The best way to “improve” people… Simply get them out of toxic environments! Know who the bad apples are,,, and have them stay away!

So whether that is somebody in the family… or extended family. Who they might be… Certain in-laws,,, whether uncles or aunts, cousins even siblings etc…

Even maybe for the toxic people… To untoxify them, or to detoxify them… Or make them not toxic anymore, just ship them off to somewhere else?

Put people in a pleasant place or a pleasant environment, and see how they change or don’t change? This is the ultimate marker of things.

to be manly, does now just a commoditized, consumers notion? Basic ideas you could purchase manliness, by purchasing a certain vehicle, a car a truck an SUV… Whatever. But in truth, can one purchase manliness? Course not. Only way to become manly is through courage and strength, all without the pussy guns. 

Just look at the new carrier deals, offering to give you $1000 bucks for buying new iPhone… Apple is starting to get desperate?

I suppose the grade upside of merino wool clothing is that you are ready for any condition, any weather condition, whether really really cold, or really really hot.

For example, if it is really really cold, as long as you have a merino wool base layer on, assuming it is maybe a merino wool long sleeve, and also merino wool leggings… It might still be a little bit cold, but you’re certainly not going to freeze to death. 

Also… Just a quick trip down to San Diego the other day and now I’m back. And it was actually super clutch because man… MPG, miles per gallon, this is the ultimate key. When you’re in a pinch, and you can’t be fucked stopping by gas station, when you don’t want to, then, being able to coast and just milk a tiny bit of your tank, is so clutch because essentially, you could keep going without resting, especially when you don’t want to.

I think this is what people don’t understand about road trips, or going on the drives etc.… When you’re in a good driving flow, and you energy is high, you do not want to stop. And I think this is so difficult for people to understand Most fools were just watching the NFL, professional sports on TV etc., whether they like it or not are being bombarded by these dumb ads for range Rovers and all these other loser cars. And what I think I realize about cars kind of like professional skateboarding back in the day… It is more about selling an attitude, an ethos, a concept a lifestyle etc., Rather than the thing itself.

Style is overrated

I think also, a big thought that I had this trip down to San Diego and back was the notion of style, how it is overrated.

For example, I just watched this instantly insightful documentary called Dogtown and the zee boys, I just bought it or rented it in the Apple TV store, and it outlined the advent of modern day skateboarding, and it was super interesting because essentially the advent of skateboarding was actually rooted in surfing…

I don’t really know too much about surfing, but it becomes a very interesting lens to understand a lot of modern day popular culture. For example, the notion of “locals only”, is an insanely ridiculous one to me. Why? Nobody owns the waves! You cannot own the ocean! Look at how huge it is… How could anyone own it?

Waves are a limited desirable resource

So apparently the biggest issue here is that waves, are a limited precious commodity… Like for example every 10 minutes there might only be five good waves or so. And typically there’s only one person who could ride it per wave.

Therefore there becomes this position… Who gets to ride the wave who doesn’t. And there are these ridiculous stories of some of the local kids, when they would see people from out of town trying to “steal “their waves… They would throw glass at them, concrete bricks etc.

Ultimately, the reason why I find surfing to be not that interesting of a thing is that it doesn’t do anything for your martial courage, your lethality, should hit the fan and you had to go to battle or go to war! I would prefer to trust to have a bunch of bodybuilders, weightlifters, powerlifters, or strong men be on my hit squad, not a bunch of professional surfers.

Skateboarding

Also another funny biased… Why is it that apparently, you must wear vans sneakers to ride skateboards? A lot of kids don’t know that this one Ultramega corporation owns almost all of the clothing and sneaker brands, this company owns vans, supreme, the north face, etc. So when all these kids think that they are being unique and antic culture by wearing a pair of vans, no no no… They are just part of the same machine.

Make amends

But I also find some fascinating about the Elliot… Obviously the Elliot as a text is not perfect, but it does show a deep inside about the ancient Greeks, their way of life, their ethos etc.

And what is really really fascinating is that in terms of their humanity, it is practically indistinguishable from ours in the year 2024 exclamation point all of the petty rivalries, jealousy, dramas, all the same! It seems that emotionally and socially, we haven’t changed that much in the last five years or so.

Therefore my suggestion is when you study the Iliad, or read it… Try to think the two things:

What is absent, and not mentioned in the text?

What I find some fascinating about the Iliad… Obviously the Iliad as a text is not perfect, but it does show a deep insight about the ancient Greeks, their way of life, their ethos etc.

And what is really really fascinating is that in terms of their humanity, it is practically indistinguishable from ours in the year 2024 exclamation point all of the petty rivalries, jealousy, dramas, all the same! It seems that emotionally and socially, we haven’t changed that much in the last 5000 years or so.

Therefore my suggestion is when you study the Iliad, or read it… Try to think the two things:

What is absent, and not mentioned in the text?

And also, what did they do or don’t do which is so different, so radically different in terms of the ethos of modern day times?

I’m starting to think more and more… Let us consider that good old Homer wrote this even before Socrates! I’m starting to think more and more… It is true, after Socrates, almost all of philosophy and thinking was bastardized, and made strange, by this shrewd, Ugly man? (Socrates was very ugly)– “A monster in face, a monster in soul”– or, “He who is physically ugly, or ugly in the face will also have ugly thoughts and ethics”.

ugliness?

There’s a lot of bizarre Redwick nowadays about how all bodies are equal, hello everyone is beautiful, how there is no hierarchy in bodily composition etc. However, I beg to differ.

Taking it back to first principal… Thinking about fitness, genetic fitness, there seems to be some basic things, for example, men who are taller or more desirable. This makes sense. Also women, assuming you’re not a super super Shorty guy, typically the taller the women the better.

Why tallness? They’re tends to be a genetic advantage to tallness inso far much as  almost everything. For example, I just met the vice mayor of my town Culver City, very very tall guy, maybe 6 foot six or something? And I’m pretty tall I’m 5 foot 11, but even he towered over me, he almost look like a different species? Immediately I was so impressed. 

I think in terms of ancient times, being taller was a benefit because you could grab apples from really high trees, and typically, the bigger and taller and the stronger than man, the better he would be at fighting of wolves, hunting etc. And also… Assuming that we human are just hairless apes, we did have a preference for beautiful women because typically, beauty was connected with physical fitness, healthiness, And wellness, typically women who are more beautiful, who have more supple and healthy looking breasts, signal a type of healthiness, fitness which makes for them to be better at producing children, and also providing for them with their breast milk etc. 

And I think one thing that I discovered is breast size isn’t actually what is the thing… Rather, is all about the overall fertility of the woman.

For example, I think I read some sort of scientific study which show that invite, men would actually prefer breast a little bit more on the average size, the average two smaller size, but the breast being firm, close to the body, and the nipples slightly pointing upwards? And that the overall shape of the breast was kind of more copping upwards? Assign of fertility, rather than breast which are drooping, which is typically a sign of older age, and less fertile conditions.

Older parents and their children

This is just based on what I’ve seen, obviously not 100%, but I have witness with my own eyes, a lot of parents who look older, maybe mid 40s, even late 40s, maybe even early 50s, having kids? And it Not uncommon to see a lot of older parents with kids who look like they have some sort of developmental issues?

For example, older parents with kids with autism, or some level of autism or Asperger or something.

My theory is that it does seem to make sense that if you are really really old, and you do in vitro fertilization or whatever, there is a high chance and likelihood for there to be things that go wrong. In terms of genetic replication etc. But I think it is not a certain thing, it is just a probability thing, it could either go both ways.

Anyways, once again modern day society has made things very very strange, everyone wants to be like a loser George Clooney, be single forever, sip on fine wine somewhere in Italy, and be a degenerate for the rest of their lives.

However, my suggestion is don’t judge anybody until you have seen them with their shirt off. Why? Most of these guys try to look all cool and macho and whatever driving loser Ferraris,  wearing their loser trying to wanna be be cool clothing, they lifted trucks whatever… But the second you see them, without a shirt on at the beach, it is a bit disgusting.

In fact, I was randomly having all you can eat Korean barbecue with Cindy and Seneca, at this really good place in San Diego La Jolla called OLLEH (shout out to Young Bin, YB– you deserve a raise)!  but anyways, we saw this random music video, with the rapper Rick Ross, without his shirt on, and to see his sagging tits was a bit disgusting. He tries to be all cool wearing all these chains and whatever, but honestly, any right minded individual would look at the physique of Rick Ross topless, and know that it is disgusting.

Issues here

The reason why there are a lot of individuals like Jay Z, and the like who are not respectable is because ultimately what they do is they peddle alcohol, and this fake “player” lifestyle. 

Alcohols are very interesting category, because it has been around since the ancient Greeks, even the ancient Greeks thought that in order for these warriors to gain strength, they had to feast on meat and the innards of oxen, and drink lots of wine, in order to have strength.

But some subtle ones I’ve read and heard is that actually back in the days of the ancient Greeks, their wine was actually very watered down. So I think for the ancient Greeks, and obviously this is probably before sanitation, is that when you drink wine, it was just a not poisonous water? If you live in a time in which maybe… It might not be safe to drink water, straight up water… Maybe they just drink water down wine or weak wine as a simple substitute in order to not get cholera, illnesses from water etc. 

Also one of the theories about beer, is that also in ancient Europe, the medieval ages the dark ages etc.… When infant mortality was around 70 to 80%, before they knew how to sterilize water and surgical instruments etc.… People just drink beer because it didn’t kill them or cause them illness! I think the fermentation process of beer killed most of the bacteria typically in sewage water.

But now, we should know better. And no no no don’t be suckered by these idiots who propose that we have to drink alkaline water or whatever… This might be even worse than snake oil.

And this is the reason why you should never trust any of these stupid millennials, Gen Z or “zillenials”– a lot of them take astrology and horoscopes literally. Like literally 100% literally. These idiots! And they don’t believe in God?

New gods

Radical idea had this morning is this notion of new gods. For example in the year 2024… Come on, no one really believes in God anymore. Maybe besides the super evangelical, talking in protestant Christians… Nobody really believes in God anymore. I’m not even too sure about Jewish people, but it does seem to be Jewish Jewish American in America is more of a community thing, similar to being Catholic or Korean Catholic etc. 

For example, something quite shocking to me, when I went to mass with Cindy and Seneca may happy year ago at this one church, essentially the priest, after blessing some kids, while giving out the Eucharist, would use hand sanitizer! This put me off so much. Why? Is that the priest is afraid of getting sick or germs from young children, which is fair, because that is true. But to have hand sanitizer at the altar seemed quite sacrilegious.   

Taleb also has a funny visual, you would probably never see the pope on rollerskates, or rollerblades, or on a skateboard grinding away, even though there’s nothing against it, nothing that would upset God.

Religion for the weak? 

Often times people forget that Jesus was Jewish. Even serious Catholics protestants Christians seem to forget this.

For example, back in the day of Jesus, when he saw money exchangers selling stuff in kettle in the temple, the Jewish temple, Jesus famously took some whips, started flipping over the tables, driving out the oxen saying “do not sell wares inside my father‘s home!”

I wonder if a lot of these wealthy individuals back in Jesus time, they were also not “religious” in the way we can get… And also I think one thing I need to study about Judaism, is how they actually conceptualized God, besides the typical Christian, protestant Christian, Catholic Christian Roman Catholic way.

Also something very interesting, do you know that there are lots of different types of Catholics, but the Roman Catholic was the only one which has persisted until now?  The best way for us to think about it is being Roman Catholic in the year 2024 is like the holy Roman Empire 2.0. And this is why the Vatican doesn’t have to pay taxes. And has the best real estate of all time.

