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Street photography as courage. Photography philosophy as embodied life. A living archive by ERIC KIM.
Is there any more reason to buy a gasoline only car nowadays?
I think not. I think it should be an electric car, a hybrid, or a plug-in hybrid
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Why is it that everyone is trying to flex on everybody else?
Nonzero sum flexing. We can all flex together! Everyone is equal.
The Philosophy of the Body
Something on my mind is in regards to the human body. Specifically, our own human body. First of all, why is it that everyone is trying to control our body? Why can we not …
HYPER SWOLE
The point isn’t to just get swole, but to become hyper swole. Insanely swole.
MARKETING *IS* SUCCESS
If you want to become more “successful“, you must master marketing. Entrepreneurship by KIM Become the change which you desire to see manifested in the world! Become you. NEWS: How to Think Like an …
ONE BOY IS ALL YOU NEED
All men desire to have at least one son. If you’ve already got the boy, consider yourself blessed.
NEWS: How to Think Like an Entrepreneur
What is entrepreneurship? A “divine dissatisfaction“ with the way things are, and the desire to change them (Jeff Bezos). Entrepreneurship is a mindset The first idea I propose is that entrepreneurship is a mindset, …
LOGGER
If you’re both a blogger and a Vlogger, what are you? A Logger. The Internet and your website simply a place to log your thoughts, artwork, stuff, etc.
No attribution necessary
It seems that people who either require or desire attribution lack some sort of self-confidence.
Google is Genius
How does Google know I am the [Photographer]?
Trends are bad
For example, avoid people who wear fanny packs, or crocs.
Southern California is better for productivity?
For example, winter is currently upon us, yet, I can still go outside, and enjoy the sun. The more time I spend outdoors, and the more time I spend in the sun, the more …
Don’t trust guys at the gym who use weight lifting belts, or knee wraps, or knee sleeves
Something I am on the fence about is guys who use wrist wraps, as it does seem like a good idea for deadlift, if you want to keep your hands in a neutral position, …
Why Don’t the Germans Know How to Design Electric Cars?
Perhaps they’re really good at iterative thinking (take the Porsche 911 and make it indefinitely better), but not good at “carte Blanche†thinking — thinking from scratch, first principles. Germans are really good at …
How to Become a Bodybuilder
First of all, ignore all the information on the internet. Why? All of the dudes are on steroids, human growth hormones, testosterone injections or other strange supplements. Second, lift very very heavy things, as …
Bodybuilders are much more friendly than powerlifters
Bodybuilders tend to be fun open and friendly. Powerlifters seem to be reclusive, strange, and weirdly low-key competitive. Why is this? Powerlifters want to feel superior to bodybuilders, on account of the fact that …
How to Strengthen Your Spine
First, very heavy squats. Do it once a week. Second, do yoga. Just a few stretches by yourself is good enough.
565 POUND MICRO SQUAT // HYPELIFTING BY KIM // 5 PLATES + 35
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I prefer nice and friendly people over skilled or strong people
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How to Think Like an Entrepreneur
What is entrepreneurship? A “divine dissatisfaction“ with the way things are, and the desire to change them (Jeff Bezos). Entrepreneurship is a mindset The first idea I propose is that entrepreneurship is a mindset, …
INSANELY LOFTY GOALS
What is the best way to approach life? To have insanely lofty and massive goals, and attempt them. Ultimately it doesn’t even matter whether you succeed or fail, but at least you had the …
THE BODY IS DEMOCRATIC.
Anyone can build and craft a beautiful and strong body. Irregardless of race, ethnicity, age, height, genetics, sex etc.
Intolerance in Society
A sociological and philosophical thought on my mind is in regards to tolerance, and health. For example, smoking. In the past, society was very open and even favored towards smoking. Now, smoking is seen …
Negative or toxic people is like consuming secondhand smoke. You just gotta keep your distance.
Read essay →Give or offer things people don’t think they need or want?
Read essay →BECOME MORE RADICAL
Radical — the root. Radix. Also, follow your hunches.
Sustainability is boring
Whenever I hear people talk about sustainability, or a company talking about sustainability, it seems very disingenuous. For example, I think most businesses only talk about sustainability to prevent bad PR. When it comes …
DAY ONE VLOG
VID THINK CARTE BLANCHE, EVERY DAY. PODCAST AUDIO vlog
BEZOS THOUGHTS II
Play, guts taste. Big trends? High velocity decision making — make high quality decisions slowly. Disagree and commit. Look, i know we disagree on this, but will you disagree and commit with me on …
“Organic†is a scam?
Also, stuff that is “for the planetâ€.
Don’t talk to people or engage them, if there is a negative past history with them.
Just ignore them.
INVENT AND WANDER NOTES AND THOUGHTS JEFF BEZOS
Insanely Bold Over Timid Cash flow Lean culture — cost conscious culture Real rich people drive cheap cars Is scale really important for you or your business model? Cash favored, capital efficient Do you …
Just focus on yourself and your own life
I barely got enough time for myself, spending time with Seneca, life etc. If I don’t even have enough time for myself, how can I have time for others? Lesson: don’t meddle in the …
Never make any final judgments about anybody. It is a stream of understanding
Then also perhaps philosophically or about knowledge or theories or aesthetics and ethics, we should never make any final judgment about anything.
Walmart is surprisingly good for COVID-19 boosters, and flu shots
Read essay →ERIC KIM DIET
My diet; intermittent fasting, no breakfast lunch, only dinner. And all I eat is fatty meat and kimchi. My meat meditation includes beef brisket and beef ribs from the Costco business Center: ERIC KIM …
If they call it “keto“, it is not keto
Just eat real meat instead.
It looks like I’m doing something right
Although my methods and approaches seem unorthodox, they seem to work.
ZEN PHOTOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT
Your photography assignment is “zenâ€. However you interpret it. Whether it be simple, minimalist, etc. Some thoughts include just one shape, only include one color, or just one subject, and just one concept. Upload …