{"id":68585,"date":"2017-11-04T11:18:43","date_gmt":"2017-11-04T18:18:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=68585"},"modified":"2017-11-05T03:43:42","modified_gmt":"2017-11-05T11:43:42","slug":"willpower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/04\/willpower\/","title":{"rendered":"WILLPOWER"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_68492\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68492\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"68492\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/04\/ipad-pro-10-5-review-for-photographers\/ae6296d8-2c9a-4cfa-b8e4-daed6767b48e\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AE6296D8-2C9A-4CFA-B8E4-DAED6767B48E.jpeg?fit=1668%2C2224&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1668,2224\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sketch on iPad Pro and Procreate App\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Sketch and abstract forms. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AE6296D8-2C9A-4CFA-B8E4-DAED6767B48E.jpeg?fit=1668%2C2224&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AE6296D8-2C9A-4CFA-B8E4-DAED6767B48E-800x1067.jpeg?resize=800%2C1067\" alt=\"Sketch on iPad Pro and Procreate App\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-68492\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68492\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sketch on iPad Pro and Procreate App<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What is willpower, where does it come from, is it desirable to have more willpower, and how can we increase our willpower?<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/shop\/\">HAPTIC INDUSTRIES: Creative Tools to Empower You ><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>1. My interpretation<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"68479\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/04\/willpower\/853739d9-c6bd-42db-b436-b0ebb613b666\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/853739D9-C6BD-42DB-B436-B0EBB613B666.jpeg?fit=1668%2C2224&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1668,2224\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Yellow polygonal shape.\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Yellow polygonal shape. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/853739D9-C6BD-42DB-B436-B0EBB613B666.jpeg?fit=1500%2C2000&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/853739D9-C6BD-42DB-B436-B0EBB613B666-800x1067.jpeg?resize=800%2C1067\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/853739D9-C6BD-42DB-B436-B0EBB613B666.jpeg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/853739D9-C6BD-42DB-B436-B0EBB613B666.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/853739D9-C6BD-42DB-B436-B0EBB613B666.jpeg?resize=1500%2C2000&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/853739D9-C6BD-42DB-B436-B0EBB613B666.jpeg?resize=135%2C180&amp;ssl=1 135w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/853739D9-C6BD-42DB-B436-B0EBB613B666.jpeg?w=1668&amp;ssl=1 1668w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Theories:<\/p>\n<p>First of all, all organic human beings have WILLPOWER.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>WILL: A desire to do something <\/li>\n<li>POWER: The ability to exert your influence or domination upon reality <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2. WILL<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"68480\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/04\/willpower\/d2ec424e-3e2a-4e05-9e00-219cc262c349\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/D2EC424E-3E2A-4E05-9E00-219CC262C349.jpeg?fit=1668%2C2224&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1668,2224\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"D2EC424E-3E2A-4E05-9E00-219CC262C349\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/D2EC424E-3E2A-4E05-9E00-219CC262C349.jpeg?fit=1500%2C2000&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/D2EC424E-3E2A-4E05-9E00-219CC262C349-800x1067.jpeg?resize=800%2C1067\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/D2EC424E-3E2A-4E05-9E00-219CC262C349.jpeg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/D2EC424E-3E2A-4E05-9E00-219CC262C349.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/D2EC424E-3E2A-4E05-9E00-219CC262C349.jpeg?resize=1500%2C2000&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/D2EC424E-3E2A-4E05-9E00-219CC262C349.jpeg?resize=135%2C180&amp;ssl=1 135w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/D2EC424E-3E2A-4E05-9E00-219CC262C349.jpeg?w=1668&amp;ssl=1 1668w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What do you desire out of life, or want?<\/p>\n<p>WILL is a good thing. DESIRE is a good thing.<\/p>\n<p>Having a WILL, a PURPOSE, or a DESIRE to see something manifested in your life is a good thing. This is where you gain a DRIVE or STIMULUS in your life.<\/p>\n<h2>3. POWER<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"68482\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/04\/willpower\/653d3045-6749-48ba-aabf-b86e14069e19\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/653D3045-6749-48BA-AABF-B86E14069E19.jpeg?fit=1668%2C2224&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1668,2224\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"653D3045-6749-48BA-AABF-B86E14069E19\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/653D3045-6749-48BA-AABF-B86E14069E19.jpeg?fit=1500%2C2000&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/653D3045-6749-48BA-AABF-B86E14069E19-800x1067.jpeg?resize=800%2C1067\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/653D3045-6749-48BA-AABF-B86E14069E19.jpeg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/653D3045-6749-48BA-AABF-B86E14069E19.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/653D3045-6749-48BA-AABF-B86E14069E19.jpeg?resize=1500%2C2000&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/653D3045-6749-48BA-AABF-B86E14069E19.jpeg?w=1668&amp;ssl=1 1668w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>POWER:<\/p>\n<p>Having the <em>ability<\/em> or the <em>means<\/em> to exert your will upon reality.<\/p>\n<p>POWER can be exerted yourself, over others, or on physical reality.<\/p>\n<p>You can exert your power over yourself \u00e2\u20ac\u201d to WILL yourself to do something you desire.<\/p>\n<p>To have POWER is also linked to social life \u00e2\u20ac\u201dyour ability to influence others, culture, or societal norms or ideas.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Why willpower?<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"68483\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/04\/willpower\/cdf29fc8-27af-4e94-b860-a02ec2c5abad\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/CDF29FC8-27AF-4E94-B860-A02EC2C5ABAD.jpeg?fit=1668%2C2224&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1668,2224\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CDF29FC8-27AF-4E94-B860-A02EC2C5ABAD\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/CDF29FC8-27AF-4E94-B860-A02EC2C5ABAD.jpeg?fit=1500%2C2000&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/CDF29FC8-27AF-4E94-B860-A02EC2C5ABAD-800x1067.jpeg?resize=800%2C1067\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/CDF29FC8-27AF-4E94-B860-A02EC2C5ABAD.jpeg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/CDF29FC8-27AF-4E94-B860-A02EC2C5ABAD.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/CDF29FC8-27AF-4E94-B860-A02EC2C5ABAD.jpeg?resize=1500%2C2000&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/CDF29FC8-27AF-4E94-B860-A02EC2C5ABAD.jpeg?resize=135%2C180&amp;ssl=1 135w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/CDF29FC8-27AF-4E94-B860-A02EC2C5ABAD.jpeg?w=1668&amp;ssl=1 1668w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To me, all we got in life is<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Our willpower <\/li>\n<li>Our guts<\/li>\n<li>Our intuition <\/li>\n<li>Our ingenuity <\/li>\n<li>Our hustle <\/li>\n<li>Our appetite for risk <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The good thing about these things: they are all mental. They are all things we can cultivate, grow, and strengthen. They don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t require money, or external resources.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Why I desire more willpower for myself<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"68484\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/04\/willpower\/f8ab98e3-8fe5-4656-bd2f-d6f66ff3eb37\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/F8AB98E3-8FE5-4656-BD2F-D6F66FF3EB37.jpeg?fit=1668%2C2224&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1668,2224\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"F8AB98E3-8FE5-4656-BD2F-D6F66FF3EB37\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/F8AB98E3-8FE5-4656-BD2F-D6F66FF3EB37.jpeg?fit=1500%2C2000&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/F8AB98E3-8FE5-4656-BD2F-D6F66FF3EB37-800x1067.jpeg?resize=800%2C1067\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/F8AB98E3-8FE5-4656-BD2F-D6F66FF3EB37.jpeg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/F8AB98E3-8FE5-4656-BD2F-D6F66FF3EB37.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/F8AB98E3-8FE5-4656-BD2F-D6F66FF3EB37.jpeg?resize=1500%2C2000&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/F8AB98E3-8FE5-4656-BD2F-D6F66FF3EB37.jpeg?resize=135%2C180&amp;ssl=1 135w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/F8AB98E3-8FE5-4656-BD2F-D6F66FF3EB37.jpeg?w=1668&amp;ssl=1 1668w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The more you can build your willpower, the more control and freedom you can gain in your life.<\/p>\n<p>The more willpower you have, the more happiness you have in life \u00e2\u20ac\u201d because you feel you have autonomy, the OPTION of doing what you want to do in life, and <strong>to avoid frustration of not seeing your desires manifested in reality.