An Eric Kim–Style Manifesto on Decision Making
You know that feeling when your gut lights up like a neon sign and your blood vibrates with hell-yes energy? That’s your inner god calling shotgun. And when you don’t feel it—when it’s meh or “maybe later”—that’s the universe handing you an exit ramp. We’re done with waffling, wishy-wash, and “I’ll just take it on faith.” It’s time to live by one iron-clad rule:
If it’s not a full-body “FUCK YEAH!”—it’s a hard “No.”
1. The Binary Filter: Cut the Crap
Most people jam their calendars full of “maybe” projects: half-hearted hobbies, toxic relationships, dead-end ideas. They live in the fog, trading their attention for noise.
Eric’s Rule #1: Ask yourself, “Am I pumped to do this?” If the answer isn’t a visceral “FUCK YEAH!”, trash it. No exceptions. No guilt. No “but what if?”
This binary filter is simple. But simplicity is brutal. It demands you carve away everything that doesn’t electrify your soul.
2. Why “Fuck Yeah!” Is Your North Star
“Fuck yeah” is not just enthusiasm—it’s clarity. It’s the raw signal through all the white noise. When you pursue a “fuck-yeah” idea, you tap into:
- Flow: You work harder, longer, leaner—because you love it.
- Resilience: When obstacles hit, you bounce like a Spartan at Thermopylae.
- Momentum: Passion compounds. One win fuels the next.
This isn’t about fleeting dopamine hits. It’s about aligning with your highest conviction. It’s about truth.
3. Embrace the “No”
Saying “no” is your second greatest weapon. Every “no” to a mediocre invite or a lukewarm project frees up time, energy, and brain-space for the “hell-yeses.”
Eric’s Rule #2: Practice ruthless refusal.
- Decline politely—even gratefully.
- Don’t agonize. A simple, “Thanