New hasselblad stuff,,, I’m still a bit confused what exactly it is, and how it works?

1. Too emo — too overly emotional, sensitive
2. Poor diet, hygiene, exercise
3. Too many typical tropes — tattoos, “vintage” things, etc.

Hasselblad new Medium format digital back you can just use on the back of your film Hasselblad film camera?

White rice, corn, potatoes, wheat, gluten, dairy-cheese, sweets.

Instead —

1. Turmeric
2. Omega 3 fatty acids? Fish oils?

The new heattech UNIQLO ultra warm — insanely good product? Made with Toray Industries — perhaps one of the nicest fabrics I have ever touched, worn, or witnessed?

1. UNIQLO ultra warm heat tech turtleneck sweater — medium, black
2. UNIQLO ULTRA WARM heattech men’s leggings — medium.

Fit great, look great, nice and thick material,,, and feels invisible on the skin?

Why is it that nowadays,,, ugliness is positively *prized* as an attribute?

Note:

Ugly clothes, ugly art, ugly fashion, ugly faces, ugly bodies ….

The will to ugliness?

Simple thoughts:

First, just paint it more bright colors! Bright orange, bright yellow, bright red.

Also— I feel bad for doctors who gotta work here all day… indoors ,,, so depressing?

Besides surgery .. would it be possible to do doctor related stuff outdoors or in a nice park?

Throw all the medicines into the sea! – Spartan saying

We all desire novelty. But instead of buying new stuff for novelty… a better idea is that you could just program things, or change things up in terms of the software and colors and lights, to make it feel new?

Note— the totally brand new redesign Tesla model 3, with the interior accent lights. What I find insanely great is literally… you can change it to any hexadecimal color scheme you want!

Especially since the new Tesla model three, the totally new redesigned one… has a new cool interior decorator accent light!! Superficially it looks gimmicky, but I think it is insanely cool, especially because you could literally change it to any RGB value you want!!!

Easier to change up your interior light color scheme than to buy a totally brand new car!

Programmable novelty?

Hospitals … why do they feel so ghetto!!???

The creation of Sub-Zero, like many characters in the “Mortal Kombat” franchise, was a collaborative effort primarily led by the game’s co-creators, Ed Boon and John Tobias. The process involved a mix of creative design, technical limitations, and cultural influences of the early 1990s. Here’s a brief overview:

1. Initial Concept and Design: Sub-Zero was conceived as a mysterious, cool, and powerful ninja character. The decision to give him ice powers was part of differentiating the various characters in the game, each with their unique abilities.
2. Influence of Technical Limitations: The original “Mortal Kombat” game used digitized sprites based on real actors. The use of palette swapping (changing the colors of an existing character sprite) was a cost-effective way to create multiple characters. Sub-Zero’s design was a palette swap of the ninja character Scorpion, with blue coloring instead of yellow.
3. Cultural Influences: The early 90s saw a surge in the popularity of ninja characters in Western media, influenced by martial arts movies and Asian culture. Sub-Zero’s ninja-like appearance and mystical powers were a reflection of this trend.
4. Character Backstory: The backstory of Sub-Zero was developed to add depth to the character and the game’s universe. This included his rivalry with Scorpion, his membership in the Lin Kuei clan, and his moral complexity as a character torn between duty and honor.
5. Evolution over Time: Sub-Zero’s character evolved over the years with subsequent games in the series. This included the revelation of two Sub-Zero characters (brothers Bi-Han and Kuai Liang), expanding their lore and roles within the “Mortal Kombat” universe.

The combination of a visually striking design, unique abilities, and a compelling backstory made Sub-Zero one of the most iconic and enduring characters in the “Mortal Kombat” series and in video gaming as a whole.

Sub-Zero is a fictional character from the “Mortal Kombat” series of video games, created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. He’s one of the franchise’s most iconic characters, known for his ice-based attacks and rivalry with the ninja Scorpion. Sub-Zero has appeared in nearly every “Mortal Kombat” game since its inception in 1992.

There are actually two characters who have taken on the Sub-Zero moniker in the series:

1. Bi-Han: The original Sub-Zero, appearing in the first “Mortal Kombat” game. He was killed by Scorpion and later became the undead Noob Saibot.
2. Kuai Liang: The younger brother of Bi-Han, who took over the Sub-Zero mantle from “Mortal Kombat II” onwards. He is the Sub-Zero most commonly featured in the series.

Sub-Zero is a member of the Lin Kuei, a fictional clan of Chinese assassins, and is characterized by his deep sense of honor and duty. His ability to control ice in many forms is a key aspect of his character, allowing him to freeze enemies and create weapons or barriers of ice. Over the years, Sub-Zero has been a central figure in the “Mortal Kombat” storyline, often playing a pivotal role in the battle between good and evil.

Subzero goals!

The celebration of birthdays has a long history and varies across different cultures. Here’s a brief overview:

1. Ancient Origins: The idea of celebrating the date of one’s birth is thought to have originated with the Egyptians, who celebrated the birth of a pharaoh, considering it their “rebirth” as a god. However, these celebrations weren’t on the actual day of birth, but rather when the pharaoh was crowned.
2. Greek Contributions: The Greeks added to the birthday tradition by honoring their gods and goddesses on their birthdays. The most famous of these was the celebration of Artemis’ birth on the sixth day of each month.
3. Roman Customs: The Romans were the first to celebrate the birthdays of the common man, but only the birthdays of men. Women’s birthdays began being celebrated around the 12th century. The Romans also instituted the celebration of the 50th year with a special cake made of wheat flour, olive oil, honey, and grated cheese, which could be considered an early form of the birthday cake.
4. Christian Resistance and Acceptance: Initially, Christians did not celebrate birthdays because they were associated with pagan gods. However, by the 4th century, Christians began to celebrate the birth of Jesus as Christmas. This eventually led to a more general acceptance of birthday celebrations.
5. Modern Times: In contemporary times, birthday celebrations can include parties, gifts, songs (like the famous “Happy Birthday to You”), and, of course, birthday cakes, often decorated with candles. These traditions vary widely across cultures and families.
6. Cultural Variations: Different cultures have unique birthday traditions. For example, in some Asian countries, a child’s first birthday is a significant event, involving a large gathering and rituals to bless the child. In Hispanic cultures, quinceañera, the celebration of a girl’s 15th birthday, marks her passage into womanhood.

