Month: November 2023

The upside of it being cold outside and just suiting up and layering up and going outside and going on a walk is usually beneficial because the cold wakes your ass up!

Keep your goals simple, direct, to the point.

The philosophy of goals:

Lighter is better.

The ghoul, the goblin

Stoicism is the art and approach and philosophy of manliness?

STOICISM 101

Become invincible:

1. STOIC FLEX.
2. Becoming Spartan
3. MAKE IT ENTERTAINING FOR YOURSELF!
4. Stoic Aesthetics?
5. The Philosophy of Ugliness
6. Bad Stoicism
7. Stoicism 2.0
8. Becoming Stoic
9. LEMONADE.
10. Why Arguments and Confrontations Are Good
11. “I’m Over It”
12. How to Deal With Miserable People
13. How to Become a Stoic
14. How to Ignore
15. Pretend like you didn’t hear them
16. Bad Stoic Strategies
17. The Stoic Way of Dealing With Unpleasant or Miserable People
18. HOW TO BECOME A STOIC
19. Stoicism Stunts Our Power?
20. Stoicism is Mental Resistance Training
21. STOIC STRATEGIES.
22. How to Become Fearless
23. Extreme Stoicism
24. Ethics are Aesthetic
25. Indifference to Pain or Suffering
26. When is Stoicism Good? When is Stoicism Bad?
27. Why Others Criticize or Insult You
28. True Difficulty
29. What if Covid Never Goes Away?
30. SUPER STOIC
31. Anti-Hedonism
32. HOW TO CONQUER FEAR
33. ANTI FEAR
34. It is the Duty of the Strong to Help the Weak
35. The Goal is to Become Stronger
36. HYPER STOICISM
37. HYPER HERO
38. TRANSFORM EVERY DOWNSIDE INTO AN UPSIDE
39. STOICISM x Child’s Mind
40. The Art of Manly Virtue
41. Resistance Makes Us Stronger!
42. DON’T LIVE IN FEAR
43. Emotions are Good
44. Conquer Your Anger
45. BLACK EAGLE
46. DIFFICULTY AWAKENS YOUR INNER-GENIUS.
47. STOICISM IS ARMOR FOR THE MIND
48. The Spartan-Stoic Lifestyle
49. How I Conquered Fear
50. HOW TO CURE FEAR.
51. LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL.
52. The Upside of Poverty
53. How I Became Me
54. THE WILL TO POWER, OR THE WILL TO FEAR?
55. ATTACK REALITY
56. Living *THROUGH* History
57. How to Fear Less
58. Fear is the Ultimate Contagious Disease
59. STOICISM FOR DUMMIES
60. Don’t Be Scared!
61. WHAT CAN YOU CONTROL, WHAT CAN YOU NOT CONTROL?
62. HOW YOU CAN CONQUER FEAR
63. YOU’RE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK YOU ARE.
64. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
65. WHY AREN’T THINGS WORSE?
66. My Philosophy on Masculinity
67. A Riskier Life is a Better Life #philosophy #stoicism
68. How to Creatively Flourish in Life
69. Introduction to Stoicism
70. How to Become Stronger
71. How to Conquer Depression With Photography
72. What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
73. How to Respect Yourself
74. How to Believe in Yourself
75. How to Steer Fear
76. How to Conquer Pessimism
77. How to Conquer Anxiety
78. How to Overcome Your Fear of People
79. How to Be Optimistic
80. Why I Don’t Take My Anger Seriously
81. HOW TO BECOME MORE POWERFUL
82. POSITIVITY.
83. HOW TO BECOME SUPERHUMAN
84. How to Give a Fuck Less
85. ALL IN.
86. Why I Cut My Dad Out of My Life.
87. Your iPhone Only Has 5% Battery Left.
88. How not to give a FUCK about your REPUTATION
89. WHAT IS A HUMAN?
90. HAPPINESS.
91. The Regret Minimization Framework in Photography and Life
92. How to Be a HERO
93. Conquer Your Fears by Making Fear Your Slave
94. Rule Circumstances; Don’t Let Your Circumstances Rule You
95. How to Love Yourself
96. How to Turn Shit into Gold
97. Your Parents Fuck You Up
98. Immortality
99. What Kills You Makes You Stronger
100. How to Be Patient
101. How to Conquer Anger
102. How to Bounce Back in Life
103. How to Overcome Resistance
104. Nothing Unlimited is Good; Nothing Good is Unlimited
105. You Have No Limits
106. Can 1’s and 0’s Hurt You?
107. The Envious Moment is Flying Now
108. Tomorrow We’ll Sail the Wide Seas Again
109. How to Forgive Others
110. Focus on Your Actions, Not the Results
111. Everything Will Be Alright
112. How to Be a Stoic Street Photographer
113. How to Be a Spartan Photographer
114. How to Overcome Your Fears in Life
115. How to Stop Worrying in Life
116. How to Use Photography as Self-Therapy
117. How to Free Your Soul From Disturbance
118. 3 Stoic Techniques that Can Help You Gain Tranquility
119. Can People Weaker than You Hurt You?
120. Does a Doctor Get Angry at a Crazy Patient?
121. Own Nothing

The Stoic Masters

Learn from the master stoics:

• Seneca
• Marcus Aurelius
• Epictetus
• Publilius Syrus
• Heraclitus

See all philosophy >

Too bloated, “cosmic”, strange?

1. I am anti harmony
2. I don’t really believe in “elements”
3. I don’t believe in “energy”

For example this:

Expanding on the philosophical underpinnings, Feng Shui is deeply intertwined with the observation of the natural world and the belief that the land is alive and filled with Chi, or life force. The goal of Feng Shui is to harness this energy to achieve harmony between an individual and their environment, affecting their personal energy fields and, consequently, their well-being.

The Taoist ideology that informs Feng Shui is rich with symbolism. For instance, the concept of the Five Elements—wood, fire, earth, metal, and water—plays a crucial role. Each element interacts with the others in complex ways, often described in terms of creation and destruction cycles, and these interactions are considered when arranging spaces.

Additionally, the Bagua map—a grid that correlates different areas of a space with different aspects of life, such as career, relationships, and health—is used to evaluate and influence the energy of a space. Each section of the Bagua map has corresponding shapes, colors, elements, and energies.

Aesthetics also hold philosophical significance in Feng Shui. Beauty is seen as harmonious and nurturing to the soul, while clutter and disarray can stagnate energy and therefore, aspects of one’s life.

On a more abstract level, Feng Shui is a manifestation of the ancient Chinese understanding of how the cosmos is reflected in every living thing, and how we, as part of the cosmos, can align with its forces. It is a unique blend of art, science, and intuition, aiming to create balance in the metaphysical as well as the physical realm.