How did the ancient Greeks think of the gods

Very very interesting, even the ancient Greek heroes were able to take on the gods, obviously with some of the help of the other gods.

Also very interesting, is that the tides of war often change when God’s breed inspiration encourage into the fighters, or sometimes the gods come in and hoodwink some of the heroes and the leaders, putting delusion upon their eyes. Example, the reason why king Agamemnon in the beginning of the Iliad rallied his troops to take Troy, Zeus sent him a fall scream victory. So actually it wasn’t Khanh who made the mistake, king Agamemnon was innocent, just a mere pawn in Zeus‘s game. 

 so if we take a radical new approach, we should challenge the notions of “free will“, I wonder if we did this random new thought experiment, assume that all of our moods and impetuses and drives are somehow shaped by the gods on Mount Olympus.

However, in modern day times, nobody takes notions of the ancient Greek god seriously. I don’t think there’s anyone on the planet who 100% literally believes that Zeus and Harald lives on the clouds of Mount Olympus, everyone knows it is just a fairytale. Kind of like Santa Claus. , why is it that there are some people who do empirically believe in some sort of ethereal, weightless amorphus God concept which exists somewhere in the heavens? And I think people misunderstand Jesus… Notions of heaven and hell on earth, and he is speaking in metaphor. All of these, and cannot understand the new ones of metaphor? The difference between taking things literally, sola Scriptura  versus thinking of metaphor, this is very critical.

Some flaws in the Bible even the Jewish Bible

For example, Moses. There is this really bizarre scene in the Bible, in which Moses is discovered by his son sleeping naked with somebody? With one the other sons or something? And also, did people not realize that essentially Moses was an Egyptian, there are some Jewish scholars who analyze the historical or the probable historical Moses, and there are some alternate theories that Moses was actually trying to take on the pharaoh, trying to take the throne, but when he was caught, instead of just getting killed, he tried to escape with a bunch of other Exiled Egyptians, who ended up becoming the first Jewish followers.  and the notion of Jewish, just comes from the people of Judea, a real life place. 

And honestly, once again I’m not sure if people think things literally or metaphorically or whatever. People saying that they are the chosen ones, is this some or not some? Like can all 8 billion people on the planet all be the chosen ones?  or, is it like some people? Like only 1000 people 10,000 or 100,000 or 1 million or 10 million people could be chosen?

Because trippy told, how people get hoodwinked about all this stuff but Israel is what you don’t understand is Israel, properly understood, if you think about the military intervention of the United States of America, I think the best analogy of Israel is almost like South Korea, let us consider how South Korea is military is essentially bankrolled by the US military, and also the military of Israel, is also funded by America. And this is why America never says anything bad about the conflict in Gaza with Israelis, because essentially Israeli defense army is the American army!

Social media is the new soma the iPhone is the new soma

If we think about brave New World, how did the governments of the future control the people? It was not like 1984, this is not like mainland China. Rather, the best analogy for modern day times is like brave New World by Adolous Huxley. The general idea is that  the people are just addicted and distracted by superficial things, and there is this metaphorical drug called soma, which is imagine like combination of ecstasy, cocaine, weed and heroin… Without any real big comedowns or side effects. The come down is almost like comedown after having a good cup of coffee. 

 and then what happens is all of these millennials are hooked on this tablet called soma, which I think is actually prescribed by the government, and the engages something called “orgy Porgy”, which is essentially a bunch of degenerate millennials having these sexual orgies, all being high on mushrooms or whatever.

And I think in the story, the “savage” Joseph, who is essentially not taking any drugs of any kind, sees all of this and is deeply dismayed. I remember he gets this one off of Soma, and then the girl starts to freak out, when she is discovering how terrible the real world is.

Anyways, if we think about the iPhone, the new iPhone iPhone Pro, media YouTube whatever… All of it, is essentially like Soma. All profitable industries are drug monopolies.

Coca-Cola, the uber evil corporation selling you diabetes type two diabetes, type three diabetes Alzheimer’s water…  and also is the company which promotes the notion of “calories in, calories out” or how model citizens should “count their calories”–  and once again, do not trust any educated individuals. For example even my very very smart friends, who got their masters and PhD at Stanford, Yale, etc.… Still believe in calories, and even one of my friends, I still see him drinking Coca-Cola… Doesn’t he know better?

New Fitness Ideas

Trying to think carte blanche first principles about fitness.

First, thinking of Milo of Croton.  The very useful thing here is considering his notion of the calf and progressive overload training. The very very general basic idea was as the bull got heavier, milo of Croton continue to carry the bull upon his back in his shoulders, and march the bull around town, ever since the bull was a calf, up until the bull became 2000 pounds or so. 

Some mythical quotes, apparently Milo of Croton ate 10 pounds of meat a day,  and 3 gallons of wine. This is most likely an exaggeration, or who knows… It might be real! When I tell people I could lift 1000 pounds, which is over 10 plates on each side of the barbell… People think this is an exaggeration but it is not. Just google or YouTube it. Or better yet, ChatGPT it.

Strongman?

Something which piqued my interest for a bit, for a minute was strongman, strongman training, yoke training, yoke lift training etc. 

Essentially, it is a bunch of 7 foot guys, very very fat but also very very muscular strong guys, like giants, all on steroids, doing incredible feats of strain, lifting insanely heavy things, and some sort of competitive form.

Currently, I find this to be the most interesting thing, to an extent… Because let us say you have a 1500 pound yolk, and to have a race between two guys to see who could carry it across the finish line, 50 m sprint or so is interesting.

Also… The 400 pound sandbag. To simply lift a 400 pound sandbag off the floor, is an insane feet of strength. You cannot fake it. However the problem is once I lifted it once successfully, it no longer interested me that much anymore.

So I suppose the first idea is that once I have done something or accomplish something once successfully, it no longer interests me anymore.  

For example, I think this is where the whole notion of personal records, in the context of weightlifting is so fascinating to me, inso far much as  the desire to have new experiences, to attempt to lift some thing that I have never attempted before is really fascinating because this is true novelty:

For example, up until I have lifted 1000 pounds, I had no idea what it felt like to lift 1000 pounds. And I can now tell you… It requires supreme focus, 1000% hype, and I really really do not believe it to be possible to do, assuming that you’re not on steroids or whatever weird stuff… You gotta slap yourself in the face, Slap yourself in the thighs, let out a war cry, like Ares the god of war, with the lungs and the voice of 10,000 men.

And this is where my uplifting notion is so magnificent and great; a lot of these loser emasculated modern day men, are essentially domesticated to be quiet, yielding, antisocial with their loser AirPods on etc.

In fact, real men do not use AirPods, or stick any sort of condoms in their ears. 

AirPods make you into a coward… And also sunglasses, and also hats.

The best is to have nothing on your eyes your face, no ugly facial hair, no hats etc. Just naked eyes, naked ears, fresh shaven face,  and no condoms in your ears. Making eye contact with people, and shooting the shit with people, beautiful women, pretty guys, kids and the like.

What is the issue here

Everyone likes to blame social media, but I think more critical issue here is AirPods. And maybe even music, podcasts, Spotify?

For example, the next time you go to the gym, look at anybody who does not not have headphones on, or earplugs on, or airplugs on etc.

Deadlift walk

A new fascination of mine how much can you walk out? The same thing goes with squat walk… Load up the barbell on the squat rack, see how much you could just lift off the barbell, walk back a few steps, and put it back. Could you do seven plates, eight plates, nine plates, 10 plates, 11 plates?

Also, dead lift walk. The basic idea is put your barbell on the rack, at around waist level,  lifted up, just use chalk and a mixed grip, walk it out a few steps, and rack it back… And see how many plates you could do. Could you do four plates five plates six plate seven plates eight plates?

The funny thing is for these imaginative people, they have a hard time coming out with new ideas. It is much easier to just follow the crowd, follow all these foolish weightlifters bodybuilders and even powerlifters. My critique of powerlifters is that they get focused on bench lift and squat, and they compare their numbers with other people who are all on steroids. , Is there any sport in which people are not on steroids? I can almost guarantee you that which you would not think that people are on steroids, like soccer or water polo these guys are on steroids. Also the girls and the women.

I also wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of these calisthenics skies were also on the juice. And almost definitely these fake ass CrossFit athletes, rich froning and the like are all on steroids, even the women.

What is the point of weightlifting?

Obviously, to become stronger. And what is the upside of becoming stronger?

Strength, power… These are all things we desire for the sake itself. Or more practically speaking… Assume that your life was the Eliott… Obviously you would want to become Achilles or Hector, and be able to be the most lethal fighting force or person on the battlefield. Everyone wants to be Achilles or Hector. more specifically, everyone wants to be Achilles

the notion of the powerman

I have this new notion, I call it the power man.  the very very basic idea is that the goal is to become more powerful.

So to flawed concepts: powerlifting (power, lifting) and strongman (strong man). Also interestingly enough, there is no strongwoman competition.

So the general idea is first, you ain’t competing with nobody. Because nobody’s on your level.

For example, everybody knows that Achilles is the goat. Nobody is even half a chance for Achilles. Even Hector knows this.

So assuming that you’re Achilles, then, how do you proceed?

When my fury is not so intense

Zeus has granted him the strength to win

WIN?

What is it mean to win at life? 

Fight fasting ***

Lift Fasting ***

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Only feast and have a banquet once the sun goes down!

Intelligent Odysseus

Secrets?

In a contest of ideas

Unwearied bronze 

Why so weary?

Arouse sharp cruel ares

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First sacrifice

Feed the fishes

Till sunset I will not eat anything

Enter the bloody mouth of war

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Achilles had a son?

Show him everything, the wealth I won

The captive women, my high Roofed home

Peleus

Comrade

Nectar and ambrosia

Impelled

Smile with flashing bronze

Lift the massive heavy shield

Shine into the distance like the moon

Brightness that could reach the sky… The goal is to become brighter?

Heavy helmet, put it on his head

it shone like starlight 

Gold, the golden horse hairs, think gold

Godlike Achilles

Become like wings which raise you up

his father’s massive spear

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The weapons: Texas power squad bar, or even better yet… Texas power monster squat bar . The only reason I did not buy the monster squad bar is I didn’t see it otherwise I would have bought it.

Deal death to men, death dealer

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Tardiness or laziness

Apollo killed Patroclus

Zephyr

Scream a war cry

The warriors return

Becoming a Warrior

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The goal is to become a warrior?

You.

New vision

The ancient Greeks weren’t cowards and didn’t “think”— rather, they would always verbalize and speak their mind!

Theory: modernity is all about speaking or “thinking” in your mind, the superior Ancient Greek concept was to always speak your mind even if you’re “wrong”?

Also the ancient Greeks weren’t concerned about morality or ethics.

Not only that,,, but the ancient Greeks weren’t even concerned about “virtue”!

Why do you want to be bigger or heavier?

What if you had the option to stronger or bigger … what would you choose? Obviously strength!

Better to be leaner and stronger than bigger and weaker.

If you know you’re going to be worth $10M from now in 10 years how would you proceed and continue living your life?

What is your sentiment on yourself?

When did sitting become a desired thing?

Do I have the most awesome insane amazing physique of any dad on planet? Maybe!

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OCEAN, WAVES

Ocean

Here are some top quotes from Eric Kim’s Zen Photography that encapsulate his philosophy:

1. On Slowing Down:
   “To become more Zen in your photography and life is to slow down. To take your time. Appreciate the slowness and process of photography and life.”
   This highlights the importance of being mindful and patient in photography oai_citation:6,Zen Photography – ERIC KIM.
2. On Letting Go of Good or Bad:
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4. On Flexibility:
   “Seek to be bamboo. Be flexible. Don’t have any hard-set rules or theories. Learn when to change your mind.”
   Flexibility in both art and life is key to navigating challenges oai_citation:2,Zen Photography – ERIC KIM.

