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Street photography as courage. Photography philosophy as embodied life. A living archive by ERIC KIM.
Ultimate Strength, Ultimate Power
Nobody cares for weight to power ratio; the most important thing is supreme power, supreme strength. For example, in the context of weightlifting, nobody cares for the lightweight weight lifters, who could lift more …
Chasing Phantoms?
Nowadays, it seems that everyone is chasing phantoms. Ultimately when it comes down to it, mano a mano (hand to hand), one on one, PVP, player versus person. I think that we are chasing …
True desires versus manufactured desires
Manufactured desires are the ones which are propagated by society, capitalism and consumerism, marketing, advertising, and media. True desires are the ones which are integral to you.
Become more interested in ourselves?
Perhaps the supreme way is spending more time thinking about ourselves, our bodies, our art, our mind, our philosophy, our creations etc. In fact, perhaps it is not a good use of life to …
Bits & Steel
My two passions; bits, like in computers and stuff, and steel, as in heavy weights at the gym.
Don’t be interested in other beautiful people, only be interested in yourself.
For example at the gym, all I care for are the heavy weights, the rack, the power rack, the barbell and equipment, etc.
I don’t know anybody else my age as formidable as myself?
The only people I look up to include Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Kanye West, etc. And for dead people, Steve Jobs. I was born in 1988, and I am currently 35 years old. I …
Better to nap in your car than at your house?
The upside of napping in your car; like a natural sun box, lots of great natural light, ability to get a tan. Also, especially during the winter months, it is actually warmer in your …
If you’re insanely passionate about something, you cannot help but get really good at it
Read essay →Using Amazon web services to create a wordpress.org blog and website
AWS and Lightsail — Amazon web services as the future.
100% Carnivore Diet
The best diet is a 100% carnivore diet. Eat only red meat, flesh, preferably beef or lamb. The keys to success include Costco, preferably the Costco business Center.
Start Everyday Blank Slate
The reason I like going to sleep, and wake you up in the morning is that it is almost like you died and came back to life. Every day you wake up in the …
Real uses of money
In today’s world, what does money really get you? Paying rent, buying meat, etc.? Also, buying a car, paying for gasoline, paying for a Tesla supercharger, Apple products, etc. Also, purchasing flights, Ubers, hotel …
Elite homeless people?
Technically, if you’re always on the road, living in a hotel, etc., you’re technically homeless.
How to Think
Thinking is a physiological phenomenon. First, get a muscular and blood pump. I find that just walking to the gym, Vibram five fingers is best. And once you’re at the gym, attempt a one …
I want to create my own equinox?
“I need all the bad b’s up in equinox tell me whether they are a freak or not.†– Kanye Equinox concept is great.
How to Build Your Self Confidence
I think out of all of the traits out there, self-confidence may be one of the most critical ones. Why? If you have insanely high self confidence in yourself, you will not have fear, …
8 Plates and Beyond or Nothing
For my atlas lift, that is eight plates on each side, and a 10 on each side. My demigod 8 plate plus (785 pounds) Atlas Lift:
Start Everyday Blank Slate
The reason I like going to sleep, and wake you up in the morning is that it is almost like you died and came back to life. Every day you wake up in the …
5 PLATE (495 POUND) FLOOR BENCH PRESS ERIC KIM HYPELIFTING POWERLIFTING 2.0
Full video 495 POUND FLOOR BENCH PRESS ERIC KIM (5 PLATES HYPELIFTING) Video EKTUBE
Temperate Climates
Why were the ancient Greeks so prolific? Maybe because of the temperate climate in the Mediterranean is optimal for human thriving? Also, why I was so productive in Vietnam, and also Phnom Penh Cambodia. …
Yes, weather does affect our mood much.
After much doom and gloom overcast rainy days in Southern California, now, having the beautiful sun come out, I feel amazing!
Race car drivers should drive with vibram five finger shoes.
The upside of driving a car with vibram five finger shoes is that you have superior foot pedal connection.
Things Which Require Muscle, Things Which Don’t?
For example, the reason why to me, race car drivers are not that interesting is that technically, as a race car driver, your number one skill is being able to move your hands, your …
How does Tom Cruise have such a good longevity?
Scientology aside, it seems that Tom Cruise has had insanely great longevity. He makes Brad Pitt look like an old man. For example, the new top gun Maverick movie, he looks great. Watching the …
Discovering a Gun at My Sister’s Wedding
What to do about this? Vlog The story Long story short, some idiot brings his gun to my sister’s wedding, leaves it inside the holster in his backpack in the guest checking room, some …
Just Call the Police
A lesson I learned: one in doubt, just call the police. Why? When you are in a high adrenaline, insane situation, you will not act rationally. Also, let us say that you’re at a …
Open Carry vs Concealed Carry?
Ethically, open carry seems more safe than a concealed carry. Why? If it is open carry, then others can clearly see that you got a gun, and choose NOT to share a space with …
Luxury disposable goods
For example, using Bounty paper towels instead of the Kirkland Costco ones. Also, using Charmin ultra strong instead of generic toilet paper. Also the fun hilarity is when observing the build quality of a …
Physiology VLOG
Podcast It is all about the human body: Only fools discount the critical nature of the human body.
Why Bodybuilders Should Use a Ricoh GR IIIX
The best camera for bodybuilding is RICOH GR IIIX— high contrast black and white, JPEG.
How to be productive in your car
Take naps in your car — also, ideally there is no tint so you can lie and nap in your car and get natural light, kind of like a glass house for plants, and …
GRIP STRENGTH *IS* STRENGTH: 150 POUND DUMBBELL PICK UP AND PUT BACK (ONLY CHALK NO STRAPS) ERIC KIM
Just try it: