{"id":80994,"date":"2018-03-31T22:45:41","date_gmt":"2018-04-01T05:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=80994"},"modified":"2018-04-01T22:48:12","modified_gmt":"2018-04-02T05:48:12","slug":"how-to-discover-your-ideal-lifestyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/31\/how-to-discover-your-ideal-lifestyle\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Discover Your Ideal Lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_80776\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80776\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80776\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/29\/osaka-diary-v\/eric-kim-photography-osaka-v6-0614705\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614705.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1325\" 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;1522250340&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&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 Photography OSAKA &amp;#8211; v6-0614705\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Everything I need for my digital nomadic lifestyle. Osaka, 2018&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614705.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614705-1000x663.jpg?resize=1000%2C663\" alt=\"Eric kim feet selfie, laptop, Osaka\" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-80776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614705.jpg?resize=1000%2C663&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614705.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614705.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614705.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614705.jpg?resize=830%2C550&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614705.jpg?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80776\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Everything I need for my ideal lifestyle. Osaka, 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Dear friend,<\/p>\n<p>One question I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been curious about the last 10 years of my life: what is the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153ideal\u00e2\u20ac\u009d lifestyle, and how do I achieve it, in order to be maximally \u00e2\u20ac\u0153happy\u00e2\u20ac\u009d?<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>PDF<\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/how-to-discover-your-ideal-lifestyle.pdf\">DOWNLOAD PDF: How to discover your ideal lifestyle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/h8Yzbo8WiNI\">Video: Dictate Your Own Ideal Lifestyle<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dictate Your Own Ideal Lifestyle\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h8Yzbo8WiNI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/youtube.com\/erickimphotography\">See all YouTube videos<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>What is true happiness?<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80752\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80752\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80752\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/29\/osaka-diary-v\/eric-kim-photography-osaka-v6-0614399\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614399.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;1522248720&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eric Kim Photography OSAKA &amp;#8211; v6-0614399\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Osaka skyline. 2018&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614399.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-80752\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614399-1000x663.jpg?resize=1000%2C663\" alt=\"Osaka urban landscape skyline. 2018\" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614399.jpg?resize=1000%2C663&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614399.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614399.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614399.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614399.jpg?resize=830%2C550&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614399.jpg?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80752\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Osaka skyline. 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ever since I was around 18 years old, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve always sought the philosopher&#8217;s stone of:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n  What is true \u00e2\u20ac\u0153happiness\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, and how can I achieve it in my life?\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This endless wandering has made me read hundreds of books, talk to hundreds of people (who I considered successful and happy), to listen to hundreds of videos and podcasts, to experiment with my daily lifestyle, and to travel all around the globe.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How can living a certain lifestyle help me achieve happiness?<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80474\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/26\/osaka-diary-iv\/eric-kim-photography-osaka-v5-2018-0613402\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613402.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;1521974965&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eric Kim Photography Osaka v5- 2018-0613402\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613402.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80474\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613402-1000x663.jpg?resize=1000%2C663\" alt=\"Osaka Street Photograph \" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613402.jpg?resize=1000%2C663&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613402.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613402.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613402.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613402.jpg?resize=830%2C550&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613402.jpg?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On top of that, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve always been curious about achieving the ideal \u00e2\u20ac\u0153lifestyle\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, without really challenging myself and asking,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n  What would be <em>my<\/em> ideal lifestyle?\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80472\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/26\/osaka-diary-iv\/eric-kim-photography-osaka-v5-2018-0613367\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613367.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1325\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;GR II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1521974712&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eric Kim Photography Osaka v5- 2018-0613367\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613367.