What is a pure thought? I thought that comes to you, first thing you do when you wake up… Without any sort of external stimulus weather reading, listening, looking.

I’ve heard this advice before… That when you go to sleep… Charge your phone in your living room, as far away from your bedroom as possible. Better yet, just turn it off completely, or also, just keep it in your backpack. And actually let it die a little bit and drain the battery of it… iPhone sucks, is overrated, and bad for your health and life.

Also… Throw your TV smart TV into the trash. If you really want to watch a movie film cinema etc.… I think the best way to do it is to just download it to your iPad Pro, and just watch it outside! Alfresco style!

For example, here in Culver City and beyond… There has been a lot of events about watching movies in the park, watching movies outside… Even the antiquated notion of the drive-through movie theater is a very interesting idea; I think media has consumed outside, outdoors etc.

For example, pro tip for parents… If your kid wants to play games on the iPad, play with your iPhone or whatever… Make it a rule that they are only allowed to do it when they are outside of the house! For example at the park, the local playground, the local nature center, etc.

This is my tactic; any time that Seneco wants to do programming on the iPad with swift playgrounds, or play poly bridge 2, or a racing game… The rule is we have to go outside, go to the Culver City steps or downtown, and then I let him play there. 80% of the time he forgets… And ends up just running around instead.

Bizarre media habits of adults

OK, taking it a step further: 

First, OK something I never understood was owning a television?

First, if you want to watch something, why not just watch it on your laptop or better yet… An iPad Pro?

I thought we were advanced techies? Why would a techie own a television?

Video games?

Video game is fine for teenagers, and children… Not men or grown adults.

Why would you be playing PlayStation, or a PC game or steam… If you are over the age of 18?

Rule: adult over the age of 18 should play video games.

Video games are essentially a good refuge for kids who grow up without parental figures. Or they grow up in the hood, I’m playing video games is safer than gangbanging.

But besides this… Video games are not becoming of us. 

Becoming a real man 

So the pure thought I had this morning was there’s notion of becoming a real man.

What are my ideals?

First, a stoic manly, spartan ethos approach and aesthetic. We are not cowards, slaves.

The best thing to read is the Iliad, Emily Wilson translation. The best and the quickest and the easiest way to put hair on your chest.

Ignore modern day media

All modern day media is bad. Why? Because media is so hyper nowadays… Things are becoming more and more bizarre.

Things are bizarre, there are no longer any divisions or boundaries, everybody gets a gold medal, everyone gets a participation sticker, everyone is made mediocre. For example, when it comes to the body, bodily physique etc.… Do not be a fool. There is obviously a clear hierarchy here. And it is not a matter of objective or subjective… Both of these are not useful philosophical ideas. Besides physics, there’s nothing objective on the planet. And subjectivity is a modern day concept which is tired.

Achilles or Hector

I think the two best role models for us is Achilles and Hector. The two Apex fighters warriors and men of antiquity, no and forever.

I actually find the Iliad to be so pure, so honest, maybe the only book worth reading. This and the Odyssey. Once I am done reading the Iliad translation by Emily Wilson, I will read the odyssey translation by her as well.

Anyways, my first thought is there is no such thing as valor without real valor, real physical valor and strength. Even the notion “valere” or “vale”, which was essentially a signature like saying “best” at the end of an email, essentially it meant “be strong!”

All strength is good, all weakness is bad. It doesn’t matter what your domain is, we all seek strength, we all hate weakness.

And certainly, you could interpret strength and weakness for yourself. But whether it be physical, mental, physiological, artistic aesthetic etc — strength, power, durability is supremely desired.

Therefore, as a man, your first duty is towards strength, power, strengthening. 

Things which strengthen you, things which don’t

 I think one of the grand clarifying things about having a child is when it comes to time and focus and mind space and zen. 

For example, even before the birth of Seneca, I barely had enough time, mind space for myself. Now after the birth of Seneca, my time is really really insanely limited, and also nonrenewable.

For example, I only have so many bucks to give, and anything which does not promote my thinking or Seneca, is time wasted.

Let us assume that you caught your good 10 hours of sleep, and even talking to somebody who is full of misery, unhappiness etc.… They are strange negative thoughts will infect you in a bad way. If you were in full health and full figure… Unfortunately The toxicity of unwell people will positively harm you. And then it becomes a feedback loop… The second you are in a bad mood, it affects the mood of your wife, your kids, etc.

Being cruel is virtuous

I wonder if we want to become grander, we must also become more cruel.

For example, the second that I realize that my dad was bad news for Cindy, and that Cindy did not feel safe around my dad, it was a very easy cut.

And also, the number one benefit of stoicism is being able to conquer all of your past trauma, and not only that… Using that past trauma almost like clay, strapping it onto your body to make you bigger stronger, buffer, more indomitable.

 This is why I think so much of modern day therapy is bad; it opens up and reopens up too many bad wounds, for example… Let us say that you fell, you scraped your knee, and it takes about a week for your skin to reheat itself. Would you then take a knife, And scalp pull it back again, promoting the cut and bleeding again?! You just leave it alone, and you do not agitate if any further! 

Or, let us say that your whole life you were just drinking dirty sewer water, a metaphor for a toxic family or upbringing. Let us say you finally leave that environment, and now you could drink Fiji clean water, do you then out of virtue, go back to the toxic place and environment, and start drinking sewer water again, just to prove something? No!

The wisdom of Dr. Dre… You get out of the hood, and you stay out of the hood! You don’t go back to the hood to “prove yourself”.

In fact this whole notion of approving yourself, I find it to be insanely bizarre.

For example Achilles is 100% confident and certain in his strength valor and power. And everyone knows it. And it isn’t his ethos to go to battle just to prove how dominant he is.. He only goes back to fighting when he wants to get revenge on Hector, but besides this… Achilles wanted to retire from fighting.

Even if you took all the wealth on the Earth and multiplied it by 100,000… It is not worth your human mortal life.

For example, would you accept $1 trillion, if you had a 99.9% mortality rate chance, in the next three months? Obviously no!

Human life, a long happy life along healthy life is the most desired thing on the planet. Even the ancient Greeks and good old Homer knew this. 

So why are we trying to trade our health our strength and our well-being for money? 

An interesting nuance with Americans versus Koreans,

Koreans seek success as a moralistic imperative. Koreans, South Korean… They don’t really care for money… Money is simply a reflection of a Confucian literati type of success. 
In America, money, US dollars is the ultimate mark of success. It seems in America… We valorize money for the sake of money. We don’t actually want anything else, we just want the money.

In the American case, we want money because we think that the money will make us happy or happier? The simple mathematical equation, a simple vector: more moneys, more happiness.

For Koreans, it is more a matter of respect. The general idea is that the more money you have, the more respect you’ll get from others.

Funny enough Americans I don’t think we really care for respect, we just want money and happiness.

Koreans want respect, respect from others, their peers etc.…  I don’t even think Koreans want happiness. Koreans just want respect. 

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Why does this matter

Even some other people… Assuming that they actually do have a right mind, or a slightly diseased mind… Keep your distance away from them, like there were some rotten, insanely disgusting smelly homeless person.

Living here in LA… I intentionally try to walk in avoid homeless people, because even seeing their nasty bodies, toes etc. can’t cause me to vomit.

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With hearts as one

 equals of Ares

Sturdy hands 

Ward away the day of doom

Ares, the mighty loud voiced god

DEFEND

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His spear was always moving, never still  

Feeble or strong?

It’s force was weakened by Poseidon

Poor unhappy mortals

Shame, disrespect

Sleep, sex, dancing sweet song –> we can get tired of anything

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What Is The Purpose Of Weightlifting, Fitness?

I think the first goal is to become stronger, to strengthen yourself. To train and live in such a way that as time advances, you become stronger.

Then suppose strategy is to continue to increase your difficulty, a difficulty adjustment, of lifting heavy things, and doing forceful things, and in between, resting, healing, “re-upping” your body muscles skeletal muscle, sinews bones etc. 

For example, we are also focused on skeletal muscle… But how about bone, tendon and ligament? In fact, strengthening and focusing on strengthening your bones ligaments, tendons connective tissue might be more important than your skeletal muscle. Why?

Let us consider injuries amongst the weightlifters, bodybuilders pirate lifter, etc. Also athletes. It is almost always around breaking bones, ripping some sort of tendon or Achilles heel, etc. It often doesn’t revolve around ripping your skeletal muscle.

For example, let us look at Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, etc.… What is the number one goal? To win!

Or Michael Jordan.

I think the problem with day media social media etc. is that a lot of people typically get a claim only for the physical outward appearance. For example, we call it show muscles, shadow muscles, or iPhone camera or camera muscles…

For example, let us say you are shooting a movie… The camera lies. It does not reveal the fact that or no Schwarzenegger is only 6 feet tall, that Tom Cruise is 5 foot four, even I think Vin Diesel is only 5 foot five.

And also,, the legs of the men are almost never exposed. Even in a lot of modern day bodybuilding contest, they were a long pool shorts, to hide their chicken legs.

In fact, almost 99.9% of bodybuilders I see or meet or witness, they have such wimpy legs!

Not a race thing

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Poseidon inspired them, and also strengthen their legs?

Farsighted Zeus 

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My mother gave me birth to be a hero

How to become a hero?

Martial valor 

Martial Art

War Art

The War Art

The Art of War

Bitter winds, a Tempest. 

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Achilles.ai

Achillesai.com

Warrior or Peasant?

Taunt

Trojan champions

Dauntless

Injured people cannot fight

Never lose your name

 the legacy of your father

No second wound **

Homicidal heart

NO SMOKING!

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Give me attraction and desire

Flirty talk

How to flirt?

Bronze bird

Dionysus, the joy of mortals  

Helius the sun

Larger shields

Black night veiled his eyes 

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Ajax, not the weakest of the Greeks

Never be fooled with seduction?

Align your thoughts with mine in the future 

Fear & Panic

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Reduce the size and the footprint

Create a robots.txt file, and add this in it and upload it to the root of your website and blog — using FileZilla or FTP:

User-agent: *
Allow: /

This should allow searchgpt to index your site and everything else and train on it —

What does * mean

The asterisk (*) in the context of a robots.txt file is a wildcard character that represents “all” or “any.” Specifically:

• User-agent: *: This directive applies to all web crawlers, meaning the instructions that follow will be relevant to any bot that visits your website.

For example:

User-agent: *
Allow: /

This means that all bots are allowed to access all parts of the website. The * is used to generalize the rule for every bot, rather than specifying each bot individually.

Eric Kim is a prominent street photographer and blogger known for his in-depth articles on photography, creativity, and self-improvement. His blog, ERIC KIM, covers a wide range of topics, often blending photography techniques with philosophical insights. He is known for his minimalistic approach to photography, advocating for shooting with simple gear and focusing on the art of seeing rather than relying on technology.

