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Certainly we all come from somewhere, and also we are all inspired and motivated and influenced by others. This is a good thing.

I think the critical issue here is maybe… It is better to clone the past, the ancients, rather than cloning any modern day stuff?

Good clones, bad clones?

The basic idea:

A tiny tiny improvement every single day, 1-3% every single day, compounded over days weeks months years, will be incredible?

Funny idea:

In your garage spot, parking spot, extra parking spot, put your standing desk, and just work outside?

Hmmm..

Get rid of clutter!

Grammar, word choice Nazis

Cameras are good if they actually motivate you to live more adventurously and actively?

OK — so let us say that Kim Kardashian is a prostitute — who essentially sold her body, had sex and had it knowingly recorded and distributed to make her “famous” (the modern day word for … eventually will make me a bunch of money). Is this “bad”?

First — she got 4 kids with Kanye, and it looks like she is a loving good mom! You can tell she absolutely loves her kids— a good thing!

Haha random side thought — can you use Apple Vision Pro to shoot a POV PORN VIDEO? I already know some people use gopro cameras to shoot porn.

Or can you use the ray ban meta glasses to shoot POV point of view porn?

The question of whether prostitution is “bad” is a complex and subjective one, deeply rooted in various philosophical, ethical, cultural, and social perspectives. From a philosophical standpoint, the morality of prostitution can be explored through different lenses:

1. Utilitarian Perspective: A utilitarian might assess the morality of prostitution based on the consequences it has on overall happiness or well-being. If prostitution is seen as causing more harm than good (e.g., exploitation, social harm, health risks), a utilitarian may view it negatively. Conversely, if it’s seen as a consensual exchange that increases overall happiness without significant harm, it might be viewed more positively.
2. Kantian Ethics: From a Kantian viewpoint, which emphasizes treating individuals as ends in themselves and not merely as means to an end, the morality of prostitution can be questioned. If it’s perceived that prostitution objectifies and commodifies individuals, it would be considered unethical.
3. Libertarian View: Libertarians might argue that consenting adults have the right to engage in any transactions, including sex work, as long as it doesn’t infringe on the rights of others. From this perspective, the morality of prostitution is tied to individual freedom and choice.
4. Feminist Perspectives: There are diverse views within feminism. Some feminists argue that prostitution is inherently exploitative and a manifestation of patriarchal dominance, thus viewing it negatively. Others advocate for the empowerment and agency of sex workers, arguing for decriminalization and rights-based approaches.
5. Cultural and Social Norms: Different societies and cultures have varying views on prostitution, influenced by religious, moral, and social norms. In some cultures, it’s seen as immoral and harmful, while others may view it as a legitimate profession or a necessary aspect of society.
6. Legal and Practical Considerations: The legal status of prostitution (criminalization, legalization, or decriminalization) impacts how it’s perceived and its actual effects on society. Legal frameworks can affect the safety, rights, and well-being of sex workers.

In an entrepreneurial spirit, one might also consider innovative and ethical ways to address the issues surrounding prostitution, such as improving safety, ensuring consent, and providing support and alternatives for those who wish to exit the industry.

Ultimately, whether prostitution is “bad” depends on the values, principles, and context you consider most significant. It’s a deeply personal and societal judgment, reflecting a wide range of ethical, practical, and philosophical considerations.

The world don’t need more devices —

1. Apple vision pro will just become another quickly outdated iPhone.

For example my new critique of LEGO?

Ray ban glasses — simplify it, clean it up! It’s a good product ,,, the marketing sucks?

Too much clutter — simplify it!

AVP—

Haha I am the only one on the planet with enough chutzpah to actually use it in public as a street photography camera? Haha!

But why is the marketing material so campy?

In fact the marketing thing is effing lame!

Critiques:

The lady who they’re doing the marketing tour doesn’t look like a visionary.

The focus should be on the product *NOT* the people.

Also, I think the whole thing shouldn’t be used in a sterile lonely ass apartment — but somewhere more vibrant, futuristic, visionary?

I want it to look like TRON!

Minimum viable furniture

”Owning” a house ,,, as long as you have a mortgage or owe *any* money to the bank.,, you don’t own it! You’re technically just leasing, borrowing or “renting” it from the bank!

Home “equity”— this is fake investment talk. Even the promise of the property values going up in the future seems like a scam?

A realization while cooking and eating dinner:

When was the last time I thought about money?

Wealth and money … ironically enough, it isn’t about having a bunch of money,,, but rather ,,, to simply be in a position in which you never need to think about it or concern yourself with it?

1. Insanely low expenses, living expenses ,,, predictable. The upside of renting.
2. Or living in Vietnam, Saigon and Hanoi — our old Hanoi studio apartment only $320 USD a month!!! All utilities included!
3. The upside of driving a 2010 Prius in LA — I never spend more than $35 USD a month in gas!!!
4. Just cooking and eating at home (Costco meat)— you know you’re not getting ripped off like eating out or takeout?
5. $0.00 debt. Also, no mortgage — which is just debt with a good conscience!
6. No gym membership — working out off the grid!

MONEY 101

1. Money Thoughts
2. Via Negativa Wealth
3. Wealth is Mental
4. Money Moves You
5. How to Monetize My Passion
6. Just Follow the Money
7. My Money Philosophy
8. Eternal fame and glory over money
9. The Trillion Dollar Question: How to Make Money on the Internet Without Advertising?
10. Entrepreneurship that Doesn’t Involve Money-Making?
11. Money Ain’t Real
12. Making Money for Fun, Not to Get Rich
13. Why Money?

How to Become Rich

• Money for What?
• Reverse Lifestyle Creep #moneynotes
• Money isn’t Real
• Money Thoughts
• Don’t do it for the money
• What is the Practical Utility of Money?
• Why Save Money?
• Less Money, Less Problems
• 35 Money Tips To Become Wealthy
• Should I Make Money From My Photography?
• The 3 Principles of Making Money With Photography

Photography Entrepreneurship 101

Theory on why we get fat:

New concept–

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SIMPLE & SINISTER (PAVEL) —

Fuck it, I’m going to be the bad guy and start calling people who smoke marijuana in public.

