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Female Beauty for the Sake of What?
Begetting more beautiful children!
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Good Nudity, Bad Nudity?
Is there such a thing?
Are there any downsides to nudity?
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MORE VOLATILITY IS BETTER.
Theory:
Extreme highs and extreme lows,,, necessary for higher highs?
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INSANE STRENGTH
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EK STATUS
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Don’t Use the Past to Make Present Day Decisions
Each and every day is different — perhaps the best strategy is just treat each and every day as different, carte blanche.
PHILOSOPHY BY KIM

IDEAS BY KIM
- EVERYTHING HAPPENS AS IT *SHOULD HAVE* HAPPENS
- *Beyond* Individualism
- MAN & WOMAN, LIGHT & DARK
- A LIFE WITHOUT PAIN, DISCOMFORT OR (LIMITED) SUFFERING IS NOT A LIFE WORTH LIVING?
- BIGGER IS WEAKER.
- How to Become a Philosopher
- Deep Vanity
- Time Will Tell
- What is Wisdom?
- LOOK *BEYOND*
- BECOMING MORE IMMORAL?
- ‘LUCK’ VS COURAGE
- ‘SKILL’ VS MERIT?
- Becoming Antifragile
- How to “Improve†Men
- The Art of Virtue
- How to Dominate
- JUST SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES AND WISDOM WITH OTHERS.
- How to Get More Done in a Single Day – MEMENTO MORI PHILOSOPHY
- THINK FOR YOURSELF
- Cruel?
- GO DEMIGOD.
- How to Be Happy: Challenge and Danger Philosophy
- To Become Greater, You Must Become *LESS* Productive!
- Imperfect Beauty
- The Philosophy of Pleasure
- What Interests You?
- Anti Theory of Everything
- Become?
- STRONGER OR NOT?
- Carte Blanche Ideals
- CHOOSE JOY
- Don’t Judge Your Impulses
- On Becoming Less Human
- COWARDICE.
- The Philosophy of Futurism
- PHILOSOPHY IS VALUE-SETTING
- PHILOSOPHY IS NOT LIFESTYLE
- WHY STANDARDIZATION IS BAD.
- YOUR OWN TABLE OF VALUES.
- RETRO IS BAD.
- INSANELY LOFTY THOUGHTS.
- Strive to *Lose* Weight, Not *Gain* Weight
- DIABLO II ANALOGIES FOR REAL LIFE.
- If You Know Your *WHY* You Can Discover Any *HOW*
- Life is Too Short to Be Miserable
- What Consumption Takes Skill?
- OFF THE GRID.
- REALITY IS CRUEL.
- Pain is Information
- WHY REMOVE VULGARITY AND DISORDER FROM OUR EYES?
- AUTOTELIC.
- UNPLUG.
- How to Become a Philosopher
- SUBOPTIMAL IS OPTIMAL
- THE LUST FOR MORE.
- TO DO IS TO BECOME.
- IN PRAISE OF AGGRESSIVE.
- THE PHILOSOPHY OF OPTIMISM
- OUR PHILOSOPHICAL WILL TO EXISTENCE
- Is Hope a Vice?
- MOVE MEAN
- Carte Blanche Ideals
- One Interesting Thought
- What Lasts? What Doesn’t Last?
- A WOUND STIMULATES THE RECUPERATIVE POWERS
- Children & Purpose
- Thoughts on Becoming a Parent
- Where Does Our Desire to Upgrade Come From?
- WE ALWAYS NEED SOMETHING FURTHER TO ASPIRE TO.
- Self-Task Yourself an Awesome Mission in Life
- Differentiation vs Equalization
- My Passion to *Become* Something More
- No Aesthetic or Ethos is Forever
- What is Your Higher Purpose in Life?
- IT WILL NEVER SATISFY YOU.
- How to Decide
- Things You *Want* to Do vs Things You *MUST* Do
- Towards a More Beautiful Mode of Existence and Future
- EXTREME GRATITUDE.
- AMAP (As Much as Possible) or None.
- Why or How Does it Matter?
- The Philosophy of Time and Events
- How *Not* to Resent
- FORWARD LOOKING
- DOMAIN FLEXIBILITY.
- The Miracle of Human Growth
- EXTREME ADAPTATION.
- Why Plan?
- You Don’t Need to Justify Yourself
- The Philosophy of Ego
- True vs False Passions
- How to Achieve Tranquility
- On Making Your Own Philosophy
- The Purpose of Life is to Create New Life
- Think On!
- The Wisdom of Doing Nothing
- Congruency
- My Thoughts on Meditation
- The Philosophy of Purpose
- Emulate Yourself
- Good Fear, Bad Fear
- For the Betterment of Humanity or Just Yourself?
- What you *really* believe in and care for is manifested through your actions (or non-actions)
- Why Culture is Your Enemy
- YOUR EXPERIENCES ARE KING.
- LIFE IS INHERENTLY GOOD.
- Artistic, Physical, and Philosophical Muscles
- All New Experiences are Good Experiences
- What is the Purpose of X?
- UTILITY.
- Philosophy is a Luxury
- The Attempt is More Interesting than the Result
- Joyfulness vs “Happinessâ€
- Effectiveness Over Happiness
- Self Actualization
- MAXIMAL ENGAGEMENT
- Life & Pain
- On Living Every Day with No Regret
- Learn as if you’re going to live forever, live as if you’re going to die tomorrow
- Live Every Day Like it Were the Last Day of Your Life
- Self-Determination
- FALSE GRATITUDE vs REAL GRATITUDE
- HOW TO LIVE MORE
- THE UPSIDE OF TRAGEDY
- Satisfaction is a Sucker’s Game
- Supreme Repose
- WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF LIFE? According to ERIC KIM
- STUBBORN, FLEXIBLE
- EVERYTHING HAPPENS AS IT *SHOULD* HAVE HAD HAPPENED
- Good Addiction, Bad Addiction?
- What is the Best Life?
- The Philosophy of Thinking
- The Philosophy of Conspiracies
- Conspiracies
- Growth
- Skepticism.
- What Do You Really Want Out of Life?
- Seem or Be?
- Learn Through Pain
- Respect Yourself
- In Praise of Elitism
- Why Independent Thinking?