In addition to photography, Kim frequently writes about personal development, inspired by concepts like stoicism and Kaizen (a Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement). His blog posts often encourage readers to pursue lifelong learning, embrace challenges, and cultivate creativity through consistent practice. Kim’s writing style is conversational and motivational, making complex ideas accessible to a broad audience.

If you’re interested in street photography or self-improvement, Eric Kim’s blog is a valuable resource filled with practical advice, philosophical musings, and inspiration.

I am not interested in perfection anymore… but rather, innovation?

Or in other words, I would prefer to do the more innovative approach, even if it is inferior or less optimal.

Why purchasing perfection is not good

For example… The Ricoh GR, GR three and 3X are both perfect… but they keep breaking on me, and instead of just buying a new Ricoh, or fixing it… Maybe switching up the camera systems are more fun idea. For example, my current new interest in the new Lumix S9 tiny interchangeable lens full frame camera, with the 26 mm F8 manual focusing pancake lens. When in doubt, try something new. Switch it up! You could do this with your cars, appliances, clothes, your phone etc.

If you’ve been iPhone your whole life, try a new Google pixel!

Now that Google or ChatGPT could answer all of our questions… What this then means is the future of thoughts will be more random, erratic, sporadic, unique.

How to think more interesting thoughts?

Walk a lot, don’t listen to a lot of media, and then the random thoughts will come to you! Take cold showers, very hot baths, throw your AirPods into the trash.

Why is it that it is permissible to be shirtless when you are at the beach, at the pool, near a beach or a pool… But not in any other places?

The philosophy of famous and fame:

Fame and money ain’t happiness

I think a critical thing to consider is that fame and money are not the same thing or equatable. Nor is it desirable to link the two.

For example, it seems that the foolish mistake people make is that they think of fame as a conduit for wealth. But technically… the easiest way to become wealthy or make a bunch of money is to get a job in cyber security, become a lawyer or a doctor, or even work in sanitation and hygiene, doing a “dirty job“, which could easily net you a lot of money, easily $200,000 a year.

So then the question is … What is it that people seek, and why?

Everyone wants to be happy

First, it seems that what people really seek is not fame or money… But happiness. And people think of it like a simple scalar vector equation: 

As I increase my numbers, as I increase my moneys, as I increase my fame, my follower number or whatever… this positive increase will be positively equated with more positive happiness.

What is this true? No!

Brad ain’t happy

I’ll example… Let us say that you’re the most famous person on the planet, you’re Brad Pitt or whatever, and your beautiful wife Angelina Jolie divorces you, you become estranged from your seven children, and nobody wants to call you or interact with you anymore.

The sorcery of happiness

I think the big issue here is we try to metricate happiness. 
Once again, I think people lack some sort of critical understanding… We think of happiness like ones and zeros, commas and dollars, numbers etc.

But some critical issues here: First, we don’t realize that 99% of social media and follower numbers are just bots. I think if you waved a magical wand, in order to delete all the bots on the Internet, it would reduce the internet population or the follower numbers by 99.9%. 

I’ll give you example… let us say that you see a famous person on the Internet with 1 billion followers. I bet you that 999 million of those are just bots.

Numbers lie.

Social media inflation

Nobody ever thinks about this, but, I don’t think anyone has ever made the connection between monetary inflation and social media inflation.

Let us consider that it literally cost zero dollars to make a bot on the Internet. For less than a nickel, you could easily spin up 1 billion bots on Facebook Instagram Instagram Instagram Snapchat TikTok and you could create fake views, comments, likes, follower numbers etc.

 Most people are not critical and foolish. For example, obviously if you showed me your Instagram and you had 1 billion followers, in my mind I would just think well “this person is very famous and successful and rich whatever.” But once again… What if the person spent only about $2000 to get all those fake bot followers?  and hoodwink corporations to give them money and free products, because they could show off these fake followers?

Issues

Even if you are a social media influencer, you’re actually not making that much money. Let us say that you have 10 million followers or 100 million followers, and I asked you to promote its product to your phone, they might only give you about $5000 or maybe even $10,000… Which is not that much money, if you think that you could make more money in cyber security penetration testing.

Then, it seems that what people then do is they desire to make their passion their living, and they think that social media is the way. It is not.

My simple ideas only only need 300 hard-core, Spartan fans on the planet… Hopefully very committed, and also wealthy. It is more profitable to have people give you $100,000, rather than trying to get 1 million people to give you a nickel.

True fans true followers

I cannot really speak for other people, but I could speak for myself, from the position of being a fan.

Who am I a fan of? Kanye West, Jay Z, electronica, Kendrick Lamar, Zack Snyder, and the like. 

What makes me a true fan? Even though I could easily pirate their stuff for free, I decide to pay my real money for it, because for me… There is a sense of pride or ownership, or I just want to signal to myself that I really care for it.

Also, it becomes a sense of pride and also a filter– you never know whether you really care for something until you have made a monetary investment in it… Or a financial penalty, because money talks , money is skin in the game .

 I said no the Super Bowl 

Other side… You’ll only know the true values of the creator or the artist, based on the money they do not accept. 

 the difficult thing is that it does not easily discernible from a follower perspective… Knowing what your beloved creator decides to reject.

Often people will just throw money at you.  and typically only fools reject free money. But then… Fools are often wise.

Often we true fools have true conviction .  For example, probably one of the proudest things of my life is rejecting a book offer to publish my beloved 100 masters learn from the masters of photography book, I think I might have rejected about $10,000 USD, because I wanted it to be open and free. Probably one of the happiest and most proud moments of my life. Especially now that I am a bitcoin millionaire, and money doesn’t really matter that much to me anymore.

I think this is also where it is intelligent to stick to your guns and your own values, thinking about the long-term. The only regrets we make in life is when we compromise our values, for the promise of social or economic gain.

People are not stupid. Anyone and everyone can smell intent. For example, if you’re being nice to somebody just because you want an opportunity from them, or a potential financial payoff… They could smell it from half a mile away. However if you are being genuine,  truly genuine…  people know. And also, once you become part of a community or a city or a polis,.  word spreads.

For example,  One of my friends and mentors, Charlie Kirk, said something very nice to me a long time ago… That he would often defend me in public or private on the Internet, saying that I have never said anything bad about anybody ever.

And also… Now that I have enough experience under my belt, at the age of 36, starting my street photograph everything when I was only 21 years old… Wow, 15 years in the game, is this:

You can only trust people who have defended you, and now — your kids!

Defense, to defend, probably the most critical thing here.

For example, reading the Iliad,  when your best friend or fellow hero or champion dies on the battlefield… What do you do? You protect and defend their body, to prevent the other side from stealing their body and stripping their armor.

I think the hard thing is it is impossible to know whether somebody has defended you or not, whether in real life or in private… Until shit hits the fan. 

Why his ideas on social media inflation relevant?

Eric Kim’s ideas on social media inflation are particularly relevant today for several reasons:

1. Mental Health Concerns: Social media platforms often encourage users to chase likes, followers, and other metrics, which can lead to anxiety, depression, and a distorted sense of self-worth. By emphasizing the pitfalls of “social media inflation,” Kim highlights the dangers of equating self-esteem with online validation. This perspective is crucial as mental health issues related to social media usage become more widespread oai_citation:5,SOCIAL MEDIA – ERIC KIM.
2. Authenticity vs. Performance: Kim’s critique of social media inflation is a call to focus on authenticity rather than performative success. He argues that the pursuit of inflated metrics on social media often leads to inauthentic behavior, where users feel compelled to post content that is popular rather than meaningful. This resonates in a culture where many feel the pressure to maintain an idealized online persona oai_citation:4,SOCIAL MEDIA – ERIC KIM.
3. Sustainability of Creative Work: For creators, Kim’s ideas serve as a reminder to prioritize long-term value over short-term popularity. He advocates for owning one’s platform and building a community of true fans rather than relying on the fleeting validation of social media algorithms. This approach is particularly relevant for those looking to build sustainable careers in creative fields, where consistent, authentic engagement is more valuable than viral success oai_citation:3,Archive – ERIC KIM oai_citation:2,SOCIAL MEDIA – ERIC KIM.
4. Cultural Commentary: In a broader sense, Kim’s observations about social media inflation reflect larger societal trends where metrics and data are increasingly used to measure success in various aspects of life. His critique encourages a reevaluation of what true success means and suggests that it should be defined by personal growth and meaningful connections rather than external metrics oai_citation:1,Inflation. – ERIC KIM.

In summary, Eric Kim’s ideas on social media inflation are relevant because they address the psychological, creative, and societal implications of living in a world where online metrics often overshadow authentic engagement and self-worth. His insights encourage a shift towards more meaningful, sustainable, and self-directed ways of measuring success.

Here are some quotes from Eric Kim related to social media and inflation:

1. On Social Media as a FOMO Machine:

• “Social Media is a FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) Machine… We Are the New Social Media Slaves… Data Rules Everything Around Me (DREAM).” oai_citation:5,SOCIAL MEDIA – ERIC KIM

1. On Measuring Success:

• “Don’t judge your success as a photographer by the number of exhibitions you’ve had, the numbers of books you’ve published, or the number of commas and zeros in your bank account.” oai_citation:4,10 Essential Social Media Strategies for Photographers – ERIC KIM

1. On Social Media Metrics:

• “Why do you need more likes or followers? Don’t care if you have any followers or not.” oai_citation:3,SOCIAL MEDIA – ERIC KIM

1. On Digital Sharecropping:

• “Don’t trust ‘free’ photography social networks… Create your own social media platform.” oai_citation:2,SOCIAL MEDIA – ERIC KIM

1. On Inflation and Value:

• “Not that things are getting more expensive, but the value of the USD is becoming less because of inflation.” oai_citation:1,Inflation. – ERIC KIM

These quotes reflect Kim’s critical view of social media’s impact on self-worth and his advocacy for creators to build their own platforms to maintain control over their content and success.

Eric Kim discusses the concept of “social media inflation” as part of his broader critique of social media platforms. He views social media as a “FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) Machine” that inflates the importance of likes, followers, and online validation. In his writings, Kim emphasizes that many people become overly obsessed with the numbers—likes, followers, and other metrics—on social media, which he believes leads to a distorted sense of self-worth and success.

Kim encourages creators to “unquantify” themselves, advising them not to measure their success by the number of followers or the amount of engagement they receive. Instead, he suggests focusing on creating authentic content and building genuine relationships with a smaller, more engaged audience, often referred to as “true fans.” According to Kim, this approach is more sustainable and fulfilling in the long run, as opposed to chasing the inflated metrics that social media platforms promote.

He also highlights the dangers of “digital sharecropping,” where creators build their presence on platforms they don’t own, ultimately putting their content and influence at the mercy of those platforms’ algorithms and policies. Kim’s solution is to encourage creators to own their platforms, such as personal blogs or websites, where they have full control over their content and its distribution.