In California, as of January 2018, adults aged 21 or older are legally allowed to smoke marijuana. However, public consumption of cannabis is largely restricted. You can’t smoke marijuana in most public places, including streets, parks, and businesses open to the public. There are some designated smoking lounges and certain private properties, like some resorts or Airbnb locations, where smoking marijuana is permitted.

Regarding your question about contacting the police: yes, you can call the police to report someone smoking marijuana in a public place, as it is generally illegal to do so in California. The police will handle such reports according to local law enforcement policies and the specific circumstances of the situation.

Search the laws right now. And also, can I call a police member to tell somebody is smoking marijuana in public?

As of my last update in April 2023, in California, the use of marijuana has been legalized for both medical and recreational purposes. However, smoking marijuana in public places is generally illegal. The law treats public consumption of cannabis similarly to that of alcohol, prohibiting its use in most public spaces.

This includes areas such as streets, parks, and businesses open to the public. Additionally, local jurisdictions may have their own specific regulations regarding where cannabis can be consumed, so the rules can vary from one city or county to another. It’s always advisable to check local laws for the specific area you’re in.

The rationale behind these regulations is to protect public health and safety, considering factors like secondhand smoke exposure and maintaining a family-friendly environment in public spaces. This approach reflects a balance between allowing personal freedom for cannabis use and upholding public welfare.

Some thoughts:

1. First, secondhand smoke is the real issue here.
2. Second thought; I really hate the smell of marijuana, what is the legality or ethics of smoking weed in a public place?

Personal health?

This issue here is not overweight, but over fat.

Why do people focus on weight not fat?

To tell somebody that they need to lose fat, or they’re fat, sounds more cruel than saying that somebody needs to lose weight or is overweight.

Weight vs Fat?

Another big issue here, is the scales at the gym. Or scales in general. It is easy to measure weight, more difficult to measure fat.

My suggestion is that gyms and places, should just provide a free fat caliper. To pinch your belly fat to measure your adipose tissue fat percentage is better than measuring your weight.

Or in other words, throw the scales into the trash. And also gyms, if they were in fact ethical, should not have scales at the gym.

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The differences in societal attitudes towards smoking and obesity, and the shaming associated with each, can be understood from various perspectives, including health, social, and historical contexts.

1. Public Health Perspective: Smoking is widely recognized as a significant public health issue, directly linked to severe diseases like lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Its secondhand effects also pose health risks to others. This direct, well-documented causality has led to strong public health campaigns against smoking. Obesity, while also linked to health issues like diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers, has a more complex set of causes, including genetics, environment, and socio-economic factors. The relationship between weight and health is not as straightforward as the relationship between smoking and health.
2. Social Perspective: Smoking is an action, while being overweight is a state. Actions (like smoking) are generally seen as more controllable and, therefore, more open to criticism than states (like being overweight), which may be influenced by factors beyond an individual’s immediate control. Moreover, there has been a significant shift in understanding body weight issues, emphasizing respect and empathy due to the complex interplay of factors influencing it.
3. Historical and Cultural Context: Over the years, public opinion on smoking has drastically shifted due to extensive research and public health campaigns. It’s now largely viewed as a negative habit with serious health consequences. Obesity, historically, has had varying cultural perceptions, and only more recently has it been more directly linked to health concerns. The body positivity movement has also influenced how society views body weight, advocating against shaming and for acceptance.
4. Effectiveness of Shaming: There’s an ongoing debate about the effectiveness of shaming in encouraging positive behavior change. While some argue that highlighting the negative aspects of smoking has contributed to a decrease in smoking rates, others point out that shaming, in any form, can be counterproductive and harmful, leading to negative psychological effects and possibly exacerbating the problem.

In summary, the difference in attitudes toward smoker shaming and fat shaming can be attributed to various factors, including how society perceives the controllability of the behavior, the directness of its health impacts, cultural shifts in body image perception, and the evolving understanding of what constitutes effective public health messaging.

Also, first always prioritize and take care of yourself before trying to take care of others?

Woman no longer desires to be “feminine”? Also, men no longer desire to become masculine?

Then, what does everyone want to become?

Same same, mediocre, androgynous etc.

Why does this matter?

a very pragmatic concern and issue is that men and women, or having lots of infertility issues with having kids. I think this is because both men and women, their hormones are out of whack:

1. Men, their hormones and testosterone is too low.
2. Women — maybe also a similar issue? Or their estrogen is out of whack?

Thousand (1,000 pound) Atlas Lift — full video.

Perhaps the way we should envision exercise weightlifting etc. is that it is not about “fitness“, would rather, testing and augmenting your courage?

CrossFit requires no courage

The reason why I am so anti-CrossFit is that it is more about hateful toil, rather than courage?

Same with bodybuilding

Also the big issue with bodybuilding is that it doesn’t require courage. It is more about hateful reps, than courage?

How powerlifting is good

Before you attempt a new one repetition maximum personal record, it actually does require a lot of courage. This is where powerlifting is good.

Big balls are good.

1,000 pounds — 10 plates, and a 25 and a 5 strapped on each side:

After that, just a 2010 Prius.

MOVE MEAN!

Kinetic exercise and movement —

Becoming healthier *is* becoming happier!

I believe it to be an insanely big problem. Why? All these kids boys teenagers, and also grown men, all trying to become more masculine, dipping into the gummy bears to augment their self worth?

The Key to Happiness?

Quick thoughts:

First, happiness it is a physiological phenomenon. What that means is happiness should not be seen as related to money, external goods and objects, cars homes etc. Rather, climate, sunlight, exposure to the sun, I wonder if a lot of these people who experience seasonal affected this disorder is just this bad Modern day phenomenon in which everyone is just stuck indoors, or at home all day.