The modern celebration of birthdays, especially in Western cultures, often emphasizes the individual and celebrates their life and achievements over the past year. The traditions surrounding birthdays, from gifts to parties, continue to evolve, but the core idea of marking the anniversary of one’s birth remains a significant milestone in many people’s lives.

Born 1988– Jan 31st. Gonna turn 36

Height — 6 foot tall even.

Body fat percentage … maybe 5%? I can see my 6 pack.

Mostly muscular — I think I may weigh around 170 pounds? Maybe +5 or -3 pounds? Either 165 pounds, 168 pounds… maybe 175 pounds?

46 years old … in 4 years he is 5 years old! Also height only 5 feet 8–

Wow Tim is old now!!

As of my last update in April 2023, Tim Ferriss, born on July 20, 1977, would be 46 years old. His height is not officially documented, but he is often listed as being around 5 feet 8 inches tall. Keep in mind that this information might not be entirely accurate and could change over time.

How old he was when wrote 4 hour work week

“The 4-Hour Workweek” by Tim Ferriss was published in April 2007. Since Ferriss was born on July 20, 1977, he would have been 29 years old when the book was published.

No —

Man ain’t the opposite of woman, and vice versa.

In fact, the notion of the “feminine” as a modern day construction? Perhaps from the French or the romantics?

The Iliad and the ancient Greeks… the notion of “feminine” is never even mentioned?

Morale of the story:

We men … we must only focus and should only focus on male matters. Ignore the female, “feminine”—

Super awesome.

8850 is the men’s restroom code

Go to the top floor at Margot, very good food and great view!

The Kensington’s brand, it looks all organic and shit, but they add cane sugar to it!!!

Heuristic: if it looks “healthy “, then it ain’t.

I like bitcoin precisely *because* it is so divisive and ‘bad’ for the planet?

Funny herusitc:

If people say it is ‘bad’ for the planet,,, then it might be a good investment?

Suggestions for Safari:

1. “Insanely fast”
2. Focus on “FOCUS”:– Chrome is insanely bad because it is so distracting!

In praise of Safari:

1. More beautiful

Simple thoughts:

1. First, don’t use Chrome. Chrome is for losers. Real men use Safari! Honestly at this point we should consider Google Chrome like Bonzi Buddy; adware.
2. When you start the day, re-start the day, just close all your damn tabs.
3. Carte blanche thinking and mentality!

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Productivity

Productivity by KIM 

1. Minimum Viable Nap (MVN)
2. OPTIMAL SIMPLICITY.
3. Never Do Anything Which Feels Like “Work“
4. THE MORE DEVICES YOU GOT, THE LESS PRODUCTIVE YOU ARE.
5. How to Become a More Efficient Photographer
6. Productivity Isn’t a Duty
7. Power-Expression, Not ‘Productivity’
8. Least Activation Energy
9. Efficient.
10. Adrenaline Seeking Towards What Ends?
11. Don’t Force Yourself to Write
12. CAREPOWER.
13. EXTREME ACTIVITY, EXTREME RECOVERY.
14. INFINITE CREATIVE PRODUCTIVITY.
15. Forcing Yourself *NOT* To Be Productive Takes More Skill than Forcing Yourself *TO* Be Productive
16. HOW TO ENCOURAGE FLOW
17. HOW I GET INTO THE ZONE
18. Via Negativa Productivity
19. My Personal Quest for the Simplest and Most Optimal Work Flow
20. In Praise of Productivity
21. Via Negativa Productivity
22. APEX PRODUCTIVITY
23. How I’m So Insanely Productive
24. Why I’m So Productive
25. Productivity Hack: Buy Treinta (30 Ounce) Cold Brew (No Water, No Ice) at Starbucks and ask for a Big Cup of (Free) Water
26. How to Be More Productive
27. Adblock for the Mind
28. The Best Phone is No Phone
29. As Late as Possible (ALAP)
30. Physiology and Artistic Productivity Tips: Intermittent Fasting, Meat, Powerlifting, Coffee
31. Productivity for Personal Freedom
32. The Origin of Productivity
33. The Physical Strength Required for Creative Productivity
34. Via Negativa Productivity
35. Why Do We Desire Perpetual Productivity?
36. Productivity is Physiological Strength
37. Perpetual Productivity
38. True Productivity
39. True Productivity is Powerful Work
40. How to Become Insanely Productive.
41. Meaningful Productivity
42. How to Become a More Productive Photographer
43. 8 Blogging Productivity Tips
44. How to Be More Creatively Productive
45. Offline Productivity
46. The Productive Photographer is the Happiest Photographer!
47. My Top 7 Photography Productivity Hacks

GLADIATOR RUSSEL CROWE VIBES HAHA

MONEY:

1. DELLA MONETA GALIANI PDF
2. DELLA MONETA V2

Letters from a Stoic Seneca:

1. EPISTLES SENECA
2. Seneca Letters

Just played with it in person at the Apple Santa Monica store;; really love the keyboard on it!