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>6. I hate not having control<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"68490\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/04\/better-to-die-enormous-than-lie-dormant\/237773f4-fd9f-4341-843d-453f04ecff73\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/237773F4-FD9F-4341-843D-453F04ECFF73.jpeg?fit=1668%2C2224&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1668,2224\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"237773F4-FD9F-4341-843D-453F04ECFF73\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/237773F4-FD9F-4341-843D-453F04ECFF73.jpeg?fit=1500%2C2000&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/237773F4-FD9F-4341-843D-453F04ECFF73-800x1067.jpeg?resize=800%2C1067\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/237773F4-FD9F-4341-843D-453F04ECFF73.jpeg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/237773F4-FD9F-4341-843D-453F04ECFF73.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/237773F4-FD9F-4341-843D-453F04ECFF73.jpeg?resize=1500%2C2000&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/237773F4-FD9F-4341-843D-453F04ECFF73.jpeg?resize=135%2C180&amp;ssl=1 135w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/237773F4-FD9F-4341-843D-453F04ECFF73.jpeg?w=1668&amp;ssl=1 1668w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To me, the thing I hate the most is:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n  No.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>To have someone tell me I cannot do something \u00e2\u20ac\u201dthis is the thing I hate the most.<\/p>\n<p>Now of course, I must listen to the law. Yet, when it comes to social customs or \u00e2\u20ac\u0153rules\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\u00e2\u20ac\u201dI want to have the freedom to do what I want, <em>how<\/em> I want to do it, and according to my own rules.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately , we have the freedom to live our everyday life the way we want to. We also have the freedom to make art according to our own rules. We should not be forced to live otherwise.<\/p>\n<h2>7. In praise of entrepreneurship<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"68493\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/03\/5-tips-how-to-conquer-your-fears-of-shooting-street-photography\/8a28ed33-8d28-4af3-8944-69d870ccc0be\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/8A28ED33-8D28-4AF3-8944-69D870CCC0BE-scaled.jpeg?fit=3087%2C2048&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3087,2048\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;QSS-29_31&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Street photo of woman in advertisement banging against billboard.\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Street photo of woman in advertisement banging against billboard. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/8A28ED33-8D28-4AF3-8944-69D870CCC0BE-scaled.jpeg?fit=2000%2C1327&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/8A28ED33-8D28-4AF3-8944-69D870CCC0BE-800x531.jpeg?resize=800%2C531\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/8A28ED33-8D28-4AF3-8944-69D870CCC0BE-scaled.jpeg?resize=800%2C531&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/8A28ED33-8D28-4AF3-8944-69D870CCC0BE-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/8A28ED33-8D28-4AF3-8944-69D870CCC0BE-scaled.jpeg?resize=2000%2C1327&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/8A28ED33-8D28-4AF3-8944-69D870CCC0BE.jpeg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want true freedom in life, the only way I see you to have full autonomy over your life is to become a self-employed entrepreneur \u00e2\u20ac\u201dwho can dictate your daily schedule, your work schedule, and your life. Unfortunately this is one of the downsides of living in a capitalistic society \u00e2\u20ac\u201d only the entrepreneurs (bearers of risk) have more freedom and control in life.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Get the maximum upside, minimum downside from your job<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"68474\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/start-here\/2opacity-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/F9439A07-7399-4626-AB4D-AF2907F1CD32-scaled.jpeg?fit=5460%2C3639&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5460,3639\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1509561252&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;2OPACITY&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bauahaus Annette Kim leading lines walking lady umbrella elegance.\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/F9439A07-7399-4626-AB4D-AF2907F1CD32-scaled.jpeg?fit=2000%2C1333&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/F9439A07-7399-4626-AB4D-AF2907F1CD32-800x533.jpeg?resize=800%2C533\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/F9439A07-7399-4626-AB4D-AF2907F1CD32-scaled.jpeg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/F9439A07-7399-4626-AB4D-AF2907F1CD32-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/F9439A07-7399-4626-AB4D-AF2907F1CD32-scaled.jpeg?resize=2000%2C1333&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/F9439A07-7399-4626-AB4D-AF2907F1CD32.jpeg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another idea:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n  Keep your day job, but just do the minimum amount of work at your job <em>not<\/em> to get fired.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Then you have 100% freedom <em>before<\/em> work, during your lunch break, and <em>after<\/em> work, and on weekends.