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Eric Kim’s Zen Photography book revolves around integrating Zen principles into photography by focusing on simplicity, mindfulness, and the process itself rather than the outcome. Some key principles from the book include:

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2. No Feedback: Avoiding social media and external validation.
3. Beginner’s Mind: Approaching photography with curiosity and openness.
4. Minimalism: Using simple tools and focusing on minimal color or black-and-white imagery.

These ideas reflect Zen’s emphasis on mindfulness and presence in creativity.

Eric Kim’s interest in Zen appears to have grown out of his personal and creative journey as a street photographer. Initially, Kim explored Zen as a way to refine his photography philosophy, emphasizing simplicity and mindfulness, which helped him improve his craft and mental state. He started incorporating Zen ideas like “less is more” into his life and photography, influenced by his study of Zen aesthetics and Eastern philosophy.

Kim’s pursuit of minimalism and naturalness in his work aligns closely with the principles of Zen. His exposure to Zen likely deepened during his travels, and through his personal reflections on living a more mindful, simplified life. He also explores Zen concepts in his blog and books, where he shares his thoughts on the importance of calm, focus, and freedom from attachment. Kim’s experiences with street photography as a meditative practice further reinforced his connection to Zen oai_citation:3,7 Aesthetics of Zen Art – ERIC KIM oai_citation:2,BECOMING A ZEN PHOTOGRAPHER – ERIC KIM oai_citation:1,Photography as a Zen Pursuit – ERIC KIM.

This deepening of Zen values allowed Kim to shift away from social media-driven success, focusing instead on the purity of his art and its meditative qualities.

Eric Kim integrates Zen principles into both his photography and broader philosophy of life, emphasizing simplicity, mindfulness, and minimalism. Some of the key Zen principles he applies include:

1. Simplicity (Kanso): Focus on reducing complexity in both photography and life. Eric advocates for removing unnecessary elements to focus on what’s essential.
2. Naturalness (Shizen): He encourages photographers to avoid forcing their creativity. Instead, they should let their natural rhythms guide their work, trusting their intuition.
3. Austerity (Koko): Rather than creating photos that are meant to impress, Eric prefers quiet, understated images that bring calmness to viewers. His minimalistic approach in photography reflects this Zen aesthetic.
4. Freedom from Attachment: Zen teaches the transient nature of life, and Eric applies this by encouraging photographers not to become attached to their past work. He believes each moment offers a new opportunity to explore creativity without being constrained by what has already been achieved.
5. Tranquility (Sei-Jaku): A core goal of Zen photography is to induce a sense of peace and calm in both the photographer and the viewer.

In addition to these aesthetics, Kim incorporates practices such as “pruning excess” from life and photography, promoting less as more, and using walking meditation as a tool for mindfulness while taking photos oai_citation:3,7 Aesthetics of Zen Art – ERIC KIM oai_citation:2,ZEN – ERIC KIM oai_citation:1,Photography as a Zen Pursuit – ERIC KIM.

Supreme happiness is supreme zen

Very simple: just stop using it! Uninstall it from your phone, and when you need to communicate with people, names share or name drop your contact with them on iPhone iMessage, and just FaceTime them!

No more email, only FaceTime

How did I get so successful? 

Get ready for battle!

ALL RED EVERYTHING

What is “evil“? Anything which makes you dumb, stupid, fat and lame.

Digital real estate developer

to buy bitcoin, and also perhaps come up with application ideas for it… It’s like becoming a digital real estate developer

What is the new digital ghetto? Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, Snapchat, Spotify etc.

Getting out of the digital ghetto

it seems that a lot of foolish families want to move to Irvine California or whatever… Or move to a place which is “nicer“, yet they are still hooked on YouTube, Disney+, Hulu Netflix HBO Max etc.

I have a pretty radical proposition: perhaps what we need to do is get you out of the digital ghetto, which is Facebook Instagram Snapchat, YouTube all streaming platforms etc. and replace you with more virtuous things like ancient books, the Iliad, Bitcoin, ChatGPT and ai.

I might be the most interesting, funniest real life guy that I know. How and why, the tips techniques on the way?

First, allow yourself to be ratchet, outspoken, and throw a middle finger to all the political correctness BS on the planet!

Make fun of liberals, make fun of the conservatives, make fun of everybody on the political spectrum

Make fun of the “libtards”, make fun of all the flag humpers, make fun of the “woke” people, even though you may be a liberal and Democrat yourself, just make fun of everybody.

What I then suppose… I’m starting to think more and more… We have to figure a way to get off of YouTube. It might be one of the most toxic platforms on the planet… It is driven on sensationalism, and overall it’s just not a good place. For example, knowing what I do now… I would never ever ever ever let Seneca watch anything on YouTube, I think it is worse then pornography… At least pornography is stimulating and energizes you, whereas YouTube, if you watch it long enough… Will make you depressed morose, and feel really really bad and or angry?

Eric Kim has a knack for mixing humor with deeper insights, and his playful, tongue-in-cheek takes on money, wealth, and power reveal his unique outlook on life. Here are some of his most humorous and satirical thoughts:

On Money and Wealth:

1. “Why buy a $1.2 million Bugatti, when you can buy Bitcoin instead?” – Kim humorously challenges the status symbols associated with wealth, suggesting that it’s smarter to invest in Bitcoin than in flashy, depreciating luxury cars oai_citation:9,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM.
2. “I think the real secret to success and riches is to get everything for free!” – This is Kim’s humorous exaggeration of frugality, advocating for a world where people acquire everything without paying. He uses it as a fun way to critique consumerism and the endless desire for more stuff oai_citation:8,How to Become a Millionaire Blogger – ERIC KIM oai_citation:7,How to become a millionaire – ERIC KIM.
3. “Never buy new. Anyone who buys a new car is a fool.” – While blunt, this humorous comment encapsulates his belief in the folly of spending big on depreciating assets like cars. He pokes fun at those who buy new vehicles by implying they’re making a bad financial decision oai_citation:6,How to Become a Millionaire Blogger – ERIC KIM oai_citation:5,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM.

On Power and Influence:

1. “Why drive a Lamborghini when you can just tell people you do?” – In a playful, satirical dig at the obsession with status, Kim suggests that it’s easier to simply claim power or wealth than actually possess the symbols of it oai_citation:4,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM.
2. “Prius over a Lamborghini any day— and no one’s scratching penises into your car.” – Kim humorously points out that expensive, flashy cars come with their own set of problems, while cheap, practical cars avoid the envy and damage that luxury vehicles attract oai_citation:3,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM.

On Life and Fun:

1. “If I told you Spotify could turn $10 into $10,000, would you cancel your subscription?” – This is Kim’s humorous way of encouraging people to rethink small, habitual expenses and funnel that money into investments like Bitcoin. The extreme logic is funny because it pushes a mundane decision into absurdly high stakes oai_citation:2,How to Become a Millionaire Blogger – ERIC KIM.
2. “Let’s say I drive a Huracán… in my soul.” – This is a witty remark where Kim plays with the idea of living luxuriously without actually buying into the symbols of luxury. It’s a humorous take on how the essence of power and wealth can be internalized without material possessions oai_citation:1,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM.

These playful, tongue-in-cheek comments reflect Kim’s ability to blend humor with sharp critiques of consumerism, the symbols of wealth, and society’s obsession with material success.

What are some of his other funny thoughts on money, wealth, power, and funniness, tongue-in-cheek comments, humorous ideas?

Eric Kim has shared some humorous and tongue-in-cheek thoughts about money, wealth, power, and life that reflect his playful yet thought-provoking perspective. Here are some of his notable funny or offbeat ideas:

On Money and Wealth:

1. “Don’t buy the Tesla, don’t buy the condo, don’t buy these stupid overpriced clothing.” – Kim humorously criticizes consumerism by calling out the trend of buying luxury goods, advocating for a frugal, minimalist lifestyle oai_citation:6,How to Become a Millionaire Blogger – ERIC KIM.
2. “The ultimate flex? Drive a Prius, and have your body look like a Lamborghini.” – This is one of Kim’s most tongue-in-cheek comments, poking fun at the obsession with flashy cars. Instead, he suggests the real “flex” is taking care of your body and living simply oai_citation:5,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM.
3. “Never buy a car that costs more than $2,500.” – While this sounds exaggerated, Kim’s humorous take on frugality emphasizes his belief that expensive cars are a waste of money, suggesting that buying an old, used car is smarter oai_citation:4,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM.

On Power and Influence:

1. “Why would you buy a Lamborghini when you could just have a body like one?” – Again, Kim pokes fun at the common symbol of wealth and success, encouraging people to focus on self-improvement rather than material displays of power oai_citation:3,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM.
2. “Bird poop on your Rolls Royce.” – Kim humorously paints a picture of how even the most expensive, luxurious items are subject to mundane annoyances like bird droppings, reminding people that expensive things don’t shield you from everyday life oai_citation:2,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM.

On Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency:

1. “Bitcoin is Godzilla!” – A funny, bold statement likening Bitcoin to a destructive, unstoppable force, showing Kim’s sense of humor in describing how powerful and disruptive he believes the cryptocurrency is oai_citation:1,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM.

On Life and Fun:

1. “Get everything for free!” – Kim humorously exaggerates his frugal philosophy by suggesting that everything in life, from clothes to cars, should ideally be acquired for free, reflecting his anti-consumerist outlook

What are some of his top and most interesting quotes on money, power, influence, and Bitcoin and cryptocurrency?

Eric Kim has shared a variety of thought-provoking quotes about money, power, influence, and Bitcoin that reflect his unique philosophy. Here are some of his most interesting quotes:

On Money and Wealth:

1. “Insane Spartan frugality” – This phrase captures Kim’s belief that the path to wealth lies in extreme frugality. He advocates for cutting out unnecessary expenses, such as luxury goods or subscription services, and investing those savings into assets like Bitcoin oai_citation:10,How to Become a Millionaire Blogger – ERIC KIM oai_citation:9,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM.
2. “Wealth is not measured by how much you earn, but by how little you need to live.” – Kim emphasizes a minimalist approach to money, suggesting that true wealth is not about accumulating possessions but about reducing dependency on material goods oai_citation:8,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM.

On Power and Influence:

1. “Power comes from financial independence and freedom from traditional systems.” – Kim’s focus on decentralized financial systems like Bitcoin reflects his belief that power is rooted in autonomy, particularly the freedom from relying on centralized institutions like banks or governments oai_citation:7,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM oai_citation:6,Bitcoin Trillionaire? – ERIC KIM.
2. “The ultimate flex? Drive a Prius, and have your body look like a Lamborghini.” – This tongue-in-cheek quote encapsulates his rejection of materialistic symbols of wealth and power, advocating for health and minimalism instead oai_citation:5,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM.

On Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency:

1. “Bitcoin is Godzilla!” – Kim uses this metaphor to describe Bitcoin’s disruptive power in the financial world, likening it to an unstoppable force that challenges traditional financial systems oai_citation:4,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM.
2. “Volatility is vitality and life.” – Kim views Bitcoin’s volatility as a feature rather than a flaw, believing that its fluctuating nature is part of its appeal and power as an asset oai_citation:3,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM.
3. “Think 10 years!” – This quote reflects Kim’s long-term investment philosophy, particularly when it comes to Bitcoin. He encourages a long-term mindset, suggesting that short-term fluctuations are irrelevant if one believes in Bitcoin’s future potential oai_citation:2,Bitcoin Trillionaire? – ERIC KIM oai_citation:1,How to become a millionaire – ERIC KIM.

