Never do nothing or don’t do stuff because you’re trying to please others.

Also never hide anything…

New new new new:

The way I have always broken stuff that worked 90% fine!

Better to have something work 90% good reliably all the time, than the critical “fix” in which you break it and it becomes 100% unusable.

Would you want to have sex with a 3 inch padded condom? The logic behind thin sold vibram five finger shoes.

The best way to think about things; AI, artificial intelligence is our new modern day slave.

For example, if I told you that you could just buy a new modern day slave, only $20 a month, which is less than $.80 a day, for your own personal slave who never complains, and will obey you every command… isn’t this the ultimate?

Essentially a super super super super super base level Tesla model 3, no options except full self driving capability enabled. This is really the number one and only reason to get a Tesla! This means choose the smallest range, the standard color which is currently silver midnight, the standard aero rims which actually think look good, interior. The only thing to upgrade is a full self driving which is only $12,000! Just think, if you could pay $12,000 for a personal human drivers slave, that’s cheap!

Long Tesla

so technically at this point, everything is made in China, Vietnam, etc. So when we think about quality or trust in a brand, what do we really mean to say?

First, the types of materials employed, and for clothing, stitching?

Passion, what is your passion? Assuming that you’re a billionaire, how do you want to use your time and your life?

a simple thought is I think what we strive for and towards is what we want is to just be an artist, to think artistically, to create artistically… that ultimately, anything and everything that we do is simply an art project, an art concept.

For example, I look at my 2010 Prius, and I love it! To me, maybe the fun thing is this: I see it as a fun creative constraint?

I am now officially an OG. I’ve been online, on Google ever since I was maybe… 2009, my junior year of college, I was born in 1988. I had my website blog and started, doing my own website stuff ever since I was maybe 16, 17 years old?

So this is the best way to study the Internet etc.: first and foremost, 99% of revenue that is produced on the Internet, can be attributed to simple things: google adsense, which are those super annoying advertisements that you see on practically all websites blogs and new sources on the Internet.

The reason why advertising is such a big issue on the Internet is that it promotes sensationalism, violence, anger and hatred etc. People always point the finger at “social media“ which is Facebook, meta-, Instagram, Twitter… But the true culprit here might be Google and YouTube.

Nobody’s really at fault here; the issue is that nobody has been clever enough or smart enough or innovative enough to figure out how to monetize the Internet without stupid display advertising. Just ask yourself, do you know anyone who likes ads? Even kids, they learn how to skip the ads on YouTube super early.

Essentially, Google, Google AdSense runs the Internet. All of this news, all this fake news real news whatever… Everyone is monetizing purely off of google adsense.

There is this insanely lame excuse “everyone has to make a living”. I find this to be a very lame response.

Essentially the moral the stories this: don’t trust Google no more, only ChatGPT, ChatGPT 4 paid premium. Also specifically speaking, no more YouTube. YouTube is bad.

The simple ChatGPT rule; just chatgpt otherwise what you would Google.

For example searching the window wiper blades for a 2010 Prius, it told me immediately that it was 26 inches and 19 inches. No more fucking Google content marketing bullshit and advertising.

Now that ChatGPT, paid premium ChatGPT4 is out… I rate it at least 10,000 times better than Google. It is generative fun and creative, it is essentially the Google killer. Short Google, Long Microsoft? Considering that Microsoft did a big investment into open AI; ChatGPT, perhaps the best way to think about things is that essentially ChatGPT 4, DALL-E is a Microsoft product?

The Home Depot is a publicly traded company, meaning its ownership is distributed among its numerous shareholders. The largest shareholders typically include institutional investors like mutual funds and pension funds, and individual investors. The company’s founders, Bernard Marcus and Arthur Blank, are no longer major shareholders, as they have reduced their holdings over time. It’s also worth noting that public companies are overseen by a board of directors, which is elected by the shareholders to represent their interests.

The funny thing… What people don’t understand is that Kanye West is 1 trillion times more influential than people understand or realize or no. For example, the whole all black everything murdered out black look or met black cars whatever… It was all popularized by Kanye West.

Kanye West is the one who made Lamborghini cool, he is the one who made this weird Balenciaga homeless person cyborg alien look popular, he is the one who made Adidas cool, essentially Kanye West makes everything cool.

For example all these lemmings who suddenly jumped onto the Adidas bandwagon when Kanye was with Adidas… A bunch of lemmings. Don’t trust nobody who uses or wears Adidas equipment, ultra boost or whatever… Bunch of wannabes.

For example, I think a lot about my old teenage self, before I was corrupted by the outside world. For example, one thing that I was thinking a lot about was this in regards to cars; at what point did Lamborghini become cool, and at what point did all black everything cars, or Matt Black murdered out cars become popular?

For example as a kid growing up, nobody really wanted a black car. It was not seen as interesting. At least within my age group and friend group and generation, when I was in high school middle school whatever… I was born in 1988, but everybody actually wanted was the integra type R, two-door coupe, red, the white rims .

Also, being Asian Asian American… Nobody wanted a muscle car, it was seen as a bizarre thing; being Asian, Asian American, green American… The ideal was to have some sort of four-cylinder engine car, ideally rear wheel drive, with some sort of turbo charger. Growing up, my friends and everyone I knew thought that Ford cars were bad cars,

Real wealth is generated through building, making—

The new one; the labor must be voluntary? What I mean is that you don’t need to work for a living… And you don’t need to labor for a living to make money to pay rent whatever. Rather the goal is this: the labor you do is the labor of love, a labor that you actually care to do yourself!

