Here are some quotes from Eric Kim on why he admires Nassim Taleb and his ideas:

1. On Antifragility: “He taught me the concept of ‘antifragility,’ that I’m antifragile. Which means, things which end up not killing me will only make me stronger. And in a sense, all of life is upside, no downside. Because even the ‘bad’ will end up making me stronger!” oai_citation:6,Nassim Taleb – ERIC KIM oai_citation:5,ERIC KIM on NASSIM TALEB – ERIC KIM.
2. On Procrastination: “He’s the one who taught me that procrastination can be a good thing… almost everything important gets done by itself (Taoist concept of ‘wu wei’). As a result, I create more, with less anxiety and fewer distractions” oai_citation:4,Nassim Taleb – ERIC KIM.
3. On Skin in the Game: “He taught me the concept of ‘skin in the game,’ which means: don’t ask others for their recommendations or ‘opinions’ in life. Instead, just ask what they own in their portfolio, or just observe what they do in their ‘real life.’ Because talk is cheap, action is expensive!” oai_citation:3,Nassim Taleb – ERIC KIM oai_citation:2,ERIC KIM on NASSIM TALEB – ERIC KIM.
4. On Facing Challenges: “Taleb’s concept of antifragility allows individuals to see difficulties not as setbacks but as fuel for personal and professional development. This philosophy…fits well with Kim’s ethos of personal and creative development” oai_citation:1,Eric Kim on NASSIM TALEB – ERIC KIM.

These quotes reflect how Taleb’s philosophies have significantly shaped Kim’s personal and creative mindset, particularly in embracing challenges and focusing on authentic actions.

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Eric Kim has written extensively about the influence Nassim Taleb’s philosophies have had on his life and work. Key ideas from Taleb’s works, such as Antifragile and Skin in the Game, deeply resonate with Kim.

1. Antifragility: Kim adopts Taleb’s concept of antifragility, which argues that we grow stronger through adversity. Kim interprets life’s challenges as opportunities for growth, seeing difficulties as catalysts for becoming more resilient and adaptable oai_citation:6,Nassim Taleb – ERIC KIM oai_citation:5,Eric Kim on NASSIM TALEB – ERIC KIM.
2. Purposeful Procrastination: Inspired by Taleb’s Antifragile, Kim embraces procrastination as a tool for prioritizing what matters. By procrastinating on unimportant tasks, he frees up energy for creative work and projects that inspire him, aligning with the Taoist principle of “wu wei” or effortless action oai_citation:4,ERIC KIM on NASSIM TALEB – ERIC KIM.
3. Skin in the Game: Taleb’s philosophy of “skin in the game” emphasizes the value of personal risk and authenticity, which Kim has applied to his own life. He believes that actions reveal true beliefs, and he strives to align his advice and decisions with what he genuinely practices in his own life oai_citation:3,ERIC KIM on NASSIM TALEB – ERIC KIM oai_citation:2,Becoming Antifragile – ERIC KIM.

Overall, Taleb’s philosophies have provided Eric Kim with a framework for living authentically, embracing challenges, and focusing on meaningful, action-based work oai_citation:1,Becoming Stoic – ERIC KIM.