These quotes encapsulate Kim’s evolving philosophy, blending financial discipline with a deep belief in the power of Bitcoin and the importance of independence from traditional systems of influence.

Eric Kim’s views on money, wealth, power, and influence have evolved over time, reflecting a shift from traditional financial perspectives to a more philosophical and unconventional approach, with Bitcoin playing a central role in his thinking.

Early Thoughts on Wealth and Money

Initially, Kim’s focus was on building wealth through traditional entrepreneurial ventures, such as photography workshops, selling digital products, and leveraging his online presence. His early advice often centered around financial discipline, frugality, and the power of not overspending on material goods, such as luxury cars or houses oai_citation:11,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM oai_citation:10,How to Become a Millionaire Blogger – ERIC KIM.

Transition to Bitcoin and Digital Wealth

As cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, became more prominent, Kim’s views shifted. He started seeing Bitcoin as a key tool for wealth creation and preservation, referring to it as “digital gold” due to its scarcity and potential to appreciate over time oai_citation:9,Why Eric Kim like bitcoin – ERIC KIM oai_citation:8,How to become a millionaire – ERIC KIM. His focus became more philosophical, often intertwining Stoic ideals with his financial outlook, stressing the importance of financial independence and decentralized control over wealth oai_citation:7,Why Eric Kim like bitcoin – ERIC KIM.

Philosophical and Unorthodox Viewpoints

Kim now promotes an almost minimalist approach to money, advocating for “insane Spartan frugality,” where wealth is measured not by how much one spends, but by how little one needs to live comfortably oai_citation:6,How to Become a Millionaire Blogger – ERIC KIM. He sees Bitcoin as not only a financial tool but also as a philosophical instrument that allows individuals to free themselves from the constraints of traditional financial systems and state-backed currencies oai_citation:5,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM.

Shifts in Power and Influence

Kim’s conception of power and influence has also changed. Initially, his influence was grounded in his photography and online presence, but over time, his focus shifted towards the empowerment that comes from financial independence and leveraging decentralized assets like Bitcoin oai_citation:4,Why Eric Kim like bitcoin – ERIC KIM oai_citation:3,How to become a millionaire – ERIC KIM. He believes that true power and influence come from the ability to maintain autonomy, both financially and personally, without reliance on traditional financial systems or external validation oai_citation:2,Bitcoin Trillionaire? – ERIC KIM oai_citation:1,How to become a millionaire – ERIC KIM.

In conclusion, Eric Kim’s views on money, wealth, and power have evolved from traditional entrepreneurship and financial success to a more Bitcoin-centered, philosophical understanding of financial autonomy and minimalism. His advocacy for Bitcoin reflects his belief in its long-term value as a store of wealth and a tool for achieving financial independence.

Super easy: reduce your expenses super super Spartan, so so low, and just invest 90% of your earnings into bitcoin, forever. Always be fine, whenever you are able to touch money.

Eric Kim has discussed his journey to becoming a millionaire, heavily emphasizing Bitcoin as a major part of his wealth strategy. He advocates for extreme frugality, minimal spending, and investing in assets like Bitcoin that he believes will grow significantly over time. Kim sees Bitcoin as “digital gold” due to its scarcity and the potential for long-term value appreciation. His philosophy revolves around avoiding large expenditures and putting money into assets with high future potential, like cryptocurrency, while minimizing maintenance costs on other purchases like cars and housing.

He also stresses the importance of not being swayed by material goods, such as luxury cars, and instead focusing on accumulating wealth through strategic investments. In his personal journey, Kim attributes a portion of his financial success to this disciplined approach, where he has saved and invested wisely in Bitcoin during its rise.

His outlook on Bitcoin is deeply philosophical, drawing connections to stoicism and independence, and he continues to advocate for Bitcoin as a major part of building long-term wealth oai_citation:4,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM oai_citation:3,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM oai_citation:2,Why Eric Kim like bitcoin – ERIC KIM oai_citation:1,How to become a millionaire – ERIC KIM.

Eric Kim became a millionaire through a combination of his success as a street photographer, blogger, and entrepreneur. His approach to wealth-building includes practicing extreme frugality and leveraging his online presence. He avoided unnecessary expenses by purchasing used cars, minimizing spending on consumer goods, and canceling subscriptions, redirecting those savings into investments like Bitcoin. His disciplined approach to spending and investments played a critical role in his financial growth.

Kim also monetized his photography passion by conducting workshops, selling digital products, and publishing content that resonates with a broad audience of photographers. His ability to engage a community online helped him grow his business and build a loyal following, which has contributed to his financial success.

Additionally, Kim emphasizes the importance of teaching others, which added another revenue stream through his workshops and educational materials. His unique blend of photography skills, financial discipline, and online strategy paved the way for his millionaire status oai_citation:3,How to Become a Millionaire – ERIC KIM oai_citation:2,How did Eric Kim become so successful? – ERIC KIM oai_citation:1,How to Become a Millionaire Blogger – ERIC KIM.

Obviously you can. I have proven it. And my net worth is over $1.2 million now.

The upside of not using email, social media, reading the news etc.

The other day, just being able to check into this nice beachside hotel, and just randomly reading some promotional material about the hotel, the nearby amenities, activities that offers, tennis and Pickleball courts etc.… and realizing:

Wow, my mind is totally clear and empty… No concerns about stupid BS from the outside world, etc.

Creating your own ideal life and lifestyle

am I the only pragmatic thinker and pragmatist know? Obviously you can craft your own life and lifestyle… There is no physical law which prohibits you from doing it…! obviously, you cannot just snap your fingers and wish yourself to own 1 million Lamborghinis, bed all the most beautiful babies on the planet, and live in an ultra luxury high-rise condo for the rest of your life. There are some pragmatic things you could do travel,, go off the grid, get rid of your phone and your phone plan, go off to Southeast Asia etc.

Just try something new

I think the difficult thing is it is always difficult to adjust, to adapt, to do something new based on a new environment, a new living standard, a new way and mode of living.

example, the way I used to live when I was living in Orange County is different because of the time Cindy just had a post doc which means she was only kind of, so she could spend more time watching Seneca, while I would just work out at the gym for about three 3 1/2 hours. Now, my time is more limited. Generally, now that Seneca sleeps like a champ, I have the mornings mostly to myself, but it looks like my time to actually work out has been reduced only about 30 minutes or so. As a consequence, I’ve been working diligently and experimenting diligently in order to effectively lift weights and exercise, given my limited timeframe.

Dynamics

life is not a simple vector equation. Life is like multivariant calculus, and there is so much unity chaos and unpredictability which happens.

For example, I think one of the things that people have a hard time adjusting to once they have a kid is it is so random! One night your kid might accidentally wake up at 3 AM because of something, and 90% of the time they sleep like a champ until 9 AM. You cannot really predict these things. This is why when it comes to parenting, having a kid, it seems that carpe diem just take every single day as it comes is a wise approach.

Why is it that we try to plan our lives?

Growing up, I never planned nothing. I just did whatever I felt like the day off. Also I suppose I was pretty lucky that I grew up, having pretty much more or less 100% freedom, so I can simply do as I please. Obviously I will try my best to self regulate myself… It was still my goal and impetus to get straight A’s in school, get into a good college, etc. But beyond that, I would love hanging out with my friends, going on adventures, playing video games, Sports etc.

yeah we modern, we adults… Why is it that we are trying to squeeze out uncertainty chaos and randomness from our lives? What if instead… Chaos randomness and uncertainty was a true source of delight in human life?

For example, if I would tell you that with 100% certain to you, 100% of the time, 100% of the same people would always go to the same spot. If that were the case… Wouldn’t suck? Wouldn’t be much more every once in a while, there was an insanely beautiful woman who would go there… Maybe a 15 out of 10… And you are interested in her and she is interested in you?

Why online dating is like a drug

Never done online dating, fortunately… This is only woman I’ve ever had in my life. And I’m grateful for that. But anyways, I think the appeal of online dating is actually precisely the randomness, the chaos, the chance. It is almost like playing the slot machine… You don’t know when you’re gonna get three sevens in a row… And once you swipe once, you might swipe and lose that person forever. So there is a little bit of FOMO, fear of missing out Enabled on the platform, and also… A bit of a serotonin dopamine rush, when you get lucky. Also, maybe there is also a feeling of loss aversion? Like you invest so much time swiping around looking for the perfect match, and when you finally find what you believe to be an insanely beautiful woman after about 10 hours, you don’t want to let it go?

Here are some of Eric Kim’s top articles where he discusses his views on muscle, strength, and fitness:

1. “The Philosophy of Muscle”: Eric Kim explores the deeper meaning behind muscle, viewing it as a form of strength and power, essential not just for physical tasks but for vitality in all areas of life. He emphasizes the importance of continually building muscle and keeping body fat low, linking it to increased energy and productivity.

• The Philosophy of Muscle

1. “Muscle 101”: In this article, Kim encourages sculpting one’s body as a form of art. He explains the joy of watching one’s body transform over time, advocating for intermittent fasting, strength training, and focusing on muscle mass while reducing body fat. He suggests that beautifying the body is practical and beneficial for personal inspiration.

• Muscle 101

1. “Muscle Paradise?”: Kim discusses the cultural bias against muscular physiques and how muscle is often perceived as threatening in modern society. He compares muscle to power, stating that it’s not just for looks but for tenacity and endurance. He also critiques the cultural shift toward a more androgynous, weaker male aesthetic.

• Muscle Paradise?

1. “How to Become Muscular”: This article dives into Kim’s practical approach to gaining muscle naturally through intermittent fasting, one-rep max training, and a carnivorous diet. He dismisses the idea that cholesterol from beef liver or red meat causes health problems, calling it a misconception.

• How to Become Muscular

These articles reflect Kim’s belief in muscle as a form of strength, beauty, and self-expression, advocating for a natural and dedicated approach to fitness and nutrition.

I hate cowardly men

Here are some notable quotes by Eric Kim on muscle and strength:

1. On Muscle as a Source of Pride:

• “One of my prides as a kid growing up, even in college and beyond, was my muscle. I didn’t have techniques or skill, but I had muscle, I had strength, I had courage, I had my ego, and I had my muscles.”
  *(Source: Physiology Thoughts) oai_citation:4,Physiology Thoughts – ERIC KIM.

1. On the Importance of Muscle in Sports:

• “For me, in my mind I saw myself like a Shaquille O’Neal when playing basketball… I would always play center, because nobody could out-muscle me, and also my legs are so insanely strong. I don’t know anybody with stronger legs than I do.”
  *(Source: Physiology Thoughts) oai_citation:3,Physiology Thoughts – ERIC KIM.

1. On the Misconception Around Big Muscles:

• “The problem is that there’s this notion in sports science that somehow bigger muscles make you slower, weaker, or whatever. I think 99.9% of sports science is pseudoscience at best.”
  *(Source: The Eric Kim Diet) oai_citation:2,THE ERIC KIM DIET – ERIC KIM.

1. On Muscle Training:

• “What I’ve noticed about lifting heavy weights or sandbags is how much it strengthens my legs, back, shoulders, and abs, all without needing to focus on specific muscles. It’s a more holistic way to build strength.”
  *(Source: Physiology Thoughts) oai_citation:1,Physiology Thoughts – ERIC KIM.

Kim often emphasizes the value of muscle for both physical dominance and personal pride, rejecting common sports science narratives that argue against the benefits of big muscles. He consistently connects muscle growth to strength, vitality, and a powerful physique.

