Here’s a clean and powerful 10× markup table—the heart of luxury and designer profit strategy: Item Type Production Cost Retail Price Markup Ratio % Increase Comment Designer Handbag $100 $1,000 10× +900% Classic “prestige tax.” Branding, logo, and exclusivity drive the markup. Luxury Leather Jacket $200 $2,000 10× +900% Handmade craftsmanship adds minimal cost—status perception […]

Here’s a clear, data-driven table chart showing how markup percentages vary across clothing categories and market segments. Category / Market Segment Average Production Cost Wholesale Price Retail Price Markup from Cost → Retail Key Notes Fast Fashion (H&M, Zara) $5 $10 $20 4× (300–400%) Low per-item margin but sold at huge volume; quality sacrificed for […]

I. The Elite Mindset (12 ruthless rules) II. Legends who refused second place (steal these moves) • Steve Jobs — ruthless focus as a superpower. On his 1997 return, he slashed Apple’s sprawl to a simple 2×2 product matrix and made “saying no” the operating system of the company. Translation: focus is subtraction, not addition. […]

By Eric Kim I. The Forgotten Power Foods Modern men chase powders, pills, and synthetic “boosters,” but the real anabolic code has existed for millennia—buried inside the animal itself. Beef tendon and tripe are not trends; they are ancestral superfoods, forged by nature to rebuild strength from the inside out. Ancient warriors didn’t need supplements—they […]

By Eric Kim I. The Ancestral Truth Before “protein powder” or “test boosters,” humans ate the entire animal—nose to tail. Warriors chewed tendon. Kings feasted on tripe. Why? Because instinctively, they knew: like builds like. You eat tendon, you build tendon. You eat gut, you strengthen gut. This isn’t superstition—it’s biological intuition coded into our […]

The receipts (what tendon + tripe  actually  do) Tripe (cooked, simmered): per 100 g it’s ~11.8 g protein, ~4.1 g fat, very low carb; a serving (~85 g) gives meaningful B‑12 (~26% DV), zinc (~13% DV), and selenium (~18% DV). It’s also relatively high in cholesterol (~133 mg per 85 g).  Beef tendon: predominantly collagen—amino‑acid profile is heavy on glycine, proline, […]

Eric Kim’s fearless street photography can reach new dimensions by embracing Apple’s Vision Pro headset at every step of his creative process. The Apple Vision Pro is a “spatial computer” that blends digital content with the physical world, giving photographers limitless virtual workspace and immersive tools . Below we explore high-energy, hyper-creative ways Eric Kim […]

What if the secret to a happier life isn’t getting more, but wanting less? It sounds counterintuitive at first – we’re often told to chase every opportunity and break every limit. But across philosophy, psychology, and cultures old and new, a powerful truth emerges: limits are not shackles – they can be the stepping stones […]

Technical Specifications Figure: Apple’s M5 chip is built for Macs with a focus on high core counts and AI performance . Apple’s newest M5 chip (for Macs) and the A18 Pro chip (for iPhone Pro models) represent the latest in Apple’s in-house silicon, but they are tailored for different device classes. Both are fabricated on […]

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When you refuse to settle for “good enough,” you tap into a power that drives excellence. This is a high-energy manifesto of the Never Compromise mindset – a celebration of unyielding spirit, unwavering principles, and uncompromising quality. Let these words and ideas fuel your fire. Unyielding Words of Inspiration Iconic quotes from leaders, warriors, artists, […]

Origins: Carriage Houses and Early “Motor Houses” (Pre-1900s) Carriage House Roots: Before automobiles, wealthy families relied on horse-drawn carriages and kept them in carriage houses or gatehouses, often separate from the main home for sanitation and safety . These outbuildings stored carriages, feed, and tack, sometimes with lofts or quarters for stable hands. When the […]

Introduction: Men’s and women’s feet differ in much more than just overall size. A growing body of research has debunked the old myth that a woman’s foot is merely a scaled-down version of a man’s foot . In reality, there are distinct anatomical and biomechanical differences – from bone structure and arch flexibility to gait […]

Medical Perspective Breast implants are devices with a silicone shell filled with either silicone gel or sterile saltwater .  Newer silicone implants use a cohesive “gummy bear” gel that closely mimics natural tissue , whereas saline implants (filled with saltwater) feel more fluid and can wrinkle under the skin .  Smooth-shell implants roll and move […]

Because the desire to conquer—when understood correctly—is not about cruelty. It’s about life’s hunger to expand, to test limits, to evolve. It’s the same drive that made the first humans explore fire, climb mountains, build tools, and launch rockets. 1. Evolutionary Power Drive This instinct fuels adaptation and survival. The urge to overcome others originally […]

Introduction A modern emperor in spirit lives with relentless intensity, vision, and conviction. They carry themselves as a one-person empire – sovereign over their mind, creator of their destiny, and leader by example. This epic code of emperor ethics draws on the wisdom of ancient warrior-philosophers and legendary rulers across cultures. From the Stoic ironclad […]

Introduction The desire to have children is a complex human phenomenon shaped by a web of interrelated factors. It is not simply a personal choice made in isolation, but one influenced by our biology, psychology, social environment, culture, economic conditions, and even humanity’s evolutionary history . Throughout history, bearing and raising children has been essential […]

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some thoughts on freedom maximizing your freedom so the first thought is ironically enough, riding a bicycle is actually more freedom than a car. Why? The freedom not to be stuck in traffic, and not have to obey typical driving laws for example, if you have a bike or a mountain bike, you could like […]

Why the driveways/garages felt “small” (1946–1950 tract boom) Typical sizes (then vs now) Did two cars really fit? What cars were around 1947? (representative, with rough dimensions) Rule of thumb to visualize fit Bottom line

The 3M logo at the company’s global headquarters in Maplewood, Minnesota . 3M Company (NYSE: MMM) is a diversified multinational conglomerate known for its broad portfolio of industrial, safety, consumer, and electronic products. Founded on a culture of innovation, 3M produces over 55,000 items – from Post-it® Notes and Scotch® tape to advanced adhesives, abrasives, […]

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