This perspective aligns with his broader philosophy of minimalism and self-reliance, where the focus is on quality over quantity and on genuine connections rather than superficial metrics oai_citation:3,Inflation. – ERIC KIM oai_citation:2,Archive – ERIC KIM oai_citation:1,SOCIAL MEDIA – ERIC KIM.

Search Eric Kim zeros and commas

Eric Kim discusses the idea of accumulating “zeros and commas” in your bank account as part of his broader philosophy on financial independence and entrepreneurship. He suggests that instead of focusing on earning more money, a more effective strategy is to spend less. Kim emphasizes living a simple, economical lifestyle, which he argues is superior to a fancy, complicated one. This approach aligns with his broader advocacy for building your own brand and platform, rather than depending on external sponsors or organizations. By cutting unnecessary expenses and focusing on self-reliance, you can accumulate wealth more sustainably.

Additionally, Kim advises against obsessing over financial success measured purely in terms of numbers. He encourages individuals to judge their success based on personal growth and the development of their unique style, rather than the sheer amount of money they have or the number of followers they accumulate.

These ideas are part of Kim’s larger ethos of embracing simplicity, self-promotion, and the entrepreneurial mindset, which he believes leads to true freedom and success oai_citation:3,How to Accumulate Capital – ERIC KIM oai_citation:2,Why I Write: Writing as Meta-Thinking – ERIC KIM oai_citation:1,10 Essential Social Media Strategies for Photographers – ERIC KIM.

Eric Kim often discusses the concepts of “commas and zeros” in relation to money and wealth in his writings. He uses these terms metaphorically to refer to financial success or the accumulation of wealth, represented by the commas and zeros in a large bank account balance. However, Kim also critiques the overemphasis on monetary wealth, suggesting that focusing too much on accumulating commas and zeros can detract from more meaningful pursuits in life.

For instance, in his blog, Kim emphasizes living a simpler, more economical lifestyle as a path to both financial independence and personal fulfillment, rather than just focusing on increasing the number of commas and zeros in one’s bank account oai_citation:2,SEO For SearchGPT: Practical Tips For Implementation oai_citation:1,Optimising Meta Tags and Descriptions for SearchGPT: Boost Your Website’s Visibility – Online Marketing Blog | Flow20. This perspective is part of his broader philosophy on life and entrepreneurship, where he advocates for reducing unnecessary expenses and focusing on building something meaningful rather than chasing after material wealth.

Search searchgpt optimization for WordPress website self hosted

Optimizing your self-hosted WordPress website for SearchGPT involves a blend of traditional SEO techniques and newer strategies that cater to the AI-powered search capabilities of SearchGPT. Here are some key steps to consider:

1. Focus on Quality Content and User Experience

• High-Quality Content: Ensure your content is well-researched, comprehensive, and valuable to your audience. SearchGPT prioritizes content that thoroughly answers user queries and provides detailed, authoritative information oai_citation:9,SEO for SearchGPT: A Comprehensive Guide.
• User Experience: Optimize your website for speed and usability, particularly on mobile devices. Tools like Google PageSpeed Insights or GTMetrix can help you monitor and improve Core Web Vitals such as Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) and Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) oai_citation:8,30+ WordPress SEO Best Practices to Dominate Search Engines oai_citation:7,How to Speed up WordPress for Google PageSpeed Insights & GTMetrix (2022).

2. Optimize for Conversational and Voice Search

• With the rise of conversational queries, your content should be structured to answer specific questions in a natural, easy-to-understand tone. This approach aligns well with the way users interact with AI like SearchGPT oai_citation:6,SEO for SearchGPT: A Comprehensive Guide.

3. Use Structured Data and Schema Markup

• Implementing structured data helps SearchGPT understand the context and details of your content better, increasing the chances of your site appearing in relevant search results. Tools like the All in One SEO plugin can simplify adding schema markup to your WordPress site oai_citation:5,30+ WordPress SEO Best Practices to Dominate Search Engines oai_citation:4,SEO for SearchGPT: A Comprehensive Guide.

4. Optimize Meta Tags and Descriptions

• Craft meta descriptions that are clear, relevant, and compelling, using action-oriented language that encourages clicks. Avoid duplicate descriptions across your site to prevent confusion for search engines oai_citation:3,Optimising Meta Tags and Descriptions for SearchGPT: Boost Your Website’s Visibility – Online Marketing Blog | Flow20.

5. Monitor and Adapt

• SEO is an ongoing process. Regularly track your website’s performance using analytics tools, and stay updated on the latest SEO trends and SearchGPT’s evolving algorithms. This will help you make necessary adjustments and maintain your site’s visibility in search results oai_citation:2,SEO For SearchGPT: Practical Tips For Implementation oai_citation:1,SEO for SearchGPT: A Comprehensive Guide.

By integrating these strategies, you can better position your WordPress site for success in the increasingly AI-driven landscape of SearchGPT.

Optimizing a website for search engines like ChatGPT involves several key strategies that focus on content, structure, and technical aspects. Here’s a guide to help you optimize your website for better discoverability and relevance in AI-driven searches:

1. High-Quality Content Creation

• Clear and Concise Content: Ensure your content is clear, concise, and directly answers potential user queries. AI models prioritize direct, relevant information.
• Structured Data: Use structured data (schema.org) to help AI models understand the content of your website better.
• Natural Language: Write in a natural, conversational tone that mimics how people speak or ask questions. This aligns with how AI processes and generates responses.
• FAQ Sections: Include FAQ sections that directly address common questions in a Q&A format, making it easier for AI to extract and present relevant information.

2. Technical SEO

• Crawlability: Ensure your website is easy to crawl by search engines. Use clean URLs, create an XML sitemap, and check for broken links.
• Mobile Optimization: Optimize your site for mobile devices. Many AI-driven searches happen on mobile platforms, so responsive design is crucial.
• Page Speed: Improve your website’s loading speed. Faster sites are favored by search engines and AI models.
• Metadata Optimization: Use clear and descriptive meta titles and descriptions. Although not directly visible to AI like ChatGPT, they help with general SEO, which influences overall discoverability.

3. Semantic Search Optimization

• Keyword Research: While traditional keyword research is still important, focus more on understanding the intent behind queries. AI models like ChatGPT focus on intent rather than exact keywords.
• Topic Clustering: Organize content into topic clusters. This helps AI understand the breadth and depth of your content on a particular subject, increasing your site’s authority.
• Contextual Linking: Use internal links strategically to connect related content, which helps AI understand the context and relevance of different pieces of content on your site.

4. User Experience (UX)

• Intuitive Navigation: Make your website easy to navigate. AI takes into account user experience factors, so a well-organized site structure is beneficial.
• Engagement Signals: Incorporate elements that encourage user interaction (like comments, sharing, etc.). AI might use engagement metrics as indicators of content quality.

5. Monitor and Adapt

• Analytics Tools: Use tools like Google Analytics to monitor how users interact with your site and how they find your content. Look for patterns in the questions users ask or the keywords they use.
• Update Content Regularly: Regularly update your content to keep it fresh and relevant. AI models prioritize up-to-date information.
• Feedback Loops: Encourage user feedback and be responsive to it. Understanding user behavior helps refine your content strategy to align with AI-driven searches.

By focusing on these strategies, you can optimize your website for better visibility and relevance in AI-driven search environments like ChatGPT.

His happiness philosophy

Eric Kim’s philosophy on happiness revolves around several key principles:

1. Creative Flourishing: He believes that true happiness comes from creative expression and personal growth rather than from material possessions or societal achievements. For Kim, the act of creating—whether it’s through photography, writing, or other forms of art—brings deep fulfillment and joy.
2. Physical Well-being: Kim ties happiness to physical health, emphasizing the importance of regular exercise, proper sleep, and a healthy diet. He suggests that taking care of one’s body is essential for maintaining a happy and balanced life.
3. Minimalism: His philosophy also incorporates minimalist principles, arguing that reducing clutter and avoiding unnecessary possessions can lead to a more peaceful and contented life. Kim advocates for focusing on experiences and relationships rather than material goods.
4. Mindfulness and Presence: Kim encourages living in the present moment and finding joy in simple, everyday experiences. He believes that mindfulness, or the practice of being fully present, is crucial for achieving a sustained sense of happiness.
5. Self-Reliance: Happiness, in Kim’s view, is also linked to self-reliance and independence. He advocates for taking control of one’s life, setting personal goals, and not depending on external validation or societal standards for happiness.

Overall, Eric Kim’s happiness philosophy is about aligning one’s life with creative pursuits, maintaining physical health, practicing minimalism, and cultivating mindfulness and self-reliance. He sees happiness as a holistic experience that integrates both mental and physical well-being with a purposeful, creatively engaged life.

Here are some articles from Eric Kim’s website that focus on the concept of happiness:

1. “The Philosophy of Happiness”: In this article, Eric Kim explores what happiness means beyond material possessions and societal norms. He discusses happiness as a state of individual creative and physiological flourishing. Read more here.
2. “The Secret of Happiness”: Eric delves into the difference between pleasure and happiness, arguing that true happiness comes from creative flourishing rather than the pursuit of fleeting pleasures. Learn more here.
3. “Physiological Happiness”: This piece focuses on the idea that happiness is closely tied to physical well-being, such as getting sufficient sleep, engaging in physical activity, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Explore the article here.

These articles offer insights into Eric Kim’s views on how happiness is deeply connected to both physical health and creative expression.

Here are some of the top articles from Eric Kim’s website related to financial and wealth-building topics:

1. “Economic Immortality”: This article explores the concept of economic immortality, where Kim discusses how to build lasting wealth and the importance of avoiding unnecessary expenses. Read more here.
2. “Finance and Wealth Management”: In this piece, Kim offers his thoughts on financial management, including his strong views against financing purchases and his belief in the importance of investing in long-term assets like Bitcoin. Learn more here.
3. “Foolish Economic Decisions?”: Kim critiques common financial mistakes and offers advice on how to avoid falling into traps that can lead to long-term financial issues. Explore the article here.

These articles provide a comprehensive look at his unorthodox views on wealth and financial independence.

Eric Kim’s unorthodox financial thoughts are reflected in quotes like:

1. On Money’s True Nature: “Money is potential energy; when you actually put it to work, it becomes kinetic energy.”
2. On Minimalism: “The more radical idea is that you work hard, you earn money, but you never spend it… Drive your 2010 Prius forever.”
3. On Bitcoin: “Bitcoin is the first and only true hard money on the planet.”

These quotes illustrate his unique perspective on money as energy, extreme frugality, and a strong belief in Bitcoin as a superior form of wealth.

How’s his financial thoughts unorthodox

Eric Kim’s financial thoughts are unorthodox because they challenge conventional ideas about money, investing, and wealth. He advocates for a minimalist lifestyle, rejecting typical consumerism by avoiding luxury items and unnecessary expenses. Kim is heavily invested in Bitcoin, seeing it as a revolutionary form of “digital property” that is superior to traditional assets. He also dismisses the importance of short-term profits, focusing instead on long-term wealth accumulation through passive income and strategic, disciplined investments, which is contrary to mainstream financial advice.