The problem with working from home

Observing some of my apartment mates, and other people I witness working from home, or just the modern day office worker, the big problem in issue here is that when you work from home, people become strange.

For example, I know one of my apartment maids, spending too much time at home he becomes strangely weird, suspicious, almost like the typical scared person who lives in the suburbs.

Also, just peering into the apartments of others, they spent too much time sedentary, too much time sitting on the couch, on the laptop, long back on the couch on their phone, watching baseball and hockey and football, essentially, watching other people be active.

The panacea

My intervention and idea is very simple: perhaps everyone should just have an iPhone Pro, an iPad Pro, with some sort of 5G connection, preferably Verizon, and everyone should just work off the grid. This means people could just work in the great outdoors, at the local nature center or park, And also I think people should have the courage to do boring zoom calls while going on a hike.

I was at the Baldwin Hills overlook hike path on the top, and actually saw a girl walking her dog and practicing her lines for some sort of actress script. Very good idea.

SAD?

Essentially seasonal effectiveness disorder is a phenomenon in which one is lacking contact with the direct sun and UV rays. The strange bias in two days world is that somehow, we are all afraid of the sun, afraid of getting sunburnt, skin cancer, all these harmful UV rays etc. But I think these concerns are over warranted; certainly you spend 12 hours in the direct sun, in subsea in Africa, totally naked, that is probably not a good idea. The visual I get is the emperor in the Apple TV series foundation, in which he does his funny pilgrimage, in the desert planet, and his body totally becomes all red and toasted.

My practical thoughts; maybe it is better to live a shorter life, get skin cancer or whatever, and be happy during that duration, rather than living a long and miserable life. 

Natural vs not natural?

I am still a little bit suspicious of sunblock and sunscreen. Maybe it is good when you spent all day at the beach, but for typical every day activities, maybe not a good idea. I wonder if the downside of sunblock and sunscreen is that it actually positively prevent your body from absorbing positive UV radiation from the sun.

I suppose if one is really really concerned you could just buy one of those funny hiking hats from REI, put on a facemask and totally cover up your whole body.

Skin face?

Another bias between men and women; traditionally in a lot of cultures in the world, especially Asia and Korea, whiteness is perceived as superior. Why? It was a status thing; the poor peasants had to work in the fields, while the royalty were able to stay indoors out of the sun.

In fact, many cultures around the world see the same; in India and south Asia, the elite area Indians on top, more light skinned, and seen as more more good. The darker, untouchables… were seen as bad, evil, base.

If you read the book of man who, the way that he talks about the untouchable; pretty bad. The idea is that  they are only permitted to bathe in unclean waters, they could only eat with their left hand, and they are only given rotten food, onions to eat. In ancient Hindu text, and the cast system in India; they are very mercurial about it, no hard feelings.

Aryans are on top, untouchables on bottom.

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Back to the sun

Being here in LA, I find that the happiest people are the “beach buns “. What is a beach bomb? Somebody who lives in Malibu, and just spend all day surfing at the beach. Even about a week or two ago, we saw a bunch of students, Undergraduates girls and guys, all at the beach, having a great and jolly time, and all eventually stripping down to their swimwear and running into the water together. It was actually a very beautiful sight. 

LA people can be happier

One thing I love about LA is for the most part, the sun is up all year round. I suppose the upside of LA versus Arizona and Nevada is that while LA has a lot of sun, it never gets too hot. Apparently in Arizona and Nevada during the summer months, it is literally untenable to be out in the sun. Therefore you become the more people, staying indoors with air-conditioning.

Why were the ancient Greeks so productive and happy?

I think the ancient Greeks were so productive and happy because their climate was perfect. With a mild Mediterranean weather, it never gets too hot nor too cold. Apparently in the mountainside it could get pretty cold, but never like Minnesota.

If you think about it, all of the barbarian races from the past, the goths, visigoths etc — there are barbarism comes from the fact that they had to deal with such cruel weather. Also think about the Germans, the dramatic tribe; if you have ever spent a winter in Berlin, you will know how miserable it is. That is why the rent is so cheap.

How to live happy in LA

I think Peter Thiel moved down to LA, and actually one of my great gratitude and life was moving to LA, getting into UCLA as an undergraduate. Why?

First, students are just way happier. I still remember when I was maybe a freshman or a sophomore, walking around and down Bruun walk, in the middle of December, and you see all these girls and booty shorts and tank tops and spaghetti strap tank tops.

As a guy, this is great! And also, typically when the sun is out, people are happy and in a good mood.

Why are college students so happy?

My theory on why college students are so happy is that for the most part, most undergraduates don’t own cars, and their lifestyle is 100% pedestrian. Being in university is like a pseudo Utopia; you meet new friends, you hang out, you feel unhurried and unrushed, and you are also not yet corrupted by the external world, no concerns about making money and paying rent, etc.

Therefore first, I believe the secret then is to spend maximal amount of time walking. I think the real hack to living a happy life in LA is simple; spend minimum amount of time ever, being inside a car. In fact, the ultimate privilege living in LA is a 100% pedestrian lifestyle, in the direct sun. It don’t matter if you drive the rules, Bentley, Lamborghini or Ferrari; as long as you are stuck in traffic, sedentary, and not on your two legs walking, you are underprivileged.

The new elites?

My new modern day flex is that I have a full body tan, when I takeoff my shirt, my body is chiseled, beautiful, it looks like I got a spray tan.

One of the big problems even in the entertainment industry is that even if you are Kim Kardashian, the big issue is that because you are indoors all day, doing screenings and filming and stuff, you don’t actually have a chance to get a real tan. Therefore they put on a spray tan, to look more beautiful?

Having tanned skin is more beautiful 

I do not believe that beauty is subjective. I believe that there are degrees.