Embracing Feng Shui could be considered a form of environmental stoicism. It’s about understanding the currents of energy in our lives, accepting them, and then arranging our habitats to align with these forces. It’s a thoughtful and intentional approach to living, reflecting a deep respect for nature and its profound effects on the human condition.

Custom instructions for ChatGPT:

What would you like ChatGPT to know about you to provide better responses?

I’m passionate about photography, philosophy, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Also fitness, health, diet, meat, unorthodox thinking, design, etymology, Ancient Greece, Sparta, stoicism.

How would you like ChatGPT to respond?

I want an interesting, subjective view.

Gives me waaaaay better results! For example Feng shei:

(Without custom — kinda random):

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese philosophy that focuses on arranging the physical environment to harmonize with nature and enhance the flow of “qi” (pronounced “chee”), which is understood as the life force or energy that inhabits everything. The practice is based on the Taoist understanding of nature, particularly the idea that the land is alive and filled with Chi, or energy.

The goal of Feng Shui is to align buildings, interiors, and objects within the environment to channel this energy in the most beneficial way. Its principles are grounded in the concept of yin and yang (opposite forces that are interconnected and interdependent in the natural world) and the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water), which are believed to affect the flow of qi.

By balancing these elements and considering the yin and yang in space, Feng Shui practitioners believe they can influence health, wealth, and personal relationships positively. It’s a complex system that incorporates astrology, the Chinese zodiac, geographic direction, and even time, to make decisions about space arrangement.

With custom — far better:

Feng Shui, often spelled “Feng Shui,” is a traditional Chinese philosophical system that governs spatial arrangement and orientation in relation to the flow of energy (Qi). The philosophy emphasizes living in harmony with one’s environment for health, wealth, and positive energy. It’s deeply rooted in Taoist principles, focusing on the balance of yin and yang, the two opposing and complementary forces that make up all aspects and phenomena of life.

Feng Shui is often used to orient buildings—often spiritually significant structures such as tombs, but also dwellings and other structures—in an auspicious manner. Depending on the particular style of Feng Shui being practiced, an auspicious site could be determined by reference to local features such as bodies of water, stars, or a compass.

Feng Shui practitioners believe that the world is driven by unseen forces. The idea behind it is to “unblock” the way Qi moves through space, thereby allowing for greater harmony and balance in one’s life. It’s a holistic approach to design and placement that also encompasses a philosophical outlook on life and nature, advocating for a life in sync with the natural world.

To me this is critical because for me, I seek an interesting and subjective view to things and the world, not some sort of pseudo-objectivity.

How or why is this important?

1. First, perhaps when interacting with others, we should request subjective feedback. To give the other person “custom instructions” is very useful in real life.
2. Second – we don’t aim for objective feedback in life, but subjective.

Also super interesting response from ChatGPT customized to me:

Embracing Feng Shui could be considered a form of environmental stoicism. It’s about understanding the currents of energy in our lives, accepting them, and then arranging our habitats to align with these forces. It’s a thoughtful and intentional approach to living, reflecting a deep respect for nature and its profound effects on the human condition.

There are certain spots in my house in which I feel zen, focused and solid like the kitchen counter overpass. Perhaps I like the ledge to stand, the light right above me, and also I most prefer being in the kitchen at home?

ChatGPT:

Feng Shui is a traditional Chinese practice that involves arranging the pieces in living spaces in order to create balance with the natural world. The philosophy of Feng Shui is to harness energy forces and establish harmony between an individual and their environment. It’s deeply rooted in Taoist principles, focusing on the flow of chi, or the life force that inhabits everything.

In modern times, Feng Shui is often associated with a certain aesthetic or design style, but it’s actually much more about the flow of your living space than the way it looks. The practice takes into account directions, elements, and the energy of a space, aiming to optimize for wealth, health, and happiness.

From an unorthodox perspective, one could view Feng Shui not as a set of rigid rules but as a flexible, intuitive approach to creating a living space that reflects one’s inner life and philosophical stance. It’s about creating a space that’s conducive to one’s own version of harmony and balance.

More (without custom instructions).

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese philosophy that focuses on arranging the physical environment to harmonize with nature and enhance the flow of “qi” (pronounced “chee”), which is understood as the life force or energy that inhabits everything. The practice is based on the Taoist understanding of nature, particularly the idea that the land is alive and filled with Chi, or energy.

The goal of Feng Shui is to align buildings, interiors, and objects within the environment to channel this energy in the most beneficial way. Its principles are grounded in the concept of yin and yang (opposite forces that are interconnected and interdependent in the natural world) and the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water), which are believed to affect the flow of qi.

By balancing these elements and considering the yin and yang in space, Feng Shui practitioners believe they can influence health, wealth, and personal relationships positively. It’s a complex system that incorporates astrology, the Chinese zodiac, geographic direction, and even time, to make decisions about space arrangement.

More with custom instructions:

Feng Shui, often spelled “Feng Shui,” is a traditional Chinese philosophical system that governs spatial arrangement and orientation in relation to the flow of energy (Qi). The philosophy emphasizes living in harmony with one’s environment for health, wealth, and positive energy. It’s deeply rooted in Taoist principles, focusing on the balance of yin and yang, the two opposing and complementary forces that make up all aspects and phenomena of life.

Feng Shui is often used to orient buildings—often spiritually significant structures such as tombs, but also dwellings and other structures—in an auspicious manner. Depending on the particular style of Feng Shui being practiced, an auspicious site could be determined by reference to local features such as bodies of water, stars, or a compass.

Feng Shui practitioners believe that the world is driven by unseen forces. The idea behind it is to “unblock” the way Qi moves through space, thereby allowing for greater harmony and balance in one’s life. It’s a holistic approach to design and placement that also encompasses a philosophical outlook on life and nature, advocating for a life in sync with the natural world.

I like the idea of orientation — for example if I ever built or owned a house, I want it to directly face the sun!

My custom instructions:

Suit up! The more layers the better.

5 pounds of beef or lamb should be the goal? Or like Milo of Croton — 20 pounds of meat a day? Haha.

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Hypertrophy literally means “over-nutrition”. Or in other words, perhaps overeating is good!