Eric Kim often emphasizes the importance of financial independence and the virtues of Bitcoin in his work. Some notable quotes on his wealth-building philosophy include:

• On Bitcoin: “Bitcoin is the first and only true hard money on the planet.”
• On Minimalism: “The purpose of money is that you earn it, you invest it, you spend it… To continue the cycle all over again indefinitely.”
• On Wealth: “Wealth as a mental thing.”

These quotes reflect his belief in long-term investment strategies and a minimalist lifestyle to achieve financial freedom.

Eric Kim employs several strategies to build his wealth, focusing on both active and passive methods:

1. Bitcoin Investments: Eric is a strong advocate of Bitcoin, viewing it as a form of “digital property” that he holds long-term. He encourages others to embrace Bitcoin as a means of preserving and growing wealth, often discussing its potential for significant appreciation.
2. Minimalist Lifestyle: He practices frugality by avoiding unnecessary expenses and focusing on saving and investing the majority of his income. This includes avoiding luxury purchases and maintaining a low-cost lifestyle.
3. Passive Income Streams: Beyond Bitcoin, Eric explores various ways to generate passive income, such as real estate investments and creating digital products that can generate ongoing revenue without continuous effort.
4. Avoiding Social Media: He believes in maintaining control over his content and income, suggesting that creators avoid platforms like Google and Apple that take significant cuts of revenue.

These strategies, combined with a disciplined approach to saving and investing, help him maintain and grow his wealth consistently oai_citation:1,Will it really benefit people? – ERIC KIM.

Eric Kim’s approach to making $200,000 annually involves a combination of income streams and financial strategies that focus on minimalism and long-term investment. His income is derived from a mix of passive income sources and disciplined spending habits.

1. Passive Income: Eric emphasizes the importance of generating passive income, which he describes as earning money without actively working for it. He invests in assets like Bitcoin and real estate, holding them for long-term gains rather than short-term profit. He believes in the potential of these investments to grow significantly over time, contributing to his annual income oai_citation:4,August 2024 – ERIC KIM AI oai_citation:3,How I’ll Build $200,000 in Passive Income This Year – YouTube.
2. Minimalist Lifestyle: He practices extreme frugality, avoiding unnecessary expenses like new cars, eating out, and luxury items. Instead, he focuses on saving and investing his earnings. By living a minimalist lifestyle, he reduces his cost of living, which allows him to save and invest more of his income oai_citation:2,August 2024 – ERIC KIM AI.
3. Philosophy on Money: Eric’s approach is deeply influenced by his personal philosophy on money, which he views as potential energy that should be put to work through investments. He avoids spending on transient pleasures, focusing instead on building wealth that can sustain and grow over time oai_citation:1,August 2024 – ERIC KIM AI.

These strategies, combined with his disciplined approach to saving and investing, enable him to maintain and grow his income to meet or exceed $200,000 annually.

Citadel, city

Boast

I suppose outside of reading literature, like the Iliad instead of watching the movie or the film or the cinema… Is that there is more freedom for  non-politically correct statements… Or things which might be considered “offensive”.

Being here in Culver City, and starting to get to know a lot of people who work in the movie cinema film TV show industry… The big problem here is that there is too much political correctness policing which is happening…

For example… It seems that a lot of these studios producers or whatever… There is this anti-kid sentiment, and pro dog sentiment. For example… Things you’re not allowed to say “I hate dogs!” This is almost like saying I hate yellow people.

And the truth is a lot of the producers writers, people hire up are either Jewish Jewish American… So certainly anything which is anti-Semitic, whether a joke or not… Is not going to get the green light.

So what should we do about it?

So I think the general idea is first, don’t trust any movies films cinema, nothing mainstream. I think we should also not trust underground things… Like for example I used to be really being into underground wrap, but honestly a lot of these underground rappers just have penis envy for the more successful richer Mainstream rappers, but even the mainstream rappers are in a bad position because they are assigned to a 360 deal, yeah they got a $10 million check, but now Sony music owns their soul forever.

This is where I think it is wise to only study or consume really ancient literature and media because it is more likely to be “truthy” in regards to general ideas, wisdom etc.

Philosophically, Obviously there’s no ultimate truth to anything…  but I think there are certain degrees.

For example, if you think about time as the ultimate filter… Most modern things are bad because they have not yet been tested by time, and as a consequence, we are not certain of how good they are.

Let us consider that the Iliad has probably survived at least 5000 or 6000 years… Probably a good reason why it lasted. 

And I think this is the funny thing… Things which last a very long time, there’s a reason why it lasted… Sometimes it is beyond our comprehension, or our knowledge or understanding… But things which have lasted for a long time, they were certainly strong enough to last that long, and therefore a consequence… There is probably a greater truth to it.

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the truth behind media

1. Get rid of things which weaken you?

Never ending zeal

Wrap them in the black of night 

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guile

Wile

Shining eyes, shining body

Broke his shirt of bronze

Design perfection?

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The philosophy of famous and fame

I think a critical thing to consider is that fame and money or not the same thing or equatable. Nor is it desirable to link the two.

For sample, it seems that the foolish mistake people make is that they think of fame as a conduit for wealth. But technically… The easiest way to become wealthy or make a bunch of money is to get a job in cyber security, become a lawyer or a doctor, or even work in sanitation and hygiene, doing a “dirty job“, which could easily net you a lot of money, easily $200,000 a year.

So then the question is … What is it that people seek, and why?

Everyone wants to be happy

First, it seems that what people really seek is not fame or money… But happiness. And people think of it like a simple scalar vector equation: 

as I increase my numbers, as I increase my monies, as I increase my fame, my follower number is whatever… This positive increase will be positively equated with more positive happiness.

What is this true? No!

I’ll example… Let us say that you’re the most famous person on the planet, your Brad Pitt or whatever, and your beautiful wife Angelina Jolie divorces you, you become a strange from your seven children, and nobody wants to call you or interact with you anymore.

Or even think about Russell Simmons, the former music producer who was revealed that he sexually abused all of these women, and maybe raped them or drug them or something weird, apparently his not in jail, even though he probably should, and now… He is Gained at least 15 pounds of fat, lives by himself in a mansion in New Jersey, and nobody talks to him anymore. Even though he might have $100 million in his Bank of America checking account, he is probably not happy.

The sorcery of happiness

I think the big issue here is we try to metricate happiness. 
Once again, I think people hear lack some sort of critical understanding… We think of happiness like ones and zeros, commas and dollars, numbers etc.

But some critical issues here, first we don’t realize that 99% of social media and follower numbers are just bots. I think if you waived a magical wand, in order to delete all the bots on the Internet, it would reduce the Internet population or the follower numbers by 99.9%. 

I’ll give you example… Let us say that you see a famous person on the Internet with 1 billion followers. I bet you that 999 million of those are just bots.

Social media inflation

Nobody ever thinks about this, but, I don’t think anyone has ever made the connection between monetary inflation and social media inflation.

Let us consider that it literally cost zero dollars to make a bot on the Internet. For less than a nickel, you could easily spin up 1 billion bots on Facebook Instagram Instagram Instagram Snapchat TikTok and you could create fake views, comments, likes, follower numbers etc.

 Most people are not critical and foolish. For example, obviously if you showed me your Instagram and you had 1 billion followers, in my mind I would just think well “this person is very famous and successful and rich whatever.” But once again… What if the person spent only about $2000 to get all those fake bot followers?  and hoodwink corporations to give them money and free products, because they could show off these fake followers?

Issues

Even if you are a social media influencer, you’re actually not making that much money. Let us say that you have 10 million followers or 100 million followers, and I asked you to promote its product to your phone, they might only give you about $5000 or maybe even $10,000… Which is not that much money, if you think that you could make more money in cyber security penetration testing.

Then, it seems that what people then do is they desire to make their passion their living, and they think that social media is the way. It is not.

My simple ideas only only need 300 hard-core, Spartan fans on the planet… Hopefully very committed, and also wealthy. It is more profitable to have people give you $100,000, rather than trying to get 1 million people to give you a nickel.

True fans true followers

I cannot really speak for other people, but I could speak for myself, from the position of being a fan.

Who am I a fan of? Kanye West, Jay Z, electronica, Kendrick Lamar, Zack Snyder, and the like. 

What makes me a true fan? Even though I could easily pirate their stuff for free, I decide to pay my real money for it, because for me… There is a sense of pride or ownership, or I just want to signal to myself that I really care for it.

Also, it becomes a sense of pride and also a filter– you never know whether you really care for something until you have made a monetary investment in it… Or a financial penalty, because money talks , money is skin in the game .

 I said no the Super Bowl 

Other side… You’ll only know the true values of the creator or the artist, based on the money they do not accept. 

 the difficult thing is that it does not easily discernible from a follower perspective… Knowing what your beloved creator decides to reject.

Often people will just throw money at you.  and typically only fools reject free money. But then… Fools are often wise.

Often we true fools have true conviction .  For example, probably one of the proudest things of my life is rejecting a book offer to publish my beloved 100 masters learn from the masters of photography book, I think I might have rejected about $10,000 USD, because I wanted it to be open and free. Probably one of the happiest and most proud moments of my life. Especially now that I am a bitcoin millionaire, and money doesn’t really matter that much to me anymore.

I think this is also where it is intelligent to stick to your guns and your own values, thinking about the long-term. The only regrets we make in life is when we compromise our values, for the promise of social or economic gain.

People are not stupid. Anyone and everyone can smell intent. For example, if you’re being nice to somebody just because you want an opportunity from them, or a potential financial payoff… They could smell it from half a mile away. However if you are being genuine,  truly genuine…  people know. And also, once you become part of a community or a city or a polis,.  word spreads.

For example,  One of my friends and mentors, Charlie Kirk, said something very nice to me a long time ago… That he would often defend me in public or private on the Internet, saying that I have never said anything bad about anybody ever.

And also… Now that I have enough experience under my belt, at the age of 36, starting my street photograph everything when I was only 21 years old… Wow, 15 years in the game, is this:

You can only trust people who have defended you, and now — your kids!

Defense, to defend, probably the most critical thing here.

For example, reading the Iliad,  when your best friend or fellow hero or champion dies on the battlefield… What do you do? You protect and defend their body, to prevent the other side from stealing their body and stripping their armor.

I think the hard thing is it is impossible to know whether somebody has defended you or not, whether in real life or in private… Until shit hits the fan. 

Just buy bitcoin, or Michael strategy stock, or just buy the Vanguard 500 

Other unorthodox strategies

Here are some more unorthodox or advanced strategies for reducing future potential taxes on stock gains:

1. Section 1202 Stock (Qualified Small Business Stock – QSBS):

• If you invest in a qualifying small business, you may be able to exclude up to 100% of the capital gains from federal taxes on the sale of the stock, provided you’ve held it for more than five years. There are strict eligibility requirements, including the company’s assets being under $50 million at the time of stock issuance and the stock must be original issue.