- I Will Never Die
- Bitter is Better
- The Genesis of Nihilism and Existential Dread
- The Ethics of Personal Enrichment
- Good vs Not Good
- Punished by Privilege
- Abstinence Over Moderation
- Just Leave Others Alone
- You Can Only Critique that Which You Truly Understand and Love
- ERIC KIM Critique of Metaphysics
- Only Trust Philosophers Who Deadlift
- Heuristic: If Someone Talks Shit About Others Behind Their Back, Most Likely They’re Also Talking Shit About You Behind Your Back
- Virtue is a Privilege
- What Are Your Life Goals?
- Honesty
- Why I’m Anti Moderation
- No Spite, No Malice.
- Ascending Life or Descending Life?
- Double Edged Sword
- Ignorance.
- Why I Don’t Trust “Nice Guysâ€
- Why You Must Share Your Opinion
- Selfish Isn’t Evil
- Wisdom is the Goal
- YOU ARE KING.
- MASTER YOURSELF
- What is “Good” for You is Often what is Bad for You
- Care.
- BITTERSWEET
- ONE REP MAX
- Morality and Ethics is the Snare
- BY HELPING YOURSELF, YOU BEST HELP OTHERS
- Insanity is Good.
- Think Deep.
- PHILOSOPHY IS THE FUTURE.
- Open Mind vs Closed Mind
- ENTHUSIASM IS GENIUS
- Towards a More Critical and Rigorous Line of Thinking
- How to Encourage and a Foster Independent and Free Thinking
- What is the Purpose of Life?
- WHY PHILOSOPHY IS SUPREME.
- Elitism.
- I Cannot Form an Opinion About Somebody Until I’ve Met Them in the Flesh
- ALL GENETICS ARE GOOD GENETICS.
- Happiness vs Freedom
- The Birth of a Hater
- My Way Isn’t the Right Way
- Walking as an Existential Thing
- Why I’m So Tolerant
- Mortal Gods
- THE HUMAN SPECIES
- Why I’m So Skeptical
- Just Follow the Money
- Why Selfish?
- WHY WE CANNOT BLAME OTHERS
- Why Are We So Anti Elitism?
- What Actually Interests You?
- How to Become Yourself
- SELF HATE
- Optimistic Fatalism
- Death is the Ultimate Creative Constraint
- FLUX.
- How to Think for Yourself
- FLESH
- How to Live the Best Life
- Why Live a Life Without Regrets?
- Why Plato Ruined Art and Aesthetics for Us
- Self Respect
- Hypocrite vs Contradict
- Ideals vs Reality
- Spaceship Philosophy
- What is Your Ideal Life?
- MY EXTREME GRATITUDE TOWARDS LIFE AND BEING ALIVE!
- Critique of Utilitarianism
- Don’t Treat Others the Way You Want to Be Treated
- The Eternal Recurrence of Tragedy and Joy in Life
- Elite Asceticism
- Why I Don’t Like Numbers
- Action and Reaction, Cause and Effect
- The Antidote to Nihilism: The Philosophy of Nothingness
- ERIC KIM Notes on Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
- EXPLOIT CHAOS.
- WHY I DON’T BELIEVE IN GENETICS
- Self-Wisdom
- The Future Belongs to the Fearless
- INDIVIDUALISM
- Why Live Forever?
- THIS TOO WILL PASS.
- Why Education?
- How to Become Yourself
- Things Shouldn’t Go Back to the Way They Used to Be
- Why Am I So Cruel?
- The Great Joy of Existence
- Virtue for the Sake of Virtue
- NO DISDAIN.
- INTELLIGENT IGNORANCE
- A LIFE WITHOUT PAIN, DIFFICULTY OR TRAGEDY ISN’T A LIFE WORTH LIVING
- BITTER IS BETTER.
- EXPLOIT THE BEST FROM TRAGEDY AND LIFE
- DISREGARD FOR SELF-PRESERVATION
- PAIN.
- WHAT IF EVERYTHING IS NOT GONNA BE ALRIGHT?
- Tomorrow is Never
- Life is the Ultimate Creative Constraint
- EMBODIED REALITY
- BLACK SWAN
- THINGS WILL NEVER GO BACK TO THE WAY THEY USED TO BE
- What are you *really* afraid of?
- HAPPINESS ISN’T THE GOAL
- Philosophy is King
- Why is Selfish Evil?
- YOU’RE CONSTANTLY IN A STATE OF BECOMING
- ENTITLEMENT A SIN?
- NARCISSISM
- BE BRUTALLY HONEST WITH YOURSELF
- WHY FREE WILL?
- OBEY YOUR OPINION
- EGO IS GOOD.
- WHY IT IS GOOD TO BE INTO YOURSELF
- Seek the Good Pain
- Anti-Perfection in Photography, Art, and Life
- Can You Become an End into Yourself?
- WHY I LIVE
- Why I Hate Decline
- Why I Eat
- Why am I So Positive and Optimistic?
- EFFORT IS ENJOYMENT
- Never Stop Gaining
- TRUST YOURSELF
- A Life of Maximal Personal Independence
- What Do You Desire to Become?
- What Do I Want from Technology?
- Stratified Society
- Do You Love or Hate Reality?
- On the Brian, Body and Mind
- I’m Maximally Happy, Now What?
- Care over Fame
- ACTIVE NIHILISM
- Never Stop Subtracting
- How to Live a Happier and More Epic Life
- A Risker Life is a Better Life
- Only Work on Things You Can Imagine Doing for Eternity
- How to Maximize Your Happiness
- Influence
- The Gladiator Makes His Plans once He Enters the Ring
- Meditations on Meaning in Life
- There is Nothing More Interesting than Human Beings
- Is Hope a Vice?
- EGO
- Why Be Unique?
- Happiness is Metabolism Health and Strength
- You’re the Hero
- Is Productivity a Virtue or Vice?
- Why Do We Prize the Rare?
- The Joy of Uncertainty
- How Should I Best Use My Time and Life?
- A Life Without Pain or Suffering Isn’t a Life Worth Living
- Free or Unfree?
- What Do You Really Care For in Life?
- Anti-Satisfaction in Life
- Why Think?