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80472\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613367-1000x663.jpg?resize=1000%2C663\" alt=\"Uniqlo Street Photograph, Osaka\" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613367.jpg?resize=1000%2C663&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613367.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613367.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613367.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613367.jpg?resize=830%2C550&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613367.jpg?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t really ask myself this question, because all these self-help books and popular culture told me the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153answers\u00e2\u20ac\u009d: having a bunch of money, a bunch of freedom\/flexibility\/free time, purposeful and meaningful work, good friendships, good diet and exercise, etc.<\/p>\n<p>But what I want to encourage you through this essay is this:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n  You must dictate your own ideal lifestyle for yourself, by asking yourself what you truly desire in life.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80465\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80465\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80465\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/26\/osaka-diary-iv\/eric-kim-photography-osaka-v5-2018-0613281\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613281.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;1521973638&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00066666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eric Kim Photography Osaka v5- 2018-0613281\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Walking people. Osaka, 2018&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613281.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-80465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613281-1000x663.jpg?resize=1000%2C663\" alt=\"Walking people. Osaka, 2018\" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613281.jpg?resize=1000%2C663&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613281.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613281.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613281.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613281.jpg?resize=830%2C550&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613281.jpg?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80465\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Walking people. Osaka, 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Experiment in your personal life to discover what works for you<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80451\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/26\/osaka-diary-iv\/eric-kim-photography-osaka-v5-2018-0613087\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613087.jpg?fit=1325%2C2000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1325,2000\" 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;1521972893&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&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 Photography Osaka v5- 2018-0613087\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613087.jpg?fit=1325%2C2000&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80451\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613087-1000x1509.jpg?resize=1000%2C1509\" alt=\"Cindy portrait Osaka \" width=\"1000\" height=\"1509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613087.jpg?resize=1000%2C1509&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613087.jpg?resize=768%2C1159&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613087.jpg?w=1325&amp;ssl=1 1325w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613087.jpg?resize=830%2C1253&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613087.jpg?resize=600%2C906&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your ideals in life are different than mine. All humans on planet earth (while we might be similar in many regards), we are also extremely different. <strong>We shouldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t generalize that what works for others will work for me; similarly, we shouldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t generalize what works for me will work for others.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Which means before you go searching for answers to your life\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s questions or problems in the minds of others, seek it for yourself.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Step 1: Subtract cancerous people from your life<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80446\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/26\/osaka-diary-iv\/eric-kim-photography-osaka-v5-2018-0612979\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0612979.jpg?fit=1325%2C2000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1325,2000\" 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;1521905338&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eric Kim Photography Osaka v5- 2018-0612979\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0612979.jpg?fit=1325%2C2000&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80446\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0612979-1000x1509.jpg?resize=1000%2C1509\" alt=\"torn face osaka\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0612979.jpg?resize=1000%2C1509&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0612979.jpg?resize=768%2C1159&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0612979.jpg?w=1325&amp;ssl=1 1325w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0612979.jpg?resize=830%2C1253&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0612979.jpg?resize=600%2C906&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>First and foremost, I think one of the immediate things we should tackle is to identify the sources of extreme discontent or dissatisfaction in our lives; specifically, certain negative\/toxic people.<\/p>\n<p>Identify these people in your life \u00e2\u20ac\u201d who are they? Your boss, certain family members, certain \u00e2\u20ac\u0153friends\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, your partner, or acquaintances?<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80448\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/26\/osaka-diary-iv\/eric-kim-photography-osaka-v5-2018-0613034\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613034.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1325\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;GR II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1521909780&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;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eric Kim Photography Osaka v5- 2018-0613034\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613034.