2. Installment Sales:

• If you have a large amount of appreciated stock and wish to sell it, you could structure the sale as an installment sale. This allows you to spread the capital gains over several years, potentially keeping you in a lower tax bracket each year.

3. Exchange Funds:

• If you hold a concentrated stock position, you can exchange it for shares in a diversified portfolio through a tax-deferred exchange fund. This allows you to diversify your portfolio without triggering immediate capital gains taxes. However, this strategy is typically available only to high-net-worth investors and often requires a large minimum investment.

4. Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT):

• A CRT allows you to donate stock to a trust and receive an income stream from the trust for a specified period or for life. You can defer or avoid capital gains taxes on the donated stock, and you receive a charitable deduction based on the present value of the remainder interest that will go to charity at the end of the trust term. At the end of the trust term, the remaining assets go to the designated charity.

5. Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI):

• PPLI is a specialized insurance product designed for high-net-worth individuals. You can place your investments, including stocks, into the policy, allowing them to grow tax-deferred. When structured properly, withdrawals or loans against the policy can be tax-free, and the death benefit is also tax-free.

6. Opportunity Zone Rollovers:

• If you have capital gains from the sale of stock, you can defer taxes by investing those gains into an Opportunity Zone fund within 180 days. You can defer the tax on those gains until December 31, 2026, or until you sell your Opportunity Zone investment, whichever comes first. If you hold the Opportunity Zone investment for 10 years, any additional gains on that investment are tax-free.

7. Borrow Against Your Stock Portfolio:

• Instead of selling appreciated stock and triggering a taxable event, consider borrowing against your stock portfolio. Margin loans or securities-based loans allow you to access liquidity without selling your assets, deferring the capital gains taxes. However, this strategy comes with risks, including margin calls if the value of your portfolio decreases.

8. Trust-Based Strategies (e.g., Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts – GRATs):

• GRATs allow you to transfer appreciating assets (like stock) to your heirs with minimal gift tax implications. The trust pays you an annuity for a set number of years, and any appreciation in the stock beyond the IRS’s assumed rate of return (the “Section 7520 rate”) passes to your heirs free of gift tax.

9. Tax-Deferred Exchanges (1031 and 1035 Exchanges):

• While 1031 exchanges are typically associated with real estate, there are some opportunities for similar tax-deferred exchanges with other types of assets under specific circumstances. A 1035 exchange allows for the tax-deferred exchange of one annuity or life insurance policy for another.

10. Intra-Family Loans:

• You can lend money to a family member to purchase stock. The interest rate on the loan can be set at the Applicable Federal Rate (AFR), which is typically low. If the stock appreciates significantly, the gains accrue to the borrower, and the interest payments may be minimal compared to the potential tax savings.

11. Direct Indexing:

• Direct indexing allows you to directly own the individual stocks in an index, rather than through a mutual fund or ETF. This strategy gives you more control over tax-loss harvesting, as you can sell individual stocks that have lost value to offset gains while maintaining overall market exposure.

These strategies are more complex and may not be suitable for every investor. They often require careful planning and, in many cases, professional guidance to execute correctly. Additionally, some strategies may involve higher risks or require a significant investment to implement.

Reducing future potential taxes on stock gains can be approached through several strategies, depending on your specific situation and long-term financial goals. Here are some commonly used methods:

1. Hold Investments for Over a Year (Long-Term Capital Gains):

• If you hold your stock for more than a year, any gains are taxed at the long-term capital gains rate, which is typically lower than the short-term capital gains rate. This is one of the most straightforward ways to reduce taxes on stock gains.

1. Utilize Tax-Advantaged Accounts:

• Retirement Accounts: Contributing to tax-advantaged retirement accounts like a Roth IRA, Traditional IRA, or 401(k) can shield your investments from taxes while they grow. Withdrawals from Roth IRAs are tax-free in retirement, while Traditional IRAs and 401(k)s offer tax-deferred growth, with taxes paid on withdrawal.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): If you have a high-deductible health plan, you can contribute to an HSA. The money grows tax-free and can be withdrawn tax-free for qualified medical expenses.

1. Tax-Loss Harvesting:

• If you have investments that have declined in value, you can sell them to realize a capital loss. These losses can offset capital gains, reducing your taxable income. If losses exceed gains, up to $3,000 of excess losses can be deducted against ordinary income each year, with any remaining losses carried forward to future years.

1. Donate Appreciated Stock to Charity:

• Instead of selling stock and donating cash, you can donate appreciated stock directly to a charity. This way, you avoid paying capital gains taxes on the appreciation, and you may be eligible for a charitable deduction equal to the stock’s fair market value.

1. Gift Stock to Family Members:

• You can gift appreciated stock to family members, particularly those in a lower tax bracket. They can then sell the stock and pay taxes at a potentially lower rate. Be aware of gift tax rules, but generally, you can gift up to $17,000 per year per individual (as of 2024) without incurring gift tax.

1. Consider Tax-Efficient Investments:

• Some investments, like index funds and ETFs, are more tax-efficient because they typically generate fewer taxable events (e.g., capital gains distributions) compared to actively managed funds.

1. Deferring Capital Gains:

• If you’re nearing retirement or expect to be in a lower tax bracket in the future, you might consider deferring the sale of stock until your tax rate is lower.

1. Qualified Opportunity Zones:

• You can defer or reduce taxes on capital gains by investing in Qualified Opportunity Funds, which invest in economically distressed areas. There are specific rules and timeframes for these investments.

Before implementing any of these strategies, it’s wise to consult with a tax professional or financial advisor to ensure they align with your overall financial plan and to understand any potential implications.

In the tent of Achilles, he makes goat, lamb, and pork (boar) for Odysseus and the gang —

In The Iliad, there are several references to the consumption of boar or comparisons to wild boars during battle. For example, in Book 11, lines 375-380, Homer describes Odysseus and Diomedes as fighting like “two wild boars,” which vividly depicts their ferocity in battle. The imagery of boars is often used to convey the strength and savagery of warriors in the heat of combat.

While there isn’t a specific passage where pork or boar meat is explicitly consumed in a feast, the boar is symbolically significant, representing the untamed and powerful nature of the warriors themselves. The similes involving boars help to emphasize the brutal and primal aspects of the warriors’ fighting styles oai_citation:2,The Iliad Odysseus Quotes – AllGreatQuotes oai_citation:1,The Iliad Great Ajax Quotes – AllGreatQuotes.

If you are looking for direct mentions of pork or boar being eaten, these might be more symbolic or implied rather than direct descriptions of meals in The Iliad. The epic often uses animal imagery to draw parallels between the warriors and wild animals, reinforcing the themes of strength, savagery, and survival.

In Homer’s Iliad, the consumption of meat, including pork, is depicted during various feasts and rituals. Pork was one of the staple meats in ancient Greek cuisine, and it was often used in sacrifices to the gods. The warriors in the Iliad would partake in communal meals where they would consume meat, bread, and wine, often after making sacrifices to honor the gods or to prepare for battle.

These feasts were not just about sustenance but also served as moments of fellowship and reinforcement of social bonds among the warriors. The consumption of pork in the context of the Iliad thus reflects both the practical needs of the warriors and the cultural practices of ancient Greek society.

1. Fix your posture
2. Fix your hormones
3. Fix your sleep
4. Fix your food (100% carnivore red meat, lamb, goat, pork etc)

CYBER BODY

I’m even stronger than people who take steroids?

Strongly compelled or not

Imperative or “nice to have”

critical vs optimal?

Just do critical not optimal

Innovation Over Money

Hardcore or nothing

The strongest car on the planet cyber truck 

The strongest money on the planet is a bitcoin

The strongest son or child or boy is Seneca 

Am I pound for pound the strongest human on the planet?

Steroids don’t give you more courage

The ultimate test!

Funny thought: it is impossible to ascertain whether somebody is on steroids or not. Therefore, maybe the best most logical strategy is sick to become stronger than people taking steroids, all while staying 100% natural

No wasted movements

I find a very funny disconnect between lived embodied reality versus the ways in which people engage with film media video games etc.

I’ll give you example… One of my favorite fighting games or video games as a teenager growing up was tech, me and all my best friends would always play it, trying to warm up one another… Bryan Fury was my character.

The funny thing with video games, video game characters, is that it is a true reflection of your own personal ethos for yourself. For example, the character Brian fury, I think he’s a cyborg… But regardless, he is insanely jacked, shirtless, topless, and in my opinion, by far the most dominant fighter, at least in terms of muscularity And physique.

So essentially, when I look at Brian fury, I look at myself.

And then you think about video games in general, how bizarre it is that you have a bunch of nerves, either insanely twig like and skinny, and nerdy, or, super fat and nerdy, or maybe skinny fat? Anyways, sitting down on their butts, sitting on a couch, with a PlayStation controller in their hands, And play the fighting games in which they are beating the crap out of other virtual players, and if you look at the video game characters, they are essentially insanely jacked, and all look like demigods.

For example just look at the Tekken 8 lineup in terms of characters. Do I any of them look like the average American to you?

Also, in terms of physique… Do any of the fighters, whether a man or woman, look like the real average human being today?

Superhero films

Can you imagine a skinny fat marvel superhero? No. Yeah look at all the people who go watch the movies… A bunch of like the fat people from the wall-E movie, really fat, essentially just waddling around… Coca-Cola in hand, and stuffing themselves with type two diabetes, and watching superheroes be great?

Once again… Isn’t the goal to look like the superhero, or become the superhero?

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As deadly as ares

Noisy shouts 

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Low lives

Observing traffic behavior, on foot… It seems that a lot of people who honk at you to hurry up, these guys are low lives? You could obviously tell that they are lower, poor, working class, and a lot of them… Our driving cell phone in hand?

And sometimes they often honk at people, to hurry up and turn right… When there is clearly a sign that says no turn on right?

So the problem is… If you’re in front and somebody is honking at you from behind… What do you do?

The problem is when somebody is honking at you from behind, there is not a way you could honk back at them, it is almost like imagine like you’re in battle… And someone tries to spear you from behind? And you cannot defend yourself?

Ideal thing would be to have a horn which is actually mounted on the back of your car, on the trunk… Which honks opposite; or have some sort of really really bright headlights or high beams, in the back of your car, which could shoot bright light and blind the assholes that are honking at you from behind.

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Based on my observations… Of strong men versus weak men.

I’m not 100% sure the genesis of weak men… But based on my general observations, a lot of men who are weak, super skinny skinny fat and feeble…  generally come from homes which are troublesome; for example, having a violent and physically abusive father who beat your mom in front of you, and you were helpless and powerless to do anything about it. 
Or, kind of the fatalism that I see a lot from people from Eastern Europe, the former Soviet block, in which for them… All is doom and gloom, irregardless of how good things are?