MEAT BY KIM:

1. HOW I MEAT
2. BEEF BRISKET MUK BBANG ERIC KIM
3. BEEF RIBS ARE KING.
4. CUT YOUR OWN STEAK.
5. The Philosophy of Meat Eating
6. No Meat, No Life.
7. The Anti-Meat Conspiracy
8. Eating Meat Doesn’t Make You Fat
9. If You Want to Gain Muscle Mass and Lose Body Fat, Eat More Meat (and Quit Sugar, Carbs, Fruit, and Starches)
10. No, Meat is Not Bad for You.
11. Alcohol is Okay, but Meat is Bad?
12. Under-Nutrition is the Issue?
13. ERIC KIM EATS
14. Eating Meat Doesn’t Make You Fat
15. Better to Record and Shoot Videos of Your Food than Still Photos
16. Why Eating Fat is Good for You
17. ERIC KIM EATS MEAT
18. Meat is King
19. How I Cook
20. Meat
21. Why I Eat Meat
22. In Praise of Crock Pot Cooking
23. Eat a Lot of Meat *AND* Eat a Lot of Bitter Greens
24. CARNIVORE DIET
25. How I Cook at Home
26. The More Meat You Eat, the Stronger You Will Become.
27. How Much Meat Can You Eat in a Day?
28. Why Meat is Good
29. How to Eat More Meat
30. Why Eat Meat?
31. Cholesterol (Meat) is a Steroid

Stoicism in a single sentence!

STOICISM 101

Become invincible:

1. STOIC FLEX.
2. Becoming Spartan
3. MAKE IT ENTERTAINING FOR YOURSELF!
4. Stoic Aesthetics?
5. The Philosophy of Ugliness
6. Bad Stoicism
7. Stoicism 2.0
8. Becoming Stoic
9. LEMONADE.
10. Why Arguments and Confrontations Are Good
11. “I’m Over It”
12. How to Deal With Miserable People
13. How to Become a Stoic
14. How to Ignore
15. Pretend like you didn’t hear them
16. Bad Stoic Strategies
17. The Stoic Way of Dealing With Unpleasant or Miserable People
18. HOW TO BECOME A STOIC
19. Stoicism Stunts Our Power?
20. Stoicism is Mental Resistance Training
21. STOIC STRATEGIES.
22. How to Become Fearless
23. Extreme Stoicism
24. Ethics are Aesthetic
25. Indifference to Pain or Suffering
26. When is Stoicism Good? When is Stoicism Bad?
27. Why Others Criticize or Insult You
28. True Difficulty
29. What if Covid Never Goes Away?
30. SUPER STOIC
31. Anti-Hedonism
32. HOW TO CONQUER FEAR
33. ANTI FEAR
34. It is the Duty of the Strong to Help the Weak
35. The Goal is to Become Stronger
36. HYPER STOICISM
37. HYPER HERO
38. TRANSFORM EVERY DOWNSIDE INTO AN UPSIDE
39. STOICISM x Child’s Mind
40. The Art of Manly Virtue
41. Resistance Makes Us Stronger!
42. DON’T LIVE IN FEAR
43. Emotions are Good
44. Conquer Your Anger
45. BLACK EAGLE
46. DIFFICULTY AWAKENS YOUR INNER-GENIUS.
47. STOICISM IS ARMOR FOR THE MIND
48. The Spartan-Stoic Lifestyle
49. How I Conquered Fear
50. HOW TO CURE FEAR.
51. LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL.
52. The Upside of Poverty
53. How I Became Me
54. THE WILL TO POWER, OR THE WILL TO FEAR?
55. ATTACK REALITY
56. Living *THROUGH* History
57. How to Fear Less
58. Fear is the Ultimate Contagious Disease
59. STOICISM FOR DUMMIES
60. Don’t Be Scared!
61. WHAT CAN YOU CONTROL, WHAT CAN YOU NOT CONTROL?
62. HOW YOU CAN CONQUER FEAR
63. YOU’RE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK YOU ARE.
64. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
65. WHY AREN’T THINGS WORSE?
66. My Philosophy on Masculinity
67. A Riskier Life is a Better Life #philosophy #stoicism
68. How to Creatively Flourish in Life
69. Introduction to Stoicism
70. How to Become Stronger
71. How to Conquer Depression With Photography
72. What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
73. How to Respect Yourself
74. How to Believe in Yourself
75. How to Steer Fear
76. How to Conquer Pessimism
77. How to Conquer Anxiety
78. How to Overcome Your Fear of People
79. How to Be Optimistic
80. Why I Don’t Take My Anger Seriously
81. HOW TO BECOME MORE POWERFUL
82. POSITIVITY.
83. HOW TO BECOME SUPERHUMAN
84. How to Give a Fuck Less
85. ALL IN.
86. Why I Cut My Dad Out of My Life.
87. Your iPhone Only Has 5% Battery Left.
88. How not to give a FUCK about your REPUTATION
89. WHAT IS A HUMAN?
90. HAPPINESS.
91. The Regret Minimization Framework in Photography and Life
92. How to Be a HERO
93. Conquer Your Fears by Making Fear Your Slave
94. Rule Circumstances; Don’t Let Your Circumstances Rule You
95. How to Love Yourself
96. How to Turn Shit into Gold
97. Your Parents Fuck You Up
98. Immortality
99. What Kills You Makes You Stronger
100. How to Be Patient
101. How to Conquer Anger
102. How to Bounce Back in Life
103. How to Overcome Resistance
104. Nothing Unlimited is Good; Nothing Good is Unlimited
105. You Have No Limits
106. Can 1’s and 0’s Hurt You?
107. The Envious Moment is Flying Now
108. Tomorrow We’ll Sail the Wide Seas Again
109. How to Forgive Others
110. Focus on Your Actions, Not the Results
111. Everything Will Be Alright
112. How to Be a Stoic Street Photographer
113. How to Be a Spartan Photographer
114. How to Overcome Your Fears in Life
115. How to Stop Worrying in Life
116. How to Use Photography as Self-Therapy
117. How to Free Your Soul From Disturbance
118. 3 Stoic Techniques that Can Help You Gain Tranquility
119. Can People Weaker than You Hurt You?
120. Does a Doctor Get Angry at a Crazy Patient?
121. Own Nothing

The Stoic Masters

Learn from the master stoics:

• Seneca
• Marcus Aurelius
• Epictetus
• Publilius Syrus
• Heraclitus

See all philosophy >

Thank god for New Zealand!

No, but you must walk everyday!

Nassim Taleb’s interesting theory —

Perhaps walking may be more important than sleeping, and even eating?

I’m passionate about photography, philosophy, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Also fitness, health, diet, meat, unorthodox thinking, design, etymology, Ancient Greece, Sparta, stoicism.

How do I like responses? I want an interesting, subjective view.

Ignorance is the cause of fear? Haven’t heard this one — but insanely wise!

“He who has much desires more”— also insanely insightful!