 For example, if you have somebody with pale and paste the skin, and spends 99% of their time indoors in the cave, the reason why it is not beautiful is that it is a sign and the signal that they are sick and unwell. For example, Consider the modern day office slave, stuck in doors all day, with that ugly ass fluorescent lighting. That is positively bad for your physiology health and mental being.

Mental health is physical health 

In a healthy body lies a healthy mind.

What these uncritical people don’t realize is how the root and origin of all “mental health“ problems derives from the physical. 

For example, certainly if you are addicted to meth, heroin, cocaine, weed and alcohol, to Netflix and Reddit, sleep maybe one to two hours a night, and are popping pills all day… Certainly your mental health will be poor. Why? Because your physical health is poor.

However, let us say that you sleep 8 to 12 hours a night, spend your whole day outdoors in the direct sun, hiking, lifting weights topless, smiling and chatting with people etc.… Certainly there might be some sort of opportunities for sadness in your life, let us say that your mom passes or something, but for the most part you should be pretty OK. 

Therefore, I really think that 90% mental health issues could be alleviated simply from physical training. Focusing on our physicality.

Some extreme measures include just flying to Vietnam, spend some time in Hanoi and Saigon, or even a new favorite place of mine, Phnomh penh Cambodia. 

Why do I love Cambodia so much, especially phnomnh penh?

First, I think that Buddhist countries are just way happier. Same thing goes with Thailand and Bangkok.

One of the big issues in Vietnam is that it is becoming too much like a mini America; too much focused on being productive work making a bunch of money buying the Rolls-Royce whatever. Even seeing some of my Vietnamese friends, they look like they are all grounded out. whereas in Cambodia, people take their time, or happy, and it seems that they just enjoy life better. To me the only people who seem a little bit miserable are  maybe the foreigners who live there; and please, do not go to siem reap. I hate that place. Too many degenerate ex patriots who live there.

Money for the sake of what?

Currently one of my greatest joys in the world is being very very very happy to pay rent to live in an extremely desirable neighborhood, in which I could literally just walk around everywhere all day. The reason why this brings me so much joy is that for me, happiness is just walking and being out in the sun and in the direct elements. The funny thing is I never really thought of myself as a nature person, even though I did Boy Scouts, became a Boy Scout eagle gut etc.… But as time has progressed, I enjoy more and more the privilege of just being outside and outdoors.

A pro tip: if you’re currently living somewhere very cold, I recommend getting some military grade clothing. Tennier industries — for example the famous military digital camo cold weather parka that I’ve been wearing in my videos the last six years is a legitimate cold weather camouflage jacket that I got from my brother-in-law Khan, when he served in Afghanistan. The reason I love the code so much is that it is literally built to withstand anything. The long length makes it ideal for all weather, I never get hot in it, nor do I get cold in it. Therefore the great upside is that I could just spend maximum time outdoors in the direct sun.

Now what?

Honestly I think the world just needs more joy and happiness. There’s too much doom and gloom in the world. Perhaps, my new focus should be simple — be the first truly happy philosopher, the jolly gay monster philosopher, and share this happiness and joyful thoughts with others?

EK

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Sun meditation, sun therapy

One of the great things I like about being outside outdoors and in the sun is that it is free! It doesn’t cost you anything.

People have this nonsensical notion of just trying to spend 15 minutes a day outside in the drug sun. I would say better yet think about eight hours.

Even my mailman friend Jimmy, he spends all the time outdoors delivering the mail, he is one of the most joyful and happy people that I know.

But, I wonder if more people would be happy to do these “blue-collar“ jobs, like being the mailman, firefighters, police, military etc.

I don’t know any happy tech workers?

When I think about it, I don’t think I know any happy type workers. None of my friends who work at Facebook, Google or Amazon. Even Apple.

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Now what?

Happiness begets happiness. My simple thought and suggestion is maybe try to spend more time focused on just becoming happier, and sharing your happiness with others!

ERIC

Happy exercises

1. If you have the option of watching TV, a movie, a series or whatever… Better to just hit the gym or work out at home instead or outdoors. Or better yet, if you want to watch a movie or media, downloaded off-line to your iPhone or iPad, And watch it immigrant outdoors while you’re taking a hike!
2. Do all of your zoom calls outdoors and or hiking.
3. In the evening, when you come home, at five or 6 PM, just turn off your phone, on iPhone that is up down power button hold. Then switch your phone 100% off. 
4. Sleep is the number one most critical thing to happiness. I don’t think it matters who you are, alcohol and marijuana is bad for your sleep. Same thing goes with caffeine coffee and also caffeinated tea. Typically I think when people have troubles sleeping, it is because they did not engage in enough physical activity during the day. I say that you should work out or exercise at least once a day, maybe even twice a day… And also if the weather is becoming very cold, just sign up for a local hot yoga studio, and do hot yoga at least once a day. I find this to be very beneficial.
5. Smile and wave at people: just say hi, or just wave your hand. It doesn’t cost you anything!
6. If you have the option, don’t drive. I think 90% of the misery of living in Los Angeles is because people are stuck in traffic all day.
7. Vibram 5 finger shoes — EL-X model. Better connection with the ground will increase your joy!

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Happy products?

The funny thing is that when it comes to consumerism, products and things, I think actually it is true that spending some money on certain things can make you happier. For example, purchasing your own weightlifting and exercise equipment to just work out at home, preferably outdoors is good.

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HOW TO BECOME HAPPIER

Simple — mostly via negativa:

1. Quit reddit– I actually wonder if reddit is worse for you than porn. Funny thought — don’t quit porn, quit reddit instead.
2. Quit alcohol and weed: just drink black coffee — EK 100% fine robusta. Also another pro tip — don’t drink arabica, just drink 100% robusta. Why? Less sugar content and sugar molecules and sweetness flavors — robusta also has more caffeine!
3. For coffee — only drink it first thing in the morning — a lot; allow yourself unlimited coffee first thing waking up in the morning. But for the rest of the day… strict abstinence.
4. Don’t go to the club, the mall, the strip club whatever. Just go on a (free) hike and start your own home gym instead! Titan fitness independent squat rack— I love it. Also rogue fitness 400 pound sandbag. Texas power squat bar.
5. Visit the local museum — LACMA, THE GETTY, GETTY VILLA IN MALBU ETC. The Getty in LA is free!
6. Read the classics — Plutarch, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Diogenes, Epictetus, Heraclitus, the philosophers who came before Socrates.

