{"id":212072,"date":"2020-02-23T10:13:17","date_gmt":"2020-02-23T18:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=212072"},"modified":"2020-02-23T10:51:12","modified_gmt":"2020-02-23T18:51:12","slug":"why-become-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/23\/why-become-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Become Yourself?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The upside of becoming yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Increased joy, self confidence, and motivation to live!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Why-Become-Yourself.pdf\">Download pdf text: Why-Become-Yourself<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Why-Become-Yourself.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I wanna be me!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/Q8GpBbAY?preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Truth be told, everyone is trying to change you into becoming&nbsp;<em>something else.<\/em>&nbsp;This is because of religion, politics, and certain national values. Every collective group doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want you to become an individual. Every collective group wants you to become an obedient sheep.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why become you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/yg2vV9fI?preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part of it is to respect yourself, admire yourself, and also show gratitude towards those who helped form you, and those who helped you get to where you are now.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By trying to change your personality \u00e2\u20ac\u201d you are essentially weakening yourself. It is like trying to re-route a river \u00e2\u20ac\u201d tons of force wasted. Instead, better to continue to AUGMENT yourself and your own personality. To take the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153bad\u00e2\u20ac\u009d parts of your character and to continue to augment them to the zenith and max.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">America as the least bad place to breed and cultivate individualism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"788\" data-attachment-id=\"211665\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/p1427828\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/P1427828-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1710&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1710\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.4&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;DC-G9&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1582224628&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;12&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"P1427828\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/P1427828-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1710&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/P1427828-scaled.jpeg?resize=1180%2C788&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"selfie\" class=\"wp-image-211665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/P1427828-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/P1427828-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/P1427828-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1026&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/P1427828-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1368&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/P1427828-scaled.jpeg?resize=720%2C481&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/P1427828-scaled.jpeg?w=2360&amp;ssl=1 2360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Out of all the countries I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been to, it seems America is the best (or the least bad) place to cultivate individuals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, in the UK there is the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153tall poppy syndrome\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d when an individual soars higher than others, others try to cut you down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Western Europe, there seems to be a general malaise of stagnation and pessimism.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Scandinavian countries, everyone is generally doing pretty well and is \u00e2\u20ac\u0153happy\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, but the structure of society is optimized to make lots of average happy people, not a few great individuals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"788\" data-attachment-id=\"212081\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/b4a80331-1771-4800-8cc6-cbd0b5cd78ca\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/B4A80331-1771-4800-8CC6-CBD0B5CD78CA.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1710&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1710\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"B4A80331-1771-4800-8CC6-CBD0B5CD78CA\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/B4A80331-1771-4800-8CC6-CBD0B5CD78CA.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1710&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/B4A80331-1771-4800-8CC6-CBD0B5CD78CA.jpeg?resize=1180%2C788&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Abstract \" class=\"wp-image-212081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/B4A80331-1771-4800-8CC6-CBD0B5CD78CA.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/B4A80331-1771-4800-8CC6-CBD0B5CD78CA.jpeg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/B4A80331-1771-4800-8CC6-CBD0B5CD78CA.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1026&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/B4A80331-1771-4800-8CC6-CBD0B5CD78CA.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1368&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/B4A80331-1771-4800-8CC6-CBD0B5CD78CA.jpeg?resize=720%2C481&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/B4A80331-1771-4800-8CC6-CBD0B5CD78CA.jpeg?w=2360&amp;ssl=1 2360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asia is interesting \u00e2\u20ac\u201d because there is a push towards cultivating great individuals. But the problem is that they want to breed individuals for the sake of the family and collective. But at least the good thing about Asian Confucian society is that there is a belief that&nbsp;<strong>if an individual works hard enough, an individual can become truly great.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"788\" data-attachment-id=\"212082\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/be4a35f4-3692-46ac-a9d3-aa0182003568\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BE4A35F4-3692-46AC-A9D3-AA0182003568.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1710&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1710\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"BE4A35F4-3692-46AC-A9D3-AA0182003568\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BE4A35F4-3692-46AC-A9D3-AA0182003568.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1710&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BE4A35F4-3692-46AC-A9D3-AA0182003568.jpeg?resize=1180%2C788&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Abstract \" class=\"wp-image-212082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BE4A35F4-3692-46AC-A9D3-AA0182003568.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BE4A35F4-3692-46AC-A9D3-AA0182003568.jpeg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BE4A35F4-3692-46AC-A9D3-AA0182003568.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1026&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BE4A35F4-3692-46AC-A9D3-AA0182003568.