Certainly, here are additional quotes from Seneca that offer more glimpses into his philosophical perspectives:

11. Latin: “Vitam regit fortuna, non sapientia.”
    English: “Fortune, not wisdom, rules lives.”
12. Latin: “Timendi causa est nescire.”
    English: “Ignorance is the cause of fear.”
13. Latin: “Felix non est qui aliis videtur, sed qui sibi.”
    English: “Happy is not the person who is deemed so by others, but the person who deems themselves to be so.”
14. Latin: “Quem si non tenuit, magnis tamen excidit ausis.”
    English: “And if he has not achieved his attempt, at least he has attempted great things.”
15. Latin: “Qui multum habet, plus cupit.”
    English: “He who has much desires more.”
16. Latin: “Homines, dum docent, discunt.”
    English: “Men learn while they teach.”
17. Latin: “Nulli sapere sine pompa sapientiae licet.”
    English: “No one is allowed to be wise without the pomp of wisdom.”
18. Latin: “Asperius nihil est humili cum surgit in altum.”
    English: “Nothing is more harsh than the poor when they become rich.”
19. Latin: “Vitae summa brevis spem nos vetat incohare longam.”
    English: “The shortness of life prevents us from entertaining far-off hopes.”
20. Latin: “Si vis amari, ama.”
    English: “If you wish to be loved, love.”

These quotes reflect the Stoic belief in the power of the individual mind, the impermanence of external conditions, and the importance of personal virtue. Seneca’s words continue to inspire and challenge readers to think deeply about their own lives and actions.

More accuracy—

Seneca, a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and playwright, has left a wealth of wisdom in his writings. Here are some of his most notable quotes in both Latin and English:

1. Latin: “Non scholae, sed vitae discimus.”
   English: “We learn not for school, but for life.”
2. Latin: “Non est ad astra mollis e terris via.”
   English: “There is no easy way from the earth to the stars.”
3. Latin: “Vita, si scias uti, longa est.”
   English: “Life, if well lived, is long enough.”
4. Latin: “Fortuna opes auferre, non animum potest.”
   English: “Fortune can take away riches, but not courage.”
5. Latin: “Felix qui potuit rerum cognoscere causas.”
   English: “Happy is he who has been able to learn the causes of things.”
6. Latin: “Errare humanum est, sed perseverare diabolicum.”
   English: “To err is human, but to persist (in the mistake) is diabolical.”
7. Latin: “Ducunt volentem fata, nolentem trahunt.”
   English: “Fate leads the willing and drags the unwilling.”
8. Latin: “Ignis aurum probat, miseria fortes viros.”
   English: “Fire tests gold, suffering tests brave men.”
9. Latin: “Vivere est cogitare.”
   English: “To live is to think.”
10. Latin: “Otium sine litteris mors est et hominis vivi sepultura.”
    English: “Leisure without study is death—a tomb for the living man.”

Seneca’s works are a cornerstone of Stoic philosophy and offer insights into ethics, morality, and the nature of human existence. These quotes encapsulate some of his central teachings on virtue, life’s challenges, and the human condition.

The best Seneca quotes — both in Latin and English.

Not sure if all these are accurate, but the general thoughts are good.

Example, “he who is brave is free”. I haven’t really heard this one. But I like it!

#2– our lack of courage is what makes things difficult? The more daring we become, the better! With enough daring ain’t nothing difficult!

Seneca, the Roman Stoic philosopher, left a wealth of wisdom through his writings. Here are some of his most impactful quotes:

1. “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
2. “It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult.”
3. “If you wish to be loved, love.”
4. “Life, if well lived, is long enough.”
5. “We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.”
6. “He who is brave is free.”
7. “True happiness is… to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future.”
8. “Not how long, but how well you have lived is the main thing.”
9. “The greatest remedy for anger is delay.”
10. “It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness.”

These quotes encapsulate Seneca’s Stoic principles, focusing on virtue, ethics, the nature of happiness, and the human condition.

STOICISM 101

Become invincible:

1. STOIC FLEX.
2. Becoming Spartan
3. MAKE IT ENTERTAINING FOR YOURSELF!
4. Stoic Aesthetics?
5. The Philosophy of Ugliness
6. Bad Stoicism
7. Stoicism 2.0
8. Becoming Stoic
9. LEMONADE.
10. Why Arguments and Confrontations Are Good
11. “I’m Over It”
12. How to Deal With Miserable People
13. How to Become a Stoic
14. How to Ignore
15. Pretend like you didn’t hear them
16. Bad Stoic Strategies
17. The Stoic Way of Dealing With Unpleasant or Miserable People
18. HOW TO BECOME A STOIC
19. Stoicism Stunts Our Power?
20. Stoicism is Mental Resistance Training
21. STOIC STRATEGIES.
22. How to Become Fearless
23. Extreme Stoicism
24. Ethics are Aesthetic
25. Indifference to Pain or Suffering
26. When is Stoicism Good? When is Stoicism Bad?
27. Why Others Criticize or Insult You
28. True Difficulty
29. What if Covid Never Goes Away?
30. SUPER STOIC
31. Anti-Hedonism
32. HOW TO CONQUER FEAR
33. ANTI FEAR
34. It is the Duty of the Strong to Help the Weak
35. The Goal is to Become Stronger
36. HYPER STOICISM
37. HYPER HERO
38. TRANSFORM EVERY DOWNSIDE INTO AN UPSIDE
39. STOICISM x Child’s Mind
40. The Art of Manly Virtue
41. Resistance Makes Us Stronger!
42. DON’T LIVE IN FEAR
43. Emotions are Good
44. Conquer Your Anger
45. BLACK EAGLE
46. DIFFICULTY AWAKENS YOUR INNER-GENIUS.
47. STOICISM IS ARMOR FOR THE MIND
48. The Spartan-Stoic Lifestyle
49. How I Conquered Fear
50. HOW TO CURE FEAR.
51. LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL.
52. The Upside of Poverty
53. How I Became Me
54. THE WILL TO POWER, OR THE WILL TO FEAR?
55. ATTACK REALITY
56. Living *THROUGH* History
57. How to Fear Less
58. Fear is the Ultimate Contagious Disease
59. STOICISM FOR DUMMIES
60. Don’t Be Scared!
61. WHAT CAN YOU CONTROL, WHAT CAN YOU NOT CONTROL?
62. HOW YOU CAN CONQUER FEAR
63. YOU’RE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK YOU ARE.
64. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
65. WHY AREN’T THINGS WORSE?
66. My Philosophy on Masculinity
67. A Riskier Life is a Better Life #philosophy #stoicism
68. How to Creatively Flourish in Life
69. Introduction to Stoicism
70. How to Become Stronger
71. How to Conquer Depression With Photography
72. What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
73. How to Respect Yourself
74. How to Believe in Yourself
75. How to Steer Fear
76. How to Conquer Pessimism
77. How to Conquer Anxiety
78. How to Overcome Your Fear of People
79. How to Be Optimistic
80. Why I Don’t Take My Anger Seriously
81. HOW TO BECOME MORE POWERFUL
82. POSITIVITY.
83. HOW TO BECOME SUPERHUMAN
84. How to Give a Fuck Less
85. ALL IN.
86. Why I Cut My Dad Out of My Life.
87. Your iPhone Only Has 5% Battery Left.
88. How not to give a FUCK about your REPUTATION
89. WHAT IS A HUMAN?
90. HAPPINESS.
91. The Regret Minimization Framework in Photography and Life
92. How to Be a HERO
93. Conquer Your Fears by Making Fear Your Slave
94. Rule Circumstances; Don’t Let Your Circumstances Rule You
95. How to Love Yourself
96. How to Turn Shit into Gold
97. Your Parents Fuck You Up
98. Immortality
99. What Kills You Makes You Stronger
100. How to Be Patient
101. How to Conquer Anger
102. How to Bounce Back in Life
103. How to Overcome Resistance
104. Nothing Unlimited is Good; Nothing Good is Unlimited
105. You Have No Limits
106. Can 1’s and 0’s Hurt You?
107. The Envious Moment is Flying Now
108. Tomorrow We’ll Sail the Wide Seas Again
109. How to Forgive Others
110. Focus on Your Actions, Not the Results
111. Everything Will Be Alright
112. How to Be a Stoic Street Photographer
113. How to Be a Spartan Photographer
114. How to Overcome Your Fears in Life
115. How to Stop Worrying in Life
116. How to Use Photography as Self-Therapy
117. How to Free Your Soul From Disturbance
118. 3 Stoic Techniques that Can Help You Gain Tranquility
119. Can People Weaker than You Hurt You?
120. Does a Doctor Get Angry at a Crazy Patient?
121. Own Nothing