- The Eternal Return
- Only Do What is Best for You!
- Truthiness
- Why Be Happy?
- Permissionless Living
- In Praise of Unconventional Wisdom
- Become the Change Which You Wish to See in the World
- Happiness
- Beyond Freedom
- Idolize People, Not Stuff
- What Makes You Stronger? What Makes You Weaker?
- Why Hate?
- The Secret of Happiness
- You’re Constantly in a State of Becoming
- Life is about Choices, Not Obligations
- Anti-Nihilism
- First, Do What is Best for You.
- Live Dynamic
- How to Prosper
- Is the Point of Life to Be Satisfied?
- SUPREME EFFORT OF WILL.
- How to Become more Idealistic
- Thrivival 101
- Create Yourself
- Non-Small
- Inspiration
- How to Live a Heroic Life: Dare the Heights!
- Human Augmentation
- Prune
- Happiness: Do What You Want to Do (And Don’t Do What You Don’t Want to Do)
- Avoid Vain (Empty) Pursuits in Life
- Modern Slavery
- Kill the Leeches
- Wisdom Augmentation
- Why We Need Friction in Life
- Straight Line Philosophy
- What’s Your End-Game in Life?
- Create Your Own Happiness Today
- Desire Both Pain and Pleasure in Life
- Try the Impossible
- SELF-RESPECT
- Anti-Social Extrovert
- Never Blame Anybody But Yourself
- Human Flourishing
- Simpler, Not Better.
- How to be Free
- Embrace the Extremes
- Cultivate Your Own Culture
- COURAGE.
- Thrivival
- Inner Power
- How to Live a Purposeful Life
- My Definition of Happiness
- Why Change is Good
- Why Work?
- How to Live the Happiest Possible Life
- The Two-Pronged Approach to Maximize Joy in Your Life
- You Always Have Another Option!
- INFINITISM
- Never Stop!
- What is Your Self-Directed Purpose in Life?
- Live Today Like it Were Your Last
- Do You Photograph to Live, or Live to Photograph?
- ARTIST-PHILOSOPHER
- Live Life to the Fullest!
- In Praise of Selfishness
- Why You Must Be a YAY-SAYER to Succeed in Entrepreneurship and Life
- Why I Love Walking
- Live Life Like a Video Game!
- Simple Luxuries in Life
- Treat Your Life Like a Fun Experiment!
- Only Prove it to Yourself
- You Don’t Always Need to Feel Joyful to Live a Fulfilling and Meaningful Life
- Life is Too Short to Be Bored!
- Money Cannot Destroy Boredom
- How to Find Inspiration in Life
- Why You Must Ignore Haters to Succeed and Win in Life
- An Active Life is a Happy Life
- My Simple Joys in Life
- Never Stop Striving
- How to Motivate Yourself in Life
- How to Be Optimistic in Life
- How to Dictate Your Purpose in Life
- In Praise of a Dynamic Life
- PURPOSE.
- How to Enjoy Life
- Photography Therapy
- How to Conquer Regret
- Take Your Play Very Seriously.
- How to Prosper
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- Destroy in Order to CREATE
- Trust Your Body More Than Your Mind
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- How to Overcome Impedence
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Radically Abundant Health
The goal
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Passion for being outside? 
Modernity is all about encouraging you to spend more time indoors, less time outdoors.

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$100B+
Currently looking at a lot of these individuals with a net worth of over $100 billion; this becomes very interesting.
Certainly at this point, you got more money than sense, so the question is then this:
What do you desire to devote the rest of your life to?
- Your kids
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Just follow your gut
Also the importance of thinking more philosophically
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Right now top net worth individuals in the world.
Simple thought — it don’t matter if you’re the richest guy in the world, or whatever, your age matters more.
It seems in modern day times, modern day world, more money and more wealth is more power.
Warren Buffett at the age of 93, he’s probably gonna die soon.
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What do you want to do with the rest of your life?
Here is a list of some of the richest people in the world as of 2024, along with their ages:
- Bernard Arnault & Family – $235.6 billion, Age: 75 (Born: March 5, 1949) oai_citation:1,Who Is The Richest Person In The World In 2024? | Top 10 Richest People In The World – Forbes India.
- Jeff Bezos – $192.8 billion, Age: 60 (Born: January 12, 1964) oai_citation:2,Who Is The Richest Person In The World In 2024? | Top 10 Richest People In The World – Forbes India.
- Elon Musk – $188.5 billion, Age: 52 (Born: June 28, 1971) oai_citation:3,Who Is The Richest Person In The World In 2024? | Top 10 Richest People In The World – Forbes India.
- Mark Zuckerberg – $169.8 billion, Age: 39 (Born: May 14, 1984) oai_citation:4,Who Is The Richest Person In The World In 2024? | Top 10 Richest People In The World – Forbes India.
- Larry Ellison – $154.6 billion, Age: 79 (Born: August 17, 1944) oai_citation:5,Who Is The Richest Person In The World In 2024? | Top 10 Richest People In The World – Forbes India.
- Warren Buffett – $135.0 billion, Age: 93 (Born: August 30, 1930) oai_citation:6,Who Is The Richest Person In The World In 2024? | Top 10 Richest People In The World – Forbes India.
- Bill Gates – $129.5 billion, Age: 68 (Born: October 28, 1955) oai_citation:7,Who Is The Richest Person In The World In 2024? | Top 10 Richest People In The World – Forbes India.
- Steve Ballmer – $123.5 billion, Age: 67 (Born: March 24, 1956) oai_citation:8,Who Is The Richest Person In The World In 2024? | Top 10 Richest People In The World – Forbes India.
- Larry Page – $118.3 billion, Age: 50 (Born: March 26, 1973) oai_citation:9,Who Is The Richest Person In The World In 2024? | Top 10 Richest People In The World – Forbes India.
- Mukesh Ambani – $113.9 billion, Age: 66 (Born: April 19, 1957) oai_citation:10,Who Is The Richest Person In The World In 2024? | Top 10 Richest People In The World – Forbes India.
Please note that the net worth figures are subject to change due to fluctuations in the market and other factors.
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235 billion for Bernard Arnault?
