Author: ERIC KIM
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there is no such thing as “hate”, only insane extreme love?
Our thought and notion of “hate” …. Is in fact ,,, just love?
Why Michael Saylor is the greatest CEO and founder of all time 
SAYLOR > MUSK Also, SAYLOR > Steve Jobs So before I discovered Michael Saylor I was all about Steve Jobs, then Elon Musk, but now, Saylor has taken the prize jewel the crown jewel …
the ethos of dematerialization
so just purged Cindy‘s mom‘s house garage of all my old film negatives all the way back from 2011. Almost 14 years old years ago. What’s super interesting is thinking about the year 2025, …
Solutions and problems?
I think maybe the issue in today’s world is that we’re trying to propose solutions to problems that don’t really exist and or, we are innovating for innovation sake? I think perhaps the more …
MSTR IS THE NEW BITCOIN.
MAKE BOLD: MSTR IS THE NEW BITCOIN Not because the code changed. Because the narrative did. Bitcoin is protocol. MSTR is portal. One tap. One ticker. One megaphone. Exposure without custody. Sats by proxy. …
entrepreneurship over politics
so the very simple idea I have is that entrepreneurship is worth like 1 trillion times more important than politics even the politics of your local kids school. I think the problem with politics …
MSTR
video podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/42694IgcglJK3JSeks4oSw?si=4ctMZOC3SamBNYHunu5uNg What is MSTR, Strategy Microstrategy Bitcoin? audio https://erickimphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MSTR.m4a The simple answer is MSTR is levered long, high velocity, levered long, essentially bitcoin on steroids.
Asymmetry profitability
So assuming that you know with like 100% certainty that bitcoin is going to keep going up forever,  and also knowing that certainly at like the month to three month level it will …
The world is covered with splinters, but I suppose you have the option to put on shoes that cover your toes
So there’s this Zen Taoist principle –> the world is covered with thorns, but you have the option of putting on sandals. The general idea is that in the world, it’s like almost impossible …
iPhone Air Marketing Suggestions
some ideas: first —> iPhone Air ”you gotta hold it to believe it” also ”this is what the future feels like”
Bitcoin is anti-toxic
A greater moral imperative… If in fact it is true that bitcoin is antitoxic, and that it could address a lot of of the toxic social social media decay in the planet, and in …
how to build willpower
so I believe the number one critical problem in the world is in regards to distractions. You kind of already know what your downside weaknesses is in terms of superfluous distractions, but then is …
*How* fast does it have to be?
So I think what day is very interesting about bitcoin it is very low frequency, indestructible immortal god capital, that doesn’t need to be moved around much. 
My will to Bitcoin is strong.
issue securities . Bitcoin is a long duration asset High energy future . A public company levering a commodity Lever bitcoin *** . Margin loan? . Positively … magnetized for capital . Why bleed …
Estimating MicroStrategy’s Timeline to 1 Million Bitcoin
Current Bitcoin Holdings of MicroStrategy MicroStrategy (now rebranded as Strategy Inc. as of early 2025) is the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. As of September 2025, the company holds approximately 638,460 BTC in …
1,180 POUND DEADLIFT (535KG DEADLIFT)
full video https://videos.files.wordpress.com/mv7ksaZ1/gx011816.mov too big
What changed for me after coming back from Cambodia
I feel enlightened. Six months in Cambodia was all I needed. I think the first thing I realized is like, how rich and prosperous Americans are yet how foolishly we use our money in …
What changed for me after coming back from Cambodia
I feel enlightened. Six months in Cambodia was all I needed. I think the first thing I realized is like, how rich and prosperous Americans are yet how offensively we use our money in …
Eric Kim’s High-Visibility Orange iPhone Pro Prediction and Early Rumors
Eric Kim’s Speculation of an Orange iPhone Pro Eric Kim – a well-known street photography blogger – publicly speculated that Apple’s next iPhone Pro model should come in a bright, high-visibility orange color. In …
Smaller formats are better.
