You cannot stop exponential growth!

We’re going to need a bigger rocket ship ,,,

Hmmm, $70B in volume for all BTC derivatives,

BITSANITY: Let’s try $70b in volume today for The Bitcoin Industrial Complex, crushing yesterday’s record.. About $50b of that was from $MSTR and its 2x friends (all of which dropped records). $IBIT no slouch tho at $5b, its second biggest day ever. $MSTZ w its first $1b day. @ericbalchunas

Saylor is like the new Bitcoin Jesus?

If Bitcoin is priced at $100,000 per coin, $3 billion would equal:

So, $3 billion at $100k per coin would be 30,000 Bitcoins.

Why?

1. The US government hasn’t even bought the 1M Bitcoins yet, and price of BTC is *already* like $100k. When the US actually does sell sell her gold notes and buys the underlying Bitcoin as the underlying asset, then the price of BTC might like 3x from there.

So, another $3B bitcoin buy, at around $100k a coin?

The net proceeds from the sale of the notes were approximately $2.97 billion, after deducting the initial purchasers’ discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by MicroStrategy.

NEWS >

MicroStrategy Completes $3 Billion Offering of Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 at 0% Coupon and 55% Conversion Premium

Press Release  â€¢  November 21, 2024

The notes were sold in a private offering only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

The notes will mature on December 1, 2029

Now is 2024, will mature on Dec 1, 2029– implied strike price at $672

ERIC KIM ANALYSIS

So this is really fascinating because when this was announced, MSTR was around $499, $500, $520s a share ,,, and so you’re kind of getting like a $2B , multiplied by 18%-20% gain (100% guaranteed for the institutional investors with Huuuuge bucks, … almost a 0% risk free option, because Dec 1, 2029,,, $672 a share ,,, of course, 5 years from now MSTR is like 1000% guaranteed to be like maybe $15,000 a share.

Simplify

Subject to certain conditions, on or after December 4, 2026, MicroStrategy may redeem for cash all or any portion of the notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid special interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, if the last reported sale price of MicroStrategy’s class A common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for a specified period of time ending on the trading day immediately before the date the notice of redemption is sent.

Starting on or after December 4, 2026, MicroStrategy can redeem the notes for cash under certain conditions. The redemption price will be the full principal amount of the notes, plus any unpaid special interest up to the redemption date. This option is available only if the price of MicroStrategy’s class A common stock has been at least 130% of the current conversion price for a specified period before the redemption notice is issued.

4 year old

Starting December 4, 2026, if MicroStrategy’s stock price gets really high (130% of a set number), they can pay back the notes in full with any extra interest they owe, as long as they give a heads-up first.

…

So if MSTR gets 130% of the set number, can pay back the notes in full with extra interest they owe, as long as they give a heads up!

Conversion rates, premium

The conversion rate for the notes is initially 1.4872 shares of MicroStrategy’s class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $672.40 per share. This represents a premium of approximately 55% over the U.S. composite volume weighted average price of MicroStrategy’s class A common stock from 1:30 p.m. through 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on November 19, 2024, which was $433.7997. The conversion rate is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events.

Premium of 55% ,,, guaranteed, on November 19 2024, $433.7997 a share, which is $672.40 a share.

lummis on selling gold certificates to buy BTC! (Video)

World reserve currency

Reduce national debt

Immutable

Vaults

27,000% up

.

We have reserves at 12 federal banks, gold certificates , 1970s values on books

Sell gold into Bitcoin

Don’t need new dollars

200,000 asset forfeiture funds

Reverse fomo?

Thank god I missed out, ,,, so my health mood and soul was 1000% better yesterday?

JOMO: Joy of Missing Out

Reverse fomo?

Thank god I missed out, ,,, so my health mood and soul was 1000% better yesterday?

No health, no nothing!

20 years from now you’ll look back at today and or your past decisions and you’ll realize, the whole time, your timing was right all along —

My new book project

I’m in this for the looooooong game!

Isn’t this like the ultimate optimistic, great thought?

PHILOSOPHY BY KIM

IDEAS BY KIM

1. BECOMING HARDER.
2. Why Become More Manly?
3. Optimistic Fatalism
4. YOUR RICHEST SELF IS YOUR BEST SELF
5. EVERYTHING HAPPENS AS IT *SHOULD HAVE* HAPPENS
6. *Beyond* Individualism
7. MAN & WOMAN, LIGHT & DARK
8. A LIFE WITHOUT PAIN, DISCOMFORT OR (LIMITED) SUFFERING IS NOT A LIFE WORTH LIVING?
9. BIGGER IS WEAKER.
10. How to Become a Philosopher
11. Deep Vanity
12. Time Will Tell
13. What is Wisdom?
14. LOOK *BEYOND*
15. BECOMING MORE IMMORAL?
16. ‘LUCK’ VS COURAGE
17. ‘SKILL’ VS MERIT?
18. Becoming Antifragile
19. How to “Improve” Men
20. The Art of Virtue
21. How to Dominate
22. JUST SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES AND WISDOM WITH OTHERS.
23. How to Get More Done in a Single Day – MEMENTO MORI PHILOSOPHY
24. THINK FOR YOURSELF
25. Cruel?
26. GO DEMIGOD.
27. How to Be Happy: Challenge and Danger Philosophy
28. To Become Greater, You Must Become *LESS* Productive!
29. Imperfect Beauty
30. The Philosophy of Pleasure
31. What Interests You?
32. Anti Theory of Everything
33. Become?
34. STRONGER OR NOT?
35. Carte Blanche Ideals
36. CHOOSE JOY
37. Don’t Judge Your Impulses
38. On Becoming Less Human
39. COWARDICE.
40. The Philosophy of Futurism
41. PHILOSOPHY IS VALUE-SETTING
42. PHILOSOPHY IS NOT LIFESTYLE
43. WHY STANDARDIZATION IS BAD.
44. YOUR OWN TABLE OF VALUES.
45. RETRO IS BAD.
46. INSANELY LOFTY THOUGHTS.
47. Strive to *Lose* Weight, Not *Gain* Weight
48. DIABLO II ANALOGIES FOR REAL LIFE.
49. If You Know Your *WHY* You Can Discover Any *HOW*
50. Life is Too Short to Be Miserable
51. What Consumption Takes Skill?
52. OFF THE GRID.
53. REALITY IS CRUEL.
54. Pain is Information
55. WHY REMOVE VULGARITY AND DISORDER FROM OUR EYES?
56. AUTOTELIC.
57. UNPLUG.
58. How to Become a Philosopher
59. SUBOPTIMAL IS OPTIMAL
60. THE LUST FOR MORE.
61. TO DO IS TO BECOME.
62. IN PRAISE OF AGGRESSIVE.
63. THE PHILOSOPHY OF OPTIMISM
64. OUR PHILOSOPHICAL WILL TO EXISTENCE
65. Is Hope a Vice?
66. MOVE MEAN
67. Carte Blanche Ideals
68. One Interesting Thought
69. What Lasts? What Doesn’t Last?
70. A WOUND STIMULATES THE RECUPERATIVE POWERS
71. Children & Purpose
72. Thoughts on Becoming a Parent
73. Where Does Our Desire to Upgrade Come From?
74. WE ALWAYS NEED SOMETHING FURTHER TO ASPIRE TO.
75. Self-Task Yourself an Awesome Mission in Life
76. Differentiation vs Equalization
77. My Passion to *Become* Something More
78. No Aesthetic or Ethos is Forever
79. What is Your Higher Purpose in Life?
80. IT WILL NEVER SATISFY YOU.
81. How to Decide
82. Things You *Want* to Do vs Things You *MUST* Do
83. Towards a More Beautiful Mode of Existence and Future
84. EXTREME GRATITUDE.
85. AMAP (As Much as Possible) or None.
86. Why or How Does it Matter?
87. The Philosophy of Time and Events
88. How *Not* to Resent
89. FORWARD LOOKING
90. DOMAIN FLEXIBILITY.
91. The Miracle of Human Growth
92. EXTREME ADAPTATION.
93. Why Plan?
94. You Don’t Need to Justify Yourself
95. The Philosophy of Ego
96. True vs False Passions
97. How to Achieve Tranquility
98. On Making Your Own Philosophy
99. The Purpose of Life is to Create New Life
100. Think On!
101. The Wisdom of Doing Nothing
102. Congruency
103. My Thoughts on Meditation
104. The Philosophy of Purpose
105. Emulate Yourself
106. Good Fear, Bad Fear
107. For the Betterment of Humanity or Just Yourself?
108. What you *really* believe in and care for is manifested through your actions (or non-actions)
109. Why Culture is Your Enemy
110. YOUR EXPERIENCES ARE KING.
111. LIFE IS INHERENTLY GOOD.
112. Artistic, Physical, and Philosophical Muscles
113. All New Experiences are Good Experiences
114. What is the Purpose of X?
115. UTILITY.
116. Philosophy is a Luxury
117. The Attempt is More Interesting than the Result
118. Joyfulness vs “Happiness”
119. Effectiveness Over Happiness
120. Self Actualization
121. MAXIMAL ENGAGEMENT
122. Life & Pain
123. On Living Every Day with No Regret
124. Learn as if you’re going to live forever, live as if you’re going to die tomorrow
125. Live Every Day Like it Were the Last Day of Your Life
126. Self-Determination
127. FALSE GRATITUDE vs REAL GRATITUDE
128. HOW TO LIVE MORE
129. THE UPSIDE OF TRAGEDY
130. Satisfaction is a Sucker’s Game
131. Supreme Repose
132. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF LIFE? According to ERIC KIM
133. STUBBORN, FLEXIBLE
134. EVERYTHING HAPPENS AS IT *SHOULD* HAVE HAD HAPPENED
135. Good Addiction, Bad Addiction?
136. What is the Best Life?
137. The Philosophy of Thinking
138. The Philosophy of Conspiracies
139. Conspiracies
140. Growth
141. Skepticism.
142. What Do You Really Want Out of Life?
143. Seem or Be?
144. Learn Through Pain
145. Respect Yourself
146. In Praise of Elitism
147. Why Independent Thinking?
148. I Will Never Die
149. Bitter is Better
150. The Genesis of Nihilism and Existential Dread
151. The Ethics of Personal Enrichment
152. Good vs Not Good
153. Punished by Privilege
154. Abstinence Over Moderation
155. Just Leave Others Alone
156. You Can Only Critique that Which You Truly Understand and Love
157. ERIC KIM Critique of Metaphysics
158. Only Trust Philosophers Who Deadlift
159. Heuristic: If Someone Talks Shit About Others Behind Their Back, Most Likely They’re Also Talking Shit About You Behind Your Back
160. Virtue is a Privilege
161. What Are Your Life Goals?
162. Honesty
163. Why I’m Anti Moderation
164. No Spite, No Malice.
165. Ascending Life or Descending Life?
166. Double Edged Sword
167. Ignorance.
168. Why I Don’t Trust “Nice Guys”
169. Why You Must Share Your Opinion
170. Selfish Isn’t Evil
171. Wisdom is the Goal
172. YOU ARE KING.
173. MASTER YOURSELF
174. What is “Good” for You is Often what is Bad for You
175. Care.
176. BITTERSWEET
177. ONE REP MAX
178. Morality and Ethics is the Snare
179. BY HELPING YOURSELF, YOU BEST HELP OTHERS
180. Insanity is Good.
181. Think Deep.
182. PHILOSOPHY IS THE FUTURE.
183. Open Mind vs Closed Mind
184. ENTHUSIASM IS GENIUS
185. Towards a More Critical and Rigorous Line of Thinking
186. How to Encourage and a Foster Independent and Free Thinking
187. What is the Purpose of Life?
188. WHY PHILOSOPHY IS SUPREME.
189. Elitism.
190. I Cannot Form an Opinion About Somebody Until I’ve Met Them in the Flesh
191. ALL GENETICS ARE GOOD GENETICS.
192. Happiness vs Freedom
193. The Birth of a Hater
194. My Way Isn’t the Right Way
195. Walking as an Existential Thing
196. Why I’m So Tolerant
197. Mortal Gods
198. THE HUMAN SPECIES
199. Why I’m So Skeptical
200. Just Follow the Money
201. Why Selfish?
202. WHY WE CANNOT BLAME OTHERS
203. Why Are We So Anti Elitism?
204. What Actually Interests You?
205. How to Become Yourself
206. SELF HATE
207. Optimistic Fatalism
208. Death is the Ultimate Creative Constraint
209. FLUX.
210. How to Think for Yourself
211. FLESH
212. How to Live the Best Life
213. Why Live a Life Without Regrets?
214. Why Plato Ruined Art and Aesthetics for Us
215. Self Respect
216. Hypocrite vs Contradict
217. Ideals vs Reality
218. Spaceship Philosophy
219. What is Your Ideal Life?
220. MY EXTREME GRATITUDE TOWARDS LIFE AND BEING ALIVE!
221. Critique of Utilitarianism
222. Don’t Treat Others the Way You Want to Be Treated
223. The Eternal Recurrence of Tragedy and Joy in Life
224. Elite Asceticism
225. Why I Don’t Like Numbers
226. Action and Reaction, Cause and Effect
227. The Antidote to Nihilism: The Philosophy of Nothingness
228. ERIC KIM Notes on Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
229. EXPLOIT CHAOS.
230. WHY I DON’T BELIEVE IN GENETICS
231. Self-Wisdom
232. The Future Belongs to the Fearless
233. INDIVIDUALISM
234. Why Live Forever?
235. THIS TOO WILL PASS.
236. Why Education?
237. How to Become Yourself
238. Things Shouldn’t Go Back to the Way They Used to Be
239. Why Am I So Cruel?
240. The Great Joy of Existence
241. Virtue for the Sake of Virtue
242. NO DISDAIN.
243. INTELLIGENT IGNORANCE
244. A LIFE WITHOUT PAIN, DIFFICULTY OR TRAGEDY ISN’T A LIFE WORTH LIVING
245. BITTER IS BETTER.
246. EXPLOIT THE BEST FROM TRAGEDY AND LIFE 
247. DISREGARD FOR SELF-PRESERVATION
248. PAIN.
249. WHAT IF EVERYTHING IS NOT GONNA BE ALRIGHT?
250. Tomorrow is Never
251. Life is the Ultimate Creative Constraint
252. EMBODIED REALITY
253. BLACK SWAN
254. THINGS WILL NEVER GO BACK TO THE WAY THEY USED TO BE
255. What are you *really* afraid of?
256. HAPPINESS ISN’T THE GOAL
257. Philosophy is King
258. Why is Selfish Evil?
259. YOU’RE CONSTANTLY IN A STATE OF BECOMING
260. ENTITLEMENT A SIN?
261. NARCISSISM
262. BE BRUTALLY HONEST WITH YOURSELF
263. WHY FREE WILL?
264. OBEY YOUR OPINION
265. EGO IS GOOD.
266. WHY IT IS GOOD TO BE INTO YOURSELF
267. Seek the Good Pain
268. Anti-Perfection in Photography, Art, and Life
269. Can You Become an End into Yourself?
270. WHY I LIVE
271. Why I Hate Decline
272. Why I Eat
273. Why am I So Positive and Optimistic?
274. EFFORT IS ENJOYMENT
275. Never Stop Gaining
276. TRUST YOURSELF
277. A Life of Maximal Personal Independence
278. What Do You Desire to Become?
279. What Do I Want from Technology?
280. Stratified Society
281. Do You Love or Hate Reality?
282. On the Brian, Body and Mind
283. I’m Maximally Happy, Now What?
284. Care over Fame
285. ACTIVE NIHILISM
286. Never Stop Subtracting
287. How to Live a Happier and More Epic Life
288. A Risker Life is a Better Life
289. Only Work on Things You Can Imagine Doing for Eternity
290. How to Maximize Your Happiness
291. Influence
292. The Gladiator Makes His Plans once He Enters the Ring
293. Meditations on Meaning in Life
294. There is Nothing More Interesting than Human Beings
295. Is Hope a Vice?
296. EGO
297. Why Be Unique?
298. Happiness is Metabolism Health and Strength
299. You’re the Hero
300. Is Productivity a Virtue or Vice?
301. Why Do We Prize the Rare?
302. The Joy of Uncertainty
303. How Should I Best Use My Time and Life?
304. A Life Without Pain or Suffering Isn’t a Life Worth Living
305. Free or Unfree?
306. What Do You Really Care For in Life?
307. Anti-Satisfaction in Life
308. Why Think?
309. The Eternal Return
310. Only Do What is Best for You!
311. Truthiness
312. Why Be Happy?
313. Permissionless Living
314. In Praise of Unconventional Wisdom
315. Become the Change Which You Wish to See in the World
316. Happiness
317. Beyond Freedom
318. Idolize People, Not Stuff
319. What Makes You Stronger? What Makes You Weaker?
320. Why Hate?
321. The Secret of Happiness
322. You’re Constantly in a State of Becoming
323. Life is about Choices, Not Obligations
324. Anti-Nihilism
325. First, Do What is Best for You.
326. Live Dynamic
327. How to Prosper
328. Is the Point of Life to Be Satisfied?
329. SUPREME EFFORT OF WILL.
330. How to Become more Idealistic
331. Thrivival 101
332. Create Yourself
333. Non-Small
334. Inspiration
335. How to Live a Heroic Life: Dare the Heights!
336. Human Augmentation
337. Prune
338. Happiness: Do What You Want to Do (And Don’t Do What You Don’t Want to Do)
339. Avoid Vain (Empty) Pursuits in Life
340. Modern Slavery
341. Kill the Leeches
342. Wisdom Augmentation
343. Why We Need Friction in Life
344. Straight Line Philosophy
345. What’s Your End-Game in Life?
346. Create Your Own Happiness Today
347. Desire Both Pain and Pleasure in Life
348. Try the Impossible
349. SELF-RESPECT
350. Anti-Social Extrovert
351. Never Blame Anybody But Yourself
352. Human Flourishing
353. Simpler, Not Better.
354. How to be Free
355. Embrace the Extremes
356. Cultivate Your Own Culture
357. COURAGE.
358. Thrivival
359. Inner Power
360. How to Live a Purposeful Life
361. My Definition of Happiness
362. Why Change is Good
363. Why Work?
364. How to Live the Happiest Possible Life
365. The Two-Pronged Approach to Maximize Joy in Your Life
366. You Always Have Another Option!
367. INFINITISM
368. Never Stop!
369. What is Your Self-Directed Purpose in Life?
370. Live Today Like it Were Your Last
371. Do You Photograph to Live, or Live to Photograph?
372. ARTIST-PHILOSOPHER
373. Live Life to the Fullest!
374. In Praise of Selfishness
375. Why You Must Be a YAY-SAYER to Succeed in Entrepreneurship and Life
376. Why I Love Walking
377. Live Life Like a Video Game!
378. Simple Luxuries in Life
379. Treat Your Life Like a Fun Experiment!
380. Only Prove it to Yourself
381. You Don’t Always Need to Feel Joyful to Live a Fulfilling and Meaningful Life
382. Life is Too Short to Be Bored!
383. Money Cannot Destroy Boredom
384. How to Find Inspiration in Life
385. Why You Must Ignore Haters to Succeed and Win in Life
386. An Active Life is a Happy Life
387. My Simple Joys in Life
388. Never Stop Striving
389. How to Motivate Yourself in Life
390. How to Be Optimistic in Life
391. How to Dictate Your Purpose in Life
392. In Praise of a Dynamic Life
393. PURPOSE.
394. How to Enjoy Life
395. Photography Therapy
396. How to Conquer Regret
397. Take Your Play Very Seriously.
398. How to Prosper
399. Memento Vivere
400. Destroy in Order to CREATE
401. Trust Your Body More Than Your Mind
402. Make Photos to Make Meaning in Your Life
403. Seek Knowledge, Not Information
404. The Purpose of Human Life
405. How to Overcome Impedence
406. Why I Love Death
407. How to Be Centered in the Eternal Now
408. How to Be Happy
409. Why Do You Care What Others Think of You?
410. Why I’m Happy
411. Why?
412. Why I’m So Prolific
413. How to Reduce LAG in Life