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80448\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613034-1000x663.jpg?resize=1000%2C663\" alt=\"Exit\" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613034.jpg?resize=1000%2C663&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613034.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613034.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613034.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613034.jpg?resize=830%2C550&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0613034.jpg?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>My practical suggestion: start off by distancing yourself with them. Block their emails, phone calls, or forms of communication. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t feel guilty about it. You must be brutal. The first step to your thriving in life is to cut out people who are toxic to you, people who are nothing but dark clouds, and a cancer in your life.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80424\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/26\/osaka-diary-iv\/eric-kim-photography-osaka-v5-2018-0612643\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0612643.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;1521902012&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eric Kim Photography Osaka v5- 2018-0612643\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0612643.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0612643-1000x663.jpg?resize=1000%2C663\" alt=\"Eric kim selfie headless Osaka \" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0612643.jpg?resize=1000%2C663&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0612643.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0612643.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0612643.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0612643.jpg?resize=830%2C550&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-v5-2018-0612643.jpg?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you discovered you had a cancerous tumor in your body, wouldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t you do everything in your power to remove this cancerous tumor from your body at all costs, even if the chemotherapy might cause you (momentary) extensive pain and suffering?<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80336\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/24\/osaka-diary-iii\/eric-kim-photography-osaka-2018-0612488-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0612488-1.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1325\" 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;1521825423&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;0.1&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eric Kim Photography Osaka &amp;#8211; 2018-0612488\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0612488-1.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80336\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0612488-1-1000x663.jpg?resize=1000%2C663\" alt=\"Dark urban landscape Osaka \" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0612488-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C663&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0612488-1.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0612488-1.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0612488-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0612488-1.jpg?resize=830%2C550&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0612488-1.jpg?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The reason why you must subtract cancerous people from your life is this: if these are the people you are interacting with on a daily basis, they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re going to color your mood, your outlook, and your life to an extreme level.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80274\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/24\/osaka-diary-iii\/eric-kim-photography-osaka-2018-0611804\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0611804.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;1521553703&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;3200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eric Kim Photography Osaka &amp;#8211; 2018-0611804\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0611804.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80274\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0611804-1000x663.jpg?resize=1000%2C663\" alt=\"Osaka urban landscape \" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0611804.jpg?resize=1000%2C663&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0611804.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0611804.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0611804.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0611804.jpg?resize=830%2C550&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0611804.jpg?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Take it from me, one negative person can ruin your life. One negative person can cancel out the effect of 100 positive people. Thus, be brutal about cutting these people out of your life\u00e2\u20ac\u201d just like how I had to <a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/28\/why-i-cut-my-dad-out-of-my-life\/\">cut my dad out of my life<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 2: How can you create more?<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80253\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/24\/osaka-diary-iii\/eric-kim-photography-osaka-2018-0611941\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0611941.jpg?fit=2800%2C1855&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2800,1855\" 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;1521633248&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;0.066666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eric Kim Photography Osaka &amp;#8211; 2018-0611941\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0611941.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80253\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0611941-1000x663.jpg?resize=1000%2C663\" alt=\"Osaka selfie Ricoh gr ii and GoPro \" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0611941.jpg?resize=1000%2C663&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0611941.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0611941.jpg?resize=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0611941.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0611941.jpg?resize=830%2C550&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-Osaka-2018-0611941.jpg?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re reading this, I assume you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re a creative, a photographer, or someone with a passion for making stuff, whether it be photos, visual art, or something else.