Bernard Arnault was born on March 5, 1949. As of March 18, 2024, Bernard Arnault is 75 years old oai_citation:1,Who Is The Richest Person In The World In 2024? | Top 10 Richest People In The World – Forbes India.
Here’s a summarized list of the top net worth individuals in the world as of 2024, based on the information provided by Forbes India and CEOWORLD magazine:
- Bernard Arnault & Family – $235.6 billion (LVMH, France)
- Jeff Bezos – $192.8 billion (Amazon, United States)
- Elon Musk – $188.5 billion (Tesla, SpaceX, United States)
- Mark Zuckerberg – $169.8 billion (Facebook, United States)
- Larry Ellison – $154.6 billion (Oracle, United States)
- Warren Buffett – $135.0 billion (Berkshire Hathaway, United States)
- Bill Gates – $129.5 billion (Microsoft, United States)
- Steve Ballmer – $123.5 billion (Microsoft, United States)
- Larry Page – $118.3 billion (Google, United States)
- Mukesh Ambani – $113.9 billion (Reliance Industries, India)
For more details, you can visit Forbes India oai_citation:1,Who Is The Richest Person In The World In 2024? | Top 10 Richest People In The World – Forbes India and CEOWORLD magazine oai_citation:2,The World’s Richest People (Top Billionaires, 2024) – CEOWORLD magazine.
As of 2024, the top net worth individuals in the world have seen significant wealth, with Bernard Arnault & family leading as the richest with a net worth of $235.6 billion, largely due to their ownership of LVMH, the world’s largest luxury goods company. Jeff Bezos follows with a net worth of $192.8 billion from Amazon, and Elon Musk is third with $188.5 billion from his ventures in Tesla and SpaceX. Other notable individuals include Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook with $169.8 billion, and Larry Ellison of Oracle with $154.6 billion. Warren Buffett, known for Berkshire Hathaway, holds a net worth of $135.0 billion, and Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, has $129.5 billion. Steve Ballmer, also from Microsoft, is worth $123.5 billion, Larry Page from Google has $118.3 billion, and Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industries rounds out the top ten with $113.9 billion oai_citation:1,Who Is The Richest Person In The World In 2024? | Top 10 Richest People In The World – Forbes India oai_citation:2,The World’s Richest People (Top Billionaires, 2024) – CEOWORLD magazine.
This list highlights the diversity of sectors these individuals come from, including technology, luxury goods, investments, and more. It also reflects the dynamic nature of wealth and how it can evolve over time due to market changes, investments, and business decisions oai_citation:3,The World’s Billionaires – Wikipedia.
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Highest grossing film of all time.
James Cameron’s net worth as of March 2024 is estimated to be around $700 million to $800 million. This range comes from different sources and reflects the earnings from his highly successful career as a filmmaker known for blockbuster hits like “Avatar,” “Titanic,” and the “Terminator” series. Cameron’s net worth is bolstered by his groundbreaking work in film technology and special effects, as well as his savvy business decisions regarding profit-sharing from his films. For instance, his decision to opt for backend points instead of a direct salary for “Titanic” resulted in a significant payday, contributing to his substantial net worth. Additionally, Cameron’s “Avatar” films have been significant contributors to his earnings, with both movies being among the highest-grossing films of all time.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the sources from Wealthy Gorilla oai_citation:1,James Cameron’s Net Worth (Updated 2024) | Wealthy Gorilla, Celebrity Net Worth oai_citation:2,James Cameron Net Worth | Celebrity Net Worth, and Wealthy Persons oai_citation:3,James Cameron Net Worth 2024: Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Kids, Bio-Wiki | Wealthy Persons.
The top three highest-grossing films worldwide, along with their gross earnings, are as follows:
- “Avatar” – $2,923,706,026 (2009)
- “Avengers: Endgame” – $2,797,501,328 (2019)
- “Avatar: The Way of Water” – $2,320,250,281 (2022) oai_citation:1,List of highest-grossing films – Wikipedia.
As of now, the highest-grossing film of all time is “Avatar” with a worldwide box-office gross of over $2.9 billion. It is followed closely by “Avengers: Endgame” and “Avatar: The Way of Water” oai_citation:1,List of highest-grossing films – Wikipedia.
As of my last update in April 2023, the highest-grossing film of all time is “Avatar,” directed by James Cameron. Released in 2009, “Avatar” reclaimed its title after a re-release in China in 2021, bringing its total global box office earnings to over $2.8 billion. This science fiction epic, known for its groundbreaking visual effects and 3D cinematography, explores the conflict between human colonizers and the native Na’vi of the moon Pandora. It surpassed other contenders like “Avengers: Endgame,” which had previously held the top spot after its release in 2019. However, box office rankings can change, especially with new film releases and re-releases of classic films.
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New Wealth
James Cameron, I find a lot of these filmmakers so fascinating because they created so much new wealth.
James Cameron is renowned for his work as a filmmaker, with a career that spans several decades and includes some of the highest-grossing films of all time. Below is a selection of his most notable works:
- Piranha II: The Spawning (1982) – Cameron’s directorial debut, a horror film about genetically engineered piranhas.
- The Terminator (1984) – A breakthrough film in Cameron’s career, introducing the iconic character and blending elements of science fiction and action.
- Aliens (1986) – The sequel to Ridley Scott’s “Alien,” this film earned critical acclaim and solidified Cameron’s reputation in the science fiction genre.
- The Abyss (1989) – A science fiction film that explored deep-sea exploration and introduced groundbreaking visual effects.
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) – A sequel to the original Terminator, notable for its pioneering use of CGI and action sequences.
- True Lies (1994) – An action-comedy film that blended elements of espionage and family drama.
- Titanic (1997) – A historical romantic drama that became the highest-grossing film of its time, winning 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Cameron.
- Avatar (2009) – A science fiction epic known for its visual effects and 3D cinematography, it surpassed “Titanic” as the highest-grossing film worldwide until 2019.
- Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) – The sequel to “Avatar,” continuing the story of the Sully family and the planet of Pandora.