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Courage, chutzpah, recklessness, audacity, brazenness

So great!

Virtue audio

ETHICS by KIM

What to become:

1. ALL STANDARD ETHICS & MORALITY IS BAD.
2. Why American Ethics are Bad
3. BECOME A BULLY
4. Different Rules for Men and Women
5. Never Share What You *Really* Think
6. “Happiness” is for Women, Not for Men
7. “Rules” & “Regulations”
8. Stubborn Geniuses
9. Avoid Misery
10. What We Hate
11. HOW I DEAL WITH RACISM
12. How to Become a Great Man
13. BETTER TO FOLLOW YOUR GUT AND BE WRONG THAN DISOBEY YOUR GUT AND BE RIGHT
14. “I CAN’T BE FUCKED.”
15. Carte Blanche Ethics
16. Toxic People
17. Why Are We So Into Other People
18. Just focus on yourself and your own life
19. Perfect morals and ethics is following your own gut
    WHY ETIQUETTE?
20. NO BLAME, JUST CAUSE AND EFFECT.
21. Ignorance Takes Courage
22. TREAT OTHERS CARTE BLANCHE
23. Don’t give people what they want or what you *think* they want, give them what you think they *should* have.
24. Anti Small
25. Disdain or Admiration?
26. Beware Those With Good Intentions
27. STUBBORN x FLEXIBLE
28. ETHICS ARE VIA NEGATIVA
29. OBEDIENCE & DISCIPLINE
30. The Motive of Criticism
31. Ethics are Social
32. Anti Role Models
33. What is Greed?
34. On Having the Courage to Make Your Own Decisions
35. How *NOT* to Get Duped or Suckered
36. Why Help Others?
37. The Duty of the Strong
38. Why I’m So Intolerant Towards Intolerance
39. The Ethics of Criticizing Others
40. Consult Your Own Conscience
41. The Ethics of Shit Talking
42. The Ethics of Personal Enrichment
43. I’m Easily Distracted
44. On Forming Your Own Opinion
45. ERIC KIM Philosophy of Tolerance
46. Tolerance
47. Aesthetics are Ethics
48. Morality and Ethics

$100k

Hmmm, taking $150k of MSTR, and making a pure 100% profit of $242k, while still keeping the initial $150k capital,,, isn’t this like modern day alchemy?

I still got the initial capital seed of $150k, but in theory rode it all the way up to $392k, which is almost like 2.6xing my money, or a 260% gain, in just 3 months???

81, 55, 106= $242,000 K gain just off MSTR from $150k?

Making Money vs Making Capital? 

So a funny simple thought; country to popular belief, I think most people don’t really care about making money, maybe people care more about spending money or feeling rich, not actually being rich? 

True prosperity

So the good news, assuming that you’re on a bitcoin standard, your family is on a bitcoin standard which means all of your Roth IRA, IRAs, retirement accounts, or stocks, assuming all these things are in micro strategies stock, you’re essentially set for life.

And also obviously you want a huge huge huge bitcoin war chest; as long as you got this, you’re pretty much set.

The method

So once again guys, let us not get distracted. The goal is to stack as many bitcoins as humanly possible before you die!

The best analogy is like asking yourself, how many square blocks do I want to own in Manhattan, or Gangnam? Ideally all of it!

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When you’re so insanely happy and pumped to wake up, going to sleep the night before, excited to wake up the next morning!

Also in the morning, super pumped and excited ,,, while still in bed, to get up!

Waking up as an excitement not a hateful chore!

A master does not “manage” his “property”— he gets the servants to do that (the landlord, the workers, the landlord).

The perfect is the enemy of the good

Think procreation

Mate

Anti mediocrity

Everyone wants to be beautiful

Bitcoin is beautiful 

I own this place I own this all!

The good is the enemy of the perfect

Greater gains at any costs !!!

Happiness & Environment

Valor, martial prowess or beauty?

.

Haha

So a funny simple thought; country to popular belief, I think most people don’t really care about making money, maybe people care more about spending money or feeling rich, not actually being rich? 

True prosperity

So the good news, assuming that you’re on a bitcoin standard, your family is on a bitcoin standard which means all of your Roth IRA, IRAs, retirement accounts, or stocks, assuming all these things are in micro strategies stock, you’re essentially set for life.

And also obviously you want a huge huge huge bitcoin war chest; as long as you got this, you’re pretty much set.

The method

So once again guys, let us not get distracted. The goal is to stack as many bitcoins as humanly possible before you die!

The best analogy is like asking yourself, how many square blocks do I want to own in Manhattan, or Gangnam? Ideally all of it!

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The funny irony; I think actually most people don’t really care about making money, if they really did they would just buy bitcoin? and Microstrategy stock?

Powered by BTC!

Only your muscles do!

Think like Elon?

The problem with all other vehicles

The big problem with all other cars, besides Tesla—

All the past baggage the companies had to deal with.

No company had the *privilege* to start with a blank slate, a clean slate, a tabula rasa—

The best or the newest?

So the funny truth is the “best” vehicle to own is probably just a white Prius. But, is the best the most interesting or the most desirable? Obviously not!

No more German losers!

The new Lamborghini Revuelto looks like a mid engine corvette?

Funny theory too:

The reason why there is too much traffic (volume) on the 405, 10, in LA, rush hour traffic etc, is that actually,,,, LA is the best place to be?

Follow the volume

Follow the volume, that is where the opportunities flow!

The Bitcoin Industrial Complex crushed their record today with $50b in volume (for context that’s same as ADV of entire UK stock mkt). $MSTR alone was $32b of it. $MSTU and $MSTX combined for $6b (which is more than all the spot btc ETFs, which were also elevated). What a scene. @ericbalchunas

Economics by KIM

1. Think Payoffs
2. Kaizen Gains
3. Cost to Capital
4. Price vs Value
5. EVERYONE WINS!
6. INVESTING PR’S
7. The Philosophy of Investing
8. ERIC KIM VENTURE CAPITALIST
9. How to FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)
10. How to *Save* a Million Dollars
11. Increase Value
12. MAYBE IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO BUY HIGH
13. Banks Are the True Menace to Society
14. THE PROMISE OF FUTURE MONOPOLY PROFITS?
15. High gas prices are good
16. What is Capitalism?
17. Pride in What You Paid For
18. On Making Money from Nothing
19. Save Money Towards What Ends?
20. No Regret Investment

Bet big on Bitcoin, put yourself on the Bitcoin Standard, and your prosperity will be infinite!

Becoming a Photography Entrepreneur

1. Why Bitcoin is a Big Deal for Photographers
2. How I Became a Street Photography Millionaire
3. OWN YOUR OWN CONTENT
4. How to Become a Professional Street Photographer
5. Professional Street Photographer
6. Create a New Industry
7. SELF HOSTED OR NOTHING.
8. TVE: TRANSACTIONAL VALUE UNLOCKED
9. THE BEST YOUTUBE SETTINGS

BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHY ENTREPRENEUR

Advice I would have given myself in photography, if I started all over again:

Until You Own Yourself You Can’t Be Free

De-lamify the future.

Photography Entrepreneurship 101 Presentation by ERIC KIM

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP by KIM

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Entrepreneurship Ideas

1. InstaSlaves
2. How to Become a Vlogger
3. How to Build Your Own Self Brand
4. SOLO MEDIA EMPIRE
5. TIME LEVERAGE.
6. How to Market Yourself in Photography
7. How to Become More Ambitious
8. Crypto Photography
9. In Praise of Email Newsletters
10. Propagate.
11. Make Your Own Street Photography Blog
12. Create the Information You Seek.
13. Content over Technology
14. How to Advertise Yourself as a Photographer
15. CREATIVE WAYS TO USE YOUTUBE
16. Photography Branding 101
17. BUILD YOURSELF.
18. Bet on Your Own Coin.
19. The Photographer Should Also Make His/Her Own Music?
20. Mix Your Photos and Videos
21. JUST PUBLISH IT.
22. EMPOWER OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS.
23. BECOME OUTSIDE THE BOX
24. MOVE PEOPLE, MOVE PRODUCTS.
25. SOCIAL MEDIA IS FRAGILE.
26. Why Start a Photography Blog?
27. Once You FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), Then What?
28. THE FUTURE IS PDF
29. In Praise of Solo Photography Business Entrepreneurship
30. LONGEVITY, DURABILITY AND SUCCESS
31. Street Photography Philosophy Entrepreneurship
32. YOU ARE THE PLATFORM
33. JUST RISK IT.
34. DON’T OPTIMIZE FOR THE ALGORITHM
35. Scaleable Photography
36. What Does it Mean to Become a Successful Photographer?
37. 20 Photography Marketing, Branding, and Entrepreneurship Tips
38. Create Your Own Social Media
39. Individual Entrepreneurship
40. YOU ARE THE ICON.
41. BUILD!
42. What is Success in Photography?
43. EXTREME VISION
44. Publish Fearlessly
45. MAKE DOPE THINGS AND SHARE THEM WITH THE WORLD!
46. THE AMBITIOUS PHOTOGRAPHER.
47. PhotoLink
48. Real World Applications
49. You Are Your Own Ideal User
50. What is Your Creative Vision?
51. A More Dope, Prosperous Future for All Photographers
52. CREATION & DISTRIBUTION.
53. THE VALUE OF PHOTOS.
54. How to Maximize Your Impact as a Photographer
55. Why the World Needs More Bloggers
56. DOMAIN EXPERTISE.
57. The Joy of Speculation
58. MAKE A NAME FOR YOURSELF.
59. Propogate
60. Meaningful Advantage or Not?
61. PHOTO CREATOR.
62. NOW IS YOUR DECISIVE MOMENT.
63. I CANNOT BE IGNORED
64. Photography Blogs are Highly *UNDERRATED*
65. What is Your Competitive Advantage?
66. Why 4K?
67. Indirect Monetization
68. The Future of Innovation in Photography
69. Photography Innovation and Image Selection Idea: Let Google (YouTube) Suggested Thumbnail Pick Your Best Photo? 
70. How to Identify Your Competitive Advantage
71. In Praise of Insanely Fast Wifi
72. DIGITAL PUBLISHING IS KING.
73. The Stoic-Entrepreneurship Mindset
74. Marketing Tips for Photographers
75. STARK DIFFERENTIATION
76. MAXIMALIST
77. Visual Entrepreneurship
78. On Becoming a Full-Stack Visual Entrepreneur
79. Real Photographers Don’t Use Instagram
80. Brave New World of Blogging
81. Don’t Go to Photography School
82. Mass Success is a Failure?
83. How to Maximize Your Archimedes Lever in Life
84. Maximize Your Archimedes Lever
85. How to Create Value Out of Nothing
86. The Best Brand is No Brand
87. What Do We Entrepreneurs *Really* Want?
88. You Were Destined to Do Great Things
89. Just Share Your Photos on Your Own Blog
90. Your Blog is the Ultimate Form of Social Media
91. The Future of Websites and Blogs
92. Create a Company
93. Money Photography Project
94. WHY IT IS GOOD TO CHARGE MONEY FOR YOUR SERVICES AND PRODUCTS
95. Google and YouTube SEO (Search Engine Optimization) 101: How Would You Type It?
96. WHY RIGHT NOW IS THE BEST TIME FOR YOU TO START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE
97. Digital Photography is the Future
98. NEVER STOP EXPERIMENTING!
99. WHAT IS INNOVATION?
100. A Non-Ownership Future
101. CONTROL OVER MONEY
102. Economic Constraints Are Creative Constraints
103. Become a Sole-Proprietor
104. Entrepreneurship is a Mindset
105. How to Master Mac
106. The Future of Lifestyle
107. Necessity is the Mother of Innovation
108. Once We Have an Easy Life, Then What?
109. Why I Don’t Read Comments
110. YouTube SEO (Search Engine Optimization) for Photographers
111. How to Become a Self-Employed Photographer
112. How to Live Big With Little Money
113. Why Blogging, Vlogging and Internet Media is More Important than Ever
114. No Marketing, No Future
115. Photography Marketing 101
116. Google and YouTube are King
117. Why I’m So Suspicious of Everyone Online and on the Internet
118. How to Become More Notorious
119. Kaizen Approach to Blogging
120. How to Master Marketing
121. CREATE WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE SEE MANIFESTED IN THE WORLD!
122. Anti Silicon-Valley Thinking
123. Your Name
124. In Praise of WordPress
125. NEVER STOP POSTING
126. Your Future Portfolio is a Website
127. Infinite Runway
128. ERIC KIM ATTITUDE
129. Financial Independence as a Road to Freedom of Speech?
130. WHY OPEN SOURCE IS THE FUTURE
131. Just Post It.
132. Posts Are Products
133. Photography Entrepreneurship Ideas
134. YOU ARE KING.
135. You’re Always in BETA MODE
136. Build Your Own Media Empire
137. WHY I DON’T MONETIZE MY YOUTUBE VIDEOS
138. Why I Became an Entrepreneur
139. The Uber-Photographer
140. Create What You Would Like to See Manifested in the World
141. Create the Future
142. Entrepreneurship is Best During Uncertain Times
143. Photography Entrepreneurship 101 Presentation by ERIC KIM
144. Your Body is the Brand
145. Your Name is Your Brand
146. Create Your Own Social Media Platform
147. BUILD IT OR BUY IT?
148. Sell Yourself
149. Create New
150. Insta-Slaves
151. YOU CANNOT FAKE ENTHUSIASM
152. Why Hybrid is the Future
153. Don’t Censor Yourself
154. HOW I MASTERED MARKETING
155. ERIC KIM BLOGS
156. If Someone Offers You Help, You’re Stupid to *NOT* Take It.
157. SEEK GREAT, NOT PERFECT.
158. How I Became So Famous
159. Let Reality Mould Itself to You
160. ANTI ENTITLEMENT MENTALITY
161. Live Your Life as If You Were a Billionaire
162. HOW I THINK DIFFERENT
163. Impact, Influence, Reach: The Three Pillars of Marketing
164. ERIC KIM SCHOOL
165. Classicism.
166. MY PHILOSOPHY OF MONEY
167. Money is Movement
168. Elitism 2.0
169. Mass Market or Luxury Market?
170. Why You Must Market Yourself
171. Why You Must Start an Email Newsletter
172. How Laptops Can Change the World
173. What Do You Want to Become?
174. What is Really Holding You Back in Life?
175. Why I Write: Writing as Meta-Thinking
176. ADVERTISE YOURSELF
177. Use Your First and Last Name
178. How Blogging Can Change the World
179. In Praise of Liberty
180. How I Write in Markdown
181. How I Became So Influential on YouTube
182. REVERSE FLEX
183. What a Time to Be Alive in Today’s Brave New World of Photography
184. HOW TO DIFFERENTIATE YOURSELF FROM OTHERS
185. YOU CHOOSE YOU
186. My Life Photography Entrepreneurship Story
187. WHY I DON’T BELIEVE IN COLLABORATION
188. My Entrepreneurship Mindset
189. YOU’RE THE HERO IN THIS GAME OF LIFE
190. My Money Philosophy
191. Why Brand and Market Yourself?
192. PROFESSIONALISM IS FOR SUCKERS
193. Just Share What Works for You
194. How to Create Your Own Platform
195. Living in a Post Monetary Society
196. In Praise of Blogging
197. The Entrepreneurial Lifestyle is the Best Lifestyle
198. Algorithm Slavery
199. ANTI VIEWS
200. Entrepreneurship is The Goal
201. The Art of Blogging
202. IN PRAISE OF PURSUING YOUR PASSION
203. How to Make Great Titles
204. Sole Proprietorship
205. Just Build It.
206. VIA NEGATIVA
207. PROMOTE YOURSELF
208. Become a Full-Stack Entrepreneur
209. How to Entertain Others
210. My Experience Teaching My First Online Photography Creativity Workshop on Zoom
211. Humans Aren’t Lazy
212. One Shot.
213. THE BRAVE SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH
214. The Brave New COVID Lifestyle
215. Start Your Own Business
216. Minimum Viable Income ( MVI)
217. TRAINING.
218. WHY VIDEO?
219. How to Become Bolder
220. You’ve Always Already Been a Photography Entrepreneur!
221. The Future is All Digital Everything
222. Digital Sharecropping
223. DO IT FOR YOUR PAST AND FUTURE SELF
224. In Praise of Buffer and Redundancy
225. ASKING FOR PERMISSION IS FOR SUCKERS.
226. POST-MONETARY SOCIETY.
227. Advertise Your Own Stuff
228. THE FUTURE IS DIGITAL.
229. Simulated Universal Basic Income
230. Is Losing Followers a Good Thing?
231. How to Add to Economic Activity
232. DIGITAL CAPITALISM
233. MONEY IS MOVEMENT
234. Anything is Possible
235. BRAVE NEW WORLD OF DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
236. GENERATE
237. How to Profit from Calamity
238. Capitalism 2.0
239. WHY I’M SO PASSIONATE ABOUT INFORMATION
240. SOCIETY 2.0
241. PHOENIX ENTREPENEURSHIP
242. How to Make Art from Home
243. BUY YOURSELF
244. JUST BLOG IT.
245. MARKET YOURSELF
246. EXPENSIVE TALK
247. SOCIAL MEDIA SLAVERY
248. Who Are Your Ideal Followers?
249. Why I Blog, Vlog, and Log
250. Your Perspective is Irrefutable
251. What are Your Hidden Powers?
252. IMPACT MAXIMIZATION, not Profit Maximization
253. Our Desire to Maximize Impact and Change
254. 10 Rich Tips How to Make Money from Photography
255. Create What You Would Love to Consume
256. Publish is Pleasure
257. Retire Now
258. Do You Desire to Become the Best?
259. Solo Entrepreneurship
260. My Vision of Photography Entrepreneurship
261. PUT YOUR NAME ON IT
262. The Desire to Transcend Ourselves
263. MONEY THOUGHTS
264. How to Retire
265. Via Negativa Productivity
266. Why You Must Make Your Own Website
267. Individuals over Companies
268. Build Yourself
269. Success is Survival
270. Why You Shouldn’t Go to Photography or Art School
271. How to Differentiate Yourself as a Photographer
272. Surpass Yourself
     
