{"id":433273,"date":"2022-09-09T05:18:14","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T09:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=433273"},"modified":"2022-09-09T05:18:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T09:18:14","slug":"news-how-to-become-a-thought-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/09\/news-how-to-become-a-thought-leader\/","title":{"rendered":"NEWS: How to Become a Thought Leader"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The end goal for all successful people and whales (even Ray Dalio):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why become a thought leader?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At least for us Americans, to become a thought leader seems to be the ultimate end goal. We become rich, then what? It seems this is the distraction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. We seek to become rich because we think it will make us \u00e2\u20ac\u0153happy\u00e2\u20ac\u009d.<\/li>
  2. But in actuality, happiness is not the real end goal.<\/li>
  3. At the end, what we seek is more impact on planet earth \u00e2\u20ac\u201d thoughts are the ultimate metaphysical (not bound by the laws of physics) thing.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The straight line.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Then, the straight line approach in life:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Disregard the money and getting rich thing. Instead, focus on the direct path to become a thought leader.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    How to become a thought leader<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    1. Harness all the media forms. Video, audio, vlog, blog, video podcast, audio podcast, photo, email, blog, website. The nuance \u00e2\u20ac\u201d make sure you own the platform. Otherwise your ability to become a thought leader will become stunted, because extraordinary ideas will eventually get censored on social media (soft or hard censorship).<\/li>
    2. Speak boldly. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t censor yourself, irregardless of how politically incorrect or insensitive you may be.<\/li>
    3. Speak whenever you feel like it. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t follow any rules. Disregard notions of \u00e2\u20ac\u0153publishing too much\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, or \u00e2\u20ac\u0153not enough\u00e2\u20ac\u009d.<\/li>
    4. Harness the power of Google and YouTube.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      How to become #1 on Google<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      GOOGLE SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION<\/a> (SEO) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d and also YouTube SEO is simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Create blog posts and upload YouTube videos (titles) basically how you would type it out yourself.<\/li>
      2. Make it as meaty, juicy, and in depth as possible. Typically the longer it is, the higher it will be ranked.<\/li>
      3. Time: It took me a decade to become #1 on Google for \u00e2\u20ac\u0153street photography\u00e2\u20ac\u009d.<\/li>
      4. Pave new concepts. For example, my farsighted ability to innovate the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153photography entrepreneurship<\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u009d concept. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t follow trends, follow your own gut, and try to predict what people will be interested in the future<\/em>. For example the future of photography won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be camera based or technological, it will be meaning<\/a>-based and existential<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>
      5. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Skate to where the puck is GOING TO BE\u00e2\u20ac\u009d (Wayne Gretzky)<\/li>
      6. Link to others: Build influence through OUT-LINKING<\/strong>, not just \u00e2\u20ac\u0153in-linking\u00e2\u20ac\u009d to your own website or blog.<\/li>
      7. Quote others, and link to them. Give them shout outs!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        What do you do once you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re on top?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Then use your privilege to continually pave even deeper, more interesting, introspective and even more turbo thoughts! And help others on their journey as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        ERIC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        LAST DAY FOR SEOUL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        SEPT 9th (today) as the early-bird cutoff date for SEOUL WORKSHOP 2022<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        See all upcoming ERIC KIM WORKSHOPS ><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Tech thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        1. The best iPhone is iPhone SE\u00e2\u20ac\u201d keep it and beat it!<\/li>
        2. The best Apple device is (still) iPad Pro.<\/li>
        3. The new Apple Watch Ultra is a great idea.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Lifting thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          1. Better to attempt an insanely high weight and miss\/fail it, then attempt a too low \u00e2\u20ac\u0153realistic\u00e2\u20ac\u009d weight and succeed.<\/li>
          2. Trap bar is supreme for deadlift and \u00e2\u20ac\u0153safest\u00e2\u20ac\u009d. I just tried 562 pounds (255KG)<\/a> and kinda lifted the weight. My personal courage for attempting<\/em> it is what made me the most proud of myself!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            ERIC KIM SUPPLY<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Are you on 10 yet?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d (Black Panther album)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            1. HENRI NECK STRAP MARK IV<\/a>: Immortal.<\/li>
            2. ERIC KIM NECK STRAP MARK II<\/a>: I put my name on it.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              I LOVE HAPTIC!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              Design thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
              1. The new Lamborghini Urus Performance<\/a> \u00e2\u20ac\u201d the future concept. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153For bar raisers only\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d great marketing.<\/li>
              2. New iPhone Pro in purple<\/a> great idea to differentiate it. They should also just get rid of the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Max\u00e2\u20ac\u009d version to streamline their lineup (note the new really big iPhone size and no more mini size)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                Share the thoughts!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                If this sparked any interesting thoughts within you feel free to republish, share, translate into your own language! All is open source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Cheers!
                ERIC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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