Going to Home Depot early in the morning… Almost like my morning commute? To me more fun than going to the gym, or a Google office?

Labor is the new luxury?

a new experiment this year; just use paper cash money. The rationale is this: one of the most successful people that I met, one of my students at one of my workshops, who lived in Beverly Hills, and I still remember… I was because he showed up to the workshop with just a basic Olympus camera, even though he could probably afford 1 billion Leicas.

Also — what is super interesting is that he told me one of the best pieces for everything, besides, which is almost impossible to pay in cash.

Also when you have the option, maybe is better to just use a debit card. Not a credit card.

Invest in Home Depot?

BUILD THE FUTURE

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Balls & Risk

1. Let annoyance, extreme annoyance fuel you and fire you up. For me… extreme displeasure, extreme annoyance is one of the greatest motivators to building something new and or different.

Eric Kim, in his article “How to Think Like an Entrepreneur,” presents a series of ideas and reflections on entrepreneurship. Key points include:

1. Entrepreneurship as a Mindset: Kim posits that entrepreneurship is more about a mindset than about making money or business. It’s about being willing to take risks for something you believe in, applicable in various life aspects oai_citation:1,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM.
2. Thinking Like an Entrepreneur: He suggests that thinking like an entrepreneur involves the belief that almost anything is possible, given enough time, effort, and courage oai_citation:2,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM.
3. Teaching an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Kim believes that the entrepreneurial mindset, characterized by risk-taking and viewing failures as attempts, can be taught and adopted oai_citation:3,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM.
4. Balance with Day Jobs: He argues that maintaining a day job can provide the financial stability needed to explore and experiment with entrepreneurial ventures without the stress of financial insecurity oai_citation:4,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM.
5. Passion vs. Monetization: Kim emphasizes that making a living from your passion is not necessary for legitimacy. Pursuing your passion is more important than monetizing it oai_citation:5,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM.
6. Working from Home: The shift in work culture towards more flexible work arrangements, like working from home, is seen as beneficial for entrepreneurship oai_citation:6,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM.
7. Stoicism in Entrepreneurship: Kim highlights the importance of stoicism, focusing on attempts and actions rather than fearing failure oai_citation:7,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM.
8. Reading for Entrepreneurship: He suggests reading books written by entrepreneurs themselves or studying the heroes of your heroes for inspiration and learning. Philosophy is also recommended for motivation and overcoming fear oai_citation:8,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM oai_citation:9,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM.
9. Promoting Your Work: For promotion, Kim stresses the importance of blogging and sharing your work and ideas freely. He views this as an intrinsic part of being a creator oai_citation:10,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM oai_citation:11,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM.
10. Email Newsletters: Despite the prevalence of social media, Kim advises using email newsletters as an effective marketing tool, providing subscribers with valuable information or ideas oai_citation:12,How to Think Like an Entrepreneur – ERIC KIM.

These insights reflect a holistic and thoughtful approach to entrepreneurship, emphasizing mindset, balance, and intrinsic motivation over traditional business metrics.

How badly does it annoy you?

A thought on entrepreneurship —

Perhaps insane, insane fucking annoyance with something is a positive stimulus and motivator to do something different, or to build it yourself?

Entrepreneurship by KIM

Become the change which you desire to see manifested in the world!

Become you.

