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Eric Kim’s thoughts on the digital nomad lifestyle intertwine his personal experiences with philosophical concepts. He approaches digital nomadism not just as a way of leveraging technology for work and travel, but as a profound exploration of themes like freedom, authenticity, and the human condition. Here are some key quotes that encapsulate his philosophy:

1. Human Nature and Nomadism: “Humans have evolved to be nomads, and hunter gatherers, because life is unpredictable” (From “The Digital Nomadic Lifestyle”) oai_citation:1,The Digital Nomadic Lifestyle – ERIC KIM.
2. Lifestyle Choice: “We have chosen the digital nomad lifestyle, because we don’t like too much comfort or stability. We thrive off of randomness, new encounters, new cultural experiences” (From “The Digital Nomadic Lifestyle”) oai_citation:2,The Digital Nomadic Lifestyle – ERIC KIM.
3. Realities of Digital Nomadism: “Being a digital nomad means that you’re not going to be able to have a ‘standard’ job… However, the upside is that on a day-to-day-basis, you will probably have more fun, live a more exciting life; precisely because the nomadic life IS unpredictable” (From “How to Become a Digital Nomad”) oai_citation:3,How to Become a Digital Nomad – ERIC KIM.
4. Financial Approach: “The point of being a digital nomad isn’t to become rich. Instead, it is cutting your expenses to the bare minimum, living below your means, in order for you to continue living on the road” (From “How to Become a Digital Nomad”) oai_citation:4,How to Become a Digital Nomad – ERIC KIM.
5. Reducing Expenses: “I can subsist on eggs… coffee… wifi… with a laptop/device (already own), camera, and my greatest joy in life is walking and taking photos” (From “How to Become a Digital Nomad”) oai_citation:5,How to Become a Digital Nomad – ERIC KIM.
6. Earning an Income: “Figure out how you can start your own business and become an entrepreneur… Around 80% of my income comes from teaching workshops, and around 20% selling products” (From “How to Become a Digital Nomad”) oai_citation:6,How to Become a Digital Nomad – ERIC KIM.
7. Philosophical View: “The point of life isn’t to become a digital nomad. The point is to be a productive, happy, fulfilled, and purpose-driven individual-artist” (From “How to Become a Digital Nomad”) oai_citation:7,How to Become a Digital Nomad – ERIC KIM.

Eric Kim’s digital nomad philosophy is rooted in personal freedom, continuous learning, and the pursuit of meaningful, fulfilling work and experiences.