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Happy exercises and activities

1. Buy vibram 5 finger shoes, just black. I like the EL-X model. Just make this your everyday shoe. Wear it to the gym, to work, grocery store, go hiking whatever. Theory — there is more intelligence in your (bare) feet than your hands?
2. Intermittent fasting: no breakfast no lunch, only one insanely massive dinner a night. I prefer 100% carnivore diet — aim for 5 pounds of beef/lamb a night. Costco Kirkland boneless lamb leg roast only $5.50 USD a pound, the new Costco wagyu American ground beef also very good– only $5USD a pound.
3. Get a Costco membership: buy all your meat, clothes there.
4. Stop using Google (free service)– also stop using Gmail. Register your own email (like eric@erickim.com) and no more Gmail. Use the Apple Mail client on your phone or laptop. Better yet,,, uninstall email from your phone. Remember once upon a time it was seen as insanely strange to have work email on your personal private phone?
5. Get paid premium ChatGPT — only $20 a month– I get at least $10,000 USD a month of metaphorical value from it every month!

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Finances

1. Stop buying USD DOLLARS, buy Bitcoin instead. Coinbase.com is easy or the Cash app– owned by Square and Jack Dorsey. Block.xyz as parent company.
2. For clothes buy lululemon we made too much clothes — maximum quality, minimal price. Men’s shorts. Also this new ten thousand brand seems cool. Surplus sale.
3. Quit going to the gym, go on hikes or just workout at home instead.
4. Watch the movie FIGHT CLUB— Tyler Durden — “I don’t have a car!”

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Thinking

1. When in doubt, delay. Obvious decisions are obvious and should habe ZERO ounces of hesitation! For example with life, lifestyle things, finding a place to live and home — or investing speculations etc — you should have .00000 hesitations before doing something.
2. Quit social media, medium, reddit whatever — publish all your comments, reviews etc to your own personal blog!

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Quick thoughts:

First, happiness it is a physiological phenomenon. What that means is happiness should not be seen as related to money, external goods and objects, cars homes etc. Rather, climate, sunlight, exposure to the sun, I wonder if a lot of these people who experience seasonal affected this disorder is just this bad Modern day phenomenon in which everyone is just stuck indoors, or at home all day.

The problem with working from home

Observing some of my apartment mates, and other people I witness working from home, or just the modern day office worker, the big problem in issue here is that when you work from home, people become strange.

For example, I know one of my apartment maids, spending too much time at home he becomes strangely weird, suspicious, almost like the typical scared person who lives in the suburbs.

Also, just peering into the apartments of others, they spent too much time sedentary, too much time sitting on the couch, on the laptop, long back on the couch on their phone, watching baseball and hockey and football, essentially, watching other people be active.

The panacea

My intervention and idea is very simple: perhaps everyone should just have an iPhone Pro, an iPad Pro, with some sort of 5G connection, preferably Verizon, and everyone should just work off the grid. This means people could just work in the great outdoors, at the local nature center or park, And also I think people should have the courage to do boring zoom calls while going on a hike.

I was at the Baldwin Hills overlook hike path on the top, and actually saw a girl walking her dog and practicing her lines for some sort of actress script. Very good idea.

SAD?

Essentially seasonal effectiveness disorder is a phenomenon in which one is lacking contact with the direct sun and UV rays. The strange bias in two days world is that somehow, we are all afraid of the sun, afraid of getting sunburnt, skin cancer, all these harmful UV rays etc. But I think these concerns are over warranted; certainly you spend 12 hours in the direct sun, in subsea in Africa, totally naked, that is probably not a good idea. The visual I get is the emperor in the Apple TV series foundation, in which he does his funny pilgrimage, in the desert planet, and his body totally becomes all red and toasted.

My practical thoughts; maybe it is better to live a shorter life, get skin cancer or whatever, and be happy during that duration, rather than living a long and miserable life. 

Natural vs not natural?

I am still a little bit suspicious of sunblock and sunscreen. Maybe it is good when you spent all day at the beach, but for typical every day activities, maybe not a good idea. I wonder if the downside of sunblock and sunscreen is that it actually positively prevent your body from absorbing positive UV radiation from the sun.

I suppose if one is really really concerned you could just buy one of those funny hiking hats from REI, put on a facemask and totally cover up your whole body.

Skin face?

Another bias between men and women; traditionally in a lot of cultures in the world, especially Asia and Korea, whiteness is perceived as superior. Why? It was a status thing; the poor peasants had to work in the fields, while the royalty were able to stay indoors out of the sun.

In fact, many cultures around the world see the same; in India and south Asia, the elite area Indians on top, more light skinned, and seen as more more good. The darker, untouchables… were seen as bad, evil, base.

If you read the book of man who, the way that he talks about the untouchable; pretty bad. The idea is that  they are only permitted to bathe in unclean waters, they could only eat with their left hand, and they are only given rotten food, onions to eat. In ancient Hindu text, and the cast system in India; they are very mercurial about it, no hard feelings.

Aryans are on top, untouchables on bottom.

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Back to the sun

Being here in LA, I find that the happiest people are the “beach buns “. What is a beach bomb? Somebody who lives in Malibu, and just spend all day surfing at the beach. Even about a week or two ago, we saw a bunch of students, Undergraduates girls and guys, all at the beach, having a great and jolly time, and all eventually stripping down to their swimwear and running into the water together. It was actually a very beautiful sight. 