1. Why Doesn’t Anything Satisfy Me?
2. ZERO FINANCIAL CONCERNS
3. How to Gain Ascendancy
4. Business vs Entrepreneurship?
5. TAKE REAL CHANCES
6. Making Money as a Hobby
7. The Best Exercises for Entrepreneurs
8. INCOME VS EXPENSES MONEY LIFESTYLE PHILOSOPHY
9. Entrepreneurship is the privilege of being able to attempt something new
10. How to Become More Influential
11. The Point of Life is Entrepreneurship?
12. How to Think Like an Entrepreneur
13. Become the Outlier
14. Self Reliance
15. How to Extend Your Reach
16. NEWS: How to Think Like an Entrepreneur
17. PVP (Player vs Player)
18. How I became so influential
19. WE LOVE THE *SENSATION* OF RISK-TAKING
20. WHY HIGH PROFIT MARGINS?
21. INNOVATION THOUGHTS
22. OVERCONFIDENCE IS GOOD.
23. GARAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
24. PERHAPS IT IS GOOD TO BE “DELUSIONAL”
25. USE YOUR WEALTH TO BUY STUFF, OR TO BUILD AND INNOVATE STUFF?
26. HOW TO THRIVE
27. Target Demographic
28. Ambition Over Happiness
29. Anti Collaboration
30. The Will to Economy
31. Why New?
32. CHOOSE ADRENALINE.
33. No Looking Back.
34. 1000x Different
35. BECOME SPENDTHRIFT
36. THE BENEFIT OF JUST ONE.
37. EXTREME INNOVATION.
38. Practicality is Boring
39. BECOME YOUR OWN STANDARD.
40. NEVER STOP ITERATING.
41. CONDENSE.
42. Take Lots of Small Financial Risks
43. Control Over Convenience
44. Why Are Chinese Companies So Innovative?
45. INSANELY DIFFERENT.
46. Why Doesn’t Anything Ever Satisfy Me?
47. THE GREAT PASSION.
48. Perhaps Dissatisfaction is Good
49. ONE REP MAX.
50. WHAT DO YOU *REALLY* WANT IN LIFE?
51. LIFE IS ABOUT STRIVING FOR MORE.
52. NEVER STOP LINKING.
53. THE GREATEST.
54. WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE!
55. THE BEST IS YET TO COME.
56. ERIC KIM CRITIQUE OF ROMANTICISM
57. COMPLACENCY.
58. JUST BUY IT.
59. ALL ABOUT YOU.
60. MOVE THE WORLD
61. Boring or Not Boring?
62. What if Your Past Self were Inferior to Your Present Self?
63. THE PHILOSOPHY OF PROGRESS
64. CULTURE IS YOUR ENEMY.
65. Difficulty & Interest
66. The Will to Expansion
67. What is Work?
68. SOUL IN THE GAME.
69. JUST START IT.
70. Not Boring
71. PRIDE IN YOUR OWN NAME / BRAND
72. AS MUCH AS YOU CAN TOLERATE.
73. Speed is Paramount
74. TAKE IT BACK TO THE BEGINNING.
75. A Life With No Risk Taking is *NOT* a Life Worth Living
76. Dissatisfaction is Good
77. GREATER STRENGTH, GREATER CHALLENGES.
78. In Praise of the New
79. Uncorrupted Desires
80. You Cannot Fake Passion
81. SELF-OVERGOING
82. FORM YOURSELF.
83. Personal Entrepreneurship
84. RELENTLESS.
85. PUT YOUR NAME ON IT.
86. A Life of Expansion
87. SELF-ENTREPRENEURSHIP
88. YOU ARE THE EXCEPTION.
89. Use Your Life as an Experiment to Self-Develop Yourself to Heights Never Seen Before
90. Invest in New Developments
91. Investing Towards What End?
92. The 90%/10% Principle in Entrepreneurship
93. Speed Wins
94. The Philosophy of Happiness
95. When to Over-Estimate, When to Under-Estimate?
96. Never Stop Iterating
97. Money as a Tool for Life and Artistic Experimentation
98. Less But More Premium
99. Mainstream vs Low-Key Success
100. Why Dissatisfaction is Good
101. SEEK YOUR OWN PERSONAL MAXIMAL BENEFIT INSTEAD OF COMPLAINING
102. Manifest Your Destiny
103. Is it Best to *Not* Communicate Your Inner Thoughts or Ideas With Others?
104. CREATE THINGS YOU WISH TO SEE MANIFESTED IN THE WORLD
105. How to Do More Work
106. CONTROL.
107. Competition is for Losers
108. Change.
109. Your Competitive Advantage with Insanely Fast Wifi and High Speed Internet
110. Pseudo Individualism
111. Natural Internal Promoting vs External Promptings

Think for Yourself.

1. Survival vs Thrivival
2. Become Rich
3. SECRETS.
4. Why it is Better to Beg for Forgiveness than Ask for Permission
5. Thinking About the Past Prevents You From Thinking About the Future
6. How to Predict the Future
7. Tools of Mass Distraction
8. So What?

FREEDOM

• On Leaving a Legacy
• I wanna be me!
• Productivity for personal freedom
• How to Purchase your Freedom

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Never stop innovating.

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Entrepreneurship Mindset

• What is Your Dream in Life?
• 8 Blogging Productivity Tips
• Why Be Normal?
• How Much Suffering Are You Willing to Endure to Achieve Your Dreams?

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Put a Dent in the Universe.

• Innovate for the Sake of Innovating!
• Reality is Malleable!
• Stoic Entrepreneurship
• Against Self-Preservation
• The Purpose of Life is to Make New Stuff!

J.P. Morgan Chase, a prominent American multinational financial services firm, is owned mainly by large asset management companies. The largest shareholders include Vanguard, holding 9.4% of the company, and BlackRock, with a 6.6% ownership share. Other notable owners are board director James Crown and JPMorgan Chase’s CEO James Dimon. It’s important to note that no single shareholder has dominant ownership in the company oai_citation:1,Who Owns JPMorgan Chase: The Largest Shareholders Overview oai_citation:2,Who Owns JPMorgan Chase? | The Motley Fool.

The history of J.P. Morgan Chase is a tale of numerous mergers and acquisitions that have shaped its current structure. The firm’s origins can be traced back to 1799 with the establishment of the Bank of the Manhattan Company by Aaron Burr. J.P. Morgan & Co. was founded in 1871 by J.P. Morgan, marking the beginning of the House of Morgan, which would evolve into a national provider of commercial, investment, and private banking services. In 2000, the merger of these two firms, among others, led to the creation of the current diversified holding entity oai_citation:3,JPMorgan Chase – Wikipedia oai_citation:4,JPMorgan Chase – Wikipedia.

JPMorgan Chase’s structure today is the result of multiple mergers since 1996, including Chase Manhattan Bank, J.P. Morgan & Co., and Bank One. The company also acquired assets from Bear Stearns, Washington Mutual, and First Republic, and its predecessors include major banking firms like Chemical Bank and Manufacturers Hanover oai_citation:5,JPMorgan Chase – Wikipedia. The Chase Manhattan Bank, for instance, was formed in 1955 through the purchase of Chase National Bank by the Bank of the Manhattan Company, while Chemical Bank, established in 1824, acquired Chase Manhattan in 1996, keeping the Chase name oai_citation:6,JPMorgan Chase – Wikipedia oai_citation:7,JPMorgan Chase – Wikipedia.

