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Photo essay / Nov 8, 2022

I can’t afford to get sick

For example, I don’t want to get sick, or catch Covid, and risk the ability to not going to the gym for a few weeks. Or lose my strength, which prevents me from taking …

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Photo essay / Nov 8, 2022

CREATIVE PUMP

The reason which I like going to the gym is because whenever I do hypelifting, I get a massive creative pump.

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Photo essay / Nov 8, 2022

Why is rent so expensive?

Currently paying $500 USD a month chilling at Cindy‘s mom‘s house. Anything more seems too expensive. Even the thought of spending $1300 a month on a one bedroom or studio seems too expensive. Why …

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Photo essay / Nov 8, 2022

The high score is meaningless

For example, at a Pac-Man machine, the high score is a meaningless, arbitrary number. Nobody cares for the high score. Rather as a player, you’re just interested in seeing how far you could go. …

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Photo essay / Nov 8, 2022

Destroy the retro, invest in the new.

Pro Tesla, anti Porsche. Even my pediatrician just sold his Porsche 911 and bought a Tesla S Plaid instead in black. White interior. In the long run, the new shall win.

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Photo essay / Nov 8, 2022

Retro will fail

For example, all of these new millennial arcades and shopping centers with vintage and retro video games. Why not invest in the new? Everyone loves the classic streetfighter, but why not just buy the …

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Photo essay / Nov 8, 2022

CREATIVE BARBARIAN

We must become the new creative barbarians! VIDEO The Art of Creativity Re-discover your inner-child like PICASSO: The Art of Featured Photos Remix Your Photos In Praise of Creativity EXTREME PRIDE. How to Conquer …

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Photo essay / Nov 8, 2022

How to boost your mood

Lots of espresso in the morning, and green tea, Matcha and or bagged. Very bright lights. Reviewing your photos on your iPad, standing.

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Photo essay / Nov 7, 2022

How to Become a Creative Barbarian

Just had a workshop in downtown LA the other day, shout out to my friends Don Dillon, Jose Mendez, Eric, and Anton. One fun idea we innovated during the workshop with this notion of …

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Photo essay / Nov 7, 2022

Elon Musk has balls

Getting rid of the old guard at Twitter is a very intelligent idea. Can be a good strategy towards long-term profitability. Also, I have deep admiration for any person who has balls.

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Photo essay / Nov 7, 2022

Seek simpler solutions

For example, trying to figure out the optimal way to clean the floors. Rather than just buying a new Dyson, better to just have two wet wipes, get on your knees and just wipe …

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Photo essay / Nov 6, 2022

Gratitude?

Should you do things for others, or share things with others, even if they don’t appreciate it? I say if people don’t respond, or show gratitude, or don’t seem to care, don’t share it …

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Photo essay / Nov 6, 2022

Not all protein is made alike.

The naïveté of thinking that all grams of protein are equal. If you eat beef ribs, the quality and the testosterone content of it is far superior than eating proteins in white chicken breast. …

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Photo essay / Nov 6, 2022

Modern day boredom and malaise

It seems the biggest problem of everyday life, especially if you’re stuck in the office all day, it’s just the boredom, fatigue, and the overall malaise you feel.

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Photo essay / Nov 6, 2022

Photo productivity

If your life afford you enough free time and energy that you could review, and share and publish your photos on a daily basis, consider yourself blessed.

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Photo essay / Nov 6, 2022

Driven by personal interest

For example, Seneca’s favorite thing in the world is getting rocks and throwing them into bodies of water. I don’t need to force him to do this. He does this out of his own …

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Photo essay / Nov 6, 2022

Toys are bad

I do not buy Seneca toys, and I also don’t like him playing with toys. Why? It stunts your growth and development. Similarly speaking for adults, toys are bad. And don’t think about “tools“, …

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