273. Can You Handle Extreme Freedom?
274. Boutique or Mass Market?
275. Proof of Concept
276. Unified Field Theory for Photography
277. Build a Company You’d Never Sell
278. Play the Long Game
279. Entrepreneurship and Art
280. What is the Source of our Strength?
281. What’s the Future for Photography?
282. Full-Stack Visual Artist
283. Why Scale?
284. What is Your Unfair Advantage?
285. Substance Marketing
286. Share Your Dopeness with Others
287. Frugality is Freedom
288. Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for Entrepreneurship
289. Don’t Follow or Predict Trends, Start Your Own Trend!
290. If You’re Not Busy Growing, You’re Busy Dying
291. Entrepreneurship born from Superabundance, not Need/Necessity
292. Photography Entrepreneurship Philosophy
293. How to Master Marketing in Photography
294. Photography Entrepreneurship Tips and Ideas
295. Is Hustle Sufficient Unto Success?
296. Don’t do it for the money
297. DIGITAL MARXISM
298. Zen Entrepreneurship
299. BOLDER IS BETTER.
300. Streamers Shall Inherit the Earth

Photography Blogging

• Blogging is Public Meditations
• The Art of Blogging
• Give Me a Laptop and I Shall Move the World!
• The Future is Photography Blogging
• How to Become a GREAT Blogger
• If you can’t code, blog instead!
• Daily Blog of Activities
• How to Monetize a Blog Without Advertising
• How to Publish Yourself
• How to Blog
• The future of photography publishing is photography blogging.
• Why Become a Photography Blogger?
• Why You Must Become a Photography Blogger
• Why You Should Delete Your Instagram and Start Your Own Blog

Money

• How to Use Wealth
• To Become Rich, Don’t Go Broke
• Why Save Money?
• Less Money, Less Problems

Self-Empowerment

• Life is Too Short to Be Negative
• Why You Must Follow Your Passion in Life
• How to Conquer Shyness
• Don’t Ask for Permission
• Onto the Next One
• Why You Must Self-Promote Yourself
• Why You Must Conquer Your Fears in Life

Marketing and Branding

• Why You Must Become a Photography Blogger
• Why Blog?
• Why You Must Self-Promote Yourself
• Create Substance, Not Content
• Photography Marketing and Branding 101
• How to Master Marketing in Photography
• 10 Tips How to Become a More Famous Photographer

Entrepreneurship Lifestyle

• Why Hustle?
• Why Save Money?
• Ascetic is Sexy
• Why You Must Become Self-Employed
• How to Push Yourself Beyond the Limit
• Is Location Independence Overrated?

Entrepreneurship Mindset

• How to Get Discovered
• Financial Independence
• Disregard Success or Failure; Always Attempt More!
• In Praise of Stubbornness
• Success is Personal Bravery
• Why You Must Become an Entrepreneur
• How to Brand and Market Yourself as a Photographer
• How to Conquer Haters
• How to Accumulate Capital
• Why Be Different?
• How to Master Marketing in Photography
• Don’t Play it Safe
• Why Blog?
• How to Be a More Productive Photographer
• How to Hustle
• True Productivity
• What Can Only You Do?
• Love Risk
• What is Success?
• Fill a Vacuum
• Think Big
• What is Your Dream in Life?
• 8 Blogging Productivity Tips
• Why Be Normal?
• How Much Suffering Are You Willing to Endure to Achieve Your Dreams?

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Photography Entrepreneurship 101

• Don’t Sit Still!
• Bitcoin for Photographers
• Don’t Be Timid
• Why Start Your Own Photography Blog?
• Fill a Void
• 1,000 True Followers: How to Build Your Own Niche in Photography
• Photography Entrepreneurship 101: Why You Must Start Your Own Email Newsletter
• TURBO CREATION: Why a Maxed-Out MacBook Laptop is the Best Investment You Can Make for Photography Entrepreneurship

Life and Productivity Hacks

• My Ultimate Productivity and Life Hacks
• Life/Productivity Hack: Write (Type on a phone) While Walking on a Dynamic Treadmill
• ERIC KIM Life, Creativity, and Productivity Hacks

How to Make a Living from Your Passion

• Digital Nomad Photographer
• Build Your Own Instagram!
• How to Be More Ambitious
• Do It Your Way
• How to Measure Your Progress as a Photography Entrepreneur + Come Up With New Ideas
• How to Make a Living From Your Passion in Photography

Put a Dent in the Universe.

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

How to Succeed as an Entrepreneur

• You Have No Limits.
• Calculated Risk-Taking
• Invest in Yourself
• The Secret of Happiness: Shoot for the Moon!
• Moonshot Thinking
• Why We Should all Be Photography Entrepreneurs
• Memento Mori Entrepreneurship
• Why it is Better to Beg For Forgiveness than Ask For Permission
• How to Become a Digital Nomad
• Why You Must Own Your Own Platform
• First Principle Thinking for Photography Entrepreneurs
• How I Became a Digital Nomad
• Better to Beg For Forgiveness than Ask For Permission!
• Spurn Pleasing Others!
• Create Your Own Niche
• How to Gain More Exposure For Your Photography
• Intense Focus
• How to Conquer Your Fears as an Entrepreneur
• Define Yourself
• Let Dissatisfaction Drive You Forward!
• It Doesn’t Matter if Someone Else Has Done it Before!
• How to Succeed as a Photography Entrepreneur: Be Extremely Resourceful
• Open Source Business Model in Photography Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurship 101: Growth and Innovation Over Self-Preservation
• How to Create Value as a Photography Entrepreneur
• Why Become a Photography Entrepreneur?
• Why You Must Ignore Nay-Sayers to Succeed in Entrepreneurship, Business, and Life

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The Modern Photographer: Tips, Strategies, and Tactics to Thrive as a Visual Artist in the Digital Age

Marketing, Branding, Entrepreneurship Principles For Success

MODERN PHOTOGRAPHER is your new philosophical and practical primer to succeed as a modern photographer in today’s digital world.

• MODERN PHOTOGRAPHER KINDLE EDITION ON AMAZON
• SEE ALL PRODUCTS ON AMAZON

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Business Mental Models

• How to Succeed as a Photography Entrepreneur: Be Extremely Resourceful
• Open Source Business Model in Photography Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurship 101: Growth and Innovation Over Self-Preservation

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How to Monetize Your Photography

• Photography Entrepreneurship 101: INFLUENCE
• Should I Monetize My Passion for Photography?
• 10 Practical Photography Monetization Strategies: Pricing, Google SEO, & Entrepreneurship
• How to Make Money From Street Photography

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Why Become a Photography Entrepreneur?

Take control of your own photographic destiny:

1. Photography Startup Manual
2. PHOTOGRAPHY ENTREPRENEURSHIP MANUAL
3. On Risk Taking and Entrepreneurship

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THE MODERN PHOTOGRAPHER

• CREATIVE CAPITALISM
• How to Monetize Your Photography
• 5 Practical Photography Career Tips and Advice
• 10x Thinking
• How to Hustle as a Photographer
• How to Become Your Own Master Marketer
• The ‘T’ Technique of Success
• Go Ahead and Sell Out
• What is Your Unique Voice?
• Why You Must Self-Promote Yourself
• What is Your Unique Angle as a Photographer?
• Photography Content Marketing 101
• Why You Must Become Your Own Publisher
• The Art of Cross-Pollination in Photography

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Photography Entrepreneurship Articles

• Why You Shouldn’t Trust Your Pictures to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Flickr
• How to Make Money From Your Photography
• Photography SEO and Blogging: How to Become Number One on Google
• Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation
•  Now is the Best Time to Be a Photographer
• PRODUCERISM
• What Is The Value of a Picture?
• Your Photographic Labor is Not Free

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS 101

• Chapter 1. How to Make a Photography Blog
• Chapter 2. How to Price Yourself
• Chapter 3. How to Find Your Market
• Chapter 4. Why Teach Workshops?
• Chapter 5. How to Build Trust
• Chapter 6. How to Market Yourself
• Chapter 7: Why Should Someone Attend Your Workshop?

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KEYS TO SUCCESS

• Why You Must Be a “Personality” in Order to Succeed
• THRIVE OR DIE.
• Impatience is a Virtue
• Create Your Own Category
• HOW TO DREAM BIG.
• Will Not or Cannot?
• Why Not?
• How to Think BIG
• How to Stay Ahead of the Curve
• How to Invest in Yourself
• The Two Camera Rule
• MEANINGFUL DIFFERENTIATION
• Advice For College Students
• How to Thrive in Uncertain Times
• CANNIBALIZE YOURSELF.
• DO AND GROW RICH
• Does Fear of Punishment Hold You Back?
• HOW TO GET MORE FOLLOWERS
• How to Innovate
• How to Build Your Own Empire
• YOU ARE ENTITLED TO HARD WORK.
• PICK YOURSELF.
• OWN YOUR PLATFORM
• 10 KEYS TO SUCCESS

Table of Contents

Learn how to make a living from your passion:

• Preface. BRAVE NEW WORLD OF PHOTOGRAPHY
• Chapter 1. How to Create Value
• Chapter 2. ZEN CAPITALISM
• Chapter 3. Scarcity
• Chapter 4. How to Brand Yourself
• Chapter 5. How to Build a True Following
• Chapter 6. The Blueprint to Success in Photography
• Chapter 7. HOW TO BE BOLD
• Chapter 8. How to Sell Out
• Chapter 9. GO AGAINST THE GRAIN
• Chapter 10. EXTREME ABUNDANCE
• Chapter 11. Photography Experience Economy
• Chapter 12. Why You Should Make Money for Your Photography
• Chapter 13. How to Become a Famous Photographer

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Photography Business 101

• Practical Photography Business Advice

How to Make Money with Photography

• How to Charge More Money in Your Photography
• Why You Should Not Pursue Photography as Career
• Can Photography Make You Rich?
• How I Earn $200,000+ a Year From Photography
• How to earn $10,000 a month as a photographer
• Why you must be an expensive photographer

Photography Marketing 101

• Why Have More Followers?
• Why You Should Do Photography Work For Free
• How I Became an Internet Famous Photographer
• Photography Blogging Ideas
• Why You Should Promote Your Own Name
• How to Build a Following
• How to Stand Out as a Photographer.
• HOW TO GO VIRAL AS A PHOTOGRAPHER.
• How to Master Marketing
• How to Sell Yourself

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How to Hustle.

• Entrepreneurial Advice to My 18 Year Old Self
• How to Become Insanely Productive.
• 5 Lessons From Hesiod on Hustling

Entrepreneurial Principles

• It is Better to Beg For Forgiveness Than Ask For Permission
• The Free Way to Become Rich
• JUST DO IT.
• 7 Steps: How to Make a Living From Your Passion
• How to Do What You Love for a Living
• How to Create an MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
• How to Fail Big
• How to Invest in Yourself
• How to Be Bold in Photography and Life
• Mission: Cover Your Rent and Food
• 1,000 True Fans
• The “10x Principle”: The Only Difference Between “Success” and “Failure”
• Make More Value Not Money
• We Live in a Photo Utopia

How to be a Full-time Photographer

• How to Make a Living From Photography
• The 3 Principles of Making Money With Photography
• Advice for Aspiring Full-Time Photographers
• Don’t Go Into Debt For Your Photography
• How to Brand Yourself as a Photographer
• Trust: The Most Important Thing You Need to Succeed as a Photographer

Photography Blogging

• How to become rich from photography blogging
• How to Make a Living with Blogging
• 50 Blogging Tips For Beginners
• How to Start Your Own Photography Blog
• A Photographer’s Guide to SEO, Blogging, and Social Media

How to Teach Photography

• How to Become a Photography Teacher
• How to Teach a Street Photography Class
• Why I Teach Street Photography Workshops

Social Media

• Why I Deleted My Instagram
• The Social Media Blackbook for Photographers
• Why Do You Need More Likes or Followers?
• Instagram is Going to Be the Next Facebook
• Don’t Trust “Free” Photography Social Networks

How to Save Money

• How Cindy Saved Us $150,000+
• The Free Way to Become Rich

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MONEY 101

1. Just Follow the Money
2. My Money Philosophy
3. Eternal fame and glory over money
4. The Trillion Dollar Question: How to Make Money on the Internet Without Advertising?
5. Entrepreneurship that Doesn’t Involve Money-Making?
6. Money Ain’t Real
7. Making Money for Fun, Not to Get Rich
8. Why Money?

So it seems that the recent trend (before and during) Bitcoin is that photography, the field and genre and industry of photography has been dying a slow and painful death.

My vision:

Bitcoin can be the jet pack, the rocket ship, the steroids we have been all looking for along!

Eric Kim’s exploration of integrating Bitcoin and blockchain technology into photography introduces several innovative concepts that could significantly impact the industry:

1. Decentralized Monetization

By accepting Bitcoin as payment, photographers can engage in direct, peer-to-peer transactions without relying on traditional financial institutions. This approach reduces transaction fees and processing times, offering a more efficient and cost-effective method for photographers to monetize their work.