J.P. Morgan & Co. has played a significant role in American financial history. It financed the formation of the United States Steel Corporation, the world’s first billion-dollar corporation, and supported the U.S. government financially in several instances. During the 1930s, the Glass-Steagall Act required the separation of investment and commercial banking operations, leading J.P. Morgan & Co. to operate primarily as a commercial bank oai_citation:8,JPMorgan Chase – Wikipedia oai_citation:9,JPMorgan Chase – Wikipedia.

The firm also expanded through other notable mergers, like the 2004 merger with Bank One Corporation, bringing on board Jamie Dimon as president and COO, who later became CEO and chairman oai_citation:10,JPMorgan Chase – Wikipedia. In 2008, JPMorgan Chase acquired Bear Stearns and Washington Mutual, marking significant expansions during the financial crisis oai_citation:11,JPMorgan Chase – Wikipedia oai_citation:12,JPMorgan Chase – Wikipedia. These mergers and acquisitions over the years have not only shaped the company’s structure but also significantly impacted the financial landscape.

Currency and belief in money … a new pseudo world religion?

If I made my own bank… what would it look like?

OK… all I want to do is a simple $125k transfer through JPMORGAN CHASE — why the fuck is this shit taking 3-4 days??? To have some lackey have to manually approve it… even though I did all this bullshit verification over the phone?

Short Chase. Short traditional banks, short all the banks!

Economics by KIM

1. THE PROMISE OF FUTURE MONOPOLY PROFITS?
2. High gas prices are good
3. What is Capitalism?
4. Pride in What You Paid For
5. On Making Money from Nothing
6. Save Money Towards What Ends?
7. No Regret Investment

Money thoughts:

1. DONT BUY IT, BUILD IT!
2. Silver US Dollar
3. THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONEY
4. THE FUTURE OF MONEY
5. Price Insensitive
6. WHY JOBS?
7. The Future Economy
8. What is Money?
9. Individual Economics

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The Philosophy of Money

1. How to Become Economically Independent
2. Economic Dependency
3. It’s the Economy, Stupid
4. ERIC KIM PHILOSOPHY OF MONEY
5. Debt is the Devil
6. Capitalism is Cruel
7. In Praise of Capitalism and Consumerism
8. Capitalism as the Road to Tolerance
9. DIGITAL CAPITALISM
10. Capitalism 2.0
11. In Praise of Capitalism
12. CREATIVE CAPITALISM
13. ZEN CAPITALISM
14. Universal Basic Income

The goal.

Even a funny thought —

Even if the second kid is a bit neglected, totally cool!

OK, technically bitcoin is not really “worth anything“. Rather, it is also a bit of a fiat currency; people have faith in bitcoin, crypto, crypto technology, they essentially have faith in technology.

Finally as of 2024, I finally find bitcoin and crypto to be very very useful, ever since the advent of the Coinbase visa debit card, you can actually use your earnings profits and from your cryptocurrency assets, to buy real things like meat at Costco! Or a simpler thing is to just cash out some of your profits from your cryptocurrency gains, transfer it to your traditional bank system, then use that to pay rent money utilities etc.

Also where I find using a Coinbase visa debit card for expenses and things is interesting because, the promise that the value will go up in the future.

A $500 million dollar pizza? 

The funniest story of all time, I think in 2009, when somebody on the Internet ordered a Domino’s Pizza for 20,000 bitcoin, I think as of now, assuming that bitcoin is worth maybe 40,000 a bitcoin or something… That is a $500 million pizza.

This is also made me a little bit more considerate about finances; for example, if you spend 100 bucks today on that stupid thing, what if that hundred dollars today could be worth a million dollars 30 years from now? 

This is where time discounting, in time utility of money is interesting;

How critical valuable or whatever is that thing right now, versus the possible utility of it 30 years from now? Or even three, 5, 10, 12, 20 years from now? 

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CRYPTO BY KIM

Brave new world for photographers and crypto:

1. Ethereum?
2. Why Chainlink?
3. BIG AMOUNTS, SMALL AMOUNTS?
4. CRYPTO, CRYPTOCURRENCY THOUGHTS.
5. The Philosophy of Crypto
6. BITCOIN SHALL BE THE LAST CRYPTO STANDING.
7. Bitcoin Price Prediction
8. Trust chainlink for the most accurate prices for bitcoin or any other crypto
9. BITCOIN
10. There is No Web 3.0
11. 2 cents to 2 dollars?
12. Crypto.com?
13. Speculation vs Investing
14. Building with Bitcoin
15. DYNAMICS VS STATICS.
16. How Do You Know if the Timing Is Right?
17. BITCOIN IN THE NEWS
18. BITCOIN & UNCERTAINTY
19. Fake Money
20. Why I Bought More Bitcoin (Again)
21. How I Made Money with Crypto
22. Better to buy Dogecoin then buy a Tesla
23. NO LIMITS.
24. ALL DIGITAL FUTURE.
25. Digital over Physical Possessions
26. DIGIBYTE.
27. CHAINLINK.
28. The Excitement of Starting from Zero
29. HAPTIC INDUSTRIES NOW ACCEPTING CRYPTO AND BITCOIN
30. In Praise of Crypto
31. JUST BUY IT.
32. Why I’m So Bullish on Bitcoin
33. Bitcoin as the Simplest Cryptocurrency
34. Why I bought (more) bitcoin
35. Once You Become a Crypto Billionaire, Then What?
36. Why Crypto is Under-Hyped
37. The Joy of Speculation
38. BITCOIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
39. Why I Bought Bitcoin
40. Crypto Photography
41. Crypto Thoughts
42. On Making Money from Nothing

Maybe let’s not call it “stubborn” but robust.