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not working, turn off your work phone. Disconnect your work emails from your personal phone. <strong>Refuse to work when you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re out of the office.<\/strong> This is gonna prevent you from getting raises, or advances in your career \u00e2\u20ac\u201d but if you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t really care for money, honor, or prestige (rather, you value your personal freedom above all)\u00e2\u20ac\u201d this is the option I would recommend.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"68466\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/04\/willpower\/eb17ff95-0998-4637-a0b2-9d738cc7062d\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/EB17FF95-0998-4637-A0B2-9D738CC7062D.jpeg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1325\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;GR II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1492776827&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM PHOTOGRAPHY&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"EB17FF95-0998-4637-A0B2-9D738CC7062D\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/EB17FF95-0998-4637-A0B2-9D738CC7062D.jpeg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/EB17FF95-0998-4637-A0B2-9D738CC7062D-800x530.jpeg?resize=800%2C530\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/EB17FF95-0998-4637-A0B2-9D738CC7062D.jpeg?resize=800%2C530&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/EB17FF95-0998-4637-A0B2-9D738CC7062D.jpeg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/EB17FF95-0998-4637-A0B2-9D738CC7062D.jpeg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/EB17FF95-0998-4637-A0B2-9D738CC7062D.jpeg?resize=180%2C119&amp;ssl=1 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When I realized at my old 9-5 office job that I was just another \u00e2\u20ac\u0153cog in the machine\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and all the extra effort I was putting in my job wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t leading anywhere \u00e2\u20ac\u201drather than complain, I decided:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n  I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m just gonna do the minimum at work, to collect my paycheck, and to have security. Then on the side, I am going to pursue my photography entrepreneurship passion 100%. And I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m gonna see if I can build up my side photography business on the side, and maybe one day\u00e2\u20ac\u201d I can \u00e2\u20ac\u0153jump ship\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and make a living from my photography.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>That day forward, I felt freedom in my heart \u00e2\u20ac\u201d even though I was confined to my cubicle prison during working hours.<\/p>\n<h2>9. I was lucky<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"68452\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/04\/willpower\/fa69ddce-a75e-4990-8eaa-8b42004f6cf3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/FA69DDCE-A75E-4990-8EAA-8B42004F6CF3.jpeg?fit=4928%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;GR II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1485172199&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM PHOTOGRAPHY&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"FA69DDCE-A75E-4990-8EAA-8B42004F6CF3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Dynamic movement of Cindy\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s head being thrown backwards. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/FA69DDCE-A75E-4990-8EAA-8B42004F6CF3.jpeg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/FA69DDCE-A75E-4990-8EAA-8B42004F6CF3-800x530.jpeg?resize=800%2C530\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/FA69DDCE-A75E-4990-8EAA-8B42004F6CF3.jpeg?resize=800%2C530&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/FA69DDCE-A75E-4990-8EAA-8B42004F6CF3.jpeg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/FA69DDCE-A75E-4990-8EAA-8B42004F6CF3.jpeg?resize=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/FA69DDCE-A75E-4990-8EAA-8B42004F6CF3.jpeg?resize=180%2C119&amp;ssl=1 180w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/FA69DDCE-A75E-4990-8EAA-8B42004F6CF3.jpeg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Anyways, I got lucky \u00e2\u20ac\u201d I got made redundant from my job. The company was losing profits, and they cut a lot of people to save money. I got a modest severance package, cashed my stock options, and decided to pursue my photography entrepreneurship passion 110%.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Question yourself<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63298\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63298\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"63298\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=63298\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/eric-kim-black-and-white-street-photography-hanoi-0012086-EYE-ERIC-1.