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1368&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BE4A35F4-3692-46AC-A9D3-AA0182003568.jpeg?resize=720%2C481&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BE4A35F4-3692-46AC-A9D3-AA0182003568.jpeg?w=2360&amp;ssl=1 2360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being a Korean-American, I feel I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m in a unique spot. Korean culture doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t believe in predestination \u00e2\u20ac\u201d which means, your fate isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t decided before you were born. Korean culture believes in 100% free will: all of your successes (and failures) are dependent upon you \u00e2\u20ac\u201d your effort, industry, hard work, and cleverness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In praise of American culture <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"788\" data-attachment-id=\"211898\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/selfie-lumix-00006\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/selfie-lumix-00006-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1710&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1710\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;DC-G9&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1582394388&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;12&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00125&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"selfie lumix 00006\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/selfie-lumix-00006-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1710&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/selfie-lumix-00006-scaled.jpeg?resize=1180%2C788&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"selfie\" class=\"wp-image-211898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/selfie-lumix-00006-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/selfie-lumix-00006-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/selfie-lumix-00006-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1026&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/selfie-lumix-00006-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1368&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/selfie-lumix-00006-scaled.jpeg?resize=720%2C481&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/selfie-lumix-00006-scaled.jpeg?w=2360&amp;ssl=1 2360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With American culture, we also believe in the American dream, and meritocracy (the harder you work, and the more merit, you will be rewarded). And for the most part, the American system is actually quite good. Assuming you study hard in high school and get into a good college, and assuming you study law, become a doctor, or study computer science, upward mobility is real. Now the question is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>How much upward mobility is possible within a single generation?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The American Dream is real and achievable, but the question is more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>To what&nbsp;<em>degree<\/em>&nbsp;is the American Dream possible for an individual?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible vs likely vs probability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"787\" data-attachment-id=\"211711\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/r0064809\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/R0064809-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;RICOH GR III&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1582220163&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"R0064809\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/R0064809-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/R0064809-scaled.jpeg?resize=1180%2C787&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Selfie \" class=\"wp-image-211711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/R0064809-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/R0064809-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/R0064809-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/R0064809-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/R0064809-scaled.jpeg?resize=720%2C480&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/R0064809-scaled.jpeg?w=2360&amp;ssl=1 2360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am a prime example of the American Dream. I have proven to myself that the American Dream is possible. Now what I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m more interested is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>How can we create more interesting, unique, and great individuals?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I want to think beyond money (the most basic goal). I want to think beyond \u00e2\u20ac\u0153creature comforts\u00e2\u20ac\u009d. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m interested in helping train individuals to maximize their human potential \u00e2\u20ac\u201d to create great individuals to produce much thoughts, ideas, and artworks. To empower themselves, and to \u00e2\u20ac\u0153domino effect\u00e2\u20ac\u009d their inspiration and motivation to others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You can push the human race forward!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"787\" data-attachment-id=\"212048\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/r0064970\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/R0064970-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;RICOH GR III&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1582286405&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"R0064970\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/R0064970-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/R0064970-scaled.jpeg?resize=1180%2C787&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Selfie \" class=\"wp-image-212048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/R0064970-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/R0064970-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/R0064970-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/R0064970-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/R0064970-scaled.jpeg?resize=720%2C480&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/R0064970-scaled.jpeg?w=2360&amp;ssl=1 2360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The great optimistic thought:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>You as a single individual can move the earth.&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You got the power of the internet and modern technologies. You can augment your voice and abilities 1000x. Your ideas and artwork is infinitely scaleable, and there are no laws of physics holding you back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"321\" data-attachment-id=\"212083\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/b84675d7-ac10-4f68-a353-be388999febc\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/B84675D7-AC10-4F68-A353-BE388999FEBC.gif?fit=480%2C321&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,321\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"B84675D7-AC10-4F68-A353-BE388999FEBC\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/B84675D7-AC10-4F68-A353-BE388999FEBC.gif?fit=480%2C321&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/B84675D7-AC10-4F68-A353-BE388999FEBC.gif?resize=480%2C321&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-212083\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I believe all individuals in the world have a unique contribution they can give to humanity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re great. 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