Stubborn etymology

The word “stubborn” has an interesting etymology, reflecting the tenacity it describes. It originates from the Middle English word “stubborn,” which evolved from the Old English “stybb.” “Stybb” referred to something fixed or rooted, like a tree stump. This origin emphasizes a sense of immovable firmness or inflexibility. Over time, “stubborn” came to describe not just physical immobility, but also the mental and emotional steadfastness (or obstinacy) of a person’s character.

This evolution reflects a deep philosophical insight: just as a tree stump is firmly rooted in the ground, a stubborn person is deeply rooted in their beliefs or opinions, resisting change or persuasion. It’s a vivid metaphor for the human tendency to cling to ideas with a rigidity that can be both a strength and a weakness. In terms of innovation and entrepreneurship, this trait can manifest as persistence in the face of challenges, or inflexibility that hinders adaptation and growth.

Create your own fashion

Scarcity?

Scarcity**”^^ refers to the proportion between the quantity of a thing and the use which is made of it.

It is true, however, that the destruction‘Of a thing raises its price more than its removal from
trade.

Thisisbecauseitsdestructioncompletely eliminates all hope, while its removal preserves its value in accordance with the probability that the thing
will be used and returned again to circulation and trade. Thismeritsmoreseriousconsideration.

True luxury goods, like Louis Vuitton products or whatever that don’t get sold… Simply get destroyed shredded or burned or trashed?

You cannot destroy bitcoin or a bitcoin

Plenty is climate

Plenty, obviously, does not ‘depend on human will but on the circumstances of climate and of the elements.

Labor

I turn next to a discussion of labor.‘*”^® This alonegivesthingsvaluewhethertheyareentirely works of art, such as paintings, sculptures, carvings, et cetera, or such things as minerals, stones,

Increase or reduce work?

Bitcoin is valuable and worth it because the mining energy required to mind it is great?

Certainly, no one works except to live, nor can one work without sustenance.

Working to live, you need sustenance and food

The cloth will be worth more than the-wool it contains. Its price is equal to the cost of food for the fifty persons, for a time equal to the period of time involved in the work.

Thinking labor cost, and the cost of food for the people who were necessary to produce it.

I would add the diverse lengths of time it I takes different men to begin to enjoy profit from^theirJj
work. For this reason, those arts and studies ” whicti require a great deal of time and expense to master must i be higher in price. These are no different than pine 1 timber and some walnut trees which, because of the |
lengthoftimetheytaketogrow,areworthmorethan 1
poplarsandelms. Somuchfortime.

Arts and studies which require a great deal of time and expense to master, eventually they should be paid more.

Certain trees plants and things which require longer times to grow are worth more.

Bitcoin is worth more because it requires so much time effort and computing power electricity the cost of mining equipment etc. to produce?

Grantingthis,theworthofamanof letters compared to a peasant would be in inverse pro­ portion to these figures, or as six hundred to fifty: hewillbetwelvetimesbetter.

Be a man of letters; 12 times better than a peasant?

Learning and wisdom is the highest price?

Learning and wisdom, on the other hand, are like gems among talents, and these deservedly have the highest prices.

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Time to maturity

Greatgenerals such as Prince Eugene or Marshall Turenne, command an unlimited price compared to a simple soldier.

Why nature begets so many seeds

Nature behaves here as it does in the case of seeds and plants. Almost anticipating a great loss
between sowing the seed and harvesting the plants which finally blossom, nature provides a much greater quantity of seeds, depositing more of them into tHe earth than thenumberofplantswhichfinallybloom. Or,aplant is worth more than the seed from which it springs.

Merits vs Gifts

Fashion is a malady of the cerebrum common to the na- tions of Europe, because of which many things are rendered of little value simply because they are not new.

We value the new, we disvalue the not new? 

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Beautiful versus useful?

Fashion is entirely in the realm of the beautiful; none of it is in the useful.

As a result, when a thing which is more useful and convenient is in fashion, I do not think of it as fashionable but as an improvement of the arts and of the comforts of life.

When a thing is more useful and convenient it is not fashion but an improvement of the arts and the comfort of life?

what can really truly improve the comfort of your life?

Beauty habit of mind and or of custom? 

the beauty of gems^” ^ and of
gold and silver is universally established on the con­ stitution of our minds, no part of it ever having suc- cumed to fashion, for it could not.

We naturally find gold silver and gems beautiful?

Every human thing has order and limits


Things, all things have limits

Esteem and value?

Changes of tastes?

Private gain is bad? 

The desire for gain, or the desire to live happily, is to
man what gravity is to physics.

The desire for gain, or the desire to live happily is what gravity is to physics for men

1. Man desires gain
2. Man desires to live happily

Social physics?

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The amount of labor required to mine one bitcoin? 

Don’t be a golden merchant, gold is the old-school, you come up bitcoin merchant, the new school?

My uncle made his riches and his wealth in the gold jewelry business; maybe I can make my wealth in the bitcoin business, the crypto business, the crypto jewelry business?

Rather than owning physical positions which take up space, better to own digital possessions? This is where an NFT is interesting?

Paper representing money is now more common 

it is the velocity of circulation
of money, not the quantity of the metals, which’makes the quantity of money appear great or small.