LA people can be happier

One thing I love about LA is for the most part, the sun is up all year round. I suppose the upside of LA versus Arizona and Nevada is that while LA has a lot of sun, it never gets too hot. Apparently in Arizona and Nevada during the summer months, it is literally untenable to be out in the sun. Therefore you become the more people, staying indoors with air-conditioning.

Why were the ancient Greeks so productive and happy?

I think the ancient Greeks were so productive and happy because their climate was perfect. With a mild Mediterranean weather, it never gets too hot nor too cold. Apparently in the mountainside it could get pretty cold, but never like Minnesota.

If you think about it, all of the barbarian races from the past, the goths, visigoths etc — there are barbarism comes from the fact that they had to deal with such cruel weather. Also think about the Germans, the dramatic tribe; if you have ever spent a winter in Berlin, you will know how miserable it is. That is why the rent is so cheap.

How to live happy in LA

I think Peter Thiel moved down to LA, and actually one of my great gratitude and life was moving to LA, getting into UCLA as an undergraduate. Why?

First, students are just way happier. I still remember when I was maybe a freshman or a sophomore, walking around and down Bruun walk, in the middle of December, and you see all these girls and booty shorts and tank tops and spaghetti strap tank tops.

As a guy, this is great! And also, typically when the sun is out, people are happy and in a good mood.

Why are college students so happy?

My theory on why college students are so happy is that for the most part, most undergraduates don’t own cars, and their lifestyle is 100% pedestrian. Being in university is like a pseudo Utopia; you meet new friends, you hang out, you feel unhurried and unrushed, and you are also not yet corrupted by the external world, no concerns about making money and paying rent, etc.

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HOW TO BECOME HAPPIER

Simple — mostly via negativa:

1. Quit reddit– I actually wonder if reddit is worse for you than porn. Funny thought — don’t quit porn, quit reddit instead.
2. Quit alcohol and weed: just drink black coffee — EK 100% fine robusta. Also another pro tip — don’t drink arabica, just drink 100% robusta. Why? Less sugar content and sugar molecules and sweetness flavors — robusta also has more caffeine!
3. For coffee — only drink it first thing in the morning — a lot; allow yourself unlimited coffee first thing waking up in the morning. But for the rest of the day… strict abstinence.
4. Don’t go to the club, the mall, the strip club whatever. Just go on a (free) hike and start your own home gym instead! Titan fitness independent squat rack— I love it. Also rogue fitness 400 pound sandbag. Texas power squat bar.
5. Visit the local museum — LACMA, THE GETTY, GETTY VILLA IN MALBU ETC. The Getty in LA is free!
6. Read the classics — Plutarch, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Diogenes, Epictetus, Heraclitus, the philosophers who came before Socrates.

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Happy exercises and activities

1. Buy vibram 5 finger shoes, just black. I like the EL-X model. Just make this your everyday shoe. Wear it to the gym, to work, grocery store, go hiking whatever. Theory — there is more intelligence in your (bare) feet than your hands?
2. Intermittent fasting: no breakfast no lunch, only one insanely massive dinner a night. I prefer 100% carnivore diet — aim for 5 pounds of beef/lamb a night. Costco Kirkland boneless lamb leg roast only $5.50 USD a pound, the new Costco wagyu American ground beef also very good– only $5USD a pound.
3. Get a Costco membership: buy all your meat, clothes there.
4. Stop using Google (free service)– also stop using Gmail. Register your own email (like eric@erickim.com) and no more Gmail. Use the Apple Mail client on your phone or laptop. Better yet,,, uninstall email from your phone. Remember once upon a time it was seen as insanely strange to have work email on your personal private phone?
5. Get paid premium ChatGPT — only $20 a month– I get at least $10,000 USD a month of metaphorical value from it every month!

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Finances

1. Stop buying USD DOLLARS, buy Bitcoin instead. Coinbase.com is easy or the Cash app– owned by Square and Jack Dorsey. Block.xyz as parent company.
2. For clothes buy lululemon we made too much clothes — maximum quality, minimal price. Men’s shorts. Also this new ten thousand brand seems cool. Surplus sale.
3. Quit going to the gym, go on hikes or just workout at home instead.
4. Watch the movie FIGHT CLUB— Tyler Durden — “I don’t have a car!”

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Thinking

1. When in doubt, delay. Obvious decisions are obvious and should habe ZERO ounces of hesitation! For example with life, lifestyle things, finding a place to live and home — or investing speculations etc — you should have .00000 hesitations before doing something.
2. Quit social media, medium, reddit whatever — publish all your comments, reviews etc to your own personal blog!

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Phlegm is a *good* sign and thing!

The perception that phlegm is bad likely stems from its association with illness and discomfort. Here are a few reasons why people might view phlegm negatively:

1. Sign of Illness: Phlegm is often a symptom of being sick, particularly with respiratory infections. Its presence can be a physical reminder that one’s health is compromised.
2. Discomfort and Inconvenience: Excessive phlegm can cause throat irritation, coughing, and difficulty breathing. It’s physically uncomfortable and can disrupt daily activities, sleep, and communication.
3. Aesthetic Reasons: Phlegm is often viewed as unpleasant or unhygienic due to its texture and color changes during illness. This can lead to a negative emotional reaction, as people generally find bodily excretions unappealing.
4. Misunderstanding Its Role: There might be a lack of understanding about the protective and healing role of phlegm. People might not realize that it’s part of the body’s immune response, helping to trap and remove pathogens.

From a philosophical standpoint, the aversion to phlegm can be seen as a natural human tendency to shy away from signs of disease and decay, as these are often subconsciously associated with vulnerability and mortality. Additionally, in the context of innovation and entrepreneurship, this negative perception could be an opportunity. For instance, developing more effective and comfortable ways to manage respiratory symptoms or educating people about the role of phlegm in the healing process could be areas ripe for innovative approaches.