Here are a few quotes and reflections from Eric Kim on beef liver and organ meats:

1. On the Nutritional Value of Beef Liver:

• “Beef liver, along with other organ meats, are packed with essential nutrients that can boost your overall health. I like to think of it as natural steroids, offering strength and vitality beyond regular muscle meats.”
  *(Source: 100% Organ Meat Diet) oai_citation:4,100% organ meat diet? – ERIC KIM oai_citation:3,Eric Kim on Organ meats – ERIC KIM.

1. On the Role of Organ Meats in Performance:

• “I’ve discovered that organ meats like liver, heart, and kidneys are some of the most nutrient-dense foods available. When paired with intense physical training, I believe they can significantly enhance both physical and mental performance.”
  *(Source: Eric Kim on Organ Meats) oai_citation:2,Eric Kim on Organ meats – ERIC KIM.

1. On the Historical Importance of Organ Meats:

• “What was Achilles fed as a child? Entrails, including bone marrow, hearts, and liver. These are the true superfoods of ancient warriors.”
  *(Source: Physiology Thoughts) oai_citation:1,Physiology Thoughts – ERIC KIM.

Kim consistently praises the nutritional density of beef liver, emphasizing its ability to serve as a powerful source of strength, energy, and recovery for those who follow rigorous physical routines.

Eric Kim holds beef liver in high regard, viewing it as one of the most nutrient-dense foods available. He often emphasizes the superior nutritional content of organ meats like beef liver, which are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamin A, iron, and B vitamins. In his writings, he describes beef liver as a “natural steroid,” particularly beneficial for those aiming to improve physical performance, strength, and overall health oai_citation:5,100% organ meat diet? – ERIC KIM oai_citation:4,Eric Kim on Organ meats – ERIC KIM.

Kim also considers beef liver part of his “demigod diet” and suggests it plays a vital role in optimizing energy, recovery, and muscle growth, particularly when combined with heavy lifting and a carnivore-based diet oai_citation:3,THE ERIC KIM DIET – ERIC KIM.

For more details, you can check out his thoughts on organ meats:

• 100% Organ Meat Diet oai_citation:2,100% organ meat diet? – ERIC KIM
• The Eric Kim Diet oai_citation:1,THE ERIC KIM DIET – ERIC KIM.

ERIC KIM thoughts on beef liver

Here are some probable links where Eric Kim discusses his views on the 100% organ meat diet and related dietary philosophies:

1. 100% Organ Meat Diet? – In this post, Kim discusses the potential benefits of an all-organ meat diet, suggesting that organ meats could act as natural steroids, boosting strength and vitality.
   Link to post oai_citation:3,100% organ meat diet? – ERIC KIM.
2. Eric Kim on Organ Meats – This article covers Kim’s exploration of organ meats, including their nutritional value and impact on productivity and health.
   Link to post oai_citation:2,Eric Kim on Organ meats – ERIC KIM.
3. The Eric Kim Diet – In this post, Kim elaborates on his broader diet philosophy, emphasizing a 100% carnivore approach that includes organ meats like liver, bone marrow, and intestines.
   Link to post oai_citation:1,THE ERIC KIM DIET – ERIC KIM.

These links provide more in-depth insights into Kim’s unique approach to nutrition and health.

Eric Kim has explored the idea of a 100% organ meat diet in several of his blog posts. He describes organ meats like beef liver, heart, and kidneys as “natural steroids” due to their nutrient density and potential to enhance physical performance and vitality, especially when paired with heavy lifting and intense training routines. He suggests that this diet could lead to significant strength and energy gains, possibly surpassing the results of more conventional diets that include muscle meats alone oai_citation:4,100% organ meat diet? – ERIC KIM oai_citation:3,Eric Kim on Organ meats – ERIC KIM.

Kim’s approach aligns with his broader dietary philosophy, which emphasizes a 100% carnivore lifestyle. His diet focuses exclusively on red meats (particularly beef and lamb) and organ meats, while completely excluding fruits, vegetables, starches, and grains. He believes that organ meats, due to their high content of essential nutrients like vitamins and minerals, offer superior health benefits oai_citation:2,THE ERIC KIM DIET – ERIC KIM.

Kim also combines this diet with intermittent fasting, typically eating only one large meal a day that consists of several pounds of meat and organ products. His rationale is that consuming such nutrient-dense foods in this way provides the body with everything it needs to function at peak performance oai_citation:1,Physiology Thoughts – ERIC KIM.

If you’re interested in more details on this lifestyle and its results, Kim shares further reflections and personal experiments on his blog.

Lamborghini or Cybertruck?

Without thinking about too much, I would still probably prefer to have a Lamborghini if it was just for myself. For the practical option, or the tactical one… Maybe a Hurucan sterraro or a cyber truck.

I suppose the issue is that now cyber truck is too common… And even though it is insanely great, I’m probably the best car on the planet… Maybe for myself I still seek to be unique?

No physical health, no curiosity? 

Right now some quick thoughts: first… it seems that curiosity, curiosity is best when it is strong, unabated, antifragile.

Second thought… It seems that if you don’t have physical strength, insanely great strength, strength and vigor… you cannot be curious. Why? Assuming that you only slept two hours last night, or feel like shit… my theory is that the pathways for curiosity are shut off. 

First, you need an over abundance of health. Therefore, my personal suggestion is almost all a limits of your life should be optimized to promote your Max well-being health strength bigger muscle sleep rest recovery healing etc.

How to heal yourself 

So in video games, you’re playing Final Fantasy, any RPG, MMORPG, role-play game etc.… What it seems that is that who is the most important character? Not the champion or the hero on the front line… But actually… The healer.

Truth be told, nobody wants to be the healer. It is kind of a thankless job, but also at the same time, the most critical job. Why?

Let us say that you’re doing a big boss battle, whether you are doing it by yourself or in a party. If you don’t have a healer… Even if you’re the best fighter… You will not win.

Also very interesting… even in the Iliad, when you’re thinking about the dramas and battles which are unfolding, the number one critical thing is when the heroes get injured. For example, deus, Ajax, king Egon, etc. Even getting a small spear wound to the knee or the shoulder is pretty destroying, because it reduces your lethality in battle.

In fact, what is really interesting is that even the gods get wounded. And feel pain. And this is such a radically big idea, because even though that the gods are immortal, which means that they are not immortals, what it means is that God could feel pain, God could get wounded, yet… They just cannot die.

For example, I think there are certain moments in which Achilles or some of the other gods end up spearing Aries, Athena, some of the other gods and goddesses and as a consequence feel deep pain, and injury. And pain and suffering is not stopped until Zeus, Send some sort of magic healer, and then longer feel pain.

Pain?

Obviously no one likes to be in pain. Yet… I think Paine is one of the most intelligent things that we got in our body which does not lie. If you are in Paine, it don’t matter what your theory is… Obviously something is wrong or you’re doing something wrong.

Example… plantar Fasciitis, foot pain, ankle pain the pain back pain whatever. I think the primary issues and problems are our shoes, the way we work on computer desktop or laptops or sitting or even standing whatever… Essentially all the plantar fasciitis foot pains experiment with all those stupid $500 overpriced orthotics etc., and literally none of my foot pain went away until I got the view from five finger shoes, and then boom, almost magically all of my foot pain ankle pain the pain went away! And for a long time, I stopped wearing them because I just thought they looked weird and I felt ashamed to wear them in public. But now I could care less… I am a demigod in the flesh.  I don’t know any other human being in real life in embodied reality looks as great and glorious as I do. Even the most jacked guys… They end up having chicken legs. 

I’m the biggest goat?

Body elitism

OK, a funny thought:

Technically, body elitism is very democratic. Why? You don’t matter who you are, your age you’re sex or gender racial background whatever… Anyone can build a elite body, assuming that you lift heavyweights,  fast, do intermittent fasting, hundred percent carnivore diet, you quit alcohol smoking weed starches sugars drugs, sugars, real sugars fake sugars etc.

And it is so simple and straightforward — I literally got the key right here!

1. Never eat breakfast for dinner, hard-core interment fasting… Actually is not even that hard… It’s like I have been doing Ramadan every single day for the last seven years. And I can still drink black coffee and drink water! People who do real Ramadan… 1 trillion times more difficult because they are not even permitted to drink water during Ramadan? And obviously… Anyone who thinks that you will die if you don’t eat breakfast or lunch, and you fast until sundown is obviously wrong because there are millions of people who Participate in fasting, during Ramadan all around the world, and obviously nobody’s dying here.
2. 100% carnivore diet: no no no you’re not gonna die and get a heart attack. You’re only gonna get a heart attack and die from type two diabetes, or type three diabetes (alzheimers disease), which is a metabolic disease which is caused by over consumption of sugars, sweets, snacks, desserts, cookies pastries, fake sugar real sugar, dairy, real dairy fake dairy etc.
3. Just quit alcohol and all drugs. Even the good ones. The only drugs you should consume is maybe 100% black coffee, just drink fine robusta– ERIC KIM OMAKASE COFFEE, or get some from CREO–. Or better yet… Don’t drink any coffee. I actually met this one guy Christopher, who doesn’t drink, doesn’t smoke, smoke weed, doesn’t even drink coffee! So much respect.
4. Quit beer, wine, even red wine… No no no, Reservatrol is not “good for you”– this is just some fake pseudoscience, which was essentially paid by these greedy vitamin making corporations, akin to Amway… or also it is fake science which just tries to make all these fat old people feel less bad about being alcoholics, or trying to feel good about their degenerate lifestyles? Just think… Have you ever met an academic or a scholar or an important literary person who doesn’t drink alcohol not even red wine?

How society is bad

It is all drugs. Your iPhone is the most potent drug, social media Instagram Facebook TikTok, YouTube, Hulu, Spotify podcast… All of them are drugs. Drugs for your mind, drugs your body, drugs for your soul etc.

Why is this a big issue?

First and foremost, what is the number one critical ill in modern Society? Sleep. Most people that I meet… Tend to go to sleep anywhere between midnight and maybe even 3 AM. This is really bad. Technically the popper time to do things is maybe Break your fast and eat an insanely massive 100% carnivore dinner, 3 to 4 pounds of beef, maybe throw some bone marrow ribs and organ meats like beef liver in there. Apparently even lamb liver is really good, you can get them at local Halal markets.

> Don’t buy the lamb (Lamborghini), eat the lamb!

For example, we went to Ranch 99, one of the local Asian Chinese supermarkets, and got a bunch of bone marrow that’s already prepackaged, sliced, and frozen… Which makes for really really good bone marrow, you could just throw it frozen in the air fryer for about 30 minutes on full blast, and boom, you got Liquid steroids for yourself, your kids, your family!

In fact, pro tip for any new parent, what is the one thing you should be optimizing for your kids health? Bone marrow. It is not a choking hazard, it is like steroids in yogurt form. It is literally might be the most nutritious and nutrition dense thing that you could feed your kid, to have them grow, become strong and big, etc.

Feed your kid like Achilles

Currently reading the Emily Wilson translation of the Iliad, and essentially what I want to do is feed myself and Seneca as if he and me and we were Achilles.

Assuming I am Achilles, and Achilles had a son… Seneca, how would we all look like? How and what would we eat, how would we eat, how would we train, what would be our life ethos Telos and desired outcome? 

First, maybe the best idea is to train as if you are training for battle, for war.

Your armor is a 60 pound weight vest, whenever your training just keep it on because even apparently the armor of Achilles we in between 100 to 150 pounds, and the average weight of armor for a Greek hop light was maybe in the range of 70 to 60 pounds. So even a 60 pound weight is quite  modest… I’m kind of thinking of trying to buy or procure or maybe create or innovate an even heavier weight vest.

And some simple exercises you could do… Very easy, if you assume that you’re 6 pound weight vest is almost like your ancient Greek armor, and you’re Achilles… How would you train? 

