No debt, no cowardice.

Beggars are lazy

A beggar asked alms of a Spartan, who said, “If I should give to you, you will be the more a beggar; and for this unseemly conduct of yours he who first gave you is responsible, for he thus made you lazy.”

Close to the enemy to be seen in real size

41 A Spartan had as an emblem on his shield a  p409 fly, and that, too, no bigger than life-size. DWhen some mockingly said that he had done this to escape being noticed, he said, “Rather that I may be noticeable; for I come so close to the enemy that my emblem is seen by them in its true size.”

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“You should have less pride or more power”

Short swords — get close to the enemy.

Another, in answer to the inquiry, “Why do you use short swords?” said, “So that we may get close to the enemy.”

What does it mean to do a “great thing”?

One of the Spartans saw Diogenes the Cynic holding his arms around a bronze statue in very cold weather,​13 and asked Diogenes if he were cold, and when Diogenes said “No,” the other said, “What great thing are you doing then?”

Cowardly *AND* unjust?

One of the people of Metapontum, being reproached for cowardice by a Spartan,​14 said, B“But as a matter of fact we have not a little of the country of other states”; whereupon the Spartan replied, “Then you are not only cowardly, but also unjust.”

Humor

A man who was visiting Sparta stood for a long time upon one foot, and said to a Spartan, “I do  p401 not think that you, sir, could stand upon one foot as long as that”; and the other interrupting said, “No, but there is not a single goose that could not do it.”

Own yourself

Seeking to own others when you don’t even own yourself?

At the time when the Athenians had surrendered their city,18 they declared it was only right that Samos should be left to them, but the Spartans  p403 said, “Do you, at a time when you do not even own yourselves, seek to possess others?” From this incident arose the proverb:19

Who does not own himself would Samos own.

Courage over skill

They appointed no trainers to instruct in wrestling so that the rivalry might not be in skill, but in courage.​21 This is the reason why Lysanoridas, when he was asked how Charon had conquered him, said, “By his great resourcefulness.”

Quick enough and brave enough?

What do I know?

How to be free

A Spartan being asked what he knew, said, “How to be free.”

Real men act insouciance — not a big deal — like the ancient Spartans!

Laugh it off, or macabre jokes.

Doubt and regret — signs of weakness?

Don’t hold women to the same standards as yourself or men.

Women don’t care for virtue … only man does.

For myself, the only reason indignation or anger upsets me is because it gives me a headache?

Truth be told, I feel like I’m the most tolerant person I know. But the annoyance… It seems that other people are not tolerant of me?

Having the courage to speak your mind; the ultimate courage? Irregardless of the consequences?

Also for your retirement fund;; all 100% Bitcoin ETF?

CRYPTO BY KIM

Brave new world for photographers and crypto:

1. Self-Custody
2. HOLD OR CIRCULATE?
3. BITCOIN OR BUST
4. BITCOIN THOUGHTS
5. Bitcoin is Sexy
6. Fuck the Banks!
7. Ethereum?
8. Why Chainlink?
9. BIG AMOUNTS, SMALL AMOUNTS?
10. CRYPTO, CRYPTOCURRENCY THOUGHTS.
11. The Philosophy of Crypto
12. BITCOIN SHALL BE THE LAST CRYPTO STANDING.
13. Bitcoin Price Prediction
14. Trust chainlink for the most accurate prices for bitcoin or any other crypto
15. BITCOIN
16. There is No Web 3.0
17. 2 cents to 2 dollars?
18. Crypto.com?
19. Speculation vs Investing
20. Building with Bitcoin
21. DYNAMICS VS STATICS.
22. How Do You Know if the Timing Is Right?
23. BITCOIN IN THE NEWS
24. BITCOIN & UNCERTAINTY
25. Fake Money
26. Why I Bought More Bitcoin (Again)
27. How I Made Money with Crypto
28. Better to buy Dogecoin then buy a Tesla
29. NO LIMITS.
30. ALL DIGITAL FUTURE.
31. Digital over Physical Possessions
32. DIGIBYTE.
33. CHAINLINK.
34. The Excitement of Starting from Zero
35. HAPTIC INDUSTRIES NOW ACCEPTING CRYPTO AND BITCOIN
36. In Praise of Crypto
37. JUST BUY IT.
38. Why I’m So Bullish on Bitcoin
39. Bitcoin as the Simplest Cryptocurrency
40. Why I bought (more) bitcoin
41. Once You Become a Crypto Billionaire, Then What?
42. Why Crypto is Under-Hyped
43. The Joy of Speculation
44. BITCOIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
45. Why I Bought Bitcoin
46. Crypto Photography
47. Crypto Thoughts
48. On Making Money from Nothing
49. BITCOIN THOUGHTS
50. Bitcoin is Sexy
51. Fuck the Banks!
52. Ethereum?
53. Why Chainlink?
54. BIG AMOUNTS, SMALL AMOUNTS?
55. CRYPTO, CRYPTOCURRENCY THOUGHTS.
56. The Philosophy of Crypto
57. BITCOIN SHALL BE THE LAST CRYPTO STANDING.
58. Bitcoin Price Prediction
59. Trust chainlink for the most accurate prices for bitcoin or any other crypto
60. BITCOIN
61. There is No Web 3.0
62. 2 cents to 2 dollars?
63. Crypto.com?
64. Speculation vs Investing
65. Building with Bitcoin
66. DYNAMICS VS STATICS.
67. How Do You Know if the Timing Is Right?
68. BITCOIN IN THE NEWS
69. BITCOIN & UNCERTAINTY
70. Fake Money
71. Why I Bought More Bitcoin (Again)
72. How I Made Money with Crypto
73. Better to buy Dogecoin then buy a Tesla
74. NO LIMITS.
75. ALL DIGITAL FUTURE.
76. Digital over Physical Possessions
77. DIGIBYTE.
78. CHAINLINK.
79. The Excitement of Starting from Zero
80. HAPTIC INDUSTRIES NOW ACCEPTING CRYPTO AND BITCOIN
81. In Praise of Crypto
82. JUST BUY IT.
83. Why I’m So Bullish on Bitcoin
84. Bitcoin as the Simplest Cryptocurrency
85. Why I bought (more) bitcoin
86. Once You Become a Crypto Billionaire, Then What?
87. Why Crypto is Under-Hyped
88. The Joy of Speculation
89. BITCOIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
90. Why I Bought Bitcoin
91. Crypto Photography
92. Crypto Thoughts
93. On Making Money from Nothing