When you’re sick, the production of phlegm increases as part of your body’s response to the illness. Phlegm, a type of mucus, is produced by the mucous membranes in the respiratory tract. It serves several important functions, especially when you’re ill:

1. Trapping and Eliminating Pathogens: When you’re sick, pathogens like bacteria or viruses invade your respiratory tract. Phlegm acts as a line of defense, trapping these invaders. It also contains antibodies and other immune substances that help fight off the infection.
2. Protecting Tissues: Phlegm helps to protect the lining of the respiratory tract from irritation and damage caused by the pathogens or by coughing.
3. Facilitating Coughing: The increased production of phlegm can stimulate coughing, which is a natural reflex to clear the airways. This helps to expel the trapped pathogens and other irritants from your body.

The change in the color and consistency of phlegm can also indicate the stage or type of illness. For instance, clear phlegm is often seen in viral infections, while green or yellow phlegm may indicate a bacterial infection.

It’s an interesting process when you consider it from a philosophical or innovative standpoint. The human body has evolved this complex and effective mechanism to protect itself, much like how societies develop systems and innovations to solve problems and protect their members. In both cases, there’s a dynamic response to external threats, showcasing the resilience and adaptability of living systems.

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As long as you got your courage,,, consider yourself grand!

Even more so — strength and courage! —

Having once been a fat kid … I get it.

Strange false theory:

In order to become stronger, one must put on more weight, mass, and fat.

False!

Fat guys aren’t sexy.

Isn’t the goal to become sexier, more handsome?

MUSCLE BY KIM

1. BODY EUPHORIA
2. How to Become More Vascular
3. THE ERIC KIM WORKOUT PLAN
4. RESULTS DON’T LIE
5. How to Build a Demigod Bod
6. 150 POUND DUMBBELL DEADLIFT // MUSCLE HYPELIFTING BY KIM
7. The Art of Hypelifting
8. How Did ERIC KIM Get So Strong?
9. ERIC KIM DEADLIFT PR (250KG, 551 POUNDS)
10. ERIC KIM 255 KG (562 POUNDS) DEADLIFT ATTEMPT
11. VLOG: WHAT I LEARNED AFTER DEADLIFTING 3.3X MY BODY WEIGHT (540 POUNDS)
12. ERIC KIM 4 PLATE SQUAT
13. MUSCLES ARE THE ULTIMATE WEALTH
14. ERIC KIM GYM GOPRO POV
15. *BEYOND* MAINTENANCE.
16. HOW TO GET BIGGER ARMS
17. THE BEAST KETTLEBELL WORKOUT (48 KG, 105 POUNDS)
18. NOT WHO IS RICHER OR MORE SUCCESSFUL, BUT WHO CAN DEADLIFT MORE?
19. KETTLEBELL HOME WORKOUT (48 KILOGRAM, 105 POUND): 1 HANDED CLEAN AND SQUAT
20. The Philosophy of Fitness
21. Menacing Body
22. Hyper Nourishment
23. One Man, One Kettlebell
24. STRENGTH OVER SIZE
    Minimum Viable Workout (MVM)
25. Movement is Art: ERIC KIM WARMUP
26. ENJOY THE MOVEMENT.
27. Strengthening or Weakening?
28. Muscular Motivation
29. Limit Your Reps, Maximize Your Power Output
30. Love of the Body
31. The mind is overrated; the body is king.
32. BENCH PRESS GYM
33. How to Squat
34. SUMO DEADLIFT GYM
35. ADRENALINE.

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Why build your body?

Your own body as a work of art!

In Praise of Building Your Body

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My Muscle Philosophy:

Treat your body as sculpture.

This is not my body

The first thing:

I don’t see my body as belonging to me. I look at my body like it belongs to someone else.

When I look at the Lamborghini of someone else, I admire it. When I see the muscles and physiques of anyone else, I admire it. Then I had the epiphany:

Why not transform my own body into a Lambo, and admire my own body instead?

The logic

The great logic:

1. It is far cheaper to get buff than to buy a Lambo.
2. The human body is the apex beauty. This means your personal goal in life should be to beautify your own personal body to the maximum (without plastic surgery, steroids, etc).
3. Ultimate democratic approach: Genetics doesn’t matter. Sex doesn’t matter. Racial ethnicity doesn’t matter. Anyone can both add muscle mass and subtract fat.
4. It doesn’t cost much to get ripped. Just intermittent fast [no breakfast, no lunch], one big ass meal a day, and mostly a ‘ketogenic’ diet.
5. Your body is always with you. Why not beautify your body to inspire yourself?

The joy of sculpting your own body

To sculpt your own body is insanely fun. Why? You can see the change over time!

Once again, the goal is simple:

Never stop adding muscle mass, and never stop reducing body fat, or keeping it low (around 10%).

Muscle and your body is highly practical.

The more muscle you have, the more energy you got. The more power you got to make art-work, and live with gratitude, joy, and hyper-vigor.

Strengthen on, and flex on!

