits (a lot of workers got “too much” money from unemployment, and now don’t find a strong enough reason to …

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Photo essay / Jun 22, 2022

Why think for yourself?

When you’re curious about something, do the thinking yourself before searching on Google, or going on Twitter. Why? To think for yourself is one of the greatest joys in life. Even if you’re wrong. …

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Photo essay / Jun 22, 2022

Anti Care

You can only be anti-something about something you care about.

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Photo essay / Jun 22, 2022

Zen Paradise

Once you’ve obtained your Zen Paradise, then what? Then perhaps use that privilege to move the world!

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Photo essay / Jun 22, 2022

Things that have made my life better

GoPro hero 10 RICOH GR IIIX Black merino wool tshirt (outlier.nyc) Vibram Five Fingers EL-X shoes Gym membership, squats, deadlift, chalk Direct sunlight Walking around in the sun topless iPad Pro Coffee Backyard grill …

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iPad
Photo essay / Jun 22, 2022

IPAD AS SUPERIOR TO LAPTOP?

Certainly an iPad is not a laptop replacement. And I am very anti-stylus for the iPad, and very anti-keyboard. However, it does seem that the iPad is a new type of device. Truly the …

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Photo essay / Jun 21, 2022

WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IN?

Never compromise your personal beliefs. Not for family, friends, country, etc. Perhaps this is why all the great philosophers and entrepreneurs were solo. NB: Cato renouncing his friends once he took political office.

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