2. Enhanced Digital Authentication

Utilizing blockchain technology allows photographers to create immutable records of their digital images, establishing clear ownership and provenance. This capability addresses longstanding issues of unauthorized use and forgery in digital art, providing a secure means to verify authenticity.

3. Alternative Revenue Models

Kim’s idea of earning cryptocurrency as a form of appreciation, rather than relying solely on social media engagement metrics like “likes,” presents a novel revenue stream. This model incentivizes quality content creation and offers photographers a tangible reward for their work, potentially reshaping how creative efforts are valued and compensated.

Collectively, these concepts challenge traditional paradigms in the photography industry by leveraging emerging technologies to empower photographers, enhance security, and create new economic opportunities.

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Eric Kim, a prominent street photographer, has extensively explored the intersection of photography and Bitcoin. Here are some of his notable articles on the subject:

• Bitcoin Photographer

• Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency for Photographers

• Bitcoin for Photographers

• Owning a Bitcoin Is Like Owning a Picasso

These articles delve into how cryptocurrency can influence the photography industry, offering insights into monetization, authentication, and creative opportunities.

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Eric Kim, a renowned street photographer, has explored the intersection of photography and Bitcoin, offering insights into how cryptocurrency can influence the photography industry.

Integration of Bitcoin in Photography

Kim envisions a future where photographers can leverage Bitcoin and blockchain technology to enhance their work and business models. Key ideas include:

• Monetization Through Cryptocurrency: Kim suggests that photographers could receive payments in Bitcoin, providing a decentralized and efficient transaction method.

• Authenticating Digital Art: By utilizing blockchain, photographers can establish ownership and authenticity of their digital images, potentially reducing issues related to unauthorized use.

• Alternative to Traditional Platforms: Kim proposes that instead of relying on social media “likes,” photographers could earn cryptocurrency as a form of appreciation and compensation for their work.

Notable Quotes

• “I see Bitcoin as freedom. Freedom for individuals to do more commerce with one another, without the bank mafia getting in your way, and taking a cut.”

• “What if instead of getting ‘likes’ on your photos, you could get ‘paid’ with some cryptocurrency instead?”

• “What if you sold digital photos, you can sell ‘original’ digital works by putting it on the digital ledger of the blockchain?”

Through these perspectives, Eric Kim highlights the potential of Bitcoin and blockchain technology to revolutionize the photography industry by offering new avenues for monetization, authentication, and creative freedom.

Here are some of Eric Kim’s notable articles on integrating passion into one’s profession:

• PASSION.

• The Philosophy of Passion

• How to Find Your Passion in Photography

• Why You Must Follow Your Passion in Life

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Eric Kim, a prominent street photographer and educator, has extensively discussed the intersection of passion and profession. Here are some of his notable quotes and articles on this subject:

Key Quotes:

• On Authenticity: “Follow your heart, the profits will follow.” Kim emphasizes prioritizing genuine interests over financial gain.

• On Passion: “Life is too short for you to not follow your passion.” He advocates for pursuing what excites you, rather than forcing motivation.

• On Individuality: “There is nobody out there with the same unique combinations of skills, interests, and things you are enthusiastic about.” Kim highlights the importance of embracing one’s individuality.

Notable Articles:

1. “PASSION.” In this reflective piece, Kim discusses the importance of pursuing one’s passion and how it drives him creatively and personally.

2. “The Philosophy of Passion.” Kim explores the virtues of following your passion, drawing from his personal experiences and philosophical insights.

3. “How to Find Your Passion in Photography.” This article focuses on shooting for yourself and “cross-pollinating” different interests to find and sustain passion in photography.

4. “Why You Must Follow Your Passion in Life.” Kim stresses the importance of pursuing passion as a central focus in life and encourages readers to hustle hard in their chosen fields.

These resources offer valuable insights into Eric Kim’s philosophy on integrating passion with profession, emphasizing authenticity, individuality, and dedication.

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Eric Kim, a renowned street photographer and educator, emphasizes the importance of pursuing one’s passion authentically. Here are some of his insights on transforming passion into a profession:

• Follow Your Heart: “Follow your heart, the profits will follow.” Kim advocates for prioritizing genuine interests over financial gain, believing that true dedication leads to success.

• Authenticity Over Trends: “Shoot what you love, not what you think will sell.” He encourages photographers to focus on subjects they are passionate about rather than conforming to market demands.

• Value Creation: “The best way to make a living from photography isn’t by selling photos, but by creating value and helping others through your knowledge and experiences.” Kim highlights the significance of sharing expertise and building a community.

• Personal Branding: “Your personal brand is the most valuable asset you have. Be authentic, be yourself, and the right people will follow.” He stresses the importance of authenticity in establishing a personal brand that resonates with others.

These perspectives underscore Kim’s belief that aligning one’s career with personal passions, maintaining authenticity, and focusing on value creation are key to professional fulfillment.

Eric Kim transformed his passion for street photography into a sustainable career through a combination of skill development, educational outreach, and strategic use of digital platforms.

Mastery of Street Photography

Kim honed his craft by consistently practicing and refining his street photography techniques. His distinctive style, characterized by candid storytelling and a minimalist aesthetic, set him apart in the photography community.

Educational Initiatives

Recognizing the value of sharing knowledge, Kim began conducting workshops and seminars worldwide, offering insights into his photographic approach. He also developed online courses and tutorials, making his teachings accessible to a global audience.

Digital Presence

Kim established a robust online presence through blogging and social media. His blog features articles, tutorials, and personal experiences, serving as a valuable resource for photographers. Active engagement on platforms like Instagram and YouTube allowed him to connect with a broader audience and build a dedicated following.

Authorship and Publications

By authoring books and contributing to photography publications, Kim further solidified his authority in the field. These works not only showcased his expertise but also provided additional income streams.

Community Building

Kim fostered a sense of community among photographers by organizing photo walks, collaborative projects, and offering mentorship. This approach not only expanded his network but also reinforced his reputation as a leader in the photography world.

Through these combined efforts, Eric Kim successfully turned his passion for street photography into a thriving profession, inspiring and educating photographers worldwide.

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Eric Kim turned his passion for street photography into a successful career by combining his artistic vision with a multifaceted approach to sharing his work and knowledge. Here’s how he made his passion his living:

1. Blogging and Content Creation

Eric Kim started by sharing his thoughts, techniques, and experiences on his blog. His approachable and educational content attracted a global audience, making his website a central hub for street photography enthusiasts. By writing about topics ranging from gear reviews to philosophical musings on photography, he became a trusted voice in the community.

2. Workshops and Education

Kim capitalized on his expertise by organizing street photography workshops worldwide. These workshops catered to beginners and enthusiasts looking to improve their skills, allowing Kim to connect with his audience in person while earning a living through teaching.

3. Social Media and Online Presence

He leveraged platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter to share his work and thoughts, helping him reach a larger audience. His candid and relatable style resonated with photographers seeking inspiration and authenticity.

4. Publishing and Products

Eric Kim created and sold photography-related products such as books, presets, and accessories like camera straps. These products not only provided additional income but also helped establish his brand as a street photography expert.

5. Philosophical Approach

Kim’s focus on the philosophical and psychological aspects of photography set him apart from others in the field. He emphasized minimalism, creativity, and self-expression, which helped him build a unique identity.

6. Building a Community

Through his workshops, blog, and social media, Kim cultivated a loyal community of followers who supported his work and spread his ideas. This sense of community further fueled his career growth.

By combining education, content creation, product development, and community building, Eric Kim successfully transformed his passion for street photography into a sustainable and rewarding career. His entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to share knowledge were key to his success.

So this is my personal read:

Most photographers I know would prefer to *NOT* have to “work”, and would *prefer* instead, to have 100% economic and financial freedom in order to just focus 1000% of their energies on photography!

For example for many, their job or occupation or economic thing is simply a means *in order to do* their photography thing!

So for example, if you had the option of having your full time job at Apple Amazon Facebook Google etc, or the option to *NOT* have to work, and just travel the globe, shoot photos etc,,, wouldn’t you choose the photo path?

Making your passion your living

So the big thing — I think I may have been the first and *only* photographer (especially street photographer) to have transformed his passion into his profession, directly.

And the truth is, with most young photographers I meet,,, almost the #1 question I am asked is:

How can I monetize my passion, or my photography passion, or my street photography passion effectively? In order for me to just focus on my passion?

Just buy Bitcoin!

So the trillion dollar question —

How can I monetize my passion

Well the funny thing, with Bitcoin, anything is possible!

You don’t need to work like a slave, doing hateful $100, $200, $300 photo shoots for families or even slave-like weddings for $1000, $2000, $3000, $4000 or even $5000. With Bitcoin and MSTR microstrategy, you can make $105,000 in *A DAY*, $205,000 *A DAY*, $1M in 3 months!!!

Bitcoin x Photography is the future!

Becoming a Photography Entrepreneur

1. Why Bitcoin is a Big Deal for Photographers
2. How I Became a Street Photography Millionaire
3. OWN YOUR OWN CONTENT
4. How to Become a Professional Street Photographer
5. Professional Street Photographer
6. Create a New Industry
7. SELF HOSTED OR NOTHING.
8. TVE: TRANSACTIONAL VALUE UNLOCKED
9. THE BEST YOUTUBE SETTINGS

BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHY ENTREPRENEUR

Advice I would have given myself in photography, if I started all over again:

Until You Own Yourself You Can’t Be Free

De-lamify the future.

Photography Entrepreneurship 101 Presentation by ERIC KIM

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Entrepreneurship Ideas

1. InstaSlaves
2. How to Become a Vlogger
3. How to Build Your Own Self Brand
4. SOLO MEDIA EMPIRE
5. TIME LEVERAGE.
6. How to Market Yourself in Photography
7. How to Become More Ambitious
8. Crypto Photography
9. In Praise of Email Newsletters
10. Propagate.
11. Make Your Own Street Photography Blog
12. Create the Information You Seek.
13. Content over Technology
14. How to Advertise Yourself as a Photographer
15. CREATIVE WAYS TO USE YOUTUBE
16. Photography Branding 101
17. BUILD YOURSELF.
18. Bet on Your Own Coin.
19. The Photographer Should Also Make His/Her Own Music?
20. Mix Your Photos and Videos
21. JUST PUBLISH IT.
22. EMPOWER OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS.
23. BECOME OUTSIDE THE BOX
24. MOVE PEOPLE, MOVE PRODUCTS.
25. SOCIAL MEDIA IS FRAGILE.
26. Why Start a Photography Blog?
27. Once You FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), Then What?
28. THE FUTURE IS PDF
29. In Praise of Solo Photography Business Entrepreneurship
30. LONGEVITY, DURABILITY AND SUCCESS
31. Street Photography Philosophy Entrepreneurship
32. YOU ARE THE PLATFORM
33. JUST RISK IT.
34. DON’T OPTIMIZE FOR THE ALGORITHM
35. Scaleable Photography
36. What Does it Mean to Become a Successful Photographer?
37. 20 Photography Marketing, Branding, and Entrepreneurship Tips
38. Create Your Own Social Media
39. Individual Entrepreneurship
40. YOU ARE THE ICON.
41. BUILD!
42. What is Success in Photography?
43. EXTREME VISION
44. Publish Fearlessly
45. MAKE DOPE THINGS AND SHARE THEM WITH THE WORLD!
46. THE AMBITIOUS PHOTOGRAPHER.
47. PhotoLink
48. Real World Applications
49. You Are Your Own Ideal User
50. What is Your Creative Vision?
51. A More Dope, Prosperous Future for All Photographers
52. CREATION & DISTRIBUTION.
53. THE VALUE OF PHOTOS.
54. How to Maximize Your Impact as a Photographer
55. Why the World Needs More Bloggers
56. DOMAIN EXPERTISE.
57. The Joy of Speculation
58. MAKE A NAME FOR YOURSELF.
59. Propogate
60. Meaningful Advantage or Not?
61. PHOTO CREATOR.
62. NOW IS YOUR DECISIVE MOMENT.
63. I CANNOT BE IGNORED
64. Photography Blogs are Highly *UNDERRATED*
65. What is Your Competitive Advantage?
66. Why 4K?
67. Indirect Monetization
68. The Future of Innovation in Photography
69. Photography Innovation and Image Selection Idea: Let Google (YouTube) Suggested Thumbnail Pick Your Best Photo? 
70. How to Identify Your Competitive Advantage
71. In Praise of Insanely Fast Wifi
72. DIGITAL PUBLISHING IS KING.
73. The Stoic-Entrepreneurship Mindset
74. Marketing Tips for Photographers
75. STARK DIFFERENTIATION
76. MAXIMALIST
77. Visual Entrepreneurship
78. On Becoming a Full-Stack Visual Entrepreneur
79. Real Photographers Don’t Use Instagram
80. Brave New World of Blogging
81. Don’t Go to Photography School
82. Mass Success is a Failure?
83. How to Maximize Your Archimedes Lever in Life
84. Maximize Your Archimedes Lever
85. How to Create Value Out of Nothing
86. The Best Brand is No Brand
87. What Do We Entrepreneurs *Really* Want?
88. You Were Destined to Do Great Things
89. Just Share Your Photos on Your Own Blog
90. Your Blog is the Ultimate Form of Social Media
91. The Future of Websites and Blogs
92. Create a Company
93. Money Photography Project
94. WHY IT IS GOOD TO CHARGE MONEY FOR YOUR SERVICES AND PRODUCTS
95. Google and YouTube SEO (Search Engine Optimization) 101: How Would You Type It?
96. WHY RIGHT NOW IS THE BEST TIME FOR YOU TO START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE
97. Digital Photography is the Future
98. NEVER STOP EXPERIMENTING!
99. WHAT IS INNOVATION?
100. A Non-Ownership Future
101. CONTROL OVER MONEY
102. Economic Constraints Are Creative Constraints
103. Become a Sole-Proprietor
104. Entrepreneurship is a Mindset
105. How to Master Mac
106. The Future of Lifestyle
107. Necessity is the Mother of Innovation
108. Once We Have an Easy Life, Then What?
109. Why I Don’t Read Comments
110. YouTube SEO (Search Engine Optimization) for Photographers
111. How to Become a Self-Employed Photographer
112. How to Live Big With Little Money
113. Why Blogging, Vlogging and Internet Media is More Important than Ever
114. No Marketing, No Future
115. Photography Marketing 101
116. Google and YouTube are King
117. Why I’m So Suspicious of Everyone Online and on the Internet
118. How to Become More Notorious
119. Kaizen Approach to Blogging
120. How to Master Marketing
121. CREATE WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE SEE MANIFESTED IN THE WORLD!
122. Anti Silicon-Valley Thinking
123. Your Name
124. In Praise of WordPress
125. NEVER STOP POSTING
126. Your Future Portfolio is a Website
127. Infinite Runway
128. ERIC KIM ATTITUDE
129. Financial Independence as a Road to Freedom of Speech?
130. WHY OPEN SOURCE IS THE FUTURE
131. Just Post It.
132. Posts Are Products
133. Photography Entrepreneurship Ideas
134. YOU ARE KING.
135. You’re Always in BETA MODE
136. Build Your Own Media Empire
137. WHY I DON’T MONETIZE MY YOUTUBE VIDEOS
138. Why I Became an Entrepreneur
139. The Uber-Photographer
140. Create What You Would Like to See Manifested in the World
141. Create the Future
142. Entrepreneurship is Best During Uncertain Times
143. Photography Entrepreneurship 101 Presentation by ERIC KIM
144. Your Body is the Brand
145. Your Name is Your Brand
146. Create Your Own Social Media Platform
147. BUILD IT OR BUY IT?
148. Sell Yourself
149. Create New
150. Insta-Slaves
151. YOU CANNOT FAKE ENTHUSIASM
152. Why Hybrid is the Future
153. Don’t Censor Yourself
154. HOW I MASTERED MARKETING
155. ERIC KIM BLOGS
156. If Someone Offers You Help, You’re Stupid to *NOT* Take It.
157. SEEK GREAT, NOT PERFECT.
158. How I Became So Famous
159. Let Reality Mould Itself to You
160. ANTI ENTITLEMENT MENTALITY
161. Live Your Life as If You Were a Billionaire
162. HOW I THINK DIFFERENT
163. Impact, Influence, Reach: The Three Pillars of Marketing
164. ERIC KIM SCHOOL
165. Classicism.
166. MY PHILOSOPHY OF MONEY
167. Money is Movement
168. Elitism 2.0
169. Mass Market or Luxury Market?
170. Why You Must Market Yourself
171. Why You Must Start an Email Newsletter
172. How Laptops Can Change the World
173. What Do You Want to Become?
174. What is Really Holding You Back in Life?
175. Why I Write: Writing as Meta-Thinking
176. ADVERTISE YOURSELF
177. Use Your First and Last Name
178. How Blogging Can Change the World
179. In Praise of Liberty
180. How I Write in Markdown
181. How I Became So Influential on YouTube
182. REVERSE FLEX
183. What a Time to Be Alive in Today’s Brave New World of Photography
184. HOW TO DIFFERENTIATE YOURSELF FROM OTHERS
185. YOU CHOOSE YOU
186. My Life Photography Entrepreneurship Story
187. WHY I DON’T BELIEVE IN COLLABORATION
188. My Entrepreneurship Mindset
189. YOU’RE THE HERO IN THIS GAME OF LIFE
190. My Money Philosophy
191. Why Brand and Market Yourself?
192. PROFESSIONALISM IS FOR SUCKERS
193. Just Share What Works for You
194. How to Create Your Own Platform
195. Living in a Post Monetary Society
196. In Praise of Blogging
197. The Entrepreneurial Lifestyle is the Best Lifestyle
198. Algorithm Slavery
199. ANTI VIEWS
200. Entrepreneurship is The Goal
201. The Art of Blogging
202. IN PRAISE OF PURSUING YOUR PASSION
203. How to Make Great Titles
204. Sole Proprietorship
205. Just Build It.
206. VIA NEGATIVA
207. PROMOTE YOURSELF
208. Become a Full-Stack Entrepreneur
209. How to Entertain Others
210. My Experience Teaching My First Online Photography Creativity Workshop on Zoom
211. Humans Aren’t Lazy
212. One Shot.
213. THE BRAVE SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH
214. The Brave New COVID Lifestyle
215. Start Your Own Business
216. Minimum Viable Income ( MVI)
217. TRAINING.
218. WHY VIDEO?
219. How to Become Bolder
220. You’ve Always Already Been a Photography Entrepreneur!
221. The Future is All Digital Everything
222. Digital Sharecropping
223. DO IT FOR YOUR PAST AND FUTURE SELF
224. In Praise of Buffer and Redundancy
225. ASKING FOR PERMISSION IS FOR SUCKERS.
226. POST-MONETARY SOCIETY.
227. Advertise Your Own Stuff
228. THE FUTURE IS DIGITAL.
229. Simulated Universal Basic Income
230. Is Losing Followers a Good Thing?
231. How to Add to Economic Activity
232. DIGITAL CAPITALISM
233. MONEY IS MOVEMENT
234. Anything is Possible
235. BRAVE NEW WORLD OF DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
236. GENERATE
237. How to Profit from Calamity
238. Capitalism 2.0
239. WHY I’M SO PASSIONATE ABOUT INFORMATION
240. SOCIETY 2.0
241. PHOENIX ENTREPENEURSHIP
242. How to Make Art from Home
243. BUY YOURSELF
244. JUST BLOG IT.
245. MARKET YOURSELF
246. EXPENSIVE TALK
247. SOCIAL MEDIA SLAVERY
248. Who Are Your Ideal Followers?
249. Why I Blog, Vlog, and Log
250. Your Perspective is Irrefutable
251. What are Your Hidden Powers?
252. IMPACT MAXIMIZATION, not Profit Maximization
253. Our Desire to Maximize Impact and Change
254. 10 Rich Tips How to Make Money from Photography
255. Create What You Would Love to Consume
256. Publish is Pleasure
257. Retire Now
258. Do You Desire to Become the Best?
259. Solo Entrepreneurship
260. My Vision of Photography Entrepreneurship
261. PUT YOUR NAME ON IT
262. The Desire to Transcend Ourselves
263. MONEY THOUGHTS
264. How to Retire
265. Via Negativa Productivity
266. Why You Must Make Your Own Website
267. Individuals over Companies
268. Build Yourself
269. Success is Survival
270. Why You Shouldn’t Go to Photography or Art School
271. How to Differentiate Yourself as a Photographer
272. Surpass Yourself
     