Also, a lot of this fatalism is draining. They just like to bitch and moan about how terrible everything is, and even when you show them real proof of how good things are… They refused to accept it, and they just want to keep on complaining and bitching and moaning about everything the whole planet, global warming, how there will no longer be a society elect for the next generation, while they have zero plans of actually having kids.

My very very simple solution is keep away from them; 

Aggie example… Let us see that you knew with 100% certainty that a certain person had Covid, or the flu… Would you go up to them, face-to-face, and let them talk at you for an hour, no face mask on, and as they are spitting their Covid germs and their flu germs at you… Certainly you’re going to get infected, whether you like it or not.

And then let’s say a few days later, or a week later you start to feel Covid symptoms, or flu symptoms… Aren’t you going to be kicking yourself in the butt, knowing that you should have known better?

So my simple stoic thought is simple — some people who are sick and disease… You don’t hate them or spite them for being sick or disease… But you just stay away.

People are sick, infected, disease germ ridden, or infectious in different ways, metaphorically literally, their soul, their personality… Even talking to them on the phone, FaceTiming them, or text messaging them or emailing them can spread infection.

I think the only people should ever ever care about is not your family, former friends or acquaintances etc.… But your true friends, maybe not even friends plural… Just one. Your best man, your best man at your wedding, only one other male so you would put your trust in, assuming that you died in a tragic car accident, the person you wouldn’t trust taking care of Your son or the rest of their lives.

Thinking about Achilles, essentially his best friend, his friend, his other man soulmate was Patroclus. There’s a lot of weird commentary that Achilles and Patroclus had some sort of weird homoerotic relationship, I think this is false… I think it’s based on a lot of scholars who try to exaggerate this strange notion. In the tent of Achilles, certainly Achilles is the alpha dog and man here, and his best man Patroclus this kind of like his side piece, his male sidekick. But both of them have beautiful women in bed.

Women playing video games?

Another very weird trend, you have 34-year-old women, 30-year-old women playing Diablo four, or World of Warcraft, quest, killing monsters, for the sake of what? 

Men who are into video games?

I have a certain theory… Essentially men, kids, teenagers, individuals who got into video games didn’t really have a father, father figure, or parental guidance growing up.

For example, the reason why so many kids from the hood or bad environments or neighborhoods end up getting into video games is because of an intelligent safety mechanism;  for example, let us say that you grew up in a dangerous neighborhood, with gangs, the smart strategy is to stay at home, play video games, watch anime, and avoid interacting with gang members.

Also… I see it now, when kids, whether boys or girls going to video games, playing video games on their cheap android tablets, essentially the issue here is that they don’t really have a father figure, parent figure, parent with enough physical vigor or strength to actually engage them. Or the parent is off at work, or doing something else.

Or, the parents themselves, are also impotent,  and they themselves are secretly watching Netflix, YouTube or Hulu, or playing video games late at night.

The very simple thought is that no man, past the age of 20 years old should play video games. I think it is OK ultimately if teenagers, before they go off to college play video games with each other whatever. But once you go to college, it is not For a man to play video games anymore.

What should a real man do instead? For his leisure, train in combat, weightlifting or whatever… Things that get their physical vigor up.

work is war ***

Based on my observations… Of strong men versus weak men.

I’m not 100% sure the genesis of weak men… But based on my general observations, a lot of men who are weak, super skinny skinny fat and feeble…  generally come from homes which are troublesome; for example, having a violent and physically abusive father who beat your mom in front of you, and you were helpless and powerless to do anything about it. 
Or, kind of the fatalism that I see a lot from people from Eastern Europe, the former Soviet block, in which for them… All is doom and gloom, irregardless of how good things are?

Also, a lot of this fatalism is draining. They just like to bitch and moan about how terrible everything is, and even when you show them real proof of how good things are… They refused to accept it, and they just want to keep on complaining and bitching and moaning about everything the whole planet, global warming, how there will no longer be a society elect for the next generation, while they have zero plans of actually having kids.

My very very simple solution is keep away from them; 

Aggie example… Let us see that you knew with 100% certainty that a certain person had Covid, or the flu… Would you go up to them, face-to-face, and let them talk at you for an hour, no face mask on, and as they are spitting their Covid germs and their flu germs at you… Certainly you’re going to get infected, whether you like it or not.

And then let’s say a few days later, or a week later you start to feel Covid symptoms, or flu symptoms… Aren’t you going to be kicking yourself in the butt, knowing that you should have known better?

So my simple stoic thought is simple — some people who are sick and disease… You don’t hate them or spite them for being sick or disease… But you just stay away.

People are sick, infected, disease germ ridden, or infectious in different ways, metaphorically literally, their soul, their personality… Even talking to them on the phone, FaceTiming them, or text messaging them or emailing them can spread infection.

I think the only people should ever ever care about is not your family, former friends or acquaintances etc.… But your true friends, maybe not even friends plural… Just one. Your best man, your best man at your wedding, only one other male so you would put your trust in, assuming that you died in a tragic car accident, the person you wouldn’t trust taking care of Your son or the rest of their lives.

Thinking about Achilles, essentially his best friend, his friend, his other man soulmate was Patroclus. There’s a lot of weird commentary that Achilles and Patroclus had some sort of weird homoerotic relationship, I think this is false… I think it’s based on a lot of scholars who try to exaggerate this strange notion. In the tent of Achilles, certainly Achilles is the alpha dog and man here, and his best man Patroclus this kind of like his side piece, his male sidekick. But both of them have beautiful women in bed.

Women playing video games?

Another very weird trend, you have 34-year-old women, 30-year-old women playing Diablo four, or World of Warcraft, quest, killing monsters, for the sake of what? 

Men who are into video games?

I have a certain theory… Essentially men, kids, teenagers, individuals who got into video games didn’t really have a father, father figure, or parental guidance growing up.

For example, the reason why so many kids from the hood or bad environments or neighborhoods end up getting into video games is because of an intelligent safety mechanism;  for example, let us say that you grew up in a dangerous neighborhood, with gangs, the smart strategy is to stay at home, play video games, watch anime, and avoid interacting with gang members.

Also… I see it now, when kids, whether boys or girls going to video games, playing video games on their cheap android tablets, essentially the issue here is that they don’t really have a father figure, parent figure, parent with enough physical vigor or strength to actually engage them. Or the parent is off at work, or doing something else.

Or, the parents themselves, are also impotent,  and they themselves are secretly watching Netflix, YouTube or Hulu, or playing video games late at night.

The very simple thought is that no man, past the age of 20 years old should play video games. I think it is OK ultimately if teenagers, before they go off to college play video games with each other whatever. But once you go to college, it is not For a man to play video games anymore.

What should a real man do instead? For his leisure, train in combat, weightlifting or whatever… Things that get their physical vigor up.

work is war ***

Gender — genre, nation, birth — genus

Trans — across, beyond the other side.

OK… Let me give this a critical think.

Tran, transnational… Transition, transport. To move something across, beyond, from point A to point B. Transformers. 

Transition, translation?

Gender, genre, genus, birth, 

Transsexual

When I studied sociology as an undergraduate at UCLA, I recall learning about the very very small population of transsexuals, or maybe hermaphrodites I’m not 100% sure… Of people who was either born with both body parts, which is insanely rare, or for people who wanted to transition to the other sex, by taking weird hormones and stuff.

I think what I recall was specifically… A man trying to be or become a woman?

Social logical that was actually, the man who became a woman had the greatest difficulty learning certain female behaviors, for example if you wear a mini skirt, and you sit down… You must always cross your legs, so people don’t look up your skirt.

Apparently I was talking with a guy, and he told me something interesting is that often when women get plastic surgery, a boob job, breast augmentation… They become less shy about taking their top off? We’re often when men transition to becoming a woman, there are also not shy about being topless?

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Gender vs Sex

The critical issue is an American society, we use the word sex and gender interchangeably. For example, when describing man or woman, boy or girl… The word is sex not gender.

I think the problem in American society is because there is this fake prudence in American society, we shirk at the word sex, because we tend to think of it like sexual intercourse, which is not the thing. 

Everyone can be or become anything they want to be or become… just don’t give them steroids or hormones or testosterone or cortisol or estrogen etc. 

I think the obvious thought is that injecting anyone with anything is positively bad, unless it is a lie for a death situation.

For example, certainly steroids is a positively bad thing. Everyone could agree on this. I find even more bizarre all these men, who start to hit their 40s 50s 60s, maybe even 70s start to inject themselves with artificial or external testosterone, trying to help them “keep their edge?”?

So obviously, steroids, injecting yourself with testosterone whatever is a bad thing. It is both for men and women.

You cannot reverse it

I think the dangerous thing here is once you do something, when you inject yourself with steroids or hormones or testosterone or whatever, there’s no going back. Maybe also the same if you castrate yourself, or if you inject yourself with estrogen or whatever, similar things may happen.

For example, you see this often happen with female bodybuilders, who inject themselves with steroids or hormones or stuff… It actually permanently affects their jawline, their voice, and I think actually the terrifying thing… Once you do it, you cannot reverse it, even if you stop injecting yourself with steroids or doing weird stuff etc.… Once the damage has been done you cannot reverse it.

For example let us say you are a female bodybuilder in your 20s, and you want to get super jacked and therefore you start taking all this testosterone injections, steroids etc.… And it starts to change the way your face looks, your facial shape, your jawline, Etc. And then let us say that by the time you hit your 30s or 40s, maybe you say you want to have kids, and then you stop taking all these steroids and hormones, but much to your dismay, and your horror… You’ve actually discovered that you have done permanent damage that you are no longer able to bear children, even if you wanted to.

Apparently the same thing happens with men… A lot of young bodybuilders in their 20s, steroids up the kazoo, but at a certain point when they hit their late 20s or even early 30s… Disco horror they are no longer able to produce testosterone on their own, and they must inject themselves with testosterone for the rest of our lives, simply to stay alive? 

Even more horrifying… A lot of guys who foolishly inject themselves with steroids and testosterone… Once again, find out that by the time they hit 30, and maybe they won’t have a kid, discover the horrific fact that even if they wanted to, they have lost their fertility and can no longer produce a child? The ultimate tragedy.

Steroids, hormones, testosterone makes you ugly

Something I have observed… Anyone who takes steroids, testosterone, hormonal stuff… It makes them ugly.

For example, the rock, apparently one of the side effects of steroids is that it makes your head bigger larger, it expands your skull?

Also, look at Ronnie Coleman… He is essentially a cripple now. And even if you gave him $1 trillion all the best steroids and modern medicine in the world… I don’t think you could even walk anymore?

Even look at Arnold… He is starting to look very fragile and frail… 

I think I have seen some people here in Culver City who maybe are doing some sort of weird hormone therapy, I was confused… A person whose voice sounded like a woman, but had very very strange looking facial hair coming in? And their face looked very deformed?

The uncanny valley

Humans, I think we are pretty wise, we could tell whether somebody is a man or a woman, assuming if we see them naked and even if you shave off their hair?