The Stoic Masters

Learn from the master stoics:

• Seneca
• Marcus Aurelius
• Epictetus
• Publilius Syrus
• Heraclitus

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The more fun, interesting and authentic approach!

Simple & effective:

CHATGPT AI — all about specificity and clarity and cleverness creativity of how you ask it questions?

Omg:

Alright! Imagine you have a really big room, and in that room, there are many toys. Some of these toys are super special and very important. A long time ago, a few groups of people started living in this room, and they all wanted to play with the special toys. Over time, they started arguing about who gets to play with which toy and for how long.

Also, the groups of people had different ways of playing, different stories about who brought the toys first, and different ideas about how to live in the room. Sometimes they got along, but other times they argued a lot.

As more time passed, neighbors from outside the room also wanted some of the special toys, so they came in and started telling the groups how to share and play, even though they weren’t really part of the room before. This made things even more complicated.

Today, the people in the room are still trying to figure out how to share the toys and live together peacefully. Many people around the world hope they can find a way to get along and that everyone can feel safe and happy.

So cool:

Why the new MacBook Pro and iMac seems so uncompelling.

For me photography.

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Audio

Wow this looks insanely good;

My joy of watching movies, or generating these images via ChatGPT is that it helps me visualize things better!

OMG, ChatGPT is pretty phenomenal!!

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Certainly! Virgil’s “Aeneid” is a Latin epic poem written between 29 and 19 BC that tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero and the ancestor of the Romans. Here are some of the most famous quotes from “Aeneid”:

1.  “Forsan et haec olim meminisse juvabit.”
•   Translation: “Perhaps someday we will look back on these things with joy.”
2.  “Flectere si nequeo superos, Acheronta movebo.”
•   Translation: “If I cannot move heaven, I will raise hell.”
3.  “Audentes fortuna iuvat.”
•   Translation: “Fortune favors the bold.”
4.  “Sunt lacrimae rerum et mentem mortalia tangunt.”
•   Translation: “There are tears for things and mortal things touch the mind.”
5.  “Amor vincit omnia, et nos cedamus amori.”
•   Translation: “Love conquers all, let us too yield to love.”
6.  “Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito.”
•   Translation: “Do not yield to misfortunes, but advance more boldly against them.”
7.  “Facilis descensus Averno.”
•   Translation: “The descent to hell is easy.”
8.  “Tantaene animis caelestibus irae?”
•   Translation: “Can heavenly minds harbor such resentment?”
9.  “Mors sola fatetur quantula sint hominum corpuscula.”
•   Translation: “Only death reveals how small are men’s frail bodies.”
10. “Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.”

•   Translation: “I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.”

These quotes encapsulate many of the central themes of the epic, such as fate, heroism, love, and the interplay of gods and mortals.

Amicus—

Friend— to like, to love

Also interesting that the word friend comes from the word “free”

Cindy and I bought two tatami mats on Amazon and we effing love it! Perfect to nap on, and hang out.

Tatami mats have a long and storied history in Japanese culture. Here’s a brief overview:

1. Origins: The word “tatami” is derived from the Japanese verb “tatamu,” which means “to fold” or “to pile.” This hints at its original form, which was a mat that could be folded up for storage. Tatami mats date back to the Heian Period (794-1185 AD).
2. Materials: Traditionally, tatami mats are made using rice straw for the core. The covering is crafted from woven soft rush (igusa) straw. Over time, as technology and materials have evolved, some modern tatami mats use compressed wood chip boards or polystyrene foam instead of rice straw.
3. Usage: Originally, tatami mats were considered a luxury item used by the nobility. The mats were initially used for seating but later became a flooring material. By the Muromachi Period (1336-1573 AD), the use of tatami became more widespread, and rooms began to be designed based on the number and layout of tatami mats.
4. Size and Arrangement: The size of a tatami mat can vary depending on the region in Japan. There’s also significance in how they are laid out. For instance, placing mats in a “ji” (the number “four” in kanji) layout is considered unlucky and is avoided in traditional settings.
5. Cultural Significance: Tatami rooms, known as “washitsu,” are traditional Japanese rooms. These rooms play a significant role in various ceremonies and traditions, such as tea ceremonies. The fragrance of the igusa straw from which tatami is made is also considered calming and is cherished by many.
6. Evolution: With the modernization of Japanese homes and the influence of Western architecture, the number of rooms with tatami flooring has decreased. However, many homes still have at least one traditional tatami room, maintaining a connection to traditional Japanese culture.
7. Maintenance and Etiquette: Tatami mats are delicate and require careful maintenance. Direct sunlight can fade the color, and they can be damaged by moisture or heavy weight. There’s also a specific etiquette associated with tatami rooms, such as not stepping on them with shoes and avoiding placing heavy furniture on them.
8. In conclusion, tatami mats are not just a flooring material but hold deep cultural and historical significance in Japanese society. They symbolize the Japanese appreciation for nature, tradition, and aesthetics.