273. Can You Handle Extreme Freedom?
274. Boutique or Mass Market?
275. Proof of Concept
276. Unified Field Theory for Photography
277. Build a Company You’d Never Sell
278. Play the Long Game
279. Entrepreneurship and Art
280. What is the Source of our Strength?
281. What’s the Future for Photography?
282. Full-Stack Visual Artist
283. Why Scale?
284. What is Your Unfair Advantage?
285. Substance Marketing
286. Share Your Dopeness with Others
287. Frugality is Freedom
288. Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for Entrepreneurship
289. Don’t Follow or Predict Trends, Start Your Own Trend!
290. If You’re Not Busy Growing, You’re Busy Dying
291. Entrepreneurship born from Superabundance, not Need/Necessity
292. Photography Entrepreneurship Philosophy
293. How to Master Marketing in Photography
294. Photography Entrepreneurship Tips and Ideas
295. Is Hustle Sufficient Unto Success?
296. Don’t do it for the money
297. DIGITAL MARXISM
298. Zen Entrepreneurship
299. BOLDER IS BETTER.
300. Streamers Shall Inherit the Earth

Photography Blogging

• Blogging is Public Meditations
• The Art of Blogging
• Give Me a Laptop and I Shall Move the World!
• The Future is Photography Blogging
• How to Become a GREAT Blogger
• If you can’t code, blog instead!
• Daily Blog of Activities
• How to Monetize a Blog Without Advertising
• How to Publish Yourself
• How to Blog
• The future of photography publishing is photography blogging.
• Why Become a Photography Blogger?
• Why You Must Become a Photography Blogger
• Why You Should Delete Your Instagram and Start Your Own Blog

Money

• How to Use Wealth
• To Become Rich, Don’t Go Broke
• Why Save Money?
• Less Money, Less Problems

Self-Empowerment

• Life is Too Short to Be Negative
• Why You Must Follow Your Passion in Life
• How to Conquer Shyness
• Don’t Ask for Permission
• Onto the Next One
• Why You Must Self-Promote Yourself
• Why You Must Conquer Your Fears in Life

Marketing and Branding

• Why You Must Become a Photography Blogger
• Why Blog?
• Why You Must Self-Promote Yourself
• Create Substance, Not Content
• Photography Marketing and Branding 101
• How to Master Marketing in Photography
• 10 Tips How to Become a More Famous Photographer

Entrepreneurship Lifestyle

• Why Hustle?
• Why Save Money?
• Ascetic is Sexy
• Why You Must Become Self-Employed
• How to Push Yourself Beyond the Limit
• Is Location Independence Overrated?

Entrepreneurship Mindset

• How to Get Discovered
• Financial Independence
• Disregard Success or Failure; Always Attempt More!
• In Praise of Stubbornness
• Success is Personal Bravery
• Why You Must Become an Entrepreneur
• How to Brand and Market Yourself as a Photographer
• How to Conquer Haters
• How to Accumulate Capital
• Why Be Different?
• How to Master Marketing in Photography
• Don’t Play it Safe
• Why Blog?
• How to Be a More Productive Photographer
• How to Hustle
• True Productivity
• What Can Only You Do?
• Love Risk
• What is Success?
• Fill a Vacuum
• Think Big
• What is Your Dream in Life?
• 8 Blogging Productivity Tips
• Why Be Normal?
• How Much Suffering Are You Willing to Endure to Achieve Your Dreams?

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Photography Entrepreneurship 101

• Don’t Sit Still!
• Bitcoin for Photographers
• Don’t Be Timid
• Why Start Your Own Photography Blog?
• Fill a Void
• 1,000 True Followers: How to Build Your Own Niche in Photography
• Photography Entrepreneurship 101: Why You Must Start Your Own Email Newsletter
• TURBO CREATION: Why a Maxed-Out MacBook Laptop is the Best Investment You Can Make for Photography Entrepreneurship

Life and Productivity Hacks

• My Ultimate Productivity and Life Hacks
• Life/Productivity Hack: Write (Type on a phone) While Walking on a Dynamic Treadmill
• ERIC KIM Life, Creativity, and Productivity Hacks

How to Make a Living from Your Passion

• Digital Nomad Photographer
• Build Your Own Instagram!
• How to Be More Ambitious
• Do It Your Way
• How to Measure Your Progress as a Photography Entrepreneur + Come Up With New Ideas
• How to Make a Living From Your Passion in Photography

Put a Dent in the Universe.

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

How to Succeed as an Entrepreneur

• You Have No Limits.
• Calculated Risk-Taking
• Invest in Yourself
• The Secret of Happiness: Shoot for the Moon!
• Moonshot Thinking
• Why We Should all Be Photography Entrepreneurs
• Memento Mori Entrepreneurship
• Why it is Better to Beg For Forgiveness than Ask For Permission
• How to Become a Digital Nomad
• Why You Must Own Your Own Platform
• First Principle Thinking for Photography Entrepreneurs
• How I Became a Digital Nomad
• Better to Beg For Forgiveness than Ask For Permission!
• Spurn Pleasing Others!
• Create Your Own Niche
• How to Gain More Exposure For Your Photography
• Intense Focus
• How to Conquer Your Fears as an Entrepreneur
• Define Yourself
• Let Dissatisfaction Drive You Forward!
• It Doesn’t Matter if Someone Else Has Done it Before!
• How to Succeed as a Photography Entrepreneur: Be Extremely Resourceful
• Open Source Business Model in Photography Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurship 101: Growth and Innovation Over Self-Preservation
• How to Create Value as a Photography Entrepreneur
• Why Become a Photography Entrepreneur?
• Why You Must Ignore Nay-Sayers to Succeed in Entrepreneurship, Business, and Life

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The Modern Photographer: Tips, Strategies, and Tactics to Thrive as a Visual Artist in the Digital Age

Marketing, Branding, Entrepreneurship Principles For Success

MODERN PHOTOGRAPHER is your new philosophical and practical primer to succeed as a modern photographer in today’s digital world.

• MODERN PHOTOGRAPHER KINDLE EDITION ON AMAZON
• SEE ALL PRODUCTS ON AMAZON

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Business Mental Models

• How to Succeed as a Photography Entrepreneur: Be Extremely Resourceful
• Open Source Business Model in Photography Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurship 101: Growth and Innovation Over Self-Preservation

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How to Monetize Your Photography

• Photography Entrepreneurship 101: INFLUENCE
• Should I Monetize My Passion for Photography?
• 10 Practical Photography Monetization Strategies: Pricing, Google SEO, & Entrepreneurship
• How to Make Money From Street Photography

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Why Become a Photography Entrepreneur?

Take control of your own photographic destiny:

1. Photography Startup Manual
2. PHOTOGRAPHY ENTREPRENEURSHIP MANUAL
3. On Risk Taking and Entrepreneurship

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THE MODERN PHOTOGRAPHER

• CREATIVE CAPITALISM
• How to Monetize Your Photography
• 5 Practical Photography Career Tips and Advice
• 10x Thinking
• How to Hustle as a Photographer
• How to Become Your Own Master Marketer
• The ‘T’ Technique of Success
• Go Ahead and Sell Out
• What is Your Unique Voice?
• Why You Must Self-Promote Yourself
• What is Your Unique Angle as a Photographer?
• Photography Content Marketing 101
• Why You Must Become Your Own Publisher
• The Art of Cross-Pollination in Photography

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Photography Entrepreneurship Articles

• Why You Shouldn’t Trust Your Pictures to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Flickr
• How to Make Money From Your Photography
• Photography SEO and Blogging: How to Become Number One on Google
• Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation
•  Now is the Best Time to Be a Photographer
• PRODUCERISM
• What Is The Value of a Picture?
• Your Photographic Labor is Not Free

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS 101

• Chapter 1. How to Make a Photography Blog
• Chapter 2. How to Price Yourself
• Chapter 3. How to Find Your Market
• Chapter 4. Why Teach Workshops?
• Chapter 5. How to Build Trust
• Chapter 6. How to Market Yourself
• Chapter 7: Why Should Someone Attend Your Workshop?

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KEYS TO SUCCESS

• Why You Must Be a “Personality” in Order to Succeed
• THRIVE OR DIE.
• Impatience is a Virtue
• Create Your Own Category
• HOW TO DREAM BIG.
• Will Not or Cannot?
• Why Not?
• How to Think BIG
• How to Stay Ahead of the Curve
• How to Invest in Yourself
• The Two Camera Rule
• MEANINGFUL DIFFERENTIATION
• Advice For College Students
• How to Thrive in Uncertain Times
• CANNIBALIZE YOURSELF.
• DO AND GROW RICH
• Does Fear of Punishment Hold You Back?
• HOW TO GET MORE FOLLOWERS
• How to Innovate
• How to Build Your Own Empire
• YOU ARE ENTITLED TO HARD WORK.
• PICK YOURSELF.
• OWN YOUR PLATFORM
• 10 KEYS TO SUCCESS

Table of Contents

Learn how to make a living from your passion:

• Preface. BRAVE NEW WORLD OF PHOTOGRAPHY
• Chapter 1. How to Create Value
• Chapter 2. ZEN CAPITALISM
• Chapter 3. Scarcity
• Chapter 4. How to Brand Yourself
• Chapter 5. How to Build a True Following
• Chapter 6. The Blueprint to Success in Photography
• Chapter 7. HOW TO BE BOLD
• Chapter 8. How to Sell Out
• Chapter 9. GO AGAINST THE GRAIN
• Chapter 10. EXTREME ABUNDANCE
• Chapter 11. Photography Experience Economy
• Chapter 12. Why You Should Make Money for Your Photography
• Chapter 13. How to Become a Famous Photographer

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Photography Business 101

• Practical Photography Business Advice

How to Make Money with Photography

• How to Charge More Money in Your Photography
• Why You Should Not Pursue Photography as Career
• Can Photography Make You Rich?
• How I Earn $200,000+ a Year From Photography
• How to earn $10,000 a month as a photographer
• Why you must be an expensive photographer

Photography Marketing 101

• Why Have More Followers?
• Why You Should Do Photography Work For Free
• How I Became an Internet Famous Photographer
• Photography Blogging Ideas
• Why You Should Promote Your Own Name
• How to Build a Following
• How to Stand Out as a Photographer.
• HOW TO GO VIRAL AS A PHOTOGRAPHER.
• How to Master Marketing
• How to Sell Yourself

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How to Hustle.

• Entrepreneurial Advice to My 18 Year Old Self
• How to Become Insanely Productive.
• 5 Lessons From Hesiod on Hustling

Entrepreneurial Principles

• It is Better to Beg For Forgiveness Than Ask For Permission
• The Free Way to Become Rich
• JUST DO IT.
• 7 Steps: How to Make a Living From Your Passion
• How to Do What You Love for a Living
• How to Create an MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
• How to Fail Big
• How to Invest in Yourself
• How to Be Bold in Photography and Life
• Mission: Cover Your Rent and Food
• 1,000 True Fans
• The “10x Principle”: The Only Difference Between “Success” and “Failure”
• Make More Value Not Money
• We Live in a Photo Utopia

How to be a Full-time Photographer

• How to Make a Living From Photography
• The 3 Principles of Making Money With Photography
• Advice for Aspiring Full-Time Photographers
• Don’t Go Into Debt For Your Photography
• How to Brand Yourself as a Photographer
• Trust: The Most Important Thing You Need to Succeed as a Photographer

Photography Blogging

• How to become rich from photography blogging
• How to Make a Living with Blogging
• 50 Blogging Tips For Beginners
• How to Start Your Own Photography Blog
• A Photographer’s Guide to SEO, Blogging, and Social Media

How to Teach Photography

• How to Become a Photography Teacher
• How to Teach a Street Photography Class
• Why I Teach Street Photography Workshops

Social Media

• Why I Deleted My Instagram
• The Social Media Blackbook for Photographers
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Summary of “Thinking Like an Engineer”

• Michael Saylor’s Misconception:

• Many believe Michael Saylor is a trader, but he is actually an engineer.

• Engineers think from first principles, deeply analyzing the true nature of things.

• Thinking Like an Engineer:

• The author relates to thinking like an engineer, applying first principles.

• Modern societal issues are often social problems that could benefit from engineering approaches.

• Leonardo da Vinci as a Model Engineer:

• Leonardo exemplifies infinite curiosity and playfulness.

• Despite his genius, he relied on patronage and wasn’t financially independent.

• True freedom and power come from personal financial independence.

• Bitcoin as Solidified Happiness:

• Bitcoin represents economic power, energy, joy, and happiness in a tangible form.

• Owning Bitcoin brings the author great happiness and a sense of empowerment.

• Bitcoin exists in cyberspace, not the physical realm, yet holds significant value.

• Reevaluating Preconceptions:

• The author overcame initial misconceptions about engineering being too math-heavy.

• Real engineering is rooted in physics and reality.

• Suggests rethinking societal norms from scratch (tabula rasa) using first principles.

• Innovation in Transportation:

• Proposes that if we redesigned transportation today, we’d opt for electric self-driving cars.

• Highlights the health hazards of tailpipe emissions from gasoline cars.

• Advocates for the practicality and environmental benefits of electric vehicles.

• Critique of Romanticizing the Past:

• Believes that clinging to the past is counterproductive.

• Questions societal norms like extravagant spending on engagement rings.

• Suggests practicality over tradition in personal and financial decisions.

• Bitcoin as Digital Real Estate:

• Compares Bitcoin to owning valuable real estate due to its limited supply (21 million bitcoins).