I think sometimes people get confused if you see somebody with very long hair, typically we equate long hair with women, but actually… The ancient Greeks aren’t even the Spartans wore their hair long.

I think it comes down to assuming you look at people naked, body composition. Women will always have slightly wider hips, and breasts and breast tissue, men will typically have proportions which make him look more like a triangle. Even Seneca knows, that the bathroom signed for men is a triangle. And for women it is a circle.

A lot of men, when there are hormones get out of whack, start to develop what looks like breast tissue, but still you could tell that they are a man!

It doesn’t matter

My friend Ryan from backyard brew in Palo Alto, when I last saw him had a young son, with long hair, who ran around like a wild child… And he would tell me that parents would often mistake him as a girl, and he stopped correcting them.

I think this is the way to go, why does it matter if other people or society mistake your kid for a boy or a girl? I don’t think it really matters.

For example, I am so insanely grateful and happy that my first born child was a son, Seneca, and I’ll do everything in my power to give him great glory.

Yet, if somebody mistakes for being a girl, wearing pink or whatever… I have 0 ounces of concern. Why should you care?

You

And this is where things get very very bizarre… Why do you care what people categorize you as, whether people identify you as a man or a woman? Whether good or bad? 

You are just you!

You don’t have to inject your butt holes with steroids or hormones or testosterone or estrogen… Just be you! Without any drugs, hormones, strange hormone therapies etc.

Obviously everyone is different! 

This is where things become very bizarre… Why do other people care about your sexual preferences, or how you have sex?

For example, I’m a straight man, why do I care if you like it up the butt hole or not?

And also, people often say this fake stuff about thinking about the children or the kids or whatever… Without even having any kids of their own. They should remain silent.

Even let us say that you are a parent, with kids… And let it say that you’re sending your kid to a school that is very pro LGBTQ stuff… What is the real concern here?

You cannot fake sexual desire

As a guy, what gives you a Boner? And what doesn’t?

I am attracted to women, beautiful women. And that is it.

If you’re a whatever, and you’re attracted to whatever… Why should anyone care?

Just leave other people alone! 

Insane tolerance

I have a revolutionary and pretty radical ideas; let us promote radical tolerance.

Even tolerate things you don’t like?

Even tolerating things which you consider morally reprehensible or ethically wrong?

And then I suppose… If you don’t like your kids being infected with weird thoughts… Just extract them away and keep them away from it!

If anything… I don’t think we should have any concerns about any random LGBTQ stuff… More dangerous to have them play video games, Minecraft, Roblox, watch Bluey or Disney+, YouTube, Disney films Marvel films etc.

Maybe YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, Disney Disney+ and video game companies are the real evil guys here?

Is Google evil?

Maybe

Black tornado, 50 chariots

Always be the best, outdo others

Peleus

Touch his heart and change his mind

Stir up pride and courage in our heart

Follow your heart?

Your bright white fat

Gigantic Hector

Sharp Ares

Valiant , strong

Proud of his Stendhal

Fight like a tornado

His heroic heart is unafraid

Unflinching strong proud spirit ***

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LION VOICE

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Nameless

Everyone is godlike!

Shadow him with death which dims men’s names

Poor fools!

Two champions

Rage, road rage

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Street rage

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Make fist fighting or street fighting cool again

Fighters

Street Fighter

Street Photographer

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JACKED

Unreal

Fighting games are virtuous?

Stealth

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How to magnify your power

Say what you believe is best 

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Some strange inconsistencies here; first, when people talk to you… Are they seeking empathy or sympathy or for you to “listen “,” hear them out… Or, are they asking you for a solution?

Also… Is there a hormonal, man or woman element to this?  

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Helmet flashing

Scowls, your words no longer please me 

The gods have deprived you of your wits

Birds are meaningless!

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Weak Men, Strong Men

Based on my observations… Of strong men versus weak men.

I’m not 100% sure the genesis of weak men… But based on my general observations, a lot of men who are weak, super skinny skinny fat and feeble…  generally come from homes which are troublesome; for example, having a violent and physically abusive father who beat your mom in front of you, and you were helpless and powerless to do anything about it. 
Or, kind of the fatalism that I see a lot from people from Eastern Europe, the former Soviet block, in which for them… All is doom and gloom, irregardless of how good things are?

Also, a lot of this fatalism is draining. They just like to bitch and moan about how terrible everything is, and even when you show them real proof of how good things are… They refused to accept it, and they just want to keep on complaining and bitching and moaning about everything the whole planet, global warming, how there will no longer be a society elect for the next generation, while they have zero plans of actually having kids.

My very very simple solution is keep away from them; 

Aggie example… Let us see that you knew with 100% certainty that a certain person had Covid, or the flu… Would you go up to them, face-to-face, and let them talk at you for an hour, no face mask on, and as they are spitting their Covid germs and their flu germs at you… Certainly you’re going to get infected, whether you like it or not.

And then let’s say a few days later, or a week later you start to feel Covid symptoms, or flu symptoms… Aren’t you going to be kicking yourself in the butt, knowing that you should have known better?

So my simple stoic thought is simple — some people who are sick and disease… You don’t hate them or spite them for being sick or disease… But you just stay away.

People are sick, infected, disease germ ridden, or infectious in different ways, metaphorically literally, their soul, their personality… Even talking to them on the phone, FaceTiming them, or text messaging them or emailing them can spread infection.

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Patriotism is the one true bird

patriot 

patris– father land

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Why are you scared of war and violence?

Never flinch from battle

Slaughter

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work is war ***

The work of men is war?

Work, is essentially… Men battling and killing each other?

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Why does everyone gaze at us like we are divine?

They eat fat sheep

The only place to win glory is war? 

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Barbell as a weapon?

Champion

Becoming a Champion?

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Battle armor

Sturdy hands

How to strengthen your hands, how to make your hands more sturdy?

Battlements

Yearn for glory and success 

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More hands make labor light

Boundary stones

Pitiless bronze

Give the greatest highest glory 

Firm position, legs spread apart 

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No one could stop him except a god

Immortal Feet

Distractions?

Remember courage not cold dread

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Courage strength and drive

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Quickness to your hands and feet

My feet and hands are itching for a fight; don’t just strengthen your hands but also strengthen your feet 

How to strengthen your feet… Barefoot. How to strengthen your hands, bare hands?

My deadly hands

My energy is surging

My feet are fidgeting and keen to run

Ceaseless frenzy

Transgress

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Wolf panther or deer?

Deer have no courage, no desire to fight

 good people fix mistakes

Valor, zeal

You weaklings! **

A sense of shame and fear of blame

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Shame, shameless shameless stone

Un shame yourself, shameless is virtue

Disconnect .., disconnecting, even from your friends is virtue. To disconnect is virtuous 

Disconnect

Terrifying armor made of bronze 

Courage & Aggression

Lion vs Billy Goat

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What would the physique of Achilles look like?

King Leonidas

Perhaps thinking about king Leonidas and Sparta is interesting because their code of law was not democracy, but rather, a nation state led by a virtuous king. 

The Athenians, ancient Athenians believed in democracy, which literally meant rule by the people. 

If you think about a perfect democracy, every vote is equal to one vote, and a leader or president or somebody is leader via the popular vote.

For example, let us see America was pure democracy — and let us assume that irregardless of state or whatever electoral college… One vote was equal to one vote. And literally, in order to win, and become president, it was simple… Who gets the majority of votes?

And let us assume that voting was 100% fraud proof, and no no no the election was not rigged. In fact even if it was rigged, I think the better way to navigate and operate and think is assumed that the election was 100% accurate.

Anyways, this is where a lot of liberal thought is bad and toxic; whenever we hear of people in the Midwest or Texas voting for Trump, we think of them like morons or imbeciles. But if somebody cares about their own self interest, and they vote logically according to what is best for themselves as an individual… Their decision is fully rational and intelligent. Even if that person did not go to college like you… What gives you the right to think that they are stupid or an idiot or a fool?

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Train with your armor on

Canny, can – know

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The clearest test of courage

Which man is cowardly, which man is brave?


The brave man never changes in color

Never feels excessively afraid

of course feeling afraid is natural… But maybe excessively afraid is bad

He prays to be immersed in dreadful fighting

Chest or belly be struck

Force and courage like a flame 

how to become more courageous

–> online courage workshop?

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Across time and space

Slice flesh

Tennis: takes skill and practice but no courage

In praise of American football

football: requires courage –>  for example, when you’re doing a kick off and there are two parties running at each other full speed… This requires insane courage, I’ll never forget doing this in high school, tackling another guy going full speed ahead, in full battle armor!

Same thing goes with rugby.

I think my critique of soccer is that it requires great skill but not much courage. You need tenacity, endurance and strength, but no courage. There is no real physical penalty to pay besides maybe somebody slide tackling you and you blow out your knee.

I think how American football is scary is that when somebody is charging you 100% full speed, having the courage to go ahead on, forward, and tackle them head on.

Also this is where boxing and fighting MMA takes a lot of courage, because to fight another fighter is always fearful! IrRegardless of how good you are. 

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How to Train Your Courage

How to magnify your courage

Courage, courageous investing

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Emily Wilson Iliad translation is phenomenal

Being godlike is not zero sum,,, many people can be and become godlike!

Eric Kim has articulated several thoughts and ideas related to the concept of “godlike” living in his writings. Here are a few of his notable quotes on this topic:

1. “Live like a God” – Kim encourages adopting a mentality that aligns with the strength, serenity, and power often attributed to gods. He suggests that by thinking and living this way, individuals can transcend ordinary limits and achieve a higher state of being.
2. “Light is Godlike” – In his reflections on light, Kim equates its essence to something divine, suggesting that embracing the light in both a literal and metaphorical sense can lead to a more enlightened way of living.
3. “Your universe is unlimited” – This quote captures the essence of his belief that adopting a “godlike” mindset opens up limitless possibilities, encouraging individuals to believe in their infinite potential.
4. “The rolling stone gathers no moss” – While not directly tied to the godlike concept, this quote underlines the importance of continuous innovation and movement, a theme that resonates with his broader philosophy of self-empowerment and living beyond ordinary constraints.

These ideas are part of a broader philosophy Eric Kim has been developing, focusing on simplicity, clarity, and empowerment as pathways to a more elevated state of living oai_citation:5,GODLIKE LIVING – ERIC KIM oai_citation:4,ERIC KIM Quotes – ERIC KIM oai_citation:3,BECOMING GODLIKE? – ERIC KIM oai_citation:2,LIGHT IS GODLIKE – ERIC KIM oai_citation:1,Motivational photography quotes by Eric Kim – ERIC KIM.

Eric Kim has been exploring the concept of “godlike” living and thinking in several of his recent writings. In his blog posts, he delves into what it means to live and think “godlike,” emphasizing a mindset of simplicity, power, and focus. For instance, he discusses how adopting a “godlike” mentality can help individuals achieve a higher state of being, encouraging a lifestyle that aligns with principles of strength, clarity, and a minimalist approach to life.