<\/p>\n<p>To me an ideal lifestyle allows you to create everyday. That means if your passion is to make photos, you must discover ways you can make photos everyday! If your passion is writing, you must discover how you can write everyday. Regardless of your artform, you must discover how to do it everyday.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80099\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80099\" style=\"width: 842px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80099\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/20\/the-best-travel-street-photography-equipment-2018\/ricoh-gr-ii-x-eric-kim-neck-strap\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RICOH-GR-II-x-Eric-Kim-Neck-Strap.jpg?fit=842%2C1259&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"842,1259\" 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=\"RICOH GR II x Eric Kim Neck Strap\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;RICOH GR II x Eric Kim Neck Strap&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RICOH-GR-II-x-Eric-Kim-Neck-Strap.jpg?fit=842%2C1259&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80099\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RICOH-GR-II-x-Eric-Kim-Neck-Strap.jpg?resize=842%2C1259\" alt=\"RICOH GR II x Eric Kim Neck Strap\" width=\"842\" height=\"1259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RICOH-GR-II-x-Eric-Kim-Neck-Strap.jpg?w=842&amp;ssl=1 842w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RICOH-GR-II-x-Eric-Kim-Neck-Strap.jpg?resize=768%2C1148&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RICOH-GR-II-x-Eric-Kim-Neck-Strap.jpg?resize=830%2C1241&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RICOH-GR-II-x-Eric-Kim-Neck-Strap.jpg?resize=600%2C897&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80099\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">RICOH GR II x <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ERIC-KIM-NECK-STRAP-Handmade\/dp\/B07B5XJZGL\/ref=sr_1_5?m=A1CPP082RBZJAC&amp;s=merchant-items&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522561064&amp;sr=1-5\">Eric Kim Neck Strap<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Too often the mistake people make is this: they think they will be happy once they have a bunch of money, a bunch of free time, and a bunch of flexibility\/freedom. But no \u00e2\u20ac\u201d the reason that is false is this:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n  The only reason we desire money, free time, and flexibility is <em>in order<\/em> to create more art and stuff.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"79985\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/19\/uji-osaka-diary-ii\/eric-kim-photography-uji-osaka-2018-0611366-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611366-1.jpg?fit=3000%2C1987&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3000,1987\" 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;1521379641&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;0.0055555555555556&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eric Kim Photography UJI &amp;#8211; Osaka &amp;#8211; 2018-0611366\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611366-1.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-79985\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611366-1-1000x662.jpg?resize=1000%2C662\" alt=\"Polite street photograph. Osaka\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611366-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C662&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611366-1.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611366-1.jpg?resize=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611366-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611366-1.jpg?resize=830%2C550&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611366-1.jpg?resize=600%2C397&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611366-1.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>We are happiest when we are in the creative \u00e2\u20ac\u0153flow\u00e2\u20ac\u009d of making.<\/strong> We are happiest when we are ACTIVE; doing stuff.<\/p>\n<p>The word \u00e2\u20ac\u0153motivation\u00e2\u20ac\u009d comes from Latin, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153to move\u00e2\u20ac\u009d. Thus to be \u00e2\u20ac\u0153motivated\u00e2\u20ac\u009d means to move, to be active, and to be active. We all want to be motivated more to shoot more photos, to write more, and create more. I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t think anyone desires to ultimately be more passive, and watch more Netflix.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"79980\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/19\/uji-osaka-diary-ii\/eric-kim-photography-uji-osaka-2018-0611347-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611347-1.jpg?fit=3000%2C1987&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3000,1987\" 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;1521379038&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&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 Photography UJI &amp;#8211; Osaka &amp;#8211; 2018-0611347\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611347-1.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-79980\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611347-1-1000x662.jpg?resize=1000%2C662\" alt=\"dutch angle cindy hallway, airbnb, osaka\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611347-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C662&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611347-1.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611347-1.jpg?resize=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611347-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611347-1.jpg?resize=830%2C550&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611347-1.jpg?resize=600%2C397&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611347-1.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thus I challenge you, ask yourself:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n  How can I carve out more time in my everyday life to create more?\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Can you make time in the morning before work? During your dinner? During your lunch break? After work? During your commute home? Once you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re home?<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"79971\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/19\/uji-osaka-diary-ii\/eric-kim-photography-uji-osaka-2018-0611307-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611307-1.jpg?fit=3000%2C1987&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3000,1987\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;GR II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1521315065&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;0.011111111111111&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eric Kim Photography UJI &amp;#8211; Osaka &amp;#8211; 2018-0611307\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611307-1.