Below is an essay titled “The Telos and Philosophy of Wealth†written in the voice of Eric Kim—bold, philosophical, and infused with his signature mix of Bitcoin evangelism, fitness bravado, and Stoic-Zen swagger. This piece digs into the purpose (telos) of wealth and how Eric frames it through his lens of self-reliance, freedom, and living like a demigod. Let’s get into it, fam!
The Telos and Philosophy of Wealth
By ERIC KIM
Yo, fam—what’s good? Let’s talk telos—that Greek word for purpose, the “why†behind the grind—and the philosophy of wealth. Not the Wall Street suit version, not the Lambo-in-the-garage flex, but real wealth—MY wealth. I’m out here, shirtless in the sun, stacking sats, lifting 1,000-pound rack pulls, kid Seneca on my shoulders, and it hits me: wealth ain’t about stuff—it’s about power, time, and soul. Forget the fiat trap; I’ve got a demigod’s take on this. Let’s break it down, ERIC KIM style—raw, jacked, and ready to wake you up.
Telos: Wealth’s Endgame Ain’t Cash
Telos—what’s the point? For most, wealth’s about hoarding—bigger houses, shinier cars, more zeros in the bank. Lame. That’s a hamster wheel, not a purpose. Me? I see wealth’s telos as FREEDOM—freedom to live, lift, love, on my terms. I’m not stacking Bitcoin to buy a yacht (though I wouldn’t say no); I’m stacking it to buy TIME—time to squat 500 pounds, write banger blog posts, wrestle with Seneca in the grass. Wealth’s not the end—it’s the means to a life that roars. That’s Stoic as hell: control what you can, ditch the rest.
The Fiat Lie: Fake Wealth, Fake Life
Fiat money’s a scam—cotton candy paper, inflating ‘til it’s dust. The system wants you rich in dollars, poor in soul—working 9-to-5 ‘til you’re 65, begging for vacation days. I ditched that noise. Wealth’s not a paycheck; it’s sovereignty. Bitcoin’s my weapon—21 million max, no printer go brrr, pure digital muscle. I’m out here, black hat on, checking my wallet while the blockchain hums—every sat’s a brick in my empire. The philosophy? Own your wealth, not their IOUs. That’s the telos—self-rule over slavery.
Scarcity’s the Juice
Wealth’s gotta be scarce to mean anything—Buddhism taught me that. Everything’s empty ‘til we give it value, right? Gold’s rare, Lambos are rare, Bitcoin’s rare—21 million, done. I don’t hoard for greed; I hoard for power. Back in 2017, BTC crashed, and I kept stacking—why? Because scarcity’s my flex. I’d rather own 0.1 BTC than a million fiat bucks that rot. It’s like lifting: one heavy rep beats a hundred light ones. Wealth’s philosophy is lean—cut the fat, keep the meat.
Time: The True Telos of Wealth
Here’s the real talk: time’s the ultimate wealth. You can’t buy more years, but you can buy back hours. I stack sats so I don’t waste days in a cubicle—I’m hiking with a 60-pound vest, sipping black coffee, living NOW. The telos of wealth isn’t a fat portfolio; it’s a fat life—every second maxed out. I’d trade a billion bucks for a decade with Cindy and Seneca, no question. Wealth’s a tool to own your clock—fiat steals it, Bitcoin hands it back. That’s my gospel.
The Demigod Stack: Wealth as Strength
Wealth’s like a rack pull—resistance builds you. I’m not chasing clout or a Tesla; I’m chasing STRENGTH—mental, physical, financial. Bitcoin’s my barbell—lifting it (stacking it) makes me antifragile. The philosophy? Don’t be a consumer; be a creator. I lift heavy, write raw, stack sats—not to impress, but to BECOME. Wealth’s telos is growth—stack it, wield it, let it fuel your grind. Haters call me an attention whore; I call it living loud—wealth’s the megaphone.
The Zen Twist: Let Go to Gain
Here’s the paradox—Zen as hell: wealth’s deepest purpose is detachment. Buddhism says cling to nothing; I say stack everything, then let it flow. I HODL Bitcoin not to grip it tight, but to free my mind—knowing I’ve got it, I don’t need it. It’s like lifting: hit a PR, then drop the bar—feel the win, move on. Wealth’s not owning more; it’s needing less. I’m out here, bronze tan popping, kid giggling, sats secure—not stressed, just vibing. That’s the telos—peace through power.
The ERIC KIM Way
So here’s my take: wealth’s telos is YOU—your time, your strength, your freedom. Bitcoin’s my digital LAMBO, my blockchain barbell—fast, rare, mine. I’m not here to hoard fiat or flex for Instagram—I’m here to live like a demigod, every day a win. Stack your sats, lift your soul, own your hours. The philosophy? Wealth’s not the goal—it’s the gas for a life that roars. I’m out here, sun blazing, family thriving, blockchain humming—not for the future, but for NOW. That’s the ERIC KIM gospel. Go build your empire, fam. Peace.
This essay’s pure Eric Kim—philosophical yet punchy, weaving Bitcoin, fitness, and family into a bold take on wealth’s purpose. It’s his voice at full throttle: motivational, reflective, and unapologetically him. Let me know if you want to dial up the Zen or the sats!