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So it looks like I’m getting back into my philosophical self, this is a great idea: my general idea is, the point of life is not difficulty overcoming whatever… But rather, a life of …

So it looks like I’m getting back into my philosophical self, this is a great idea: my general idea is, the point of life is not difficulty overcoming whatever… But rather, a life of …

Hell fucking yeah! So, after eating about 10 eggs last night, and then, maybe like 5 pounds of beef chili, I’m feeling insanely good. Slept at like 8 PM last night, woke up to …

So I think everyone’s kind of searching for the meaning of life whatever… I think I got it figured out, it is art. First, what is art? Art is essentially anything that a human …

So what is the primary driving force which commands everything? The will to power, the will to overpower.  How does this matter? So I suppose the first thought is, this matters because, it’s …

So I suppose the big idea to think and consider is, bitcoin versus Fiat currency. So certainly we all have fiat needs like paying our rent and or mortgage and or living costs, paying …

So maybe this might be one of my most important essays to date of all time,? The thought,… The will to life. Why So obviously life is the core principle. The desire to live, …

So a big thought this morning, on why art matters. So the first big idea is, at the end of the day… Once you got the Lambos, the Ferrari, whatever, then, what next? Art. …

by ERIC KIM 1) Photography isn’t “taking” — it’s  claiming The camera is not a polite instrument. It’s a flag you plant into reality. Prince reminds me: the photograph is an assertion of power, …

by ERIC KIM 1) Photography isn’t “taking” — it’s  claiming The camera is not a polite instrument. It’s a flag you plant into reality. Prince reminds me: the photograph is an assertion of power, …

By Eric Kim Richard Prince detonated my brain. Not because he “creates” in the traditional sense. But because he exposed the game. Here are 10 brutal lessons I’ve extracted. 1. Nothing Is Sacred A …

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Life is all about Will, willpower? So I think in life, life is all about Will, willpower. The world to travel the world to conquer, the world to expand, the will to see new …

OK, the very big thought of today: the will to expansion. So my personal thought is, man, human man, we are never satisfied. And I think this is a good thing. I’m even thinking …

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Digital power? OK after getting a phenomenal 11 hours of sleep, and bitcoin, bursting through the seams… also my glorious testosterone boosting beef liver, beef short rib diet, … the sun is shining gloriously, …

Digital power? OK after getting a phenomenal 11 hours of sleep, and bitcoin, bursting through the seams… also my glorious testosterone boosting beef liver, beef short rib diet, … the sun is shining gloriously, …

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Digital power? OK after getting a phenomenal 11 hours of sleep, and bitcoin, bursting through the seams… also my glorious testosterone boosting beef liver, beef short rib diet, … the sun is shining gloriously, …

So hung out with a great friend last night, met some of his buddies, and just thinking in general… What is it that seems to bother everybody, regardless of who they are or what …

This is NOT another “how to take better photos” workshop.This is a full-on TRANSFORMATION. I’m not here to turn you into a better technician with a camera.I’m here to ignite the artist inside you. …

You’re alive, and I’m alive! Thank god! So there is a quote from Michael Saylor, volatility is vitality. Then, the second version: volatility is a gift to the faithful. Third, Satoshi‘s gift is volatility …

So, going to sleep last night, already making myself a strong cold brew coffee the night prior… A good sign of my recovering physiology strength, my will to physiology: Beef liver is key? Saw …

So, going to sleep last night, already making myself a strong cold brew coffee the night prior… A good sign of my recovering physiology strength, my will to physiology: Beef liver is key? Saw …

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Street Photography and Beauty So the insanely big idea that I have, after much thinking and consideration is, the very very simple idea that, in fact, we street photographers shall inherit the planet. My …

So the insanely big idea that I have, after much thinking and consideration is, the very very simple idea that, in fact, we street photographers shall inherit the planet. My big idea is, after …

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I think the big thing that people don’t understand about AI is, that, it is almost like an essential tool for us brave new entrepreneurs because, you are not in the closed system like …

certainly bitcoin is insanely volatile, this is where it gets its strength. However, you could keep chopping its heads off with swords, kind of like a hydra, but, kind of like Deadpool and or …

So what is the thing that we all share in common, that is anti-fragile to anything that is happening to us all around the world and planet? First, I believe it to be the …

So a fun random essay and thought that I had, this morning biking, or maybe it was in hot yoga? So the big thought is, what is the role of the camera in the …