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-79971\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611307-1-1000x662.jpg?resize=1000%2C662\" alt=\"Cindy smiling Osaka \" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611307-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C662&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611307-1.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611307-1.jpg?resize=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611307-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611307-1.jpg?resize=830%2C550&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611307-1.jpg?resize=600%2C397&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-UJI-Osaka-2018-0611307-1.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>How can you be an \u00e2\u20ac\u0153everyday\u00e2\u20ac\u009d artistic warrior \u00e2\u20ac\u201d not just on the weekends?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Step 3: Be self-centered<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80955\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/31\/what-is-the-purpose-of-photography\/83b8e996-62a2-462a-9612-4cf4caa3742b\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/83B8E996-62A2-462A-9612-4CF4CAA3742B.jpeg?fit=2000%2C1333&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1333\" 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=\"Eric kim portrait fade red\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/83B8E996-62A2-462A-9612-4CF4CAA3742B.jpeg?fit=2000%2C1333&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80955\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/83B8E996-62A2-462A-9612-4CF4CAA3742B-1000x667.jpeg?resize=1000%2C667\" alt=\"Eric kim portrait fade red \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/83B8E996-62A2-462A-9612-4CF4CAA3742B.jpeg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/83B8E996-62A2-462A-9612-4CF4CAA3742B.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/83B8E996-62A2-462A-9612-4CF4CAA3742B.jpeg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/83B8E996-62A2-462A-9612-4CF4CAA3742B.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/83B8E996-62A2-462A-9612-4CF4CAA3742B.jpeg?resize=830%2C553&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/83B8E996-62A2-462A-9612-4CF4CAA3742B.jpeg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In modern society, to be self-centered or \u00e2\u20ac\u0153selfish\u00e2\u20ac\u009d is synonymous with being \u00e2\u20ac\u0153evil.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d We get this from Christian morality and we get this from the social-economic philosophy of \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Utilitarianism\u00e2\u20ac\u009d (the greatest amount of happiness for the maximum number of people) which is promoted in the UK and America.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80902\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/31\/how-to-discover-your-ideal-lifestyle\/fed7c9a4-ec84-48f5-a3f8-7371e692dc23\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/FED7C9A4-EC84-48F5-A3F8-7371E692DC23.jpeg?fit=1024%2C731&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,731\" 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=\"Honor thy selfie\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/FED7C9A4-EC84-48F5-A3F8-7371E692DC23.jpeg?fit=1024%2C731&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80902\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/FED7C9A4-EC84-48F5-A3F8-7371E692DC23-1000x714.jpeg?resize=1000%2C714\" alt=\"Honor thy selfie \" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/FED7C9A4-EC84-48F5-A3F8-7371E692DC23.jpeg?resize=1000%2C714&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/FED7C9A4-EC84-48F5-A3F8-7371E692DC23.jpeg?resize=768%2C548&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/FED7C9A4-EC84-48F5-A3F8-7371E692DC23.jpeg?resize=830%2C593&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/FED7C9A4-EC84-48F5-A3F8-7371E692DC23.jpeg?resize=600%2C428&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/FED7C9A4-EC84-48F5-A3F8-7371E692DC23.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I think it is noble to help others, and help empower other humans. However, as the wise philosopher <a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2016\/11\/06\/20-photography-and-life-lessons-from-publilius-syrus\/\">Publilius Syrus<\/a> once said 2,000 years ago:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n  \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t water the garden of your neighbor if your own garden is dying of thirst.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Which means, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Help yourself before helping others.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80903\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/31\/how-to-discover-your-ideal-lifestyle\/457dc6a8-e070-47bb-b72e-ddc94e8ba759\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/457DC6A8-E070-47BB-B72E-DDC94E8BA759.jpeg?fit=1024%2C731&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,731\" 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=\"Memento mori\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/457DC6A8-E070-47BB-B72E-DDC94E8BA759.jpeg?fit=1024%2C731&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80903\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/457DC6A8-E070-47BB-B72E-DDC94E8BA759-1000x714.jpeg?resize=1000%2C714\" alt=\"Memento mori \" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/457DC6A8-E070-47BB-B72E-DDC94E8BA759.jpeg?resize=1000%2C714&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/457DC6A8-E070-47BB-B72E-DDC94E8BA759.jpeg?resize=768%2C548&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/457DC6A8-E070-47BB-B72E-DDC94E8BA759.jpeg?resize=830%2C593&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/457DC6A8-E070-47BB-B72E-DDC94E8BA759.jpeg?resize=600%2C428&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/457DC6A8-E070-47BB-B72E-DDC94E8BA759.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not in a good mental state, how can you expect to help others? If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not physically strong, how can you also help carry the burden of others? If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re weak monetarily, how can you pay for the meals of others?<\/p>\n<p>I would say if it is your ultimate goal to help others, first help yourself to the maximum extent. Figure out how you can live the best lifestyle, and then seek to help others.