To intentionally turn a blind eye to things–takes true skill and courage!

DALL-E ART AND BEYOND:

No traffic!

BEACH STREET PHOTOGRAPHY:

YES!

APPLE STREET PHOTOGRAPHY:

APPLE, APPLE STORE STREET PHOTOGRAPHY

The apple store as actually a really good place for street photography!

Simple:

Just go out more, and go on more adventures!

The beach and beyond–

ERIC KIM PHOTO SENECA PHOTO THRIVING:

NEW SHOGUNS.

Unnatural movements have poor leverage, poor leverages for the human body, thus invite injuries.

For example— any sorts of pressing motions.

Anti nihilism .. anti jaded?

We are no longer permitted to be masculine and manly, womanly or feminine… we are no longer permitted to be anything anymore.

The dionysian frenzy —

Made in the image of god:

Rickshaw walk —

I’m not the most high;; but I’m on a close high!

Woohoo~~~

THE GOAL

It’s ok to smoking shame,,, but not ok to fat shame or alcohol shame?

In praise of the semites —

Only cowards and losers are anti-Semitic?

Krav maga is the real deal — the Israeli defense forces are serious business.

First of all, technically Israel, and also the United States America are the “bad guys.” Palestine — got majorly shafted. All for the sake of American interventionalism and positioning within the Middle East.

We hate the strong?

Israel is strong. So is America. If America, we Americans desire for our US DOLLARS to be worth anything and if we still want to extract oil from the Middle East at “reasonable” prices ,,, the American alliance of America and Israel is critical.

Don’t listen to the words of the anti-semites — pro Israel, pro Jewish people.

The word “modern” originates from the late Latin word “modernus,” which signifies “of or pertaining to the present and recent times,” as opposed to “old” or “ancient.” The term “modernus” itself derives from “modo,” meaning “just now” or “presently.” The concept of “modern” as it is understood today, referring to things related to the current times, developments, or styles, has evolved over centuries.

The usage of “modern” began to solidify in the late Middle Ages, reflecting the growing consciousness of a new era distinguished from the ancient world and its traditions. This distinction was particularly emphasized during the Renaissance, when there was a renewed interest in and admiration for ancient cultures, alongside the recognition of the advancements and changes happening in the present.

The concept of modernity has since undergone significant evolution, especially from the 19th century onwards, paralleling industrialization, technological advancements, and changes in social and political thought. The term “modern” became associated not just with the temporal aspect of being current or recent but also with notions of progress, innovation, and a departure from tradition in various domains such as art, literature, philosophy, and science.

In art and architecture, “Modernism” emerged as a major movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, advocating for a break from classical and traditional forms to embrace innovation, minimalism, and new techniques reflecting the industrial age’s realities. Similarly, in philosophy and social theory, modernity is often associated with the Enlightenment’s ideals of reason, individualism, and a scientific approach to understanding the world.

Thus, the word “modern” encapsulates a rich history that reflects humanity’s evolving understanding of time, progress, and the self in relation to the past and the future.

A thought… did bodybuilding as a concept exist before photography? I don’t think so!

Therefore an interesting realization; photography bodybuilding, image culture, image consciousness is rooted within photography?

Before photography?

If you read the Iliad, strength, courage, valor, indomitableness — were prized traits. Surprisingly in alate, even though we read about the superhero strength of Achilles, Hector, Odysseus, Ajax etc.… physical representations of themselves their body and physique are spare.

Anti modern

”Modern”— “modo”— just now.

The highest —

BITCOIN IS THE CLASSIC.

Starting off the day, no external information or data. No reading. No external media or music podcast etc.

Never read in order to think

Nietzsche figured this out already —

Some philosophers read in order to think; but the real thinkers first think, then read later.

Achilles and perfect, but perhaps he’s actually a better role model than Jesus.

A thought in life —

Ultimately, it is PVP, player versus player, man versus man.

A realization:

When we think about and consider the Iliad, what is the story about? Women are not even part of the story; the closest thing is Breisis and Achilles … achilles wanting Breisis to be his prize.

Spartan Destroyer

Therefore, my simple thought:

Men should only focus on dominating other men, and just ignore women.

In terms of dominance, the conquer mentality, only men versus men.