Cameron is also known for his work on documentaries, particularly those focusing on underwater exploration and environmental advocacy, including “Ghosts of the Abyss” (2003) and “Aliens of the Deep” (2005). He has been involved in various roles in the film industry, including producer and screenwriter, and his work has significantly impacted the fields of visual effects and storytelling in cinema.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger age.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was born on July 30, 1947. As of today, March 18, 2024, he is 76 years old.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s biography is a compelling tale of success across multiple fields, including bodybuilding, acting, and politics. Born in Thal, Styria, Austria, in 1947, Schwarzenegger grew up in a strict household with a keen interest in sports. He started weight training at the age of 15 and quickly rose to fame in the world of bodybuilding, securing the title of Mr. Universe by the age of 20. Schwarzenegger won the Mr. Olympia contest seven times, a record at the time, which established him as one of the most prominent figures in bodybuilding.
Schwarzenegger’s ambitions extended beyond bodybuilding. He moved to the United States in 1968, dreaming of becoming an actor. Despite facing challenges due to his imposing physique and thick Austrian accent, he achieved breakthrough success with his role in the 1970 movie “Hercules in New York.” However, it was his role as Conan the Barbarian in 1982 that catapulted him into Hollywood stardom, followed by his iconic role as the Terminator in the 1984 film directed by James Cameron. Schwarzenegger became one of the leading figures in action films throughout the 1980s and 1990s, starring in hits like “Predator,” “Total Recall,” and “True Lies.”
In addition to his acting career, Schwarzenegger has been a successful businessman, investing in real estate, sports franchises, and other ventures. His interest in public service led him to politics, where he became the 38th Governor of California, serving from 2003 to 2011. As governor, he tackled various issues, including environmental policies, health care, and economic reform.
Schwarzenegger has also been a dedicated philanthropist, founding the After-School All-Stars program, which provides comprehensive after-school programs for kids in cities across the United States. He has remained a vocal advocate for physical fitness and various social and political causes, including climate change.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s journey from a small village in Austria to becoming a global icon in bodybuilding, entertainment, and politics exemplifies the epitome of the “American Dream.” His legacy is marked by his accomplishments across diverse spheres, his resilience, and his ability to reinvent himself.
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Harry Culver
More about his biography and the founding of Culver City.
The California Club is a prestigious and exclusive private social club located in downtown Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1888, it has a long history of serving the social and business networking needs of its members, who are among the city’s business, civic, and cultural leaders. The club’s facilities offer a variety of amenities, including fine dining, meeting rooms, and event spaces. The current clubhouse, which is a historic and architecturally significant building, is situated at 538 South Flower Street in Los Angeles. This location has been its home since the completion of the current clubhouse in 1930, designed in an Italian Renaissance-inspired style by the architectural firm of Curlett and Beelman.
Harry Culver first arrived in California in 1910 and quickly saw the potential for real estate development in the area located halfway between Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean. He was a visionary with a flair for promotion, recognizing early on the importance of leveraging the burgeoning film industry to attract investment and residents to his developments. Culver’s vision came to life on September 20, 1913, during a dinner at the California Club in Los Angeles, where he announced his plan to create a city that would connect Los Angeles with the sea. This plan was ambitious and strategic, aiming to capitalize on the growth and appeal of the motion picture industry.
Culver City was officially incorporated on September 20, 1917, and Harry Culver played a crucial role in its development. He was instrumental in attracting major film studios to the area, convincing Thomas Ince to move his studio to Culver City in 1918. This move was followed by Hal Roach, further establishing Culver City as a significant center for film production. The motto “The Heart of Screenland” reflects Culver City’s identity as a pivotal location in the film industry’s history, largely thanks to Harry Culver’s efforts.
Beyond his contributions to the film industry and real estate development, Culver was also active in civic affairs. He served as the president of the Culver City Chamber of Commerce and was involved in various community projects, including the creation of the Culver City Volunteer Fire Department. Culver’s legacy in Culver City is commemorated with several landmarks, including the Culver Hotel and Culver Studios, which stand as testaments to his vision and determination.
Culver’s vision and innovative strategies not only laid the foundation for Culver City’s development but also contributed to the growth of the Los Angeles region as a whole. His work in establishing Culver City as a hub for the film industry and a desirable place to live and work has left a lasting impact, making him a key figure in the history of Southern California.
Harry Hazel Culver was a prominent real estate developer and promoter, born on January 22, 1880, in Milford, Nebraska. He grew up as the middle child in a family of five, on a farm owned by his parents, Jacob H. and Ada L. (Davison) Culver. At the age of 18, Culver enlisted in the Spanish–American War, where he served as a corporal and sergeant. His life and career would later lead him to play a significant role in the development of Culver City, California oai_citation:1,Harry Culver – Wikipedia.
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Famous examples of father and son in ancient mythology.
- Hector and his son?
- Achilles and his mortal father ,,, and also, Chiron the Centaur?
- Odysseus and his son?
Does Achilles have any siblings
The king of Ithaca
Odysseus and his son, Telemachus, are central figures in Homer’s ancient Greek epics, “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey.” Their story is a fascinating exploration of family, identity, and the quest for homecoming, with both characters undergoing significant personal development and facing numerous challenges.
Odysseus is the king of Ithaca, known for his cleverness and resourcefulness. He is a key figure in the Trojan War, famous for devising the Trojan Horse strategy that ultimately leads to the fall of Troy. However, Odysseus’s journey home from Troy is prolonged to 10 years due to the anger of the sea god Poseidon, during which he faces various trials, including encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the enchantress Circe, and the journey to the Underworld.
Telemachus, Odysseus’s son, is just an infant when his father leaves for Troy. The “Odyssey” begins with Telemachus as a young man, struggling in the absence of his father. Ithaca is in disarray, overrun by suitors for his mother Penelope’s hand in marriage, who are consuming the family’s wealth and disrespecting its honor. Unsure of his father’s fate and feeling powerless, Telemachus embarks on a quest to find news of his father, visiting several of Odysseus’s old comrades from the Trojan War.
Their stories converge in the latter part of the “Odyssey.” When Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca, he is in disguise, aided by the goddess Athena. Father and son are reunited, and together they plan and execute revenge against the suitors, restoring order to their household and the kingdom. The reunion of Odysseus and Telemachus is a pivotal moment, symbolizing the restoration of familial bonds and rightful order.