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80897\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/30\/everyday-street-photography\/9b814fbd-9830-436f-8d06-425f8b8e655c\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/9B814FBD-9830-436F-8D06-425F8B8E655C.jpeg?fit=2000%2C3000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,3000\" 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;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"9B814FBD-9830-436F-8D06-425F8B8E655C\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/9B814FBD-9830-436F-8D06-425F8B8E655C.jpeg?fit=1333%2C2000&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80897\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/9B814FBD-9830-436F-8D06-425F8B8E655C-1000x1500.jpeg?resize=1000%2C1500\" alt=\"Street street street\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/9B814FBD-9830-436F-8D06-425F8B8E655C.jpeg?resize=1000%2C1500&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/9B814FBD-9830-436F-8D06-425F8B8E655C.jpeg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/9B814FBD-9830-436F-8D06-425F8B8E655C.jpeg?resize=1333%2C2000&amp;ssl=1 1333w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/9B814FBD-9830-436F-8D06-425F8B8E655C.jpeg?resize=830%2C1245&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/9B814FBD-9830-436F-8D06-425F8B8E655C.jpeg?resize=600%2C900&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/9B814FBD-9830-436F-8D06-425F8B8E655C.jpeg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If it is your desire to create more art at home, you need to learn how to say \u00e2\u20ac\u0153no\u00e2\u20ac\u009d to the requests of others. You need to learn to be extremely sparing of your free time; don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t give away your free time like its worth nothing. The philosopher <a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2016\/10\/22\/10-lessons-seneca-has-taught-me\/\">Seneca<\/a> once said something like,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n  \u00e2\u20ac\u0153How foolish it is that we give our time like it is worth nothing, yet we are so stingy when it comes to giving away our money! In truth, we should know that our time is more valuable than our money.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>He\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s right. Our time is worth much much more than our money. Because our time on planet earth is finite. At best, most of us will live to be around 100. At worst, we might die in our sleep tonight. We can all earn extra money, but we can never add years to our maximum lifespan, nor can we predict whether we will die of some sort of exotic diseases or cancers.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80876\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/30\/affirm-life-by-making-photos\/1815cb1f-6594-4186-bada-1391383c0607\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1815CB1F-6594-4186-BADA-1391383C0607.jpeg?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;1522346716&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.1&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1815CB1F-6594-4186-BADA-1391383C0607\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1815CB1F-6594-4186-BADA-1391383C0607.jpeg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80876\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1815CB1F-6594-4186-BADA-1391383C0607-1000x662.jpeg?resize=1000%2C662\" alt=\"Cindy walking down stairs, Osaka\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1815CB1F-6594-4186-BADA-1391383C0607.jpeg?resize=1000%2C662&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1815CB1F-6594-4186-BADA-1391383C0607.jpeg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1815CB1F-6594-4186-BADA-1391383C0607.jpeg?resize=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1815CB1F-6594-4186-BADA-1391383C0607.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1815CB1F-6594-4186-BADA-1391383C0607.jpeg?resize=830%2C550&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1815CB1F-6594-4186-BADA-1391383C0607.jpeg?resize=600%2C397&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1815CB1F-6594-4186-BADA-1391383C0607.jpeg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Learn to turn off your phone when you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want to be contacted, to not check your email and ignore it, and to stay focused in your own creative bubble of self-development and growth.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t feel guilty being an individual; you need to become strong if it is your ultimate aim to help others.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Focus on the everyday<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80797\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/29\/osaka-diary-v\/eric-kim-photography-osaka-v6-0614896\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614896.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;1522266427&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;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eric Kim Photography OSAKA &amp;#8211; v6-0614896\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614896.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80797\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614896-1000x663.jpg?resize=1000%2C663\" alt=\"Eric kim Osaka selfie, 2018\" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614896.jpg?resize=1000%2C663&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614896.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614896.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614896.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614896.jpg?resize=830%2C550&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614896.jpg?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I feel that these three steps above are a good path to discovering your ideal lifestyle. Figure out,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n  What do I want to do <em>less<\/em> of on a daily basis, and what do I want to do <em>more<\/em> of on a daily basis?\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80800\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/29\/osaka-diary-v\/eric-kim-photography-osaka-v6-0614912\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614912.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;1522333212&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eric Kim Photography OSAKA &amp;#8211; v6-0614912\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614912.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80800\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614912-1000x663.jpg?resize=1000%2C663\" alt=\"Photograph inside living room. Osaka \" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614912.jpg?resize=1000%2C663&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614912.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614912.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614912.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614912.jpg?resize=830%2C550&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614912.jpg?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t think about the far future, think of how you can make tomorrow or today a better day.<\/p>\n<p>For myself, I seek less distractions, less unnecessary stress, less drama, less bullshit, less guilt, less politics, less pettiness, less anxiety, less envy\/jealousy, less worries.