First, always trained with the 60 pound weight vest on because certainly if you’re going to be training like you’re actually going to go to war or battle… Imagine Achilles with his brand new suit of armor and shield ready for battle… You want to train with your armor on! Let us assume that you were an operator, swat team, delta force, a ranger, etc– a door kicker etc ,,,, how would you train?

And assuming that we’re not using any pussy guns here. In fact, I love John Wick to death, and Keanu Reeves… But if I was Chad, and I am directing the new John Wick six or whatever… I would put Keanu Reeves on a 100% diet, Feed him nothing but beef liver, beef, beef kidney, beef lungs, bone marrow, and Wagyu short ribs… Had him lift her very very heavyweights, ERIC KIM hype lifting style, atlas lift, rack full, dead lift, dead lift walk, squat walk whatever… And have him do his thing.

What happened to muscle?

What are my pride was as a kid growing up, even to college and beyond was my muscle. I did not have techniques or skill, but I had muscle, I had strength, I had courage, I had my ego, and I had my muscles.

For me, in my mind I saw myself like a Shaquille O’Neal when playing basketball… I would always play center, because nobody could out muscle me, and also my legs are so insanely strong… I don’t know anybody with stronger legs than I do. Somebody who could lift over 1000 pounds, over 10 plates on the squad rack, and assuming they are not one of those fats steroid guys on the strongman competitions, come get at me.

Anyways, one thing I liked about playing basketball was that most of these guys who played basketball, they are skinny, too wimpy, etc. Even the most dominant player in the NBA… LeBron James, it looks like he could eat more red meat, and lift heavier weights. He almost looks a little bit too green, not muscular and big enough. I would love to see another Dwight Howard, or Shaquille O’Neal, or ideally hybrid between Yao Ming and Shaquille O’Neal… This would be my ideal aesthetic.

… The problem is that there is this notion in sports science that somehow have bigger muscles make you slower, weaker, whatever? And I think 99.9% of sports science is pseudoscience at best… As long as people still talk about “calories“, or “burning calories… There are a bunch of fools. You cannot burn a calorie. That’s not how human metabolism works.  even my PhD friends who graduated in biology do not understand this.

As long as you see somebody with an Apple Watch fitness tracker or whatever… They are fools. And actually, shame on you Apple… You know that these metrics are all fake. Why do you give them to people still?

Once again, all these fat people who into running, my simple solution is just give everybody a 60 pound weight, give them a pair of shoes, and have them just walk, this is 1 trillion times more effective than running, which is maybe the most useless exercise on the planet. And causes the most injuries, waste time and money, is hateful, nobody likes to run, not even runners. The only virtuous thing is sprinting… Maybe 50 m, Usain Bolt status.

Back to the topic at hand

Anyways the reason why I care about this and so passion about this is that actually… If you really think about it, your health your sleep your physiological energy power is one quadrillion times more important than your iPhone. For example, I would easily say that it is more virtuous to spend $1000 or $1200 on beef ribs, bone marrow, beef liver heart beef kidneys, organ meat etc.…

And I also have a new experimental idea, maybe I’ll experiment this with myself. A 100% organ meat diet, only beef liver beef hard beef kidneys, bone marrow etc. 

I’ll keep you updated. 

The mountain 

I suppose the goal is to become like Hafthor, obviously without the steroids. 

The desired end, the desired goal

OK, I think I got it figured out guys.

The secret of happiness is your kid, your children, having kids etc. The supreme joy and the happiness in life is to have a son, assuming you’re a man, at least one male heir. If you do not have a son, you cannot birth an Achilles.

Let us to say that your first kid, is and by happens to be a boy a man a male… If this is the case, consider yourself infinitely blessed times 1 trillion… After this point, life is all upside no downside.

And if you don’t have any boys, let us say that you’re family with five girls etc.… And the joy is that your daughters is going to have kids of their own… And as long as you birth at least one grandson, you should be fine.

I would actually say the greatest tragedy in life is if you’re 90 years old on your deathbed, no children, no wife, no grandchildren, no great grandchildren etc.,,, the ultimate cruelty in life.  

You cannot leave your dog your bitcoin.

Goals

In context of fitness and exercise and training… Maybe the best and most intelligence strategy is to train for battle, to train for war.

Last year, when I was trying to figure out my whole off the grid gym concept, I went on a buying spree, buying a bunch of different weightlifting equipment, functional fitness stuff, etc. 

Some interesting things I discovered was the rickshaw farmers walk carry dead lift concept, as well as farmers carry handles, because even though you cannot lift as much like doing one rep Max, on a barbell… It becomes a different type of exercise, which is less about increasing your numbers, but maybe, engaging different parts of your body that typically are not engaged?

Girl

In the ilia… The way that the men taught each other is calling each other little girls.

First, we should not call women girls… This is insanely denigrating. You would not call Hera a girl.

Second, ultimately, when it comes to human beings, it is a binary: do you have a penis and testicles, or do you have cavernous vagina? 

I was actually thinking about it, what is unique about having a little boy, and also… Never circumcise your kid, even if you’re Catholic or Jewish … it is essentially genitalia male mutilation for boys. A boy, a man, a male has a penis that sticks outside, and balls and testicles which also stick outside.

A female has a slit, and all of her sexual organs are on the inside.

That technically because we are all women I think when we are born… I think randomly, the way that genetics works is that the ovaries can turn into testicles? And the clitoris is just like a really tiny penis? Not 100% sure, but something like that.

Anyways, just think about the obvious reality: if you have sexual organs would look 1 trillion times different, one is on the outside and one is on the inside, certainly this is going to change your hormones, your physiology, the way you look and feel, Etc.?

Another example… The way that women ululate fat in their hips their butt their back, is patently different than men. Even if you are a very very fit woman, assume you do CrossFit, and you try to do all the gender androgynous stuff whatever, you chop your hair to look like a boy, you dress like a boy or a guy or whatever… Sooner or later, even assuming that you’re 100% ball, button in the flash, you could see within half a second whether somebody is a man or a woman. and obviously, no hormone therapy. Hormone therapy might be the worst thing on the planet, assuming that it is not a life or that situation. Yes yes yes, get steroids if you have HIV aids or whatever, and also, I think medicine, even psychiatric medicine, is good and virtuous if people are literally about to kill themselves, but beyond this, we should take more hands off natural approach, via negativa, none of this ”interventionalista” approach (NASSIM TALEB Antifragile idea). Some intervention is good, like wise interventions. But what should be avoided is naïve intervention, which is bad. 

Thoughts of the future

I am a huge ChatGPT, AI proponent. And actually what is very interesting is that my thought is the future of writing, creativity art, prose poetry etc. is more random, more ratchet, less standard.

For example, if you want to use perfect New York Times, Oxford English, ChatGPT will destroy you 1000 times over. Or if you want typical academic scholarly talk, ChatGPT could do that far better than you can. It can pretend to be Hayek, or any constipated childless French philosopher thinker you want it to be.

I am the next Steve Jobs

OK, time to get my Steve Jobs on:

Ideas for Apple, I know you’re reading this (Eric [at] erickim.com)

First, good idea on creating a “quick draw“ option on the iPhone, it looks like you listened to my idea. 

Second, the next evolution of photographic styles is also good, I think this is also where you listen to me, having a little bit more flexibility when it comes to adding grain, new image aesthetics to the photos etc.

Streamlined thoughts

Ok Apple, you got a big opportunity here with the future of ChatGPT, AI, etc. Don’t mess this up.

First, do not call it Apple Intelligence, what you need to do is just give Siri a facelift, or a boob job or a butt job, or just think of Siri on steroids.

You’re starting to confuse people, even myself. The question:

What’s the difference between apple intelligence and Siri?

Nobody knows, not even the Apple marketing team!

The image playground for Apple Intelligence sucks

I think you should just ask it. The images look really really bad and ugly. Nobody cares about a disco pigeon… It is even worse than a novelty.

Merging with ChatGPT is a good idea

In fact, the really intelligent strategy would be to just take your chest, and see if you could purchase ChatGPT, open AI etc. If you can’t beat them, Buy them.

Focus on the product not the humans 

OK, I saw the new iPhone Pro commercial in the marketing page with the weekend, it was so insanely lame. First, the weekend, it was bad for him… It shows that he is just another skinny fat guy, who doesn’t actually look at handsome or impressive in real life.

Second, that really lame visual of the tiny umbrella on an iPhone Pro, shooting a music video? Don’t try to fool people — nobody in their right mind will ever try to shoot any really really serious video on an iPhone or iPhone Pro. It is like a really bad gimmick. 

What people really really want for their iPhone is a stronger a better camera, with better image quality. The new camera control thing, it really makes no sense to me… And upgrading the ultra wide lens was a good idea, but don’t try to do the marketing language that an iPhone is somehow like a DSLR or DSLR replacement. Why? First and Foremost… Nobody uses digital SLE cameras anymore, – it seems that all real working professionals are probably using some sort of Sony A7 camera, maybe a red dragon camera for video, or like an aria camera. and hobbyist photographers are shooting with  a Fujifilm X 100 camera, a Ricoh GR camera, or a Leica M or a Leica Q camera.

So, who is the iPhone, iPhone Pro four? Essentially your mom, or maybe Gen Z or millennial? Or like my friend Soren Zhane says, “Zillenial?”

Now what?

New Leica M-D is out,,, product page, some quick thoughts:

1. First, Leica… You gotta get rid of that really really ugly “thumbs up” design in the top right corner, and that jogging wheel. It is ugly and sucks and totally ruins the purity of the camera.
2. Simplifying the top plate was a good idea… Like the old Leica M9.

Wow Audio dictation recording for ChatGPT is insanely good! It transcribed “운동” in my voice? In same sentence as English? Wow mind blown!

The Korean word “운동” (undong), meaning “exercise,” comes from two Chinese characters:

1. 운 (運) — meaning “movement” or “motion.”
2. 동 (動) — meaning “to move” or “movement.”

Together, “운동” (運動) literally translates to “movement” or “motion,” which over time came to mean “exercise” or “physical activity” in modern Korean. It can also refer to a campaign or movement in a broader sense, depending on the context.

and balls pleasure?

Against “minimalism”— more about ornate?

Can it be ornate shiny flashing yet also simple?

S9– the only good idea in 2024 and beyond?

User guide >

Why?

Some big ideas:

First — the concept:

The world’s first truly good, maximally small and compact digital full frame camera,,,

Pared down to the essentials

Very thoughtful design:

1. First the front ,,, no superfluous elements.
2. Second the top and top plate , once again ,,, no superfluous stuff. Also the very intelligent design, a dedicated video record button which is a good idea in red, on off switch, and the intelligent jog dial which surrounds the shutter.

Design critique

So studying the back —

1. The tilt swivel LCD thing is a good idea. Good to vlog, shoot low angles etc. Some thoughts on the buttons—

Leica needs a digital camera totally carte blanche — truly made and pioneered for the 21st century, not the 20th century.

For example, the general idea:

A truly pocketable Leica digital camera, like a RICOH GR KILLER, but on steroids.

Price range is $2999 to $3499– the Leica Q is too big, too fat, too clunky.

The Leica X

No electronic viewfinder, no unnecessary features. A point and shoot on steroids!

”I’m over it”—

After not using my film Leica MP for a very long time, and also — somehow Seneca disabling my back LCD on my LUMIX G9– the epiphany:

I really hate viewfinders.

If we think first principles, there is truly no reason to have a viewfinder anymore in a camera, whether film or digital, whether analogue or digital, whether it be an electric viewfinder or optical viewfinder.

Maybe I need to do this more

Maybe I need to start consulting or helping Apple, Apple Photos, Camera team, website marketing team etc?