Telemachus’s journey from youth to maturity is a significant subplot within the “Odyssey,” reflecting his growth into a wise and capable leader under the guidance of mentors like Athena and Nestor. His relationship with Odysseus is central to the epic’s themes of identity, legacy, and the complex bonds between father and son. Their story is not just about physical journeys but also about the internal growth each undergoes through their separate experiences.
In ancient mythology, stories of fathers and sons are both common and richly diverse, encompassing themes of rivalry, inheritance, support, and betrayal. Here are some famous examples from different mythological traditions:
- Zeus and Cronus (Greek Mythology): In Greek mythology, Zeus is the son of Cronus, who had swallowed his children to prevent a prophecy that he would be overthrown by one of them. Zeus was hidden at birth by his mother, Rhea, and later forced Cronus to disgorge his siblings. Zeus then led them in a rebellion against Cronus and the Titans, eventually becoming the king of the gods.
- Odin and Thor (Norse Mythology): Odin, the All-Father, is a principal deity in Norse mythology, and Thor is one of his sons, known for his incredible strength and for wielding the hammer Mjölnir. Thor is a protector of humanity and one of the most revered gods, often engaging in battles with giants and other enemies of the gods.
- Osiris and Horus (Egyptian Mythology): Osiris, the god of the afterlife, and his son Horus, the god of the sky and kingship, are central figures in Egyptian mythology. After Osiris is murdered by his brother Set, Horus seeks to avenge his father’s death and claim the throne. Their story involves complex battles and legal disputes before Horus is finally declared the legitimate ruler of Egypt.
- Saturn and Jupiter (Roman Mythology): In Roman mythology, Saturn is the father of Jupiter (the Roman equivalent of Zeus). Saturn, fearing that he would be overthrown by one of his children, swallowed each of them at birth. Jupiter was hidden and later, as in the Greek tradition, forced Saturn to disgorge his siblings before leading a rebellion against him.
- Dagda and Aengus (Irish Mythology): The Dagda is a father figure and powerful god in Irish mythology, known for his control over life and death, seasons, and agriculture. His son Aengus, conceived through trickery and magic, becomes a god of love, youth, and poetic inspiration. Aengus tricks his father into granting him ownership of the Brú na Bóinne, a significant spiritual and burial site.
These stories illustrate the complexities of father-son relationships, reflecting both the struggles and the bonds that define these dynamics. They also often symbolize broader themes of power transition, cycles of life and death, and the quest for identity and honor.
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Weightlifting Toys
The only toys for men —
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You shouldn’t need to “motivate†yourself to make photos
Rather, just always have your camera with you, and only shoot when you feel like it
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You cannot “fix†loudness
Noise pollution is the worst pollution.
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Is life a game of monopoly?
“Life is a game of monopoly, go outside and cop yourself some propertyâ€â€” MIGOS
Thinking about real estate, life in general; is life a game of monopoly?
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How to Master Living in LA
- Don’t drive for more than 5 minutes a day
- Workout at home — home gym.
- If possible, 100% pedestrian lifestyle?
- Live somewhere quiet — away from cars, traffic, the 405, 5, etc —
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WHY FITNESS IS SO CRITICAL
Without a body, without fitness, we got nothing.
For example, even if you were a trillionaire with poor health, none of it is worth it.
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CANCEL IT ALL.
My number one productivity and happiness hack is simple; cancel it all.
Cancel all of your streaming services, Netflix Hulu even Spotify etc.
The simple thought; if there is a movie you really really want to watch, just purchase it in the Apple TV store, never subscribe to anything.
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Media is Mediocre
A recent realization when browsing improving through a bunch of these media related things: it is all so mediocre. 
What is the biggest issue here? No matter how I think about it, it really doesn’t matter how “good†the media may be, whether it be a TV show, whether it be a series, or a movie… Any two hour audio visual thing which forces you to be sedentary is a bad thing. 
For example, I find this activity insanely bizarre. People are willing to spend close to 50 minutes to an hour for even a mediocre television show, something that has to deal with some sort of conquering physical activity or whatever.
I’ll give you an example: my personal pride is I have watched none of these Silvy or dumb shows. For example when everyone was gaga over Game of Thrones, I found this bizarre;
Why not just use those 50 or 100 hours to turn yourself into a real modern day conqueror?
Or, anybody who watches marvel or superhero movies; certainly certainly in their psychology they want to become Superheroes themselves. And it doesn’t matter which superhero you are; all superheroes have superhero strength, which is superhero muscles etc. Therefore as a consequence, isn’t the obvious strategy to transform your body and your soul into a real life conqueror?
Making your own media?
Then it seems from a simple perspective, to create your own media is a good idea. A simple idea is to just throw on or slap on a GoPro camera to your chest or your head, and just record video Vlog your life. 
For example, the most ridiculous creation yet I think is the Apple Vision Pro; better to just buy a new GoPro with the max lens attachment mod, put it on your chest or your head, and it is better to record ultra ultra wide video than “spatial video“. Why? The big problem and downside of spatial audio and video is the fact that it is so difficult to actually view and review it. I have almost a 0% faith that the Apple Vision Pro, or even a basic Apple vision concept will take up. Why? Nobody likes to put it on. Even for myself, I’m the biggest tech enthusiast that I know, even putting on for half a second insanely made my head feel heavy and unpleasant. As a consequence, immediately, I wanted to take the thing off, even before the official demo started.
I was really excited to try it out, in the Apple Store I even got my prescription glasses checked, and the custom Zeiss optical inserts added, so I could demo the thing. But once again, the second I put it on my head, just like a child I wanted to immediately take it off, just like how Seneca hates putting on hats in baseball caps. My theory is that intuitively, we humans hate having things on our heads, even for a long time having to get accustomed to put on glasses was a difficult one. And even now, I hate wearing watches. It just feels weird on my wrist. My wedding ring, I always just keep it in my wallet, because I lift weights so frequently, and also the feeling of a ring on your finger weighted is a bizarre one.
Bitcoin to the moon!
OK, now that London is on board, and now that Blackrock is on board, bitcoin is going to the moon! I like this idea that we could all get rich together.