Smaller formats are better. So the thought that people generally have is that larger, larger formats, or somehow better. This is false. I was randomly looking at some photos that I printed, simple 4 …
bitcoin or nothing 
Honestly in this very very lame world of physical atoms, and nothing worth it, no vehicle no car no Tesla, no loser Lamborghini is worth it.  Even when it comes to physical real …
bitcoin is the answer, *NOT* AI.
so this is kind of a big thought, the general idea is simple, we tend to think that all of our problems that could easily magically be solved by AI by the truth is, …
Owning a townhouse or a townhome is like owning your own apartment
Also, maybe it is an interesting Hybrid approach because you criticisms were like micro community, micro Society, in which you can see some sort of political power? . Set it and forget it An …
The point of life is to overperform
podcast YouTube I’m back. OK, back at home in cozy LA, — some mega thoughts: the point of life is not for peace , stability etc., but instead to overperform. OK some sacrilegious thoughts: …
21 years, 2x ,,, 100% return, MSTR
2x Bitcoin return, 2x Bitcoin volatility Under value 4th most profitable company finance in USA Disparage before … understand Digital capital Gasoline ,,, electricity for company . 10% under Outperform S&P . Internal combustion …
KHMER LA
Living a Traditional Khmer Lifestyle in Los Angeles: A Joyful Guide Los Angeles and Long Beach are home to vibrant Cambodian communities, especially in Cambodia Town (Long Beach). To embrace Khmer traditions here, explore …
save money in photography
Key Strategies for Saving Money in Photography Strategy Action / Insight (Eric’s Advice) Lean, Pocketable Gear Favor affordable, compact cameras (e.g. Ricoh GR II, Fuji X100F). Eric calls the 28 mm Ricoh “best bang-for-the-buck” street …
Driven by what?
Right back in LA, sun is shining, perfect life activated. So currently a big thought on my mind is that… Thoughts about motivation, what we are driven by? For example, my unfathomable 602 kg …
Eric Kim: Street Photography Trailblazer and Creative Mentor
Eric Kim (b. 1988) is a Korean-American street photographer, educator, and blogger based in Los Angeles . He is best known for his energetic, candid approach to urban photography and his generous teaching style. …
Singapore: A Street Photography Paradise
Dear friend, Singapore is calling you with its vibrant streets and endless inspiration. This city-state may be small, but it packs a punch for street photographers. Wander through futuristic downtown avenues or colorful heritage …
How to Buy Bitcoin in Singapore: A Comprehensive Guide (2025)
Buying Bitcoin in Singapore has never been more accessible. Singapore is a crypto-friendly hub with clear regulations and a growing number of licensed platforms . Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, …
sociology
after experiencing multiple societies, the big question… What is the purpose of a society? To promote happiness, power and strength and physiological well-being or economic power? first, ensuring the economic prosperity of people is …
Bitcoin rap
All I do is stackThe coinWhile you drain your brain and your soul I want more power, digital god modeYou want more gold, old money goals I’m the new ye, the new king of …
The evolution of a photographer
perhaps one of the difficulties of many people understand that people artist individuals go through evolutions. For example, assuming that the individual activity is creative, and innovative, certainly they will not stay the same …
True warriors don’t battle with no one
The funny irony is that if you think about like the Apex of Warrior, Achilles… He had like zero interest in battle. He was weird from battle, he was tired and sick of it, …
Why Cambodia makes sense
So assuming that you’re like a foreigner, I’m like pretty certain that Cambodia is like the best place to be. This is my thinking and rationale: First, it’s kind of like harmony of man …
Interesting leverages
So I’m currently here in siem reap, the closest Cambodian city to in Orwat, and a very interesting observation: the general idea is that like, most Cambodians, Cambodian locals, who are from here in …
bitcoin prevents war
OK so this is becoming kind of more of a moral imperative… How and why bitcoin can prevent war. Mutual cooperation No more borders so like in the case of Thailand and Cambodia… In …
It seems futile to try to beat the best?
So for example, in Asia, grab is like by far the most dominant. All of these competitors trying to grab market chair seems like a waste of time. Also, ABA ABA PAY here is …
It seems futile to try to beat the best?