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1325\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;GR II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1492176662&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM PHOTOGRAPHY&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"eric-kim-black-and-white-street-photography-hanoi-0012086-EYE-ERIC-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/eric-kim-black-and-white-street-photography-hanoi-0012086-EYE-ERIC-1.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/eric-kim-black-and-white-street-photography-hanoi-0012086-EYE-ERIC-1-800x530.jpg?resize=800%2C530\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-63298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/eric-kim-black-and-white-street-photography-hanoi-0012086-EYE-ERIC-1.jpg?resize=800%2C530&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/eric-kim-black-and-white-street-photography-hanoi-0012086-EYE-ERIC-1.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/eric-kim-black-and-white-street-photography-hanoi-0012086-EYE-ERIC-1.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63298\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photograph by Cindy Nguyen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sorry friend, I got off track (as always).<\/p>\n<p>My suggestion for you:<\/p>\n<p>Ask yourself,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n  Do I lack willpower in my life?\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>And,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n  Am I lacking the will&#8230; or the power?\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If so, what do you want to do about it in your life? Do you want to change, or not?<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion: Take control of your life<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65531\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65531\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"65531\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/08\/hapticlabs-kyoto-diary-xii\/eric-kim-kyoto-chroma-2017-0139081\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ERIC-KIM-KYOTO-CHROMA-2017-0139081.jpg?fit=4928%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;GR II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1504807871&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ERIC KIM KYOTO CHROMA 2017-0139081\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ERIC-KIM-KYOTO-CHROMA-2017-0139081.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ERIC-KIM-KYOTO-CHROMA-2017-0139081-800x530.jpg?resize=800%2C530\" alt=\"Red eyes. Kyoto, 2017\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-65531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ERIC-KIM-KYOTO-CHROMA-2017-0139081.jpg?resize=800%2C530&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ERIC-KIM-KYOTO-CHROMA-2017-0139081.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ERIC-KIM-KYOTO-CHROMA-2017-0139081.jpg?resize=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ERIC-KIM-KYOTO-CHROMA-2017-0139081.jpg?resize=180%2C119&amp;ssl=1 180w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ERIC-KIM-KYOTO-CHROMA-2017-0139081.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65531\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red eyes. Kyoto, 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the meanwhile, let me philosophize about how to increase willpower. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m in the same boat as you \u00e2\u20ac\u201d trying to figure out what willpower actually is, and ways to manipulate our mental psychology to become more mentally powerful and resilient.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64796\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64796\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"64796\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/31\/akira-kurosawa-learn-from-the-masters\/51296f71-9e4f-42e5-ab05-6617d229f497\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/51296F71-9E4F-42E5-AB05-6617D229F497.jpeg?fit=1536%2C1157&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1536,1157\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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wp-image-64796\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64796\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">KUROSAWA x ERIC KIM \/ Seven Samurai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the meanwhile, if you want to figure out how to create your own photography business or startup, or how to monetize your photography or passion, read my <a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/photography-entrepreneurship-101\/\">PHOTOGRAPHY ENTREPRENEURSHIP 101 series<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_60951\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60951\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"60951\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/02\/how-to-see-the-world\/img_3473-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_3473.jpg?fit=2807%2C2047&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2807,2047\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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