I’m not really 100% certain about the future of bitcoin and prices etc., but one thing I am certain about is that it will never go down to zero. Why? Now that it is mainstream, Michael Saylor (Microstrategy CEO, and early bitcoin adopter)– said something super interesting now that the bitcoin ETFs, exchange traded funds are live, what that means is that anybody could just open up their Robinhood or TD America trade app or whatever app they use, and search bitcoin, and immediately start purchasing it, without having a crypto wallet or anything. that is with your Roth IRA, your 401(k), or your traditional stock, you could easily buy bitcoin. He said this on the CNBC full interview you could just YouTube it.
What is money anyways?
OK, now that me and Cindy are here in LA for good, or semi good, what that means is thinking about the future of our family, putting down routes etc.
Where your beginning is, that is where you shall return.
The crazy thing is to consider and think that Cindy and I both started off at UCLA, and now we’re back in black.
I even have EricKim.la as a domain name. If you’re in LA and want to collaborate email me at Eric [at] EricKim.com
Living?
There are a lot of things to consider in regards to living, living in LA:
- How much space you want: how many bedrooms do you want? Two bed, two bath? Too bad, one bath? Too bad, 1.5 bath? Three bedrooms, etc.?
- Your location: do you care to walk, or do you not mind driving?
- Direction of the sun: random thought I had is ideally I would have some sort of house or property or living place which directly faces the sun, ideally I want to wake up in the morning going into the kitchen and while making my coffee, the direct light goes directly into the kitchen; currently the apartment that I’m living in, although it is great, I have no idea what the weather is like outside. 
Off the grid fitness
I just ordered a 60 pound weight vest on Titan.fitness and I find it one of the most interesting innovations that I have done so far. Why? And some sense it is free exercise; even just standing with it on, you’re going to immediately start huffing and puffing.
I even have a funny thought, maybe all tech workers should be required to put it on while working; because actually it is uncomfortable to sit with it, easier to stand with it. And also, the exercise that it gives you is that strengthen your hips, your knees, your back, your shoulders, your traps etc.
60 pounds is actually pretty impressive and a good weight, because it is a little bit heavier than a standard 45 pound plate, which you typically put on a barbell. And also what I personally love about this 60 pound weight vest is that it is weighted in the front and the back, which means that it is well balanced.
One thing that I’ve actually been doing with it is while having it on, lifting weights with it. This is what I consider a double hard-core workout; a fun activity to do with my standard rack pool, or atlas lift, or farmers carry, trap bar dead lift, or even chin up, dips, calisthenic exercises, etc.  
Inspirations?
Going back to the whole media thing; perhaps the only good movies I think I have ever seen in my life include the movie 300, which from an early teenage age, solidified the notion of true manliness in my mind, also maybe the movie the matrix, which was a good mind bender, in order for me to think about and consider notions of reality, mind over body etc. Besides these two movies, it may be John Wick; all of these other movies that have watched seem like a waste of time. And also I have never watched any TV series which is any good.
Why are millennials so miserable?
My personal theory on why millennials are so miserable is because:
- They own dogs, they don’t have children
- I can only speak for a male perspective, but it seems that at least for us men, all men secretly or overly desire at least one male son, one heir to the throne. This is often why you see families with two or three or four girls; you could definitely see that there were shooting for a boy.
- Too much time consuming media; once again I think media is the real culprit here… Media makes us too emotional, dark and morose. It is almost like watching modern-day gladiators, but worse, it encourages you to stay home all day.
The solution
- Build your own home gym: Titan.fitness — ever since moving to LA three or four months ago, after experimenting with all the gyms, golds gym, LA fitness etc.; I’ve discovered and realized that honestly all these gems are bad. Why? The big issue here is that the whole driving thing: my secret for a happy life in LA is never drive for more than five minutes a day. Fortunately living here in Culver City, downtown Culver City, I am actually able to fulfill this.
- Just be outside: I think a lot of the modern day bias is for some reason we are all afraid of skin cancer, the light etc. For example everyone I know in LA either wears a baseball cap, a hat, or sunglasses. Very infrequently do I see people walking around without sunglasses, or a hat on. In fact it is part of my pride to not wear a hat, and also Sunglasses; sunglasses make your eyes weak.

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FUTURE SOLDIERS?
Live free or die?
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WAKE UP WHEN YOUR BODY IMOELS YOU TO DO SO
Ignore the clock — irregardless of how ridiculous it may seem
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BINARY IS BETTER
This weird “non-binary†trend — my theory:
Really good for marketers, and capitalism.
Why? Non-gender clothing is easier to produce and sell.
Also not always, but many non-binary people prefer to *NOT* have kids, and also a lot of these non-gendered kids and people prefer to assert their individuality via their clothing and fashion options, thus once again — greater marketing, profits!
My simple thought:
Gender is fluid, sex is solid.
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Your Family is the Ultimate Art Work
All real artists must have families?
















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Almost nothing in life is “worth itâ€
Besides you, your wife your kid ..(s)
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Big Thoughts
Leverage Your Platforms, Move the World 
Follow the yellow brick road!
How to move the world
“Give me a spot to stand, and I shall move the world!â€ï¿¼ï¿¼ï¿¼ – Archimedes
The notion of a lever, leverage is one of the most critical notions of all time. Why? It is all about strength leverage, levers.
For example, I find it personally more interesting to move 1000 pounds half an inch, rather than move 1 pound for 100 miles.
The bad thing is in modern day times, we have been suckered into thinking that more is better. More repetitions is seen as more virtuous and more better for us.
However, think about this:
What is more impressive, to do 10,000 bodyweight squats consecutively, or to lift 2000 pounds, once?
Of course the second!
Don’t trust the nerds
The big problem is in today’s world, the nerds run the show. The nerds are now the computer scientist, the CEOs of the big tech companies, etc., or once nerdy bullied kids in high school. In fact, my personal thought is your personality gets fully formed by the time you graduate high school. The person you are in high school, Remains with you for the rest of your life.
This is why when I meet people nowadays in LA, I just asked them: “Where did you go to high school?â€
NASSIM TALEB also has a thought and a theory that in fact, where you go to high school is actually more important then where you go to college or university.
Therefore, let us think about how critical high school is.