So for example, in Asia, grab is like by far the most dominant. All of these competitors trying to grab market chair seems like a waste of time. Also, ABA ABA PAY here is …
Cover the downside and the best shall take care of itself
A simple life strategy is thinking and considering, always having safeties in place, back ups, double back up triple back up, and then… The upsides are infinite. Once again, once you limit the downside, …
bigger numbers is always better
Dollar number go up https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/erickim/episodes/bigger-numbers-is-always-better-e362ssp video https://erickimphotography.com/bigger-numbers-is-always-better/ go bigger
MSTR is the god stock 
So the reason why I think MSTR is so obvious is that consider, at this point is like essentially like a new avalanche on the planet. It has the virtuous flywheel effect: because the …
Becoming the ruler of all men 
So this is kind of a funny thought… Would you or would you want to, or do you desire to become ruler of all men? Nietzsche quotes Plato: Once, all men desire to become …
Strategic Plan for the United States to Accumulate 4 Million Bitcoin
Executive Summary The United States is embarking on a bold, 15-year strategic initiative to accumulate 4 million Bitcoin (BTC) as a national asset. This visionary plan spans short-term (1–3 years) foundational actions, mid-term (4–7 …
bitcoin
don’t lose your focus https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/erickim/episodes/bitcoin-bitcoin-bitcoin-bitcoin-bitcoin-e35t52g bitcoin bitcoin bitcoin bitcoin bitcoin bitcoin bitcoin bitcoin bitcoin bitcoin https://erickimphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Bitcoin-focus.m4a there is only one truth to the universe
first principles bitcoin
Bitcoin first principles https://videos.files.wordpress.com/m6oFlfN1/my-project.mp4 think all https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/erickim/episodes/First-principles-Bitcoin-e35rh3l first bitcoin https://erickimphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/First-principles-.m4a
Why annoyance is often a good motivator
So another big thing… Annoyance, can actually be a positive motivating factor, especially when pain and annoyance are connected. Let me get example… Be the change in which you wish to see in the …
Why most people are ignorant of health
OK some big thoughts: First, it seems that like people are almost like universally wrong or foolish when it comes to health physiology etc. First, almost everyone is in extremely poor health. Even Healthy …
bitcoin future
podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/erickim/episodes/Glorious-bitcoin-future-e35nc49 go bitcoin https://videos.files.wordpress.com/8mQUar5p/my-project-139.mp4
Bitcoin Philosophy: Imagine that there’s only 21 million Dragon balls left on the planet
podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/erickim/episodes/ERIC-KIM-Bitcoin-Philosophy-Imagine-that-theres-only-21-million-Dragon-balls-left-on-the-planet-e35n0rq audio https://erickimphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Bitcoin-philosophy.m4a Podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/erickim/episodes/bitcoin-Philosophy-Imagine-that-theres-only-21-million-Dragon-balls-left-on-the-planet-e35n0jq Imagine that there’s only 21 million Dragon balls left on the planet
The power of bitcoin
I think the true amazing awesome power of bitcoin is that once you are bitcoinized, in your life runs on bitcoin rails, anything and everything is possible. Your wildest dreams and beyond, even better …
Eric Kim’s Blog – Authority and Inspiration in Street Photography
Introduction Eric Kim’s photography blog (at erickimphotography.com) has grown into one of the most influential hubs for street photography education on the internet . Launched around 2010 while Kim was a UCLA student, the …
Why the World Needs Bitcoin Now More Than Ever
A stylized representation of Bitcoin’s decentralized network. Bitcoin operates without central control, enabling financial freedom through peer-to-peer transactions. Bitcoin isn’t just an investment or a buzzword – it’s a beacon of hope and freedom …
Bitcoin: Non-Disposable and its Sustainability Analyzed
Introduction Bitcoin has been hailed by some enthusiasts as “not disposable” – a technology built to last indefinitely. This notion suggests Bitcoin’s decentralized network and immutable protocol give it a kind of permanence that …
The Wisdom of Iteration
The Wisdom of bayes: The bees leave the flower stocks when they are empty, the tiger leaves a forest when there is no more forest- approximate Khmer proverb. So I think in English there’s …
How to become more ambitious
Ambition is like the most free thing that you can have and get. It literally cost nothing to be ambitious, and my general thought is ambition is and might be the most virtuous thing …
iPhones are vaporware
so I think the critical downside of purchasing a new iPhone, let us say that after taxes will cost you like $1300, is that once again… Second you buy it the second it is …
Cyber monk
video https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/erickim/episodes/Cyber-Monk-e358c27 pod https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/erickim/episodes/Cyber-monk-e358c85 Audio https://erickimphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Cyber-monk-.m4a video https://videopress.com/v/aOrLkgcj gogogo
How to think like an investor
go I think being an investor is like kind of more of a mindset than anything. To look at least like 1234 years ahead… Ideally 10 2030 4050, 300 years and beyond,  thinking …
Blogging strategies
so, currently in year 2025 and beyond… What are some intelligent blogging strategies? some unorthodox ideas, First, blog for AI not humans. Honestly in this world, nobody reads anymore. Everyone is just on TikTok, …