The atlas lift is a lift in which you just put the barbell on the squat rack like you normally would do a squat, but the simple goal is to just get under it, and stand up even half an inch, and see how much weight you can lift up

in the world of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence, perhaps the role of humans is to ask and posit interesting questions.

Is cashmere or merino wool better for the cold?

GPT:

Both cashmere and merino wool are excellent choices for cold weather due to their insulating properties. However, they have different characteristics which might make one more suitable than the other depending on specific needs. Here’s a comparison:

1. Warmth:

• Cashmere: Generally, cashmere is warmer than merino wool. It’s made from the undercoat of cashmere goats, which have evolved to withstand extremely cold temperatures in high-altitude regions.
• Merino Wool: While merino wool is also warm and insulating, you might need a thicker layer of merino compared to a thinner layer of cashmere to achieve the same warmth.

1. Weight:

• Cashmere: It’s lighter in weight for the same level of warmth compared to merino wool.
• Merino Wool: It tends to be heavier than cashmere for the same warmth, but it’s still lighter than traditional wool.

1. Moisture Management:

• Cashmere: While cashmere can absorb moisture, it’s not as effective as merino in wicking away sweat from the body.
• Merino Wool: Excellent moisture-wicking properties make it ideal for active wear and situations where sweating might occur, as it can pull moisture away from the skin and release it into the air.

1. Durability:

• Cashmere: It’s delicate and can be prone to pilling. Proper care is essential to maintain its longevity.
• Merino Wool: It’s more durable and less prone to pilling compared to cashmere.

1. Cost:

• Cashmere: Generally more expensive due to the labor-intensive process of collecting the undercoat and the limited supply.
• Merino Wool: More widely available and typically less expensive than cashmere.

1. Feel:

• Cashmere: Known for its extreme softness and luxurious feel.
• Merino Wool: Also soft, especially compared to traditional wool, but not as soft as cashmere.

1. Care:

• Cashmere: Requires gentle care, often hand-washing and laying flat to dry.
• Merino Wool: Easier to care for than cashmere, with many merino garments being machine-washable.

In conclusion, if you’re looking for ultimate warmth and luxury in cold but relatively static settings, cashmere might be the better choice. However, if you’re seeking warmth in active situations, or if you prioritize durability and moisture management, merino wool would be more suitable. Often, the decision also comes down to budget and personal preference.

How is it and why is it that eating liver fell out of vogue?

The consumption of liver has a long history across various cultures, and it’s often been regarded as a highly nutritious food. Here’s a brief overview:

1. Ancient Civilizations: In ancient times, many cultures believed in consuming the organs of animals to gain their strength or specific attributes. The liver, being one of the largest and most vital organs, was particularly prized. Egyptians, for instance, consumed liver to improve night vision, a belief possibly rooted in the liver’s high vitamin A content.
2. Traditional Cultures: In traditional societies around the world, including Native American and African tribes, the liver was often reserved for specific members of the tribe, such as warriors or pregnant women, due to its nutritional value. These cultures believed that consuming liver would provide strength and vitality.
3. European Cuisine: In Europe, liver has been a staple in many regional cuisines for centuries. Dishes like foie gras in France, fegato alla veneziana in Italy, and liverwurst in Germany highlight the importance of liver in European gastronomy.
4. Eastern Cuisine: In Asian cultures, liver is also a common ingredient. Chinese medicine often prescribes liver for certain ailments, believing in its healing properties. In Japan, liver sashimi was a delicacy, though it’s less common now due to health concerns.
5. Modern Times: In the 20th century, with the rise of convenience foods and a move away from offal in Western diets, liver became less popular in some parts of the world. However, it’s still consumed globally, often for its health benefits. Liver is rich in essential nutrients like iron, vitamin A, and B vitamins.
6. Health Concerns: In more recent times, there have been some concerns about consuming liver, especially in large quantities. Due to its function in detoxifying the body, the liver can accumulate certain toxins. There’s also a risk of vitamin A toxicity if one consumes too much liver, especially polar bear or seal liver.
7. Revival in Culinary World: With the rise of nose-to-tail eating and a return to traditional foods, liver and other offal have seen a resurgence in popularity in the culinary world in the 21st century.

Overall, liver has been a vital food source for many cultures throughout history, valued for its nutrition and taste. However, as with all foods, it’s essential to consume it in moderation and be mindful of its source.

Design me some minimalistic farmers carry handles for weightlifting.

ChatGPT’s idea of making it able to attach to your hip like a dip belt is a great idea

Twist grip?

Of course! Here’s a concept for a new type of Farmer’s carry handles for weightlifting:

Twist-Grip Farmer’s Carry Handles

Design & Concept:

1. Twist-Grip Mechanism: The primary feature of these handles is a twist-grip mechanism similar to a motorcycle throttle. As you lift and carry, you can twist the handle to adjust resistance, adding an additional forearm and grip strength challenge.
2. Weight Distribution: The handles are attached to a central rod where weights are loaded. As the handle is twisted, weights can move closer or farther from the handle, adjusting the leverage and thus the difficulty. This provides variability in the workout without changing the actual weight.
3. Ergonomic Design: The handles are ergonomically designed with a contour grip to fit the natural curve of the hand, reducing strain on the wrist and enhancing grip.
4. Material: Made of high-grade stainless steel to ensure durability and resistance to rust. The grip is coated with non-slip rubber for a secure hold.
5. Safety Lock: A safety mechanism locks the twist-grip in place once the desired resistance is set, preventing unintentional changes during the lift.
6. Versatility: The design allows for both traditional vertical lifting and horizontal lifting (like a T-bar row). This means they can be used for farmer’s walks, deadlifts, rows, and more.
7. Compact and Modular: The design is modular, allowing for easy disassembly and storage. This makes it ideal for home gyms with limited space.

Usage:
For a traditional farmer’s walk, the user can set the weight and resistance, lock the mechanism, and perform the exercise. For an advanced workout, the user can adjust the resistance mid-walk, challenging their grip and forearm strength dynamically.

Would you like a visual representation of this concept?

The goal is otium!

What is the etymology and the history of the word otium?