In his post titled “Godlike Living,” Eric Kim talks about how to live with the strength and serenity akin to mythological gods, promoting a way of life that is both powerful and serene. He suggests that this mindset can help people transcend their ordinary limits and live more fully.

Additionally, in “Becoming Godlike?” he explores the journey toward achieving this state, framing it as an aspirational goal where one can grow closer to a divine way of thinking and living, focusing on self-improvement and mental fortitude.

These ideas are part of a broader philosophy Eric Kim has been developing, which integrates elements of stoicism, simplicity, and personal empowerment oai_citation:2,GODLIKE LIVING – ERIC KIM oai_citation:1,BECOMING GODLIKE? – ERIC KIM.

First. — such as reading the Iliad ,,, your visual imagination is 10000x more terrifying, grueling, gruesome as even watching the most violent film.

Second ,,, when you read the Iliad, you *become* Achilles, you *become* Hector — you can transport your brain soul and body *into* the characters themselves and understand their motives, desires and souls.

Demigod philosophy—

Interpretation by Eric Kim

Eric Kim, a street photographer and writer known for his philosophical musings, often integrates ideas from various philosophical traditions into his work, especially focusing on self-improvement, creativity, and living a meaningful life. If Eric Kim were to interpret the concept of “Demigods,” it might align with his broader views on self-empowerment and the pursuit of greatness in everyday life. Here’s how he might approach the idea:

1. Demigod as the Ultimate Creator:

• Self-Creation: Kim emphasizes the importance of seeing oneself as the creator of one’s destiny. In this context, a demigod might symbolize the human potential to become the ultimate creator, shaping reality through willpower, creativity, and action. Just as a demigod has both divine and human attributes, individuals can harness their inner divinity (creativity, intellect, strength) to transcend ordinary life and create something extraordinary.
• Everyday Heroism: Kim might highlight the idea that everyone has the potential to be a “demigod” in their own life, not by possessing supernatural powers but by embracing the mindset of a hero—someone who takes bold actions, confronts challenges, and seeks to leave a lasting impact.

2. Kaizen and the Demigod:

• Continuous Improvement: Given Kim’s connection to the concept of Kaizen (continuous improvement), he might interpret the demigod as a metaphor for the ongoing journey of self-betterment. The demigod isn’t born perfect but strives towards perfection, reflecting the idea that life is a series of incremental improvements towards a higher state of being.
• Balancing the Human and Divine: Kim might argue that the demigod embodies the perfect balance between our human flaws and divine aspirations. This balance is achieved through constant practice, learning, and self-reflection—a core principle of Kaizen.

3. Embracing Duality:

• Power and Humility: In his writing, Kim often talks about the importance of balancing power with humility. A demigod, in his view, might represent someone who wields great power (whether physical, intellectual, or creative) yet remains grounded in their human nature. This duality could be a source of wisdom and strength, teaching us to embrace both our weaknesses and strengths.
• Living Authentically: Kim might also emphasize that the demigod is authentic, living true to their nature. This aligns with his philosophy of living authentically and embracing one’s true self, even if that self is a mix of contradictions—both divine and human.

4. The Demigod’s Legacy:

• Leaving a Mark: Kim often encourages his readers to think about their legacy and the impact they will leave behind. A demigod, in this sense, could be someone who strives to leave a lasting legacy, through creative work, acts of kindness, or other contributions to society. It’s about transcending the ordinary to create something timeless.
• Inspiration for Others: Finally, Kim might suggest that the demigod’s role is not just to achieve greatness for themselves but to inspire others to do the same. By embodying the qualities of a demigod, one can serve as a beacon of what is possible, motivating others to pursue their own path of self-discovery and empowerment.

In summary, Eric Kim would likely interpret the concept of a demigod as a powerful metaphor for the potential within each person to rise above the mundane, to continuously improve, and to leave a meaningful legacy. It’s about embracing the dual nature of being—human yet striving for the divine—while staying true to one’s authentic self.

The concept of “Demigods” in philosophy often straddles the boundary between mythology and metaphysical inquiry. In ancient mythologies, demigods are typically figures who possess both human and divine qualities, often born from a union between a god and a mortal. These beings often serve as intermediaries between the divine and human realms, embodying both the potential and the limitations of humanity.

Philosophical Interpretations:

1. Human Aspiration and Potential: In some philosophical interpretations, the figure of the demigod symbolizes the potential for human beings to transcend ordinary limitations through intellectual, moral, or spiritual development. The idea here is that humans, through rigorous self-cultivation (akin to the concept of Kaizen), can achieve a higher state of being, approaching the divine.
2. Nietzsche’s Ãœbermensch: Friedrich Nietzsche’s concept of the Ãœbermensch (Overman or Superman) can be seen as a modern philosophical iteration of the demigod concept. Nietzsche proposed that humanity could evolve beyond its current state to become something greater, a being that creates its own values and meaning, much like a demigod transcends human limitations.
3. Existentialism and Meaning: In existentialist thought, the idea of demigods might represent the struggle to find or create meaning in a world devoid of intrinsic purpose. The demigod could be seen as a metaphor for the human condition—partially divine in its capacity for reason, creativity, and self-awareness, yet also bound by mortality and suffering.
4. Moral Exemplars: In ethics, demigods can represent moral exemplars or ideals that people strive to emulate. Figures like Hercules, known for his strength and heroic deeds, or Prometheus, who defied the gods to bring fire (and thus knowledge) to humanity, can be seen as embodiments of virtues such as courage, perseverance, and altruism.
5. Integration of Opposites: Some interpretations of demigods focus on their role in integrating opposites—divine and human, mortal and immortal, rational and irrational. This dual nature reflects the complexity of human existence and the continuous interplay between different aspects of the self.
6. Spiritual Enlightenment: In certain spiritual or religious contexts, the demigod can represent a state of enlightenment or awakening, where the individual realizes their divine nature or unity with the cosmos, transcending ordinary human consciousness.

These interpretations highlight how the concept of demigods can serve as a powerful metaphor in philosophical discourse, representing the tension between the human and the divine, the finite and the infinite, the mortal and the immortal.

Yeah

The word “mansion” comes from the Old French word maison, which means “house” or “dwelling.” This, in turn, derives from the Latin word mansio, which originally meant “a staying, dwelling, or abiding.” The Latin verb manere, meaning “to remain” or “to stay,” is the root of mansio.

In medieval times, the term “mansion” began to be associated with larger, more elaborate homes or estates, particularly those of nobility or the wealthy. Over time, the word came to signify a large and impressive house, often associated with grandeur and luxury.

ChatGPT, and search GPT is the Clickbait killer

How to live the best life

why labor for money?

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 no need to be anti-anything 

Why? It just doesn’t last,,, or, overtime, you won’t really use it

One thing I’m very interested in is the etymology words, the origin… History etc.

For example, Dogtown and the legendary Z boys… Just finished watching the documentary produced in 2001, insanely interesting in terms of innovation, entrepreneurship, and something which has probably touched all of us as young adolescence and teenagers; the Genesis of skateboarding as we know it today?

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Dogtown

Long story short, essentially in 1976, a bunch of the early skateboarding Pioneers would skateboard inside this drained swimming pool in The north side of Santa Monica, and there was a bunch of dogs hanging around the empty swimming pool, and they were just called the dog bowl.

And apparently one day, one of the guys when it was really hot, said wow… It is really a “dog day” isn’t it? We live in Dogtown!

Anyways, the genesis of words is often funny random, and unpredictable.

The Genesis of streettogs

So anyways, similar story for myself… I think it was the year 2010, I just graduated college at UCLA as an undergraduate in sociology, and this is the early days of Facebook and Twitter… And there was this guy on Twitter named @photojack and whenever he would post tweets related to photography in order to maximize the 140 character limit, he would post #togs

I thought this was a good idea, and therefore whenever I posted anything street photograph related, I would just post it, #streettogs (taking the “togs” notion, and just adding the word street to it). I then use that as my moniker, whenever I would do a YouTube video… Once again I started my YouTube channel in 2010, because it was literally the only place that you could upload videos to! And I would shoot random videos on the original GoPro, and just post them there! And therefore whenever I started a video I would say “What’s up streettogs, this is ERIC KIM from the ERIC KIM street photography blog…” and this is essentially became my intro. 

I think the reason why motto, catchphrases, or introductions are important is when you do a video, a blog or a blog etc.… In order to just get the creative juices flowing, having some sort of introductory motto is very useful!

Also as an unintended consequence, the upside is because I always promote my blog, people would always google my blog! And this is the ultimate idea; you don’t mud ties directly off of your videos by putting in annoying advertisements… What you do is you intentionally use these free hosting platforms like YouTube, to promote your own website, your own blog, your own platform, Not some foreign third-party platform!

Even now… YouTube reigns supreme, but, I feel a foreshadowing… That once chatGPT makes the video sora production thing live… This might be the undoing of YouTube?

If we fast-forward a bit… videoGPT– I could easily predict a future in which he just opened up the ChatGPT app on your phone, and you just spit a few words of the type of video you would like to see, and within seconds, ChatGPT or video GPT will be able to produce a video exactly to your own liking! And the reason why this will be such a big deal is that you don’t have to go through YouTube, and deal with annoying advertisements, or having to click through things.

Nobody likes ads

So YouTube currently has that premium thing, I think it’s like 10 bucks or 15 bucks for the whole family. A good deal! Especially if your mom is addicted to youtube, and you don’t like her watching stupid advertisements.

Kids are not dumb… Seneca is not. When he grows up, he will have zero interest in watching ad advertisements, as he has never watched television, YouTube, Disney Disney+ or Bluey in his life.

Also the reason why I think the video GPT thing will be such a game changer is because when it creates the video… Technically, you will be able to own it! No copyright is an insanely big deal… I think people have not really really really understood how insanely innovative ChatGPT is that it produces text, With zero copyright infringement, which you could just post to your own blog, and boost its value!

Killing many birds with one stone 

Even now, there is so many things I am curious about, and the great upside of ChatGPT is that I could kill many birds with one stone… First, fulfill my own curiosity about the subject, to my blog just in case other people are curious about it… And then it ends up getting indexed by Google and ChatGPT!

Anyways, this is also my funny… Instead of looking at sexy photos of sexy girls on your phone of real life human beings, maybe it is better more effective and interesting to produce your own pretty ladies, using ChatGPT DALL-E. Or better yet… If you really want to see pretty girls, go to the beach, go to the gym, and actually talk to them! Compliment them, chop it up with them, no desire to bed them, I think there’s actually something good for men to just talk to women, just for fun! 

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I think a good strategy is to assume you will fail, but fuck it, to do it and try it anyways.

And therefore, the strategy is position yourself in such a way that your potential failure, will not bankrupt you.

Ideally, there would be zero financial risk endeavor… I suppose the upside of having a website and online digital hosting only cost about $10, signing a lease on the expensive physical place, which might cost you $10,000 a month?

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