The velocity of circulation of money, not the quantity of it which makes the quantity of money appear great or small?

track the velocity of circulation of certain assets.

Missing silver coin currency? Or it being melted down for other stuff?

Things that wear out?

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How many bitcoin do you have bro?

Gold silver have a true intrinsic value value

Nobody wants silver or bronze

Gold or nothing.

Ideal vs real money

Evaluate things, purchase things.  

Money is used to express the value of something

Money consists of metals which have been broken down and divided into different parts ***

Money is consisted of bitcoin which has been broken down into individual decimal points? 

The simplest strategies seems to just be wearing a baseball cap, or some sort of Mexican poncho hat, a wide brim hat, maybe even a Vietnamese style cone hat to protect you from the sun.

Also if you’re gonna go to the beach all day, to prevent yourself from getting sunburnt, maybe wearing a full bodysuit, some sort of full body wetsuit or something that covers up your shoulders neck etc. is a good idea

I’m actually anti-sunscreen; perhaps the potential chemicals and bad things in it outweighs the potential upsides.

Also, the whole sunscreen suncare, skin care, lotion sunscreen industry seems like a scam. Very very profitable, and thrives on fear marketing?

I am certain it seems… There must be some sort of weird downside of small particles of zinc oxide being absorbed into your skin and face?

Potential downsides?

Zinc oxide is generally considered safe and effective for use in sunscreens, but there are a few potential downsides to be aware of:

1. White Cast: One of the most common complaints about zinc oxide sunscreens is that they can leave a white residue on the skin. This is due to the physical nature of the ingredient — it sits on top of the skin to reflect UV rays. Recent formulations have improved significantly, using micronized zinc oxide to minimize this effect.
2. Possible Irritation for Some Skin Types: Although zinc oxide is typically well-tolerated, especially by those with sensitive skin, some people might still experience mild irritation or allergic reactions.
3. Thickness and Consistency: Sunscreens with zinc oxide can be thicker and less spreadable compared to chemical sunscreens. This can make application more challenging, especially for those who prefer a lighter, more invisible feel.
4. Potential Impact on Nano-Sized Particles: There’s ongoing research into the effects of nano-sized particles of zinc oxide. These smaller particles address the issue of the white cast but have raised concerns about potential skin penetration and the unknown long-term effects of nanoparticles.
5. Environmental Concerns: While zinc oxide is generally considered reef-safe, there is ongoing research about the environmental impact of nanoparticles on aquatic life.
6. Limited Protection: Alone, zinc oxide may not provide sufficient protection against the entire UV spectrum. It’s often combined with other sunscreen agents to ensure broad-spectrum coverage.

From an innovation standpoint, these downsides present opportunities for developing advanced sunscreen formulations that maximize the benefits of zinc oxide while minimizing its limitations. This could involve creating more aesthetically pleasing, easy-to-apply products or developing new, environmentally friendly ways to harness zinc oxide’s protective qualities. Such advancements would align with a philosophical and entrepreneurial approach to improving personal care products.

Can you just use petroleum jelly to protect your skin?

Why is there zinc oxide in sunscreen?

Zinc oxide plays a crucial role in sunscreen due to its unique properties, particularly its ability to protect against a broad spectrum of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Here’s a breakdown of why it’s so valuable:

1. Broad-Spectrum Protection: Zinc oxide is a physical blocker that provides extensive protection against both UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays are primarily responsible for aging and long-term skin damage, while UVB rays cause sunburn. Unlike some sunscreen ingredients that only protect against one type of UV ray, zinc oxide covers both.
2. Safety and Tolerance: Generally, zinc oxide is well-tolerated by most people and is less likely to cause skin irritation or allergic reactions compared to chemical sunscreen ingredients. This makes it a preferred choice for sensitive skin and children’s sunscreens.
3. Stability: It remains stable in sunlight. Some sunscreen ingredients can degrade in the sun, losing effectiveness and potentially forming harmful by-products. Zinc oxide maintains its protective qualities under sun exposure.
4. Physical Barrier: As a physical blocker, zinc oxide sits on the skin’s surface, reflecting and scattering UV rays. This mode of action is different from chemical sunscreens, which absorb and then convert UV rays into heat.
5. Natural and Reef-Safe: Zinc oxide is often favored in natural and mineral-based sunscreens. Also, it’s considered to be reef-safe, meaning it’s less harmful to marine ecosystems compared to some chemical sunscreen ingredients that have been linked to coral bleaching.

From a philosophical perspective, the use of zinc oxide in sunscreens reflects a balance between human needs (protection from harmful UV radiation) and the desire to minimize adverse environmental impacts and health risks. It’s an example of how innovation can harmonize with ethical considerations, a theme that might resonate with your interests in philosophy and innovation.

Apparently zinc oxide in sunscreen sit on the surface of skin and reflect the UV rays away from us?

is sunblock, sunscreen a scam?

Sunblock, often referred to as sunscreen, operates on a fascinating blend of chemistry and physics to protect our skin from the sun’s harmful rays. There are two primary types of ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun that concern us: UVA and UVB. UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin, leading to aging and long-term skin damage, while UVB rays are primarily responsible for sunburn.

Sunscreen works in two main ways: by physically blocking or by chemically absorbing these UV rays. Physical sunscreens contain active mineral ingredients, like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which sit on the surface of the skin and reflect the UV rays away. Chemical sunscreens, on the other hand, contain organic (carbon-based) compounds, like oxybenzone, avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate, and octinoxate, which absorb UV radiation, dissipating it as heat.