Certainly! The term “otium” has its roots in ancient Roman culture and language.

Etymology:
“Otium” is a Latin word, and its direct etymology is somewhat uncertain. However, in the context of ancient Roman culture, it referred to leisure or free time in which one could enjoy rest, relaxation, and reflection, away from the duties of public life or business.

History and Usage:

1. Ancient Rome: In Roman society, “otium” was highly valued, especially among the elite. It was the time one could dedicate to intellectual, artistic, or personal pursuits, away from the demands and responsibilities of “negotium” (business or public duties). The contrast between “otium” and “negotium” was crucial in Roman thought.
2. Philosophical Context: Many Roman philosophers, such as Seneca, discussed the concept of “otium.” For them, it was not just idle relaxation but a time for personal growth, intellectual pursuits, and philosophical reflection. It was seen as an opportunity to retreat from the distractions of daily life and engage in self-improvement.
3. Physical Spaces: The Romans also had places dedicated to “otium,” such as private villas in the countryside. These villas served as retreats from the hustle and bustle of city life. They often included gardens, libraries, and art collections, allowing the elite to indulge in leisurely activities and intellectual pursuits.
4. Post-Roman Usage: The concept of “otium” persisted beyond ancient Rome. In later European thought, especially during the Renaissance, there was a revival of classical ideals, and the concept of leisurely, intellectual pursuit (akin to “otium”) was once again celebrated.

In summary, “otium” in ancient Rome was more than just leisure or free time; it encapsulated the idea of a purposeful retreat from daily responsibilities to engage in intellectual and personal growth. Over time, the concept has evolved, but its roots in the idea of meaningful leisure remain.

Then work your way up!

TESLA — uber-base level Model 3!

iPhone — the cheapest one!

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Something I have cared for a lot ever since I was a fat kid in New York, was diet health physiology and everything in between.

Ever since I was 11 to 12 years old, fat with a triple chin, I have literally experimented with every single diet out there, save this nonsensical vegetarian and vegan trend.

Why does this matter?

I met this cool guy the other day, at the Phils coffee shop in downtown Culver City, named Sodi (his website is https://stedmanhalliday.com/).

We had an interesting chat about how fitness is so critical, especially with all of these silicon valley tech utopists who just think of their body as an afterthought.

I vibe with Stedman Halliday because how many different reasons.

First, the focus on recovery as a first thought is a good one. For example, another day when I was really really tired and exhausted, instead of just taking a shower like I typically do, I filled up the bathtub with really really really really really hot water, and had a really really hot bath. It seems that the trend is towards ice baths, ice plunges etc., but also, I think taking insanely hot baths is also a good idea.

Why? To be able to tolerate an insanely hot bath, literally on the edge of boiling hot water, is also an effective bodily turbo charger. To me it is like my MacGyver way of harnessing the power of the hot sauna, without having to go to the gym.

In fact, maybe having a bathtub might be one of the greatest luxuries in your living situation. Rather than thinking of taking a really really hot bath as a frivolous luxury, maybe we should think of it almost like drinking more coffee or caffeine.

Food

Currently what I am doing, and what I have done ever since I was living in Vietnam in 2017, which is almost 6 years now, is simple:

Intermittent fasting throughout the day, this means no breakfast, no lunch, only one massive 100% carnivore dinner.

During the day I only drink tapwater, black coffee, that’s it.

And when I break my fast and eat dinner, which could arrange anywhere in between 6 PM and 10 PM, I strive to eat at least 4 to 5 pounds of beef or lamb.

Achilles and Chiron the centaur

Another great thing I have learned from ChatGPT is how great wonderful and effective ChatGPT is, at least 1 trillion times better than Google. In fact, my current thought is short google; ChatGPT is at least 1 billion times more insightful and accurate in terms of being able to accurately Find information about anything.

For example, a simple heuristic:

The best calling card is now, not to tell people to Google you, but instead, to ChatGPT you!

Why? I’m starting to have this low-key suspicion that Google is doing some sort of behind the counter deals with individuals, and somehow tweaking they are all rhythm for subjective ends.

However with ChatGPT, it is less biased, less meddling.

For example, get ChatGPT on your iPhone or iPad, just pay the $20 for the subscription model, you could cancel it anytime, and just ChatGPT:

Who is ERIC KIM?

The new phrase:

Just ChatGPT me bro!

My thoughts and experiments

I think the biggest issue with diet health physiology and nutrition is that people are so subjective, and also, there is far too many politics, ethics and morality behind it.

For example, I never trust anybody who says:

Don’t eat meat, it’s bad for the planet!

What? Do you know what else is bad for the planet? Your Amazon prime subscription, Netflix, YouTube, your iPhone and iPhone Pro, your MacBook pros, your Tesla, your Range Rover etc.

Simple heuristic:

Never trust nobody who makes commentary about the planet and has either a Netflix subscription, Amazon prime subscription, or owns a car, any card, irregardless of gas or electric. Or watches YouTube. Or has an iPhone, iPhone Pro, and has Instagram Facebook, etc.

Honestly it is all bad for the planet.

My immortal and ethical thought is this:

Don’t do what is “best for the planet“, do what you believe is best for you.

Is the planet made for men, or is man-made for the planet?

Body shaming?

I have observed a funny reverse trend; man is not permitted to walk around, topless in public, show off his body and muscles, and also, not allowed to wear short shorts, or show off his crotch bulge.

I find this highly paradoxical, because nowadays, women are permitted to show off all their body parts! Even nowadays in LA, seeing a woman wear some sort of translucent white shirt or tank top, nipples popping through is not really a big deal anymore. I think this is a good train; there’s this weird quote for men and women that this is seen as a taboo, yet, it seems that most men watch pornography and secret, just ask somebody for fun, “When you turn on Google incognito, what do you really look at?”

Or—

What do you think of Maria Ozawa?

Or,

What do you torrent on Pirate Bay, when you turn on your VPN?

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The logic of 100% carnivore diet

Some nuances:

First, what is it that Achilles was fed as a child by his personal trainer, Chiron the Centaur? Legend has it that he was fed entrails, which included bone marrow, hearts, and other offal matter.

I also have an orthodox theory that cholesterol, dietary food cholesterol, is a natural steroid.

I believe the new ones here is critical, because people make this foolish calculus:

If I consume more dietary cholesterol, cholesterol in my food, then my blood HDL, bad cholesterol blood levels will go up, and I will eventually have a heart attack and die.

Also fat –

if you consume more dietary fat, or saturated fat, you will put on more body fat.

However, this ain’t true. I think the big issue is that in today’s world, or modern day English, the semantic lexicon issues is confusing.