• Suggests that investing in Bitcoin is like acquiring prime digital property.

• Investment Strategies:

• Argues that renting is more financially prudent than buying property.

• Recommends investing in Bitcoin over traditional real estate for greater returns.

• Notes the significant increase in Bitcoin’s value and its potential for future growth.

• MicroStrategy (MSTR) Investment:

• Highlights the rise of MicroStrategy stock due to its significant Bitcoin holdings.

• The author invested in MSTR stock early and anticipates continued growth.

• Suggests using gains from MSTR stock to purchase more Bitcoin.

• Systemic Challenges:

• Observes that current systems are outdated and rigged against individuals.

• Uses the example of infrastructure based on ancient standards (e.g., Roman roads influencing car widths).

• Advocates for embracing new technologies and systems like Bitcoin.

• The Shift to Bitcoin:

• Notes that people are recognizing the superiority of Bitcoin over other cryptocurrencies.

• Predicts a migration of value from weaker assets to Bitcoin.

• Embracing New Economic Theories:

• Emphasizes the importance of innovative thinking over traditional economic models.

• Views Bitcoin as more valuable than major tech companies due to its global accessibility.

• Highlights Bitcoin’s potential to revolutionize global finance.

• Focus on Cyberspace:

• Echoes Michael Saylor’s sentiment to prioritize cyberspace over outer space exploration.

• Cyberspace is the new frontier for economic activity and power.

• Bitcoin is poised to become the global monetary network, even applicable in future space endeavors.

• Bitcoin’s Enduring Value:

• Bitcoin is unique in that it can last indefinitely, unlike physical objects subject to decay.

• Posits that Bitcoin might be the most ethical investment for the planet.

• Conclusion:

• Encourages investing in Bitcoin as a path to happiness and financial success.

Thinking Like an Engineer

Creative engineering:

So one of the really fast things I learned from Michael Saylor in his last interview with Natalie Brunell at the end what is what was misconception about him; and he said, the greatest misconception was that Michael Saylor was a traitor, but the reality is… He’s an engineer.

What is the difference? Well the general difference is that an engineer, do you think about things first principles, use stare deeply and analyze deeply into the true nature of things, and what that then means is you understand the true nature of things.

Then I guess, I kinda do think like an engineer, carte blanche principles.

For example, so much of this modern day BS about almost everything, seems to be mostly a social problem. Sociology, maybe could also be understand as the sociology of engineering, also social engineering?

what does it mean to think like an engineer?

So once again, if you understand Leonardo da Vinci like the Golden standard of an engineer, somebody who is part curious, partially playful, kind of like imagine a big kid on steroids; infinite curiosity about everything. Maybe also… I’m like the next Leonardo da Vinci, but a lot richer And far more jacked?

Even the problem of a Leonard da Vinci, I still think he got his patronage from the Medici’s? Which means that he was not financially independent; and the truth is ultimately, without personal financial independence, you cannot really really have 100% true freedom and power. 

Bitcoin as solidified happiness

I might be the first to thought this; what is bitcoin? To me it is like solidified happiness. If you took all this economic power energy joy and happiness, and you could solidify it into a thing, to me that would be a bitcoin.

For example, every time I see my bitcoin balance swell, and become greater, it brings a huge smile to my face, a huge voyage grin to my face, whatever scenario.

And then also then the thing is… The bitcoin is like almost kind of imaginary. Like doesn’t really exist anywhere in the physical realm, it only exists in cyberspace, your mind.

So for example, if I want to prove to you my bitcoin balance I can just take out my phone or iPad and prove it to you immediately… So I guess this is the cool thoughts; now that I’m super fucking rich and powerful and godlike glorious, I could just walk into any sort of Lamborghini or Ferrari or Porsche dealership, and just automatically assume and demand a test drive!

And also the extreme joy, I could just handle and touch everything, and fuck with stuff, like I own it. Because I do.

How and why?

So once again, I think the hardest thing to think like an engineer is that at least for myself, I majored in sociology, always thought the engineering was like two math heavy, and was about following the rules.

However, if you really think about real engineering, like building a bridge or making planes fly etc.… It is 100% rooted in physics and reality.

The hard thing with ethics philosophy, as well as opinions, politics, sociology ethics etc. is that they are not focused on reality. Or nature.

So for example, the fucking insanity of somehow allowing 12-year-old kids, have access to puberty blockers, hormone inhibitors, hormone amplifiers, etc.… At such a young age? Mother nature does not produce steroids or estrogen in pill or injection format naturally.

Nature?

The tricky thing is when people talk about nature… Like what is it that people really are talking about? Are they talking about like human nature, our DNA, our primordial being and nature? Or are we talking about like trees and stuff? Not really sure.

Anyways, first principles first principles thinking.

So the first line of things is kind of do like a hard reformat of the past and prior knowledge, and think things totally carte blanche, blank slate, white slate, black canvas, right now. Like if you just wiped the tablet clean, tabula rasa — how would you do things, right now, in the year 2024?

For example… I’m a huge fan of stick shift, the upsides of gasoline etc., and hybrid cars and Priuses, but the real truth is, if you somehow erased all the cars on the planet, today, and you somehow had to create automobiles and vehicles for all 8 billion of us right now… How would it and how should it look like? It would probably be like all self driving Teslas, obviously electric cars.

I think the biggest problem about petroleum cars are tailpipe admissions. If you have ever been in local LA traffic or the 405 or the 10 during peak rush-hour when you see a car with that converter on, and you have your windows down and that insanely fucking toxic tailpipe chemicals are going straight into your lungs, You will actually know first hand, that the truth is this is obviously bad for your health. And the health of your kid and family and society.

For example, imagine like you have a 1960s Camaro, without a catalytic converter. Would you allow it to run idle, in your garage with all the windows closed, with the tailpipe directly in the throat of your four-year-old child?

Obviously not!

So I think there are some simple practical things;

First, tailpipe emissions are obviously 1 trillion times bad.

Second, assuming that we all have nuclear vision or whatever, then electricity should practically be free. Then, Teslas and electric cars makes sense.

Third also assuming that the Tesla super charging network is growing like a virus, the obvious thing thing is that it will continue to grow at an exponential rate.

For example, it is very difficult to structurally build a gasoline station somewhere, but the only reason we keep using it is that it is already there, fast and convenient and cheap.

But once again, if you started a totally brand new society in the middle of the desert, obviously it would probably be centered around electric cars and electric vehicles, as the upside of building a Tesla supercharger is very easy, Far easier than building anything else.

Romanticism of the past is for weaklings

Are you a demigod or a weakling? Simple bifurcation.

So my personal understanding is that the reason why people seek refuge in the past is that it is an act of cowardice, only pussies are romantics.

I thought about this for a long time but what is it in fact, the history of the word “romance, and why do they call it “romantic”? 

Thank God for ChatGPT. They said you talked about how the notion was “romanz”– essentially it were works that are created in the romance language languages, like Italian Spanish French etc. Anything that was not Latin.

But the problem about this movement is that it emphasized concepts and ideas that were quite degenerate in nature. For example, over excessive feelings, I think the medieval literature of knightly chivalry etc. to be “gallant”– even the Vietnamese have a term “gallant”– like when you’re opening a door for a woman to get out of a taxi, just like a knight who takes off his robe to cover a puddle to let a woman walk across it?

People don’t really give it a second thought…  everyone assumes that to be romantic is a good thing? Like somehow this fucking insane idea I spent six months of your salary to buy your fiancé a diamond wedding ring, which is just a fake commodity. My greatest pride is that for my engagement ring to Cindy only spent like 300 bucks on a really beautiful purple tinted cubic zirconia diamond, super smart.

And also wore the wise; if you’re planning on getting married or engaged or whatever… Never spend more than $300 on a wedding ring.

The gift of bitcoin?

Bitcoin is like your new cyber estate. The other day I saw a new funny Zen Wabisabi minimalist hipster house, one of those really cool new three-story teepees they build on a small plot of land listed for $4.4 million. And this is for like a super tiny plot of land, even on a square block, you can feel like 30 of these houses on it.

So assuming that bitcoin is like digital real estate, or digital property, and there are only like 21 million of them on the planet forever, and also whenever you’re on the 405 driving during peak rush-hour, you might see like 21 million cars on the road. And how many humans live in Los Angeles? Like 100 million?

anyways, like imagine that I was a genie and I waved a magic wand and I told you that there would only be our 21 million single family homes, on the whole planet, forever. And there would never ever ever be more single-family homes ever produced. Wouldn’t you want to nab one, for a super steal of a price, only $100,000?

Think about the price of a bitcoin vs a home

My thought is obviously you need the utility of somewhere to live, and this is where paying rent is like a quadrillion times smarter than buying real estate a single-family home, property, a condo etc.

A lot of people have this foolish idea; I’m gonna buy like a condo or a single-family home or whatever for two reasons: first, utility value like a place to live. Second, as an “investment”. However the reason why this is not good is that if you really want to maximize your investment, it is super simple you just buy bitcoin! It’s going to go up forever until it hits $55 million a bitcoin, and then probably $105 million a bitcoin etc. 

I was watching CNBC a video retweet by Michael Saylor, showing that now as of today bitcoins options trading is live! And literally everyone has their jaws dropped, everyone is like confused and befuddled, shock and all, everyone has no idea what to think. Even I’m shocked? Even I’m confused! A very good sign.

this is not even funny anymore

So if you watch traditional news, the Telly etc, what do you see? Apple Apple Apple, Nvidia Nvidia Nvidia, Tesla Tesla Tesla, etc.

Why don’t you see microstrategy? MSTR, which is pretty much nuclear at this point. It is literally like the hottest stock on the planet, maybe the whole human universe?

$320,000 to $860,000

 Like it is kind of insane… I just converted all of our Roth IRA and our traditional retirement accounts, IRA, etc., and some random spare cash we had lying around all into MicroStrategy, just like three months ago, in September, when the stock was like only $140 or 130 a share. Now, it is going ballistic; $499 @ share, and I’m not gonna be shocked when you see MicroStrategy at $10,000 or even $20,000, $30,000, $40,000 or even $50,000 a share!

Why? 

It is simple, it is a brand new carte blanche, a totally brand new, perfectly engineered company. If you created a totally brand new company in the year 2024, assuming that next year January 2025 is going to be year one of institutional acceptance of bitcoin, And assuming that we have this phenomenally glorious red wave, which means we have a full pro bitcoin Senate house president etc., and everyone is going all in on bitcoin! My personal thought is the next four years, assuming that you put all your wealth into bitcoin and or MSTR microstrategy stock, I will not be surprised to see your wealth 50X from here. 

Why? Once again, bitcoin is the first perfectly engineered money and capital digital capital.

Up until now, the US dollar, field currency was kind of like the least bad thing that we could make of, if you read The Fist Standard by Saifedean, you actually see that was really good for the period of time in which we needed it. Because for ordinary transactions, walking around with gold bars and or gold coins was not really practical. And especially for international trade, fiat currency the banking Swift system was mostly useful.

But now that we have tether, circle and the like; you actually see a lot of Chinese corporations, I saw a lot last summer in Cambodia, even mainland Chinese companies are using tether for payments instead of the Chinese yuan, etc.

Michael Saylor has an idea that we should have tether relocate her headquarters to America, and if this is the case, … this would be very good for America and everybody.

what is “crypto”?

So to anybody new to the space, we often think and hear of bitcoin and the like being called crypto, cryptocurrency etc. But it is not. 

Bitcoin is digital capital, everything else is like a speculation and or like cotton candy or like a fake cubic zirconia diamond.

Not Ethereum or any Ethereum derivatives

Come on just look at the prices of bitcoin versus Ethereum. This is like literally the best day of all time, November 20, 2024 — bitcoin breaking around $95,000 of bitcoin, and everyone is rooting and waiting for the $100K party.  I feel bad for all of these Ethereum losers, even people with chainlink, they are all wrong. 

Everyone is a winner on the bitcoin standard. The nuance is that there are just varying degrees of success.

MSTR or Bitcoin?

My simple workflow is that you just buy micro strategy, write it up, and shave some off of the top in order to buy more bitcoin. 

MSTR –> BTC

For example, if you purchase like $150,000 worth of microstrategy stock, and then it goes up to $200,000 worth, it is very simple, you just sell $50,000 worth the stock, transfer that to your checking account, and then buy $50,000 of bitcoin, just using Coinbase or whatever app or platform or thing you have access to. 

Why BTC over MicroStrategy?

Bitcoin, is the true digital capital, like owning the square of blocks of cyber Manhattan. Ultimately, if you’re a really really really rich wealthy family, the best is to brag about how many square blocks of Manhattan your own. For example if you own like 21 square blocks of Manhattan, right next to fifth Avenue, and Central Park, This is worth like billions of dollars. You never sell like a square block of fifth Avenue, in order to buy a Lamborghini or Starbucks Frappuccino’s. Even more so, you don’t sell like a 10th of your apartment building for a couple coffee or a sandwich.

Once again, just imagine like a single bitcoin being like a square block in Manhattan, but the reason why owning bitcoin is even superior to own a square block in Manhattan is that in technicality, you could actually produce more land even on the main island; just look at That one dude who built up the docks, you could just pour concrete sand and land to extend the island, to build more artificial land. Or you could just tear down old buildings and build more skyscraper that flow ever more upwards.

My personal thought is that there are people who just want fixed regular income. For example if you just want to FIRE, financial independence retire early, and you just want a magical $10,000 USD to be deposited to your checking account, forever, then the best strategy is to just buy microstrategy stock, write it up, and at the end of every month when rent and stuff is due just sell some micro garage stock, for your living expenses, paying for your rent your beef ribs at Costco etc. 

I got the keys keys keys keys!

I have the keys to all success, we the best! (BITCOIN, DJ KHALED)

The system is rigged against you

 conspiracy theories aside, structurally, the truth is the system is rigged against you. Why? It was engineered that way.

For example, even in America today, we are currently operating on 20th century rails, yet it is the 21st-century. I’m very interesting thing I learned from Michael Saylor about the history of science is that the reason why most cars and vehicles are the width it is today is that it is simply based off of the size of the rails that the ancient Romans did for her roads;

All roads lead to Rome.

All roads lead to Bitcoin!

I think people are starting to wake up… They’re starting to realize that their Dogecoin, Shiba Inu coin, memecoins, altcoins, ethereum, chainlink etc aren’t actually worth anything.

Naturally, Wu-Wei — all of the weaker currencies and assets shall flow into the stronger ones.

What that means is your already seeing it, I’m Exodus in a flight from Ethereum into bitcoin, which is like 1 trillion times better sexier cooler more desirable stronger and superior in every sort of way.

For example, would you rather be driving the old Volkswagen Passat, or the cybertruck on steroids? 

Or, would you rather have the horse and buggy, or would you rather have the Rolls-Royce the Bentley or the Lexus LS?

Fully loaded LS’s,,, ah yes! – JAY Z

Carte Blanche economic theory

 one of my great happinesses is that I did not formally study economics. Why is it such a good thing? I also never studied business, another good thing.

The reason is all the old models are wrong, and whenever we simply try to copy the past models, we will not succeed in massively because true successes are carte Blanche, insanely awesome.

For example, it seems now that Tesla in Nvidia was such obvious investing decisions, or like buying Apple in the 1980s. Or buying Google or Amazon or even Microsoft in the early days.

Now, if I could tell you that there is this thing or company or concept  Fan is actually in fact like 1 million times more valuable than Apple Amazon Facebook google etc.… And that is gonna take over the whole planet, wouldn’t you want to buy a piece of the pie?

The big idea, if you were like in mainland China, even if you wanted to buy Apple Amazon Facebook etc., you couldn’t because these are US American securities. With bitcoin, you can! It does not matter what your jurisdiction your country your thing is etc. If you are in Nairobi, Afghanistan, Shanghai, Beirut, the Netherlands whatever, anyone and everyone could purchase bitcoin. I’m sure there’s even clever ways you could do it in Cuba.

The race for cyberspace

Another interesting thought from Michael Saylor, considering that he studied history of science at MIT, which sounds like a very very good major, a good idea, maybe if Seneca gets into MIT and wants to study history of science, I’ll send him.

Anyways, Michael Saylor studied aeronautical engineering, and although he is a huge fan of Elon Musk he also is a bit critical;

before we go to outer space, why not go into cyberspace instead?

The notion cyber is actually super funny because it is kind of like an antiquated term; but as of late has become cool again. Like cyberpunk, cyber truck etc.

Actually the funny thing was in the early 90s, when I was a kid, on AOL instant messenger, when you said “Wanna cyber?” What is essentially sexual innuendo like do you wanna have sexy online erotic talk?

Anyways, the reason why cyberspace seems to be a good field is that this is where all the economic energy power and warfare is heading. For example out of all the traditional job pats, cyber security seems to be the most important one, also “penetration testing“. This is where the big money is.