Now, regarding the downsides, while sunscreen is essential for protecting our skin, there are some concerns:

1. Chemical Concerns: Some ingredients in sunscreens have raised health and environmental concerns. For example, oxybenzone and octinoxate have been linked to coral bleaching and are banned in some places for this reason. There’s ongoing debate and research about the potential endocrine-disrupting properties of some sunscreen chemicals.
2. Skin Reactions: Some people might experience skin irritation or allergic reactions to certain ingredients in sunscreens.
3. Vitamin D Deficiency: Sunscreen effectively blocks the rays that help our skin synthesize Vitamin D. However, with balanced sun exposure, this is usually not a significant issue.
4. Incomplete Protection: No sunscreen can block 100% of UV rays. Also, incorrect or infrequent application can reduce effectiveness, leading to sunburn or long-term skin damage.

Innovation in this field, considering your interest in innovation and entrepreneurship, could involve developing new, more eco-friendly and health-conscious ingredients for sunscreens, or inventing novel methods of sun protection. There’s a growing market for sunscreens that balance effective protection with environmental and health safety, a field ripe for philosophical, ethical, and innovative exploration.

There is this weird trend that in order to be more virtuous, feminine or whatever… one must drink smoothies, juices, go on “cleanses”, eat plants vegetables and fruits, adopt “plant-based diet” etc. This is nonsense.

Instead, i believe that woman would also benefit from a 100% carnivore, red meat, beef and lamb diet! Cindy is pretty much on that, and she’s definitely demigoddess gains level!

Also, I don’t think that women should do plastic surgery injections, lip or face injections. Also, no need to do make up, eyelashes or whatever;

For female fitness and diet, similarly speaking… 100% carnivore diet is the best, mix with weightlifting, yoga, whatever.

Having a Prius, driving a Prius… You will actually live a better life? Less inconvenience and annoyance;

For example, I think the Tesla is the better superior car, but having a Tesla owning a Tesla driving Tesla… you are still stuck to the grid, because you got to charge it somewhere. Doesn’t matter if you have a home charger, if you’re out and about it is a huge pain in the butt.

To fill up your tank only takes about 30 seconds, cost you only about $35, and will last you a month!

Very specifically I think the 2010 model Prius in white is the best.

Off the grid living, thinking, exercise and working out, living.

Only $60,000 for the base model?

Will kill and eat the lunch of Ford, Toyota, and beyond!

Red is the best color!

Ah, this is super interesting: for light dirt, dust in the air, sand, etc.… light dirt, light sand doesn’t really stand out that much with a light or a white car.

Also, white is interesting because it reflects most of the light that hits it, which can maybe mask minor imperfections or light dirt.

To me this is important, because I wash my car a lot, at the automated car wash at the gas station, or just bring it down with some paper towels and wiping off the dirt with some typical normal Myers multipurpose cleaning spray.

also, I go with Seneca to the local recreation park, the local nature center, at least twice or three times a day. When pulling up into the parking lot, which is often very dusty and Sandy, a lot of sand kicks up onto the car.

The great tragedy is if you have a black car, or a dark colored car, it shows all the dirt so easily. Therefore, having to keep a black car clean is a full-time job. Even for myself, keeping a white car clean is a full-time job. Can you imagine how much more difficult it is with a black or dark colored car?

Why are all RVs, recreation vehicles, and homes white?

The ideal house is all white, white walls, white ceilings, white exterior.

White cars are often perceived as being good at hiding dirt, but this is somewhat subjective and depends on the type of dirt. Light-colored dust and dirt are less visible on white cars compared to dark cars. This is due to the contrast: light dirt doesn’t stand out against a light background. However, for darker or more colorful stains, like bird droppings or tree sap, white cars may actually highlight these blemishes more than darker cars would.

Another interesting aspect is the way light interacts with white surfaces. White reflects most of the light that hits it, which can help mask minor imperfections or light dirt. On the other hand, dark colors, especially black, absorb light, making things like dust and pollen more visible.

So, while white cars might be better at hiding certain types of dirt, they’re not universally superior in cleanliness. It’s a matter of matching the color of the car with the most common type of dirt it encounters and considering the lighting conditions in which the car is most often seen.

Why? ChatGPT uses bing, to search the web, the Internet, websites and blogs for the most recent up-to-date information.

As of 2024, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton owns a diverse portfolio of 81 brands spanning various sectors. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

1. Wines & Spirits (27 brands):

• Ao Yun, Ardbeg, Belvedere, Bodega Numanthia, Chandon, Château Cheval Blanc, Château d’Yquem, Château Galoupet, Cheval des Andes, Clos19, Cloudy Bay, Colgin Cellars, Dom Pérignon, Domaine des Lambrays, Eminente, Glenmorangie, Hennessy, Joseph Phelps, Krug, Mercier, Moët & Chandon, Newton Vineyard, Ruinart, Terrazas de los Andes, Veuve Clicquot, Volcan de mi Tierra, Woodinville oai_citation:1,LVMH Group Revenue and Growth Statistics (2024) – Legit Check By Ch oai_citation:2,Growth continues at the same pace – LVMH.

1. Fashion & Leather Goods (14 brands):

• Berluti, Celine, Christian Dior, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Givenchy, Kenzo, Loewe, Loro Piana, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Moynat, Patou, RIMOWA oai_citation:3,LVMH Group Revenue and Growth Statistics (2024) – Legit Check By Ch oai_citation:4,Growth continues at the same pace – LVMH.