Just try it out!

Whenever I get to Korean barbecue, all eat Korean barbecue, my favorite food items to consume include all the innards; beef large intestine, beef liver, beef, beef tongue, etc.

People say that eating meat is “bad for you“, but what about organ meats? Just think about that.

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Training thoughts

So the question is this; what is the best way to train?

My personal thought is towards some sort of Indian spartan, ancient Greek notion. The thoughts I’ve been thinking:

How did or how would the ancient Greeks or Spartan train?

First and foremost, they’re very very interesting thing is that most depictions of these great heroes and demigods is not having super super big chests, therefore the simple thought is that perhaps benchpress is a bad idea.

What is more notable about their physiology and stature?

First, how upright they stand. Second, they never have a shirt on. Third, how massive their legs, back, and shoulders are.

My recent experimentations with training include heavy sandbag training; I ordered a 400 pound sandbag on the roguefitness.com website, and I just been going to the local park and filling it up with playground sand.

Second, Farmer’s Carry. I ordered these farmers carry handles on Titan.fitness, and it is very interesting! The skill is not just picking it up, but walking with it.

For example, it is one thing to lift 4 plates, it is another to farmers walk and carry 4 plates for the distance.

Another thing I have observed about lifting a heavy sand back off the floor, crouching down picking it up, shouldering it, or holding it to my chest with my fingers intertwined, and walking it for a long distance is it really strengthens my triceps, my fingers and my grip and hand strength, my foot strength, my feet, as well as my abs, obliques, and back. In fact I felt more sore carrying around I have sandbag than I did atlas lifting 1000 pounds at the gym.

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Train like atlas

One of the big innovations I did while I was in Orange County was my notion of the atlas lift; loading up the barbell with as much weight as you can, and just lifting up and standing up. No squatting involved.

In fact, it looks like that my training style is starting to trend more towards a strongman concept; just lifting really really heavy stuff, and doing it in a more old-school way.

For example, atlas stones. To be able to just lift up a very very very very heavy boulder, and presumably throw it at somebody, is an interesting idea. This is what Achilles did; in some of the fight scenes of the Iliad, Homer would write:

Achilles would lift up a massive stone, that which barely two strong men could lift, throw it at his enemy, and the boulder hit their hip, and black death descended upon them.

Also something I have been observing is that perhaps heavy sandbag training is a good idea because it is “safe”, and also, more accessible. Anyone could buy a cheap sandbag on Amazon, and then just go to a local playground and fill it up with sand.

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Now what?

Ever since moving to LA, I’ve become more and more reticent to join the gym. Why?

First, I prefer to be outdoors.

Second, I don’t like wearing a shirt.

Third, hygiene.

Working out at the park, in a parking lot, in your garage, or outside is not ideal, but, it is more interesting and innovative.

A simple thought is to just troll amazon, Titan.fitness, or the roguefitness.com website and buy a lot of fun weight lifting equipment! My simple thought is only procure equipment that you could easily throw in your trunk, because it is fun to be able to just put in your trunk, drive to your local park and work out there.

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Now what?

Some more thoughts:

1. Bear lifestyle: Apparently bears walk 50 miles a day. What if we humans did the same?
2. Photography health and fitness is all connected: why? If you do not feel well, you’ll have no in motivation to make photos. My very simple thought is that first, focus on your health and wellness, and then the guitar will come naturally! Even a simple thought is being able to do a deep “as to grass“ squat is beneficial in photography, to get all the angles.
3. If you work in cinema, or cinematography, it seems that handling these camera rigs is insanely arduous and also very physical. If you look like a bodybuilder, and had the strength of a demigod, or look like a strong man, or look like ERIC KIM, certainly wouldn’t this help you be a more capable camera operator?

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Photo assignments

Here this is where I think shooting selfies of yourself, topless if you’re a man, or in the sports bra for women is a good idea, because Vitar is a good way to keep you motivated and on track with your fitness diet health and physiology.

These are my very very very very very simple suggestions: mostly via negative.

If you want to lower your body fat percentage, simple things to do which include:

1. Don’t need breakfast or lunch, only dinner. During the day drink lots of tapwater, black coffee with nothing added, or green tea.
2. Just experiment; don’t need any fruit or vegetables, starches, leafy greens, etc. No nuts.
3. Experiment with 100% carnivore diet, or maybe 100% organ meat diet. Only beef heart, beef intestine, either large or small, beef kidneys, beef liver, beef tongue. If you don’t like organ meats, just eat 100% breast-fed ground beef, get it at Costco or Aldi or somewhere cheap. The percentages which taste good are 80/20 or 75/15– I like the wagyu ground beef at Costco.
4. Quit alcohol, weed, beer, drugs, EDM, festivals, bars, restaurants, etc.
5. Quit almond butter, avocados, whole grains, fruits, fruit juices, fake sugar supplements, real sugar, starches, coke, Coke Zero, pre workout powder, protein powder etc.

When you break your fast aim for 5-6 pounds of meat a dinner.

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How to channel your wellness?

Then the simple thought is once you are very well, how do you wish to channel your wellness?

Ultimately, I don’t think it is fitness for the sake of fitness, but rather, the fitter and stronger you become, the more adept you will become as a thinker, writer, creator, photographer etc.

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Think more, become more.

START HERE

Also

Books

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Photo ideas

Zen photography assignment: strive to make the most minimalistic Zen photo, and upload your best Zen photo to arsbeta.com

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ChatGPT experiments

I love AI. Download ChatGPT to your iPhone or iPad, and upgrade to the paid subscription, an experiment with it for a month.

Upload your photos to it, and ask ChatGPT to give you feedback on your photos, or you could upload three photos, and just ask it which of the three he thinks is the best.

Don’t miss out on AI; this is the biggest thing to hit the planet ever since the Internet!

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Diversify

Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket, it is good to have many different baskets. Why? If there is a single chokepoint or a single point of failure, this is not good.

I think the best way to think and approach things is just assume and predict and know that sooner or later, it will break, go down, become inaccessible, etc.

A simple thing that you could do with websites is this: how many different mirrors of your website, on different platforms. For example, build wordpress.org websites on Amazon web services, build it with blue host.com, ionos.com, The only thing I would probably not build on is Google, which always deprecates their old technology, and has a bias to discontinue products.

Also WordPress.com, maybe even Tumblr.

Propagate all the platforms!

Think islands, web, webs, multiple redundancies.

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Train with EK

Random — if you live in LA and want to train with me, just shoot me an email at eric@erickim.com

Random — if you live in LA and want to train with me, just shoot me an email at eric@erickim.com