But beyond that, it is obviously bitcoin. Bitcoin is and will become the global monetary network, I’m also certain we could even use bitcoin when we go to Mars. If you want to bring your wealth with you on a spaceship to the moon or Mars or whatever, it seems pretty obvious that you would probably Bring bitcoin. You’re not going to take your square block in Manhattan or Culver City with you; you cannot take gold bars with you on a spaceship, nor can you bring Fiat currency, your JP Morgan Chase, your Lamborghini etc.

why bitcoin might be the best most ethical thing for the planet?

The reason is because, once you have produced and created the bitcoin, it will last forever. There is nothing in the whole human universe that will last forever, as a result of physics and decay etc. But a bitcoin does. 

Buy happiness, buy Bitcoin!

ERIC

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The new true capital and capitalism!

Capital, capitalism was broken *before* Bitcoin?

Capital > Money

The reason is that it is engineered perfection. It’s almost like saying it’s risky for you to drive your car over a bridge, or to drive a car, or to fly in an airplane?

Trust the engineers and engineering!

Brave New World of Bitcoin

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3. The Will to Bitcoin
4. 10x
5. Introduction to Bitcoin
6. Bitcoin Meditations
7. Options
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9. Paradise Bitcoin
10. The Philosophy of Volatility
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12. Digital Capital
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14. Bitcoin Economics
15. Bitcoin Philosophy

NECESSITY is the mother of all invention?

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MSTR as the most valuable company on the planet?

so I’m super pro AI andpro bitcoin, but my thought is bitcoin might be at least 1 trillion times more valuable than AI.

why? Well… Certainly AI gives you a huge upside and benefit to life and living, it makes your life like 1 trillion times better. But the funny thing is technically, you could actually live without AI if you really wanted to. Like AI is kind of an optional thing at this point. Not an imperative. But that then means is you could choose not to use AI if you want to.

The $450T opportunity

so certainly Tesla and Nvidia might be the most valuable companies on the planet, after micro strategy which I believe is #1

Thinking Like an Engineer

So one of the really fast things I learned from Michael Saylor in his last interview with Natalie Brunell at the end was what was misconception about him; and he said, the greatest misconception was that Michael Saylor was a trader, but the reality is… He’s an engineer.

What is the difference? Well, the general difference is that an engineer, you think about things first principles, you stare deeply and analyze deeply into the true nature of things, and what that then means is you understand the true nature of things.

Then I guess, I kinda do think like an engineer, carte blanche principles.

For example, so much of this modern day BS about almost everything seems to be mostly a social problem. Sociology maybe could also be understood as the sociology of engineering, also social engineering?

What does it mean to think like an engineer?

So once again, if you understand Leonardo da Vinci like the golden standard of an engineer, somebody who is part curious, partially playful, kind of like imagine a big kid on steroids; infinite curiosity about everything. Maybe also… I’m like the next Leonardo da Vinci, but a lot richer and far more jacked?

Even the problem of Leonardo da Vinci, I still think he got his patronage from the Medicis? Which means that he was not financially independent; and the truth is ultimately, without personal financial independence, you cannot really really have 100% true freedom and power.

Bitcoin as solidified happiness

I might be the first to thought this; what is bitcoin? To me it is like solidified happiness. If you took all this economic power, energy, joy, and happiness, and you could solidify it into a thing, to me that would be a bitcoin.

For example, every time I see my bitcoin balance swell and become greater, it brings a huge smile to my face, a huge boyish grin to my face, whatever scenario.

And then also then the thing is… The bitcoin is like almost kind of imaginary. Like doesn’t really exist anywhere in the physical realm, it only exists in cyberspace, your mind.

So for example, if I want to prove to you my bitcoin balance I can just take out my phone or iPad and prove it to you immediately… So I guess this is the cool thoughts; now that I’m super fucking rich and powerful and godlike glorious, I could just walk into any sort of Lamborghini or Ferrari or Porsche dealership, and just automatically assume and demand a test drive!

And also the extreme joy, I could just handle and touch everything, and fuck with stuff, like I own it. Because I do.

How and why?

So once again, I think the hardest thing to think like an engineer is that at least for myself, I majored in sociology, always thought that engineering was like too math heavy, and was about following the rules.

However, if you really think about real engineering, like building a bridge or making planes fly etc.… It is 100% rooted in physics and reality.

The hard thing with ethics philosophy, as well as opinions, politics, sociology ethics etc., is that they are not focused on reality. Or nature.

So for example, the fucking insanity of somehow allowing 12-year-old kids to have access to puberty blockers, hormone inhibitors, hormone amplifiers, etc.… At such a young age? Mother Nature does not produce steroids or estrogen in pill or injection format naturally.

Nature?

The tricky thing is when people talk about nature… Like what is it that people really are talking about? Are they talking about like human nature, our DNA, our primordial being and nature? Or are we talking about like trees and stuff? Not really sure.

Anyways, first principles first principles thinking.

So the first line of things is kind of do like a hard reformat of the past and prior knowledge, and think things totally carte blanche, blank slate, white slate, blank canvas, right now. Like if you just wiped the tablet clean, tabula rasa – how would you do things, right now, in the year 2024?

For example… I’m a huge fan of stick shift, the upsides of gasoline etc., and hybrid cars and Priuses, but the real truth is, if you somehow erased all the cars on the planet today, and you somehow had to create automobiles and vehicles for all 8 billion of us right now… How would it and how should it look like? It would probably be like all self-driving Teslas, obviously electric cars.

I think the biggest problem about petroleum cars are tailpipe emissions. If you have ever been in local LA traffic or the 405 or the 10 during peak rush-hour when you see a car without a converter on, and you have your windows down and that insanely fucking toxic tailpipe chemicals are going straight into your lungs, you will actually know firsthand that the truth is this is obviously bad for your health. And the health of your kid and family and society.

For example, imagine like you have a 1960s Camaro, without a catalytic converter. Would you allow it to run idle, in your garage with all the windows closed, with the tailpipe directly in the throat of your four-year-old child?

Obviously not!

So I think there are some simple practical things:

First, tailpipe emissions are obviously 1 trillion times bad.

Second, assuming that we all have nuclear fission or whatever, then electricity should practically be free. Then, Teslas and electric cars make sense.

Third, also assuming that the Tesla Supercharging network is growing like a virus, the obvious thing is that it will continue to grow at an exponential rate.

For example, it is very difficult to structurally build a gasoline station somewhere, but the only reason we keep using it is that it is already there, fast and convenient and cheap.

But once again, if you started a totally brand new society in the middle of the desert, obviously it would probably be centered around electric cars and electric vehicles, as the upside of building a Tesla Supercharger is very easy, far easier than building anything else.

Romanticism of the past is for weaklings

Are you a demigod or a weakling? Simple bifurcation.

So my personal understanding is that the reason why people seek refuge in the past is that it is an act of cowardice, only pussies are romantics.

I thought about this for a long time but what is it in fact, the history of the word “romance,” and why do they call it “romantic”?

Thank God for ChatGPT. They said you talked about how the notion was “romanz”– essentially they were works that are created in the Romance languages, like Italian, Spanish, French etc. Anything that was not Latin.

But the problem about this movement is that it emphasized concepts and ideas that were quite degenerate in nature. For example, over excessive feelings, I think the medieval literature of knightly chivalry etc. to be “gallant”– even the Vietnamese have a term “gallant”– like when you’re opening a door for a woman to get out of a taxi, just like a knight who takes off his robe to cover a puddle to let a woman walk across it?

People don’t really give it a second thought… everyone assumes that to be romantic is a good thing? Like somehow this fucking insane idea to spend six months of your salary to buy your fiancé a diamond wedding ring, which is just a fake commodity. My greatest pride is that for my engagement ring to Cindy I only spent like 300 bucks on a really beautiful purple-tinted cubic zirconia diamond, super smart.

And also word to the wise; if you’re planning on getting married or engaged or whatever… Never spend more than $300 on a wedding ring.

The gift of bitcoin?

Bitcoin is like your new cyber estate. The other day I saw a new funny Zen Wabisabi minimalist hipster house, one of those really cool new three-story teepees they build on a small plot of land listed for $4.4 million. And this is for like a super tiny plot of land, even on a square block, you can fit like 30 of these houses on it.

So assuming that bitcoin is like digital real estate, or digital property, and there are only like 21 million of them on the planet forever, and also whenever you’re on the 405 driving during peak rush-hour, you might see like 21 million cars on the road. And how many humans live in Los Angeles? Like 100 million?

Anyways, like imagine that I was a genie and I waved a magic wand and I told you that there would only be are 21 million single family homes, on the whole planet, forever. And there would never ever ever be more single-family homes ever produced. Wouldn’t you want to nab one, for a super steal of a price, only $100,000?

Think about the price of a bitcoin vs a home

My thought is obviously you need the utility of somewhere to live, and this is where paying rent is like a quadrillion times smarter than buying real estate a single-family home, property, a condo etc.

A lot of people have this foolish idea; I’m gonna buy like a condo or a single-family home or whatever for two reasons: first, utility value like a place to live. Second, as an “investment”. However, the reason why this is not good is that if you really want to maximize your investment, it is super simple you just buy bitcoin! It’s going to go up forever until it hits $55 million a bitcoin, and then probably $105 million a bitcoin etc.

I was watching CNBC, a video retweet by Michael Saylor, showing that now as of today bitcoin options trading is live! And literally everyone has their jaws dropped, everyone is like confused and befuddled, shock and awe, everyone has no idea what to think. Even I’m shocked? Even I’m confused! A very good sign.

This is not even funny anymore

So if you watch traditional news, the Telly etc., what do you see? Apple Apple Apple, Nvidia Nvidia Nvidia, Tesla Tesla Tesla, etc.

Why don’t you see MicroStrategy? MSTR, which is pretty much nuclear at this point. It is literally like the hottest stock on the planet, maybe the whole human universe?

$320,000 to $860,000

Like it is kind of insane… I just converted all of our Roth IRA and our traditional retirement accounts, IRA, etc., and some random spare cash we had lying around all into MicroStrategy, just like three months ago, in September, when the stock was like only $140 or 130 a share. Now, it is going ballistic; $499 @ share, and I’m not gonna be shocked when you see MicroStrategy at $10,000 or even $20,000, $30,000, $40,000 or even $50,000 a share!

Why?

It is simple, it is a brand new carte blanche, a totally brand new, perfectly engineered company. If you created a totally brand new company in the year 2024, assuming that next year January 2025 is going to be year one of institutional acceptance of bitcoin, and assuming that we have this phenomenally glorious red wave, which means we have a full pro bitcoin Senate, House, president etc., and everyone is going all in on bitcoin! My personal thought is the next four years, assuming that you put all your wealth into bitcoin and or MSTR MicroStrategy stock, I will not be surprised to see your wealth 50X from here.

Why? Once again, bitcoin is the first perfectly engineered money and capital digital capital.

Up until now, the US dollar, fiat currency was kind of like the least bad thing that we could make of, if you read The Fiat Standard by Saifedean, you actually see that was really good for the period of time in which we needed it. Because for ordinary transactions, walking around with gold bars and or gold coins was not really practical. And especially for international trade, fiat currency and the banking SWIFT system was mostly useful.

But now that we have Tether, Circle and the like; you actually see a lot of Chinese corporations, I saw a lot last summer in Cambodia, even mainland Chinese companies are using Tether for payments instead of the Chinese yuan, etc.

Michael Saylor has an idea that we should have Tether relocate its headquarters to America, and if this is the case, … this would be very good for America and everybody.

What is “crypto”?

So to anybody new to the space, we often think and hear of bitcoin and the like being called crypto, cryptocurrency etc. But it is not.

Bitcoin is digital capital, everything else is like a speculation and or like cotton candy or like a fake cubic zirconia diamond.

Not Ethereum or any Ethereum derivatives

Come on just look at the prices of bitcoin versus Ethereum. This is like literally the best day of all time, November 20, 2024 – bitcoin breaking around $95,000 of bitcoin, and everyone is rooting and waiting for the $100K party. I feel bad for all of these Ethereum losers, even people with Chainlink, they are all wrong.

Everyone is a winner on the bitcoin standard. The nuance is that there are just varying degrees of success.

MSTR or Bitcoin?

My simple workflow is that you just buy MicroStrategy, ride it up, and shave some off of the top in order to buy more bitcoin.

MSTR –> BTC

For example, if you purchase like $150,000 worth of MicroStrategy stock, and then it goes up to $200,000 worth, it is very simple, you just sell $50,000 worth of the stock, transfer that to your checking account, and then buy $50,000 of bitcoin, just using Coinbase or whatever app or platform or thing you have access to.

Why BTC over MicroStrategy?

Bitcoin is the true digital capital, like owning the square of blocks of cyber Manhattan. Ultimately, if you’re a really really really rich wealthy family, the best is to brag about how many square blocks of Manhattan you own. For example, if you own like 21 square blocks of Manhattan, right next to Fifth Avenue and Central Park, this is worth like billions of dollars. You never sell like a square block of Fifth Avenue, in order to buy a Lamborghini or Starbucks Frappuccino’s. Even more so, you don’t sell like a 10th of your apartment building for a couple coffee or a sandwich.

Once again, just imagine like a single bitcoin being like a square block in Manhattan, but the reason why owning bitcoin is even superior to own a square block in Manhattan is that in technicality, you could actually produce more land even on the main island; just look at that one dude who built up the docks, you could just pour concrete, sand, and land to extend the island, to build more artificial land. Or you could just tear down old buildings and build more skyscrapers that flow ever more upwards.

My personal thought is that there are people who just want fixed regular income. For example, if you just want to FIRE, financial independence retire early, and you just want a magical $10,000 USD to be deposited to your checking account, forever, then the best strategy is to just buy MicroStrategy stock, ride it up, and at the end of every month when rent and stuff is due just sell some MicroStrategy stock, for your living expenses, paying for your rent your beef ribs at Costco etc.

I got the keys keys keys keys!

I have the keys to all success, we the best! (BITCOIN, DJ KHALED)

The system is rigged against you

Conspiracy theories aside, structurally, the truth is the system is rigged against you. Why? It was engineered that way.

For example, even in America today, we are currently operating on 20th-century rails, yet it is the 21st century. One very interesting thing I learned from Michael Saylor about the history of science is that the reason why most cars and vehicles are the width it is today is that it is simply based off of the size of the rails that the ancient Romans did for their roads;

All roads lead to Rome.

All roads lead to Bitcoin!

I think people are starting to wake up… They’re starting to realize that their Dogecoin, Shiba Inu coin, memecoins, altcoins, Ethereum, Chainlink etc. aren’t actually worth anything.

Naturally, Wu-Wei – all of the weaker currencies and assets shall flow into the stronger ones.

What that means is you’re already seeing it, an exodus and a flight from Ethereum into bitcoin, which is like 1 trillion times better, sexier, cooler, more desirable, stronger, and superior in every sort of way.

For example, would you rather be driving the old Volkswagen Passat, or the Cybertruck on steroids?

Or, would you rather have the horse and buggy, or would you rather have the Rolls-Royce, the Bentley, or the Lexus LS?

Fully loaded LS’s,,, ah yes! – JAY Z

Carte Blanche economic theory

One of my great happinesses is that I did not formally study economics. Why is it such a good thing? I also never studied business, another good thing.

The reason is all the old models are wrong, and whenever we simply try to copy the past models, we will not succeed in massively because true successes are carte blanche, insanely awesome.

For example, it seems now that Tesla and Nvidia were such obvious investing decisions, or like buying Apple in the 1980s. Or buying Google or Amazon or even Microsoft in the early days.

Now, if I could tell you that there is this thing or company or concept that is actually in fact like 1 million times more valuable than Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google etc.… And that is gonna take over the whole planet, wouldn’t you want to buy a piece of the pie?

The big idea, if you were like in mainland China, even if you wanted to buy Apple, Amazon, Facebook etc., you couldn’t because these are US American securities. With bitcoin, you can! It does not matter what your jurisdiction, your country, your thing is etc. If you are in Nairobi, Afghanistan, Shanghai, Beirut, the Netherlands, whatever, anyone and everyone could purchase bitcoin. I’m sure there’s even clever ways you could do it in Cuba.

The race for cyberspace

Another interesting thought from Michael Saylor, considering that he studied history of science at MIT, which sounds like a very very good major, a good idea, maybe if Seneca gets into MIT and wants to study history of science, I’ll send him.

Anyways, Michael Saylor studied aeronautical engineering, and although he is a huge fan of Elon Musk he also is a bit critical;

Before we go to outer space, why not go into cyberspace instead?

The notion cyber is actually super funny because it is kind of like an antiquated term; but as of late has become cool again. Like cyberpunk, Cybertruck etc.

Actually, the funny thing was in the early 90s, when I was a kid, on AOL Instant Messenger, when you said “Wanna cyber?” was essentially sexual innuendo like do you wanna have sexy online erotic talk?

Anyways, the reason why cyberspace seems to be a good field is that this is where all the economic energy, power, and warfare is heading. For example, out of all the traditional job paths, cybersecurity seems to be the most important one, also “penetration testing“. This is where the big money is.