ERIC

MUSCLE 101

1. DUMBBELL SHOULDER OVERHEAD PRESS (1 ARM)
2. What is the Ideal Male Form?
3. How to Workout Quickly from Home
4. How to Augment Your Muscle Mass
5. Fat (Adipose Tissue) not ‘Health’
6. To Be Happier, Just Workout at the Park
7. ERIC KIM GOPRO POV WORKOUT VIDEO
8. Why Become More Muscular?
9. How to Get a 6 Pack
10. Greedy for the Gains
11. Simple Home Workout
12. LAMB
13. ERIC KIM FLEXES HIS MUSCLE
14. ERIC KIM WORKS OUT AT HOME GYM
15. More Muscle, More Productivity
16. How to Increase Your Muscle Mass
17. Extreme Vanity
18. There is No Proper Form
19. Why I Love Working Out
20. Better to Powerlift and Deadlift Heavy One Rep Max Attempts than
21. Drive Fast Cars and Motorcycles
22. Why I Love Working Out at the Park
23. RICOH WORKOUT
24. YOUR BODY *IS* YOUR BANK ACCOUNT
25. In Praise of Ghetto Workouts
26. Rock Workout
27. How to Workout
28. Dynamic Warmup
29. My Fitness Motivation Hacks
30. Why Make Workout Videos?
31. ERIC KIM FITNESS
32. How to Lift Weights
33. ERIC KIM WORKS OUT
34. ERIC KIM ROCK PARK WORKOUT
35. My Body is a Work of Art!
36. Park Workout Ideas
37. The Physiological Joy of Working Out
38. Anti Body Body Shaming
39. How to Workout at Home With Only a Barbell
40. 11 Tips How to Use Photography to Get More Fit
41. How to Lose Fat Fast
42. Become More Creative With Your (Limited) Home Gym Workouts
43. Flexibility is “Micro Strength”
44. NEVER STOP GAINING MUSCLE
45. ERIC KIM PARK LIFE
46. How I Workout at my Home Gym
47. In Praise of Pistol One Legged Squats
48. Powerlifting Style Workouts at the Park
49. The Philosophy of Bodybuilding
50. YOUR BODY IS YOUR BANK ACCOUNT
51. WHY I WORKOUT AT THE PARK
52. How to Strengthen Your Rotator Cuff
53. In Praise of Rings Workout
54. How to Workout at the Park
55. Why I Don’t Eat Breakfast or Lunch (In Praise of One Huge Dinner Meal a Day)
56. HOW TO LOVE YOUR BODY
57. Is Working Out at the Park Superior to Working Out at the Gym?
58. Why I Workout
59. WHY PHOTOGRAPHERS SHOULD WORKOUT
60. How to Increase Your Testosterone
61. My Workout Philosophy
62. How Appearance Matters
63. How I Workout at Home
64. My Philosophy of Food
65. The Best Park Workouts
66. How to Quit Sugar
67. How to Workout in the Streets and Park
68. How Much Meat Can You Eat in a Day?
69. APEX MALE MASCULINITY
70. HOW I WORKOUT AT THE PARK
71. How to Lose Fat
72. How I Became Stronger and Buffer and More Swole During and After Quarantine
73. What is Skinny-Fat?
74. In Praise of Working Out at the Park
75. Why Meat is Good
76. Flesh over Metal
77. Why Lower Your Bodyfat?
78. How to Augment Your Recovery
79. Increase Intensity, not Reps
80. My Park Workout
81. How to Fast
82. HOW I WORKOUT FROM THE PARK
83. How I Got So Swole
84. Pure Power or Sculpture?
85. How to Workout in the Streets
86. How to Workout At Home With No Equipment
87. Super Saiyan is the Goal
88. MY POWERLIFTING PHILOSOPHY
89. MY EXERCISE/WORKOUT PHILOSOPHY
90. What if Mood Originates in the Stomach and Gut? Digestion Health
91. Why I Don’t Consume Protein Powder or Supplements
92. Real vs Fake // Natural vs Unnatural
93. You Can’t Fake Strength
94. How to Grow Your Muscles
95. How to Add Muscle and Subtract Fat at the Same Time
96. ERIC KIM BODY MUSCLE FLEX
97. Don’t Build Muscle, Build Strength.
98. Visual Kinesthesia: Muscles and Art
99. How to Maximize Muscle Growth and Fat Loss

Also — it don’t matter how strong they are,, if they fat, old, bald, and or ugly … nobody really cares?

What’s with these weird strongman weight lifters with insanely extended bellies “bloated gut”? Steroid after affect?

*Both*! Dool-ddah!

Then maybe insanely hot yoga (hot8yoga.com)— *is* a good idea!

vision: motivate people to do certain behaviors by paying them in Satoshi, a very micro nano fraction of a bitcoin?

First — Korea has been producing media and TV shows for a veeeeery long time.

Second ,,,, Koreans are insanely addicted to watching TV.

Third — Koreans like the weird, sensational, and also are addicted to plastic surgery?

Fourth — Koreans like to comment on wealth inequality, yet all desire to become super rich?

Note:

Physical 100, Squid Game, Old boy, Parasite etc.

The body as a commodity 

Fact vs fiction

Men who look like they’ve had plastic surgery *probably* are also doing steroids 

Korean series —

People love this content.”

Korean content has become increasingly valuable and important as Korean pop culture has become a global phenomenon. In 2018, K-pop band BTS became the first Korean act to top the Billboard 200. Over the next few years, the band would break records across music and social—including Spotify, YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. In 2020, Parasite—a Korean film produced and distributed by CJ ENM—was the first foreign language film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. The following year, the Korean original series Squid Game was the most-watched series on Netflix; it was the first non-English series to top global charts.

https://www.paramount.com/brands

Paramount Pictures, as one of the major film studios, owns a wide array of assets:

1. Film Library: This includes classic films like “The Godfather,” “Indiana Jones” series, and “Transformers” series, among many others. They have a rich history in film production, dating back to the early 20th century.
2. Television Production: They own television production studios that produce various popular TV shows. This includes content created for different networks and streaming services.
3. Paramount+ Streaming Service: Paramount Pictures, under the umbrella of Paramount Global, operates Paramount+, a streaming service that offers a range of movies, original series, live TV, and sports.
4. Distribution Rights: They hold distribution rights to various films and TV series, both domestically and internationally.
5. Intellectual Property Rights: This includes rights to characters, franchises, and trademarks that are part of their film and television productions.
6. Partnerships and Joint Ventures: Paramount Pictures has partnerships and agreements with various other studios and companies for co-production and distribution.

The specific details of their holdings can change over time due to new productions, acquisitions, or sale of assets. If you’re interested in a current, detailed list, it would require a more up-to-date check from financial records or industry reports.

As a kid,,, soooo much time squandered on video games, watching TV etc.

My favorite as a kid!

Be a kid again!

The only films worth watching are action films?

ACTION —