1. Perfumes & Cosmetics (16 brands):

• Acqua di Parma, Benefit Cosmetics, Cha Ling, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, Fresh, Givenchy Parfums, Guerlain, Kenzo Parfums, KVD Beauty, Loewe Perfumes, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Make Up For Ever, Officine Universelle Buly, OLEHENRIKSEN, Parfums Christian Dior, STELLA by Stella McCartney oai_citation:5,LVMH Group Revenue and Growth Statistics (2024) – Legit Check By Ch oai_citation:6,Growth continues at the same pace – LVMH.

1. Watches & Jewelry (8 brands):

• Bulgari, Chaumet, Fred, Hublot, Repossi, TAG Heuer, Tiffany & Co., Zenith oai_citation:7,LVMH Group Revenue and Growth Statistics (2024) – Legit Check By Ch oai_citation:8,Growth continues at the same pace – LVMH.

1. Selective Retailing (6 brands):

• 24S, DFS, La Grande Epicerie de Paris, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, Sephora, Starboard Cruise Services oai_citation:9,LVMH Group Revenue and Growth Statistics (2024) – Legit Check By Ch oai_citation:10,Growth continues at the same pace – LVMH.

1. Other Activities (10 brands):

• Belmond, Cheval Blanc, Connaissance des Arts, Cova, Investir, Jardin d’Acclimatation, Le Parisien, Les Echos, Radio Classique, Royal Van Lent oai_citation:11,LVMH Group Revenue and Growth Statistics (2024) – Legit Check By Ch oai_citation:12,Growth continues at the same pace – LVMH.

This extensive brand portfolio highlights LVMH’s strong presence across various luxury sectors, underscoring its status as a global leader in the luxury goods industry.

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury goods conglomerate, owns an impressive portfolio of 75 prestigious brands as of my last update. Here are some key names across various sectors:

1. Fashion and Leather Goods:

• Louis Vuitton
• Christian Dior
• Fendi
• Givenchy
• Marc Jacobs
• Celine
• Loewe
• Kenzo

1. Wines and Spirits:

• Moët & Chandon
• Dom Pérignon
• Veuve Clicquot
• Hennessy
• Krug
• Château d’Yquem
• Belvedere

1. Perfumes and Cosmetics:

• Parfums Christian Dior
• Guerlain
• Benefit Cosmetics
• Make Up For Ever
• Acqua di Parma
• Fresh
• Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

1. Watches and Jewelry:

• Bulgari
• TAG Heuer
• Hublot
• Zenith
• Chaumet
• Fred

1. Selective Retailing:

• Sephora
• DFS (Duty-Free Shops)
• Le Bon Marché

1. Other Activities:

• Cheval Blanc (luxury hotels)
• Belmond Ltd. (hotel and leisure company)

LVMH’s strategy often involves nurturing these brands to maintain their unique identities while leveraging the group’s vast resources and expertise in luxury, marketing, and distribution. This approach has enabled LVMH to successfully manage a diverse range of luxury brands across different segments.

Sephora is owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury goods company. LVMH, a French multinational corporation and conglomerate, specializes in a wide range of luxury products, including fashion, leather goods, wines, spirits, cosmetics, perfumes, watches, and jewelry. Sephora, as a major player in the global cosmetics and beauty retail sector, fits well within LVMH’s portfolio of prestigious brands. This ownership allows Sephora to benefit from LVMH’s extensive resources, expertise in luxury goods, and global market presence.

Choose wisely.

All white Tesla Model S Plaid? Better to drive because it is lower to the ground?

For example if your house or apartment or whatever is cold, just jump into your car, crank up the heat to max and take a nap in your car?

Very simple, if you see them approaching you from the distance, turn around, immediately start walking away. Maintain a 50 meter distance from them, no eye contact, and also don’t acknowledge their existence.

The number one piece of parenting advice that I give to parents, new parents, people who are expecting, is simple; when you take your kid to the park, and you want to play with them or hang out with them, just lock your phone in the glove compartment of your car. I think this is really the only way to be 100% present with your kid, to really enjoy your kid, and actually be fully present. I think people don’t understand that a phone, a smart phone, having an iPhone is like crack cocaine or heroin for the mind. Even for myself, my wisdom is knowing that I am not immune from these distractions, and so I treat myself like a deus tying himself to the mast and covering up his ears with beeswax; we must know that it is true; we will be tempted by the sirens.

Very simple thoughts: focus on your own personal arts generation and creation, focus on health physical, exercise, time and nature just walking or hiking around, thinking of the grid, when you go on a hike or you’re working out or somewhere, just lock your phone in the glove compartment of your car. Also when you’re with your kid at the park, do the same.

For myself, there’s nothing that brings me more pleasure and joy than reading philosophy, writing and publishing philosophical thoughts, and also, innovating and paving your approaches and things; also, the number one critical nature of physical fitness.

All modern day books, business books are bad, especially the ones written in the last 70 or 80 years.

If you look at great founders, like Steve Jobs; they were more inspired by certain aesthetic philosophies rather than superficial business books.

I think the critical flaw that Chip Wilson did when creating and founding Lululemon, and later selling it and IPO it is that going public is bad. Why? Ultimately, money, resources, ability to scale or whatever isn’t important; what actually matters more is control.

Better to have 100% control and to be poor, rather than to have 10% control and be rich.