The psychology of money
OK now that I am a cryptocurrency millionaire, betting big on bitcoin, now what?
First, I like the idea that we could all become rich together. To me what is not zero sum; everyone could gain $1 million in their wallet, me gaining $1 million doesn’t mean the subtraction of money from your pocket.
For example, let us say that we all buy bitcoin. And let us say that the price of bitcoin continues to balloon. If this is the case, then we all suddenly become millionaires all at once!
I think the loser mentality is that my financial gain is your financial loss. What is this true? No. Anyone who thinks this has zero understanding of how finance works.
Money is a made up thing
Perhaps the most insightful thing that I learned from Fernando Galliani‘s treatise on money is how money is just a social invention. 
Money is faith, money is people. 
In fact, when it comes down to it, the ultimate valuable thing is just humans, human beings, human labor, human power.
For example, eventually when it comes down to it, let us say you want to buy a house build a house renovated etc., sooner or later you need a real life human being in the flesh to actually build and put things together. Or if you want to create your own minimalistic dream House, you need a lot of laborers to actually build it. Often Mexican or Latino Spanish-speaking construction workers.
Who is going to dig your hole?
Most of us don’t like digging holes for ourselves, and I think most people would prefer not to build their own house, or renovate their own house all by themselves. It just takes far too long, takes too much time, most people would prefer doing something else.
In Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Holmby Hills I have observed this funny new caste system or bifurcation of people: 
Insanely rich people who are never at home, and their army of immigrant construction workers who are building their mansions.
This micro economy which is built is super fast in me because there are bunches of these taco trucks which hang out in these $10 million mansion neighborhoods, $50 million mansion neighborhoods, just chilling and hanging out, and you could tell who the immigrant workers are because they all drive old Nissan Pick up trucks.
A very very dark thing about going to Asia is how cheap labor is. For example I think there are some people in Asia who work these menial labor jobs who might only get paid $10 USD for a whole day of labor in a restaurant kitchen or a bar or café? In America, it is insane; for menial labor work, we pay people almost $20 an hour?
How and why media is the future 
I have this habit on my iPad and which I always go to the App Store, and I’m always curious about what the top performing applications are. One of the things that I have learned is that it looks like all the top five apps on the iPad store are all Media streaming apps. Disney, Disney+, Netflix Hulu etc. Also a fun thing I learned other day is that Hulu is owned by Disney.
Anyways, it looks like innovation for technology has been tapped out, and now there is a mad scramble for media. Even Apple is dead, in terms of innovation. In one last attempt, what they are trying to do is get into the media entertainment, TV music business; it seems that they are doing very poorly even though they have trillions of dollars to throw at it.
Free exercise
A new experiment I’ve been doing is I bought a 60 pound weight vest from Titan dot fitness, and I’ve just been wearing it during the day, when I go on hikes with Seneca, or even while working out. I call it like Goku in the gravity chamber, Dragon Ball Z.
What super interesting is I guess 60 pounds is actually pretty heavy. Just having it on me and not doing anything, I already feel my heart rate going up. Also what I love about it is it is well balanced; the weights are in the front and the back.
Also, I found that it may be one of the most effective ways to exercise in so far much as you could just keep it on while doing calisthenics, chub dips push-ups whatever, I even had a funny thoughts; if you want to one of those funny fitness classes and just wore a 60 pound weight vest on you the whole time, certainly it would augment your work out.
How tech nerds could get stronger? 
A simple idea is that everyone should buy the 60 pound weight vest, and just wear it all day while you’re at work. And just stand all day and walk around.
Even all of the silly runners, maybe they should just buy one. It is better to just walk around with a white vest on, at slow pace rather than jogging at a “moderate paceâ€, for no good reason.
Also a very interesting innovation that I’ve made is that while wearing the 60 pound weight vest, concurrently doing my weightlifting exercises with it on. This involves farmers carry, rack pull, atlas lifts squats etc. 
The general idea is anything that increases the force of gravity on your body will make you stronger.
What I learned after lifting 1000 pounds
Just Google or YouTube it; ERIC KIM thousand pound lift. I think I am the first non-steroid person on the planet to have done it.
Super super easy; gradual progressions, the Kaisen process. Just adding 2.5 pound “potato chip“ mini weights to each side of the barbell, week over week. That is if you just add 5 pounds to your maximum lift, week over week, within a year or two years or three years, any able bodied person or man should be able to lift 1000 pounds.
Can a woman lift 1000 pounds?
Probably. There are some of these Viking women from Sweden or some thing who are like 7 feet tall and 200 pounds, I’m sure they could do it.
Certainly for maximum strength, there will never be a woman who has as much strength as a man. You will probably never have a woman on planet earth as strong as Eddie Hall, or Hafthor Bjjorsen.  Even if you gave the strongest woman in the world all the steroids in the world, I am very dubious that they would be able to deadlift 501 kg. 
Or if you go on YouTube, search the 1 ton lift. One of the strong fat steroid using strong men was able to successfully lift 2000 pounds half an inch, which is 2x of how much I was able to do.
What I have found is ultimately, anything that you really really really really want to do, and you have a ridiculous passion for, or interest or goal, you can achieve. I think the subtle nuance is that it must be autotelic, which is you want to accomplish it for the sake in itself.  
For example, trying to lift 1000 pounds, was this funny silly cute cold that I said for myself, without the aid of anybody else. No ridiculous notion of a “personal trainer“, “coachâ€. To me only unknowledgeable people, people who seem to lack self direction end up investing in these external coaches, because they like the motivation to do it themselves, because for their whole lives, they have never been encouraged to just follow themselves.
Am I the only rare bird?
Truth be told, I’ve never met anyone in real life quite as interesting or fascinating as myself. Only other people that have met why find fascinating, not in real life include Jeff Bezos, Elon musk, Kanye West, maybe Jay Z.

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Big Visions.
Big boy visions —
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We can all get rich together
The promise of bitcoin
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Buy Bitcoin
Something I find really fascinating when studying these crypto apps, for example the crypto.com app which always shows up as a personalized advertisement for me in the Apple App Store:
The first thing it’s always shows in the subtitle is buy Bitcoin
This is a good way to study the market
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GRATEFUL
ALL I FEEL IS GRATITUDE!
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