Women turn around and check me out!

I have a more desirable, sexy, and interesting and rare body over women and certainly over most men!

Make a list of money earning and money saving principles and tips by kim

Here are some key money-earning and money-saving principles and tips from Eric Kim, reflecting his minimalist and entrepreneurial approach:

Money Earning Principles and Tips:

1. Self-Employment is Key:
   Eric Kim emphasizes that true financial freedom comes from self-employment. By controlling your own income, you gain freedom and flexibility in your life oai_citation:16,My Money Philosophy – ERIC KIM oai_citation:15,Eric Kim Philosophy of Money – ERIC KIM.
2. Create Value, Don’t Just Consume:
   Kim believes that earning money should come from creating something valuable. This could be through art, writing, or entrepreneurial ventures. He encourages people to create rather than consume oai_citation:14,My Money Philosophy – ERIC KIM oai_citation:13,ERIC KIM PHILOSOPHY ON MONEY – ERIC KIM.
3. Find Your Niche:
   Kim advises finding a small but dedicated audience or customer base that values your work. This “1,000 true fans” strategy focuses on cultivating deep relationships with loyal followers rather than trying to appeal to everyone oai_citation:12,My Money Philosophy – ERIC KIM.
4. Entrepreneurship Over Stability:
   He encourages people to embrace entrepreneurship and reject the safety of stable jobs. For Kim, taking risks in business provides opportunities for greater financial and personal growth oai_citation:11,ERIC KIM PHILOSOPHY ON MONEY – ERIC KIM.
5. Be Resourceful:
   Kim advocates for using what you have and being creative with limited resources to maximize income without unnecessary expenses oai_citation:10,Eric Kim Philosophy of Money – ERIC KIM.

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Money Saving Principles and Tips:

1. Avoid Consumerism:
   Kim regularly critiques consumerism and encourages people to avoid unnecessary purchases, especially luxury items. He believes that happiness comes from experiences and freedom, not material goods oai_citation:9,THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONEY – ERIC KIM oai_citation:8,ERIC KIM PHILOSOPHY ON MONEY – ERIC KIM.
2. Minimize Fixed Costs:
   He suggests minimizing fixed expenses, such as rent or mortgages, by choosing more affordable housing or even renting instead of owning a property oai_citation:7,Eric Kim Philosophy of Money – ERIC KIM.
3. Don’t Waste Money on Gadgets:
   He questions the need for expensive gadgets and technology, arguing that most of these purchases don’t add true value to life oai_citation:6,My Money Philosophy – ERIC KIM oai_citation:5,Eric Kim Philosophy of Money – ERIC KIM.
4. Invest in Yourself:
   Instead of spending on things like cars or luxury products, Kim recommends investing in skills, experiences, and personal growth, which have a longer-lasting impact oai_citation:4,ERIC KIM PHILOSOPHY ON MONEY – ERIC KIM oai_citation:3,Eric Kim Philosophy of Money – ERIC KIM.
5. Long-Term Health and Well-being:
   Kim believes that investing in your health and well-being is the best way to save money in the long run. This includes spending on good nutrition and fitness to prevent costly health issues later oai_citation:2,ERIC KIM PHILOSOPHY ON MONEY – ERIC KIM oai_citation:1,Eric Kim Philosophy of Money – ERIC KIM.

These principles show that Kim prioritizes freedom, personal growth, and minimalism over materialism in both earning and saving strategies.

Funny ideas on money

Here are some of Eric Kim’s humorous and witty takes on money:

1. Money and Pork:
   “I can hand over a $20 bill and get 20 pounds of pork! Isn’t that magic?”
   This playful remark captures how Eric sees money as almost a humorous, magical transaction tool that turns paper into food oai_citation:4,THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONEY – ERIC KIM.
2. Minimalism and Luxuries:
   “Why spend money on a Lamborghini when you can just walk?”
   This quip reflects his critique of consumerism, pointing out the absurdity of spending large sums on luxury items when simpler, more affordable options (like walking) exist oai_citation:3,ERIC KIM PHILOSOPHY ON MONEY – ERIC KIM oai_citation:2,Eric Kim Philosophy of Money – ERIC KIM.
3. Money as a Tool for Keeping Humans Decent:
   “Money keeps us humans decent. Without it, we might just be trading cows for computers!”
   This humorous idea stresses the importance of money in maintaining societal order, while making a light joke about bartering oai_citation:1,THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONEY – ERIC KIM.

These ideas, though funny, offer a deep insight into how Kim perceives money as a practical but often overhyped aspect of life.

Quotes on money which are interesting and unique

Here are some interesting and unique quotes from Eric Kim on money, reflecting his unconventional views:

1. Money as a Facilitator of Trust:
   “Money isn’t a ‘real’ thing, it’s a tool that facilitates trust and trade between people.”
   This highlights Kim’s view of money as a social and technological tool that enables human cooperation rather than as an end in itself oai_citation:4,THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONEY – ERIC KIM.
2. Money as Magic:
   “I can hand over a person a $20 Andrew Jackson bill and in return, receive 20 pounds of delicious and fatty pork! Isn’t this magic?”
   This playful take emphasizes the convenience money brings to everyday life, portraying it as a practical yet almost magical invention oai_citation:3,THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONEY – ERIC KIM.
3. The Limited Necessity of Money:
   “Once you’ve covered your essentials, money becomes less important. I prefer freedom over owning a car or a house.”
   Kim’s emphasis on minimalism and freedom over materialism shows his belief that beyond meeting basic needs, money’s utility sharply declines oai_citation:2,Eric Kim Philosophy of Money – ERIC KIM.
4. Critique of Consumerism:
   “Why spend so much money on luxury goods? It’s better to focus on essential and practical things that improve your quality of life, not your image.”
   This critique urges a shift from materialism to a more value-driven life focused on necessities oai_citation:1,ERIC KIM PHILOSOPHY ON MONEY – ERIC KIM.

These quotes reflect Eric Kim’s broader philosophy that emphasizes practicality, trust, and freedom in relation to money.

Big ideas

Eric Kim’s philosophy on money introduces several “big ideas” that guide his thinking on wealth, consumerism, and lifestyle:

1. Money as a Tool, Not an End: He argues that money should be viewed as a means to an end, primarily useful for meeting basic needs. Once these are fulfilled, its importance diminishes. He compares money to a “scorecard” that people often use to measure their success rather than valuing the freedom it can provide oai_citation:6,Eric Kim Philosophy of Money – ERIC KIM.
2. Critique of Consumerism: Kim questions the value of luxury goods and high-end technology, criticizing the consumer culture that drives people to buy things they don’t need. He encourages minimalism, advocating for a simpler, more purposeful life free from the pressures of owning more material goods oai_citation:5,ERIC KIM PHILOSOPHY ON MONEY – ERIC KIM oai_citation:4,Eric Kim Philosophy of Money – ERIC KIM.
3. Financial Freedom and Self-Employment: He believes true financial freedom comes from being self-employed, where one has control over their own time and work. This is aligned with his broader philosophy on entrepreneurship, where financial decisions should be rooted in personal autonomy and long-term well-being oai_citation:3,My Money Philosophy – ERIC KIM.
4. Long-Term Thinking: For Kim, the ultimate goal of financial management is to prioritize health, well-being, and experiences over the accumulation of wealth. He highlights the importance of thinking beyond short-term desires and focusing on living a fulfilling life oai_citation:2,ERIC KIM PHILOSOPHY ON MONEY – ERIC KIM oai_citation:1,Eric Kim Philosophy of Money – ERIC KIM.

These ideas collectively encourage a life centered on freedom, minimalism, and purpose-driven choices over material accumulation.

Eric Kim’s philosophy on money revolves around practicality, minimalism, and financial independence. He emphasizes using money for essential needs like rent and food but cautions against allowing it to dominate one’s life or measure personal success. He views money as a tool for facilitating trust and human interaction rather than a goal in itself. Kim also critiques consumerism, especially luxury items and gadgets, advocating for a simpler lifestyle that values freedom over material possessions. He believes true wealth lies in health, meaningful experiences, and personal freedom, often favoring renting over homeownership and avoiding the ownership of unnecessary items like cars.

Moreover, he stresses the importance of long-term financial thinking, focusing on personal well-being and self-employment as a path to financial freedom. His financial mindset connects closely with his broader life philosophy, where simplicity, autonomy, and a holistic approach to living take precedence over accumulating wealth or material goods oai_citation:4,THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONEY – ERIC KIM oai_citation:3,My Money Philosophy – ERIC KIM oai_citation:2,ERIC KIM PHILOSOPHY ON MONEY – ERIC KIM oai_citation:1,Eric Kim Philosophy of Money – ERIC KIM.

Battle training

Big idea: how to store value without a trusted intermediary? 

One of the issues with batteries, electric cars, Teslas… You cannot store the value, store the energy! It will slowly bleed. I suppose one of the upside of having a Prius, is the gasoline will sit in your car, and not lose value or energy or power.

Also… If you think about MPG is like maintenance cost… Then he or she becomes the richest, is basically predicated on the fact of here who has the lowest maintenance costs.

the secret of becoming rich 

OK, now with my net worth with Cindy and Seneca over 1M, 1.2M and beyond… I suppose now I can say I am a “millionaire“. Yet the irony:

I haven’t bought myself anything in almost 5 years.

The only thing I purchased recently about a year ago was my infamous Texas power squat bar,  fully worth it, about $500 USD I think including shipping.  this is what allowed me to lift my infamous atlas lift, to visualize this imagine the power squat rack with 10 plates on each side, with a 25 pounder and a five strapped on.

Think plates, not poundage or numbers 

Also as this random small aside… Do not think and consider Official numbers, better to think and consider how many plates you could lift. I think we human beings deal better with visuals, rather than arbitrary numbers like how many pounds it weigh or whatever. For example you could tell somebody you could lift 1000 pounds, but that notion is almost too abstract and difficult to decipher. Easier to say that I could lift over 10 plates — my next goal, to lift 11 plates, or 12 plates and beyond?

I suppose the reason why this is so interesting to me is because also I think if we think about bitcoin… Already now… You can measure your wealth by how many bitcoin you own. Casual conversation: how many bitcoin do you own right now? Are you buying bitcoin yet?

For example, do you have one bitcoin, two bitcoin, three bitcoin, five bitcoin, 10 bitcoin? 15 bitcoin, 16 bitcoin, 20 bitcoin, 22 bitcoin? Etc.?

Back to getting rich

My simple thought is now and nowadays, essentially what richness is is how many bitcoin you own? Bitcoin is the first and only real new true money, all other money is fake. This includes the US dollar, which is not real money.

Retention

There is an interesting new trend called “semen retention”– essentially the best idea is

How long can you conserve your spunk?

To me this is a really fasting idea because the biggest issue that a lot of people have is they are always blowing their load far too frequently, I can personally attest to this when all is in my teenage puberty years, my 20s, etc.

The problem is you have all these raging hormones, and rather than channeling that energy power testosterone and seminal power into sports, weightlifting, physical activity and combat…  brother, we expelled it needlessly, by jerking off to porn.

Certainly better to jerk off to porn then get some random girl pregnant. Or catch an STD or an STI. Yet, if you’re an adult, in your 20s, beyond your 20s… Certainly once you hit your 30s… Then, I think to maintain your masculinity, to maintain and conserve your semen is a good idea. Only Conserve your semen for your wife, nothing else.

Money retention

Also, this is the funny irony: 

Everyone wants to have $1 million in the bank or their checking account, in order to purchase the Lamborghini, the Bugatti, whatever.