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80773\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/29\/osaka-diary-v\/eric-kim-photography-osaka-v6-0614692\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614692.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1325\" 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;1522250217&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&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 Photography OSAKA &amp;#8211; v6-0614692\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614692.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80773\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614692-1000x663.jpg?resize=1000%2C663\" alt=\"Eric kim bathroom selfie. Osaka, 2018\" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614692.jpg?resize=1000%2C663&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614692.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614692.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614692.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614692.jpg?resize=830%2C550&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614692.jpg?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What do I seek more of? I seek more focus, more creative output, more confidence in myself, and more meaningful and purposeful work.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80769\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/29\/osaka-diary-v\/eric-kim-photography-osaka-v6-0614666\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614666.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;1522249890&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&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 Photography OSAKA &amp;#8211; v6-0614666\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614666.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80769\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614666-1000x663.jpg?resize=1000%2C663\" alt=\"Abstract shadow selfie\" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614666.jpg?resize=1000%2C663&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614666.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614666.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614666.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614666.jpg?resize=830%2C550&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614666.jpg?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The ideal lifestyle can be simple; it doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t need to be exotic. You can live the ideal lifestyle while living in the suburbs, with an ordinary job. But for myself, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve discovered that becoming self-employed as an <a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/photography-entrepreneurship-101\/\">entrepreneur<\/a> has helped achieve my personal lifestyle goals: flexible daily schedule, fewer distractions, more focus on creating words, photos, and videos.<\/p>\n<h2>Assignment: Define your ideal lifestyle<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"80680\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/29\/osaka-diary-v\/eric-kim-photography-osaka-v6-0614257\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614257.jpg?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;1522167527&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Eric Kim Photography OSAKA &amp;#8211; v6-0614257\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614257.jpg?fit=2000%2C1325&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80680\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614257-1000x663.jpg?resize=1000%2C663\" alt=\"Selfie with Cindy at Daiso, Osaka, elevator, flash \" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614257.jpg?resize=1000%2C663&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614257.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614257.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614257.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614257.jpg?resize=830%2C550&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Eric-Kim-Photography-OSAKA-v6-0614257.jpg?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Assignment: On a piece of paper, write down your personal daily goals; what do you want to achieve on a daily basis? What is holding you back? How can you prune away superfluous social activities, or cut away certain negative or cancerous people from your life to achieve your ideal lifestyle? Be brutal, be honest, and focus on strengthening yourself before helping others.<\/p>\n<p>BE STRONG,<br \/>\nERIC<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"International Edition: Meditations on Life and Photography with Eric Kim - Directed by Cindy Nguyen\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eHMMkKppfSg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/photography-101\/\">PHOTOGRAPHY<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/street-photography-101\/\">Street Photography 101<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/27\/100-lessons-from-the-masters-of-street-photography\/\">100 Lessons From the Masters of Street 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href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/photography-therapy\/\"><b>Photography Therapy<\/b><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/12\/photography-therapy\/\">What is Photography Therapy?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/27\/photography-is-self-therapy\/\">Photography is Self-Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/09\/5-photography-therapy-assignments\/\">5 Photography Therapy Assignments<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/philosophy\/\">PHILOSOPHY<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/philosophy\/\">Practical Philosophy<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/11\/how-to-find-inspiration-in-life\/\">How to Find Inspiration in Life<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/zen\"><b>Zen<\/b><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/13\/zen-photography\/\">Zen Photography<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/15\/walking-meditation-in-street-photography\/\">Walking Meditation in Street Photography<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/zen-street-photographer\/\">How to Be a Zen Street Photographer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.us2.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=2dc5aa30b9aab3495b3273d5f&amp;id=a4c65bb984\">ERIC KIM NEWSLETTER<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.us2.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=2dc5aa30b9aab3495b3273d5f&amp;id=a4c65bb984\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"68182\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/composition\/2opacity\/\" 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