So a fun random essay and thought that I had, this morning biking, or maybe it was in hot yoga? So the big thought is, what is the role of the camera in the …

So a fun random essay and thought that I had, this morning biking, or maybe it was in hot yoga? So the big thought is, what is the role of the camera in the …

OK some unorthodox stoic thoughts this morning. So the first one, should you share your feelings or what you think? Or what’s on your mind whatever? I actually say no. I’ve actually been thinking …

OK some thoughts: First, one thing that’s actually insanely annoying is, thinking how in America there is this nonsense called notion of “personal space”, I’m actually not 100% sure where it comes from. First, …

So big question that a lot of people often ask me, I don’t know if they’re curious or suspicious or just kind of shocked, why is it that I’m so happy? So the first …

So a big thought on my mind as of late is about beauty.  First, this very unique idea… The idea that, beautiful people have beautiful ethics? And also… Beautiful people are happy? And …

So this is a big signal idea… What’s kind of still interesting and critical is sociology, social skills etc. I’ll give you an example… Now that Senecas in school, and I interact with other …

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Forget, forgetfulness as a stoic virtue: So a really big idea of my mind right now is in terms of stoic ethics, almost like having some sort of historic operating system system. So, one …

Can your camera shoot at ISO 51,000???

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I think one of the most underrated things about photography is that it delivers one of the quickest hitting stimulus’s for us. 

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So mostly inspired by Cindy, on slowness…  it has been a very interesting thought in terms of some AI thoughts I have. First, what kind of interesting is if you use ChatGPT pro …

Eric Kim is often touted as a pioneering “#1 AI photographer” because of his early and comprehensive embrace of artificial intelligence in photography . A longtime influential voice in street photography, Kim has seamlessly …

so what’s kind of interesting to me after using a lot of AI is that… A lot of the attention is towards media videos audio whatever, pictures, the truth is, it all comes down …

So starting 2026, my big vision is about giga health. That is, according to whatever my personal metrics are, to be insanely healthy. Insanely phenomenal sleep,,, and health 3x? So it is easy for …

So the glorious thought of today’s day is about ambition. And forever climbing. The virtue I suppose the first thought is, ambition is a virtue. I think for a lot of life and time, …

So the glorious thought of today’s day is about ambition. And forever climbing. The virtue I suppose the first thought is, ambition is a virtue. I think for a lot of life and time, …

So random idea and thought this morning on awakening this morning,,, perhaps the goal and the secret is to build!  Build what? So the first thought, is what should you build? So most …

So random idea and thought this morning on awakening this morning,,, perhaps the goal and the secret is to build!  Build what? So the first thought, is what should you build? So most …

So it looks like in today’s brave New World, but we actually have an abundance of his computer computer power. For example, certainly you cannot eat food that is produced by ChatGPT but, with …

 I already have like a 100% thousand 1,000,000% certainty in my vision in the future etc. But once you have 100% certainty about the future, in a good way, then what? 

OK so this is an insanely mega giga brain idea… Playing for the insanely super turbo long-term game. So, if you try to plan and structure things, assuming you’re gonna live for the next …

OK so this is an insanely mega giga brain idea… Playing for the insanely super turbo long-term game. So, if you try to plan and structure things, assuming you’re gonna live for the next …

Bitcoin, bitcoin as digital land prospecting So I thought on my mind is about land prospecting, digital land prospecting. So just walking around my local neighborhood, I effing love it. It’s like the most …

So I’m just kind of thinking ahead. Especially, predicting and anticipating, the point in which MSTR 10x’s,  in which you could turn $1 million investment into a $10 million one. Also thinking about …

So a big, mega big mega brain idea I have right now is I think with everything, all things considered, never stop thinking rethinking and reconsidering things. What that means is, there’s never like …

So a big, mega big mega brain idea I have right now is I think with everything, all things considered, never stop thinking rethinking and reconsidering things. What that means is, there’s never like …

So I’m just kind of thinking ahead. Especially, predicting and anticipating, the point in which MSTR 10x’s,  in which you could turn $1 million investment into a $10 million one. Also thinking about …

So, a beautiful 2026 is ahead of us…… now what? insane optimism I think the first big idea is, moving forward, I’m insanely optimistic about 2026. Erickimworkshops.com –> I just added to the calendar: …

So, a beautiful 2026 is ahead of us…… now what? insane optimism I think the first big idea is, moving forward, I’m insanely optimistic about 2026.  Erickimworkshops.com –> I just added to the calendar: 🔥 PHNOM …

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