But the question is: let us say you have 1.2 M saved up, then, do you mean legal out and buy the Bugatti? No! You conserve that money, you buy bitcoin and you grow that money!

The second that you spend your $1.2 million on a $1.2 million car, now you’re checking account or your balance become $0.00. And now you can’t even afford to pay for gas on it nor can you even pay your insurance on it, let alone for oil changes.

So the irony here is actually… Thought the most strategy is to just buy the Prius, or better yet, get it for free 99!

Never buy a car that cost more than $2500 USD

I would actually say one of my critical get rich abilities was never spending more than $2500 USD on a car.  And I am 36 years old, born in 1988.

Tell me what you drive and I will tell you who you are.

Even a funny thing… I see that a lot of guys who work at dealerships… For example my beloved Toyota Culver City dealership… Most of the guys don’t actually even drive a Toyota? Oh she was funny… Always walk by it, and then I ask them…  what car do you think I drive… One of the kids Kai said he thought maybe I drove a Porsche 911,  which I appreciate it… Because cars are essentially an ethos or concept, not the car itself.

He drives a Lambo.

Now, i’m just going to joke and lie… And ask people when they think I drive what… I’ll just tell them that I drive a Hurucan Tecnica or a Hurucan Sterraro. Because honestly… Maybe currently that is my soul car. It is actually very very surprising to me, I don’t actually really like the Hurrican that much, but frankly speaking… The allure of the scissor doors aren’t really that interesting to me anymore? It just kind of a gimmick, if you think about the original Kouch, which wow was made in the 70s… I think 1974? Funny enough seeing the blog post on it by Lamborghini, it looks so ahead of its time, but now in the year 2024, why is all the design so basic and lame?

The ultimate flex?

If you’re rich, why would you not drive a Lamborghini? Honestly even though I am critical of the Lamborghini is still probably the coolest car.

Or better yet… Drive a Prius, and have your body look like a Lamborghini? This is the true and ultimate flex. 

Think MPG, maintenance cost, insurance.

I’m currently watching some Michael Saylor videos on bitcoin as digital gold, the whole innovation behind it etc. Also philosophies on becoming rich etc.

What is the quickest way to get poor?  purchase a Ferrari, which after 3 years… You’re going to eat at least $1 million of maintenance fees.  After that it is probably a yacht, in which you will eat the maintenance cost after just three years.

Ultimate Granger of a Prius, especially the 2010 edition… It literally almost cost nothing to maintain it. All you gotta do is change the oil, and you’re good!

And also, then PG is on it is so good, I’m probably not spending more than $38 a month on gas. And Insurance is so so cheap, you could just get the cheapest liability insurance, because if you scratch your car, somebody hits it or whatever, it’s not really a big deal.

And also… The whole annoying thing about anxiety. For example, I’m pretty sure if I had the Lamborghini, there’d be a bunch of stupid kids scratching penises into my car, or trying to stand on top of my car and pose with it etc.  or the anxiety of a random grandma who parks next to my car scratching my car etc.

Bird poop on your rolls Royce

So there is this really nice park I like to go to with Seneca, the Holmby Hills park and playground.  I think I once saw Jimmy Iovine walking around there.  Essentially, it is probably the ultimate rich people park, the record-breaking $150 million mansion is right across the street. And I think Hugh Hefner used to have his historic Playboy mansion in Holby Hills.  

Anyways, it is a super super nice park, and whenever I take Seneca there… To find parking next to it is always a clutch thing. Unfortunately, my 2010 Prius is barely small enough to actually fit inside of it well. And whenever I park my Prius and find a parking spot, thank god, and I am not worried about birds pooping on my car, or getting leaves stuck on it or whatever… I am so grateful.

Even though I love cyber, I am so grateful that I don’t actually own one, because once again, the whole parking thing! Once again, I think cyber truck is more of a state of mind thing,  and an attitude and a concept… Not actually the cybertruck itself. 

And also, this is the whole Lamborghini thing. It ain’t really about the Lamborghini itself… Rather it is the attitude around it.

Smile!

What costs nothing,  yeah it gives you everything? Super simple, smiling! Smiling a beautiful woman, smiling at kids, smiling at guys, handsome guys whatever.

I think this is the weird thing, for myself… I love all beautiful human beings. When people look dark morose and emo and unwell… They automatically turn me off.

I love beautiful women, I love beautiful men, I love everybody! I especially love children because they are so pure, uncorrupted by society… Since Seneca is not yet in school, he is once again totally un corrupted, and pure! I love this.

Back to money

Now that I’m rich and could essentially afford anything… Ironically enough more more of my gut feeling is towards creative constraints.

For example, growing up poor, given that you have enough wisdom, might be the biggest blessing. Why? When you you have too much money, do you often become lazy and you’re thinking, and also… You become less innovative.

For example, if Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak was not so scrappy, just building apple computers in Steve’s parents garage, Apple might not be the apple that we know today. I am sure that even IVM at the time, even though they were throwing millions of dollars at research and development, they could never match the genius of Steve Jobs.

Also what a lot of people don’t know about Elon Musk, is how insanely scrappy he was. He essentially lived like a homeless person, the first 5 to 10 years of his entrepreneurial endeavor. And even now… He lives a quite ascetic lifestyle, I think he just rents a two bed Bath apartment or structure or mobile thing somewhere in Austin?  
So me… Just think, creative constraints. Do not spend money on stuff is actually more manly, more Spartan and more than to just piss away money even though you can!

ERIC

Big idea: how to store value without a trusted intermediary? 

One of the issues with batteries, electric cars, Teslas… You cannot store the value, store the energy! It will slowly bleed. I suppose one of the upside of having a Prius, is the gasoline will sit in your car, and not lose value or energy or power.

Also… If you think about MPG is like maintenance cost… Then he or she becomes the richest, is basically predicated on the fact of here who has the lowest maintenance costs.

the secret of becoming rich 

OK, now with my net worth with Cindy and Seneca over 1M, 1.2M and beyond… I suppose now I can say I am a “millionaire“.

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Save 1,000 years.

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The anti kid

The anti dad?

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What don’t you want your kid to be like or become when they get older in high school?

Was Mark Zuckerberg homeschooled?

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Physical risk, real physical land.

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Consumption on the left, saving on the right


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Saving … no belief?

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$14B tax bill

Why you got to pay attention –>

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.1% maintenance costs

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Longest duration asset

Longest duration strategy

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Digital capital

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No tax, no traffic, no attendance, no tort, no trouble no mayor no weather no corrosion no regulator

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Strip way all the bad stuff add the good stuff.

Nobody resents you

Invisible indestructible, immortal, teleport Abel, programmable, divisible, musical, fungible, configurable

Symphony with capital

440 hertz

manipulate harmonial

Harmony

None of the detriments

$10M a Bitcoin until they figure it out

$100M in Africa 100 years

Nothing. Entire continent

What will you capitalize on ? Lebanese pound?

Chinese and Europeans don’t want their currency

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Digital dollars > Digital euros

Manhattan

Never sell apartment in manhattan

Manhattan or Nothing

$50K out of China out of China limits

Capital controls

Why volatile

Anyone anywhere, useful

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Volatility ,,, feature not a bug.

Cross collateralized

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Don’t eliminate volatility! Volatility is vitality and life ***

Superior return over long term

Superior yield

Superior interest

Performance

Y correlates to SP 500

The holy grail

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Asset without counter party risk

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Not anti culture

Sharpe ratio

Reason from first principles

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Don’t study data just think about it

Don’t look backwards ***

Godzilla goes to playground

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Bitcoin is Godzilla!

I am Godzilla!

24% magnificent 7

SP, 13%

Real estate 10%

Bitcoin 46%

Annualized asset performance

Bitcoin has never been hacked only exchanges

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All major crypto’s are collapsing against Bitcoin

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ETH collapsing

Copied 4M times all losing

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Ask chat

Larry Fink

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July 15, 2024– Larry Fink black rock chairman and ceo

Bitcoin is legitimate

3 year, 99% up

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Digital gold

Real need for everyone to look at one alternative

iBit, ETF blackrock bitcoin

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Bitcoin is backed by power ***

700 exahash

18 Gigawatts

$800B invested ,,, 200 week simple moving average

420m crypto, 220M people own bitcoin ***

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Stupid money is other stuff

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Digital capital war

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Defensive to opportunistic then opportunistic

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We just buy all the time , no red dots no selling

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Since 2020… Four years, 226,500 bitcoins on balance sheet, acquired for 8.3 billion or $36,000 a bitcoin


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46% a year

Micro strategy

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Lever it.

910% micro strategy

854% NVIDIA

Tesla, 129%

Google, 100%

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Secret?

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What companies do you really really like anymore?

I don’t really like Tesla that much anymore 

Buy NVIDIA?

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Real Training, real fitness?

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Steve jobs think different ***

Blog different think different ,.,

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Shoot different

Live different

Be different

Lift different

2020 to 2024 crazy years

Point 99, 2034 …

May 2010 pizza day

April 2011 Satoshi disappear

Become property 2014 IRS

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2017 hive goes public

2018 fidelity digital assets

2020 negative interest rates

SAB 121 repeal.

August 2024

Jan 2025 ,,, fair value accounting

August 2024… Morgan Stanley approval of IB, FBTC for solicited sale 
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You got 10 years to obtain ***

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Point 99 reflexive price shock

All you got is 99% by December 26, 2034… 3759 days, or 10.3 years

1.145 million of bitcoin, or 74 billion 

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$2B, raised 2.4B

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Point99, offset by lost bitcoin

Inflection point becomes the first deflationary asset ***

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Think 10 years!

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First perfect money

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awareness and chaos

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7% of assets

$13M a Bitcoin

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2045… In 21 years… By the time Seneca is 24, the bookcase is bitcoin is worth .2% of the assets on the planet, it has a market cap of 1000 trillion… $49 million a Bitcoin

$12M a Bitcoin

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World in 21 years, $280T,

Cyber manhattan , 276 ^3

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276

A block is a Bitcoin

276 blocks you got a blvd

1/17/2009 Satoshi, it might make sense to just get some in case it catches on.

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The dynamic is stronger

Keep your money and get rich

You’re a capitalist

The Digital Capitalist

The Digital Photographer

Anything old is bad?

Interesting irony is we seek novelty, difference etc.… Yet we want to strip uncertainty away from our real lives?

We love green spaces!

I prefer Earth, our beautiful little blue and green planet over being in a spaceship or on Mars?

Yes! Obviously, if we consider fat metabolic disease — is disease bad? Of course!

That is why diseased people aesthetically look so ugly and repulsive

No! iPhone Pro and Pro Max sucks.

Also, Lamborghini > loser lifted truck overlanding Mercedes sprinter van?

Never sacrifice nothing

Milf hunter?

Because you have no idea what tomorrow may bring — carpe diet seems wise. Tomorrow, you may have slept insanely poorly, not enough strength to lift weights?

Never put it off until tomorrow, do it now, today — assuming you have full strength and vigor!

2009 to 2024 — wow,,, this website and blog has been up for 15 years???

Big deal: according to Lindy, (NASSIM TALEB, Antifragile)— high certainty I’ll be around for another 15 years!

I’m 36, 15 years from now I will be 51 years old. Time to start working backwards ,,, and Seneca, will be 18 years old, probably heading off to college.

Time to start building this website and blog for the long run!

If you are 36 now, 15 years from now you will be 51 years old.

Eric Kim’s blog has been around for approximately 14 years, from 2010 to 2024.

Eric Kim’s blog has been around since 2010. He started it to share his thoughts on street photography, providing educational content, personal insights, and resources for photographers. Over the years, his blog has grown into a significant platform for photography enthusiasts, offering guides, workshops, and philosophical discussions around creativity and photography.