But beyond that, it is obviously bitcoin. Bitcoin is and will become the global monetary network, I’m also certain we could even use bitcoin when we go to Mars. If you want to bring your wealth with you on a spaceship to the moon or Mars or whatever, it seems pretty obvious that you would probably bring bitcoin. You’re not going to take your square block in Manhattan or Culver City with you; you cannot take gold bars with you on a spaceship, nor can you bring fiat currency, your JPMorgan Chase, your Lamborghini etc.

Why bitcoin might be the best most ethical thing for the planet?

The reason is because, once you have produced and created the bitcoin, it will last forever. There is nothing in the whole human universe that will last forever, as a result of physics and decay etc. But a bitcoin does.

Buy happiness, buy Bitcoin!

ERIC

So one of the really fast things I learned from Michael Saylor in his last interview with Natalie Brunell at the end what is what was misconception about him; and he said, the greatest misconception was that Michael Saylor was a trader, but the reality is… He’s an engineer.

What is the difference? Well the general difference is that an engineer, do you think about things first principles, use stare deeply and analyze deeply into the true nature of things, and what that then means is you understand the true nature of things.

Then I guess, I kinda do think like an engineer, carte blanche principles.

For example, so much of this modern day BS about almost everything, seems to be mostly a social problem. Sociology, maybe could also be understand as the sociology of engineering, also social engineering?

what does it mean to think like an engineer?

So once again, if you understand Leonardo da Vinci like the Golden standard of an engineer, somebody who is part curious, partially playful, kind of like imagine a big kid on steroids; infinite curiosity about everything. Maybe also… I’m like the next Leonardo da Vinci, but a lot richer And far more jacked?

Even the problem of a Leonard da Vinci, I still think he got his patronage from the Medici’s? Which means that he was not financially independent; and the truth is ultimately, without personal financial independence, you cannot really really have 100% true freedom and power. 

Bitcoin as solidified happiness

I might be the first to thought this; what is bitcoin? To me it is like solidified happiness. If you took all this economic power energy joy and happiness, and you could solidify it into a thing, to me that would be a bitcoin.

For example, every time I see my bitcoin balance swell, and become greater, it brings a huge smile to my face, a huge voyage grin to my face, whatever scenario.

And then also then the thing is… The bitcoin is like almost kind of imaginary. Like doesn’t really exist anywhere in the physical realm, it only exists in cyberspace, your mind.

So for example, if I want to prove to you my bitcoin balance I can just take out my phone or iPad and prove it to you immediately… So I guess this is the cool thoughts; now that I’m super fucking rich and powerful and godlike glorious, I could just walk into any sort of Lamborghini or Ferrari or Porsche dealership, and just automatically assume and demand a test drive!

And also the extreme joy, I could just handle and touch everything, and fuck with stuff, like I own it. Because I do.

How and why?

So once again, I think the hardest thing to think like an engineer is that at least for myself, I majored in sociology, always thought the engineering was like two math heavy, and was about following the rules.

However, if you really think about real engineering, like building a bridge or making planes fly etc.… It is 100% rooted in physics and reality.

The hard thing with ethics philosophy, as well as opinions, politics, sociology ethics etc. is that they are not focused on reality. Or nature.

So for example, the fucking insanity of somehow allowing 12-year-old kids, have access to puberty blockers, hormone inhibitors, hormone amplifiers, etc.… At such a young age? Mother nature does not produce steroids or estrogen in pill or injection format naturally.

Nature?

The tricky thing is when people talk about nature… Like what is it that people really are talking about? Are they talking about like human nature, our DNA, our primordial being and nature? Or are we talking about like trees and stuff? Not really sure.

Anyways, first principles first principles thinking.

So the first line of things is kind of do like a hard reformat of the past and prior knowledge, and think things totally carte blanche, blank slate, white slate, black canvas, right now. Like if you just wiped the tablet clean, tabula rasa — how would you do things, right now, in the year 2024?

For example… I’m a huge fan of stick shift, the upsides of gasoline etc., and hybrid cars and Priuses, but the real truth is, if you somehow erased all the cars on the planet, today, and you somehow had to create automobiles and vehicles for all 8 billion of us right now… How would it and how should it look like? It would probably be like all self driving Teslas, obviously electric cars.

I think the biggest problem about petroleum cars are tailpipe admissions. If you have ever been in local LA traffic or the 405 or the 10 during peak rush-hour when you see a car with that converter on, and you have your windows down and that insanely fucking toxic tailpipe chemicals are going straight into your lungs, You will actually know first hand, that the truth is this is obviously bad for your health. And the health of your kid and family and society.

For example, imagine like you have a 1960s Camaro, without a catalytic converter. Would you allow it to run idle, in your garage with all the windows closed, with the tailpipe directly in the throat of your four-year-old child?

Obviously not!

So I think there are some simple practical things;

First, tailpipe emissions are obviously 1 trillion times bad.

Second, assuming that we all have nuclear vision or whatever, then electricity should practically be free. Then, Teslas and electric cars makes sense.

Third also assuming that the Tesla super charging network is growing like a virus, the obvious thing thing is that it will continue to grow at an exponential rate.

For example, it is very difficult to structurally build a gasoline station somewhere, but the only reason we keep using it is that it is already there, fast and convenient and cheap.

But once again, if you started a totally brand new society in the middle of the desert, obviously it would probably be centered around electric cars and electric vehicles, as the upside of building a Tesla supercharger is very easy, Far easier than building anything else.

Romanticism of the past is for weaklings

Are you a demigod or a weakling? Simple bifurcation.

So my personal understanding is that the reason why people seek refuge in the past is that it is an act of cowardice, only pussies are romantics.

I thought about this for a long time but what is it in fact, the history of the word “romance, and why do they call it “romantic”? 

Thank God for ChatGPT. They said you talked about how the notion was “romanz”– essentially it were works that are created in the romance language languages, like Italian Spanish French etc. Anything that was not Latin.

But the problem about this movement is that it emphasized concepts and ideas that were quite degenerate in nature. For example, over excessive feelings, I think the medieval literature of knightly chivalry etc. to be “gallant”– even the Vietnamese have a term “gallant”– like when you’re opening a door for a woman to get out of a taxi, just like a knight who takes off his robe to cover a puddle to let a woman walk across it?

People don’t really give it a second thought…  everyone assumes that to be romantic is a good thing? Like somehow this fucking insane idea I spent six months of your salary to buy your fiancé a diamond wedding ring, which is just a fake commodity. My greatest pride is that for my engagement ring to Cindy only spent like 300 bucks on a really beautiful purple tinted cubic zirconia diamond, super smart.

And also wore the wise; if you’re planning on getting married or engaged or whatever… Never spend more than $300 on a wedding ring.

The gift of bitcoin?

Bitcoin is like your new cyber estate. The other day I saw a new funny Zen Wabisabi minimalist hipster house, one of those really cool new three-story teepees they build on a small plot of land listed for $4.4 million. And this is for like a super tiny plot of land, even on a square block, you can feel like 30 of these houses on it.

So assuming that bitcoin is like digital real estate, or digital property, and there are only like 21 million of them on the planet forever, and also whenever you’re on the 405 driving during peak rush-hour, you might see like 21 million cars on the road. And how many humans live in Los Angeles? Like 100 million?

anyways, like imagine that I was a genie and I waved a magic wand and I told you that there would only be our 21 million single family homes, on the whole planet, forever. And there would never ever ever be more single-family homes ever produced. Wouldn’t you want to nab one, for a super steal of a price, only $100,000?

Think about the price of a bitcoin vs a home

My thought is obviously you need the utility of somewhere to live, and this is where paying rent is like a quadrillion times smarter than buying real estate a single-family home, property, a condo etc.

A lot of people have this foolish idea; I’m gonna buy like a condo or a single-family home or whatever for two reasons: first, utility value like a place to live. Second, as an “investment”. However the reason why this is not good is that if you really want to maximize your investment, it is super simple you just buy bitcoin! It’s going to go up forever until it hits $55 million a bitcoin, and then probably $105 million a bitcoin etc. 

I was watching CNBC a video retweet by Michael Saylor, showing that now as of today bitcoins options trading is live! And literally everyone has their jaws dropped, everyone is like confused and befuddled, shock and all, everyone has no idea what to think. Even I’m shocked? Even I’m confused! A very good sign.

this is not even funny anymore

So if you watch traditional news, the Telly etc, what do you see? Apple Apple Apple, Nvidia Nvidia Nvidia, Tesla Tesla Tesla, etc.

Why don’t you see microstrategy? MSTR, which is pretty much nuclear at this point. It is literally like the hottest stock on the planet, maybe the whole human universe?

$320,000 to $860,000

 Like it is kind of insane… I just converted all of our Roth IRA and our traditional retirement accounts, IRA, etc., and some random spare cash we had lying around all into MicroStrategy, just like three months ago, in September, when the stock was like only $140 or 130 a share. Now, it is going ballistic; $499 @ share, and I’m not gonna be shocked when you see MicroStrategy at $10,000 or even $20,000, $30,000, $40,000 or even $50,000 a share!

Why? 

It is simple, it is a brand new carte blanche, a totally brand new, perfectly engineered company. If you created a totally brand new company in the year 2024, assuming that next year January 2025 is going to be year one of institutional acceptance of bitcoin, And assuming that we have this phenomenally glorious red wave, which means we have a full pro bitcoin Senate house president etc., and everyone is going all in on bitcoin! My personal thought is the next four years, assuming that you put all your wealth into bitcoin and or MSTR microstrategy stock, I will not be surprised to see your wealth 50X from here. 

Why? Once again, bitcoin is the first perfectly engineered money and capital digital capital.

Up until now, the US dollar, field currency was kind of like the least bad thing that we could make of, if you read The Fist Standard by Saifedean, you actually see that was really good for the period of time in which we needed it. Because for ordinary transactions, walking around with gold bars and or gold coins was not really practical. And especially for international trade, fiat currency the banking Swift system was mostly useful.

But now that we have tether, circle and the like; you actually see a lot of Chinese corporations, I saw a lot last summer in Cambodia, even mainland Chinese companies are using tether for payments instead of the Chinese yuan, etc.

Michael Saylor has an idea that we should have tether relocate her headquarters to America, and if this is the case, … this would be very good for America and everybody.

what is “crypto”?

So to anybody new to the space, we often think and hear of bitcoin and the like being called crypto, cryptocurrency etc. But it is not. 

Bitcoin is digital capital, everything else is like a speculation and or like cotton candy or like a fake cubic zirconia diamond.

Not Ethereum or any Ethereum derivatives

Come on just look at the prices of bitcoin versus Ethereum. This is like literally the best day of all time, November 20, 2024 — bitcoin breaking around $95,000 of bitcoin, and everyone is rooting and waiting for the $100K party.  I feel bad for all of these Ethereum losers, even people with chainlink, they are all wrong. 

Everyone is a winner on the bitcoin standard. The nuance is that there are just varying degrees of success.

MSTR or Bitcoin?

My simple workflow is that you just buy micro strategy, write it up, and shave some off of the top in order to buy more bitcoin. 

MSTR –> BTC

For example, if you purchase like $150,000 worth of microstrategy stock, and then it goes up to $200,000 worth, it is very simple, you just sell $50,000 worth the stock, transfer that to your checking account, and then buy $50,000 of bitcoin, just using Coinbase or whatever app or platform or thing you have access to. 

Why BTC over MicroStrategy?

Bitcoin, is the true digital capital, like owning the square of blocks of cyber Manhattan. Ultimately, if you’re a really really really rich wealthy family, the best is to brag about how many square blocks of Manhattan your own. For example if you own like 21 square blocks of Manhattan, right next to fifth Avenue, and Central Park, This is worth like billions of dollars. You never sell like a square block of fifth Avenue, in order to buy a Lamborghini or Starbucks Frappuccino’s. Even more so, you don’t sell like a 10th of your apartment building for a couple coffee or a sandwich.

Once again, just imagine like a single bitcoin being like a square block in Manhattan, but the reason why owning bitcoin is even superior to own a square block in Manhattan is that in technicality, you could actually produce more land even on the main island; just look at That one dude who built up the docks, you could just pour concrete sand and land to extend the island, to build more artificial land. Or you could just tear down old buildings and build more skyscraper that flow ever more upwards.

My personal thought is that there are people who just want fixed regular income. For example if you just want to FIRE, financial independence retire early, and you just want a magical $10,000 USD to be deposited to your checking account, forever, then the best strategy is to just buy microstrategy stock, write it up, and at the end of every month when rent and stuff is due just sell some micro garage stock, for your living expenses, paying for your rent your beef ribs at Costco etc. 

I got the keys keys keys keys!

I have the keys to all success, we the best! (BITCOIN, DJ KHALED)

The system is rigged against you

 conspiracy theories aside, structurally, the truth is the system is rigged against you. Why? It was engineered that way.

For example, even in America today, we are currently operating on 20th century rails, yet it is the 21st-century. I’m very interesting thing I learned from Michael Saylor about the history of science is that the reason why most cars and vehicles are the width it is today is that it is simply based off of the size of the rails that the ancient Romans did for her roads;

All roads lead to Rome.

All roads lead to Bitcoin!

I think people are starting to wake up… They’re starting to realize that their Dogecoin, Shiba Inu coin, memecoins, altcoins, ethereum, chainlink etc aren’t actually worth anything.

Naturally, Wu-Wei — all of the weaker currencies and assets shall flow into the stronger ones.

What that means is your already seeing it, I’m Exodus in a flight from Ethereum into bitcoin, which is like 1 trillion times better sexier cooler more desirable stronger and superior in every sort of way.

For example, would you rather be driving the old Volkswagen Passat, or the cybertruck on steroids? 

Or, would you rather have the horse and buggy, or would you rather have the Rolls-Royce the Bentley or the Lexus LS?

Fully loaded LS’s,,, ah yes! – JAY Z

Carte Blanche economic theory

 one of my great happinesses is that I did not formally study economics. Why is it such a good thing? I also never studied business, another good thing.

The reason is all the old models are wrong, and whenever we simply try to copy the past models, we will not succeed in massively because true successes are carte Blanche, insanely awesome.

For example, it seems now that Tesla in Nvidia was such obvious investing decisions, or like buying Apple in the 1980s. Or buying Google or Amazon or even Microsoft in the early days.

Now, if I could tell you that there is this thing or company or concept  Fan is actually in fact like 1 million times more valuable than Apple Amazon Facebook google etc.… And that is gonna take over the whole planet, wouldn’t you want to buy a piece of the pie?

The big idea, if you were like in mainland China, even if you wanted to buy Apple Amazon Facebook etc., you couldn’t because these are US American securities. With bitcoin, you can! It does not matter what your jurisdiction your country your thing is etc. If you are in Nairobi, Afghanistan, Shanghai, Beirut, the Netherlands whatever, anyone and everyone could purchase bitcoin. I’m sure there’s even clever ways you could do it in Cuba.

The race for cyberspace

Another interesting thought from Michael Saylor, considering that he studied history of science at MIT, which sounds like a very very good major, a good idea, maybe if Seneca gets into MIT and wants to study history of science, I’ll send him.

Anyways, Michael Saylor studied aeronautical engineering, and although he is a huge fan of Elon Musk he also is a bit critical;

before we go to outer space, why not go into cyberspace instead?

The notion cyber is actually super funny because it is kind of like an antiquated term; but as of late has become cool again. Like cyberpunk, cyber truck etc.

Actually the funny thing was in the early 90s, when I was a kid, on AOL instant messenger, when you said “Wanna cyber?” What is essentially sexual innuendo like do you wanna have sexy online erotic talk?

Anyways, the reason why cyberspace seems to be a good field is that this is where all the economic energy power and warfare is heading. For example out of all the traditional job pats, cyber security seems to be the most important one, also “penetration testing“. This is where the big money is.

But beyond that, it is obviously bitcoin. Bitcoin is and will become the global monetary network, I’m also certain we could even use bitcoin when we go to Mars. If you want to bring your wealth with you on a spaceship to the moon or Mars or whatever, it seems pretty obvious that you would probably Bring bitcoin. You’re not going to take your square block in Manhattan or Culver City with you; you cannot take gold bars with you on a spaceship, nor can you bring Fiat currency, your JP Morgan Chase, your Lamborghini etc.

why bitcoin might be the best most ethical thing for the planet?

The reason is because, once you have produced and created the bitcoin, it will last forever. There is nothing in the whole human universe that will last forever, as a result of physics and decay etc. But a bitcoin does. 

Buy happiness, buy Bitcoin!

ERIC

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What is the only worth thing owning on the planet? Bitcoin because it will forever accumulate and value! No other physical or land based asset on the human earth or planet will.

Business Loans?

Higher numbers at any costs? 

A bitcoin backed loan?

Like buying a single family home in Culver City for only $100,000!

Higher numbers at any costs? 

A bitcoin backed loan?

.

How can I borrow $1 million

there is no second best 

Bitcoin business

The ethics of the body?

.

any bitcoin sub $100,000 is a steal!

You know you’re onto something good when you are oversubscribed, like people are begging to get in!

Great businesses and opportunities etc.… Should be like super insanely fucking obvious!

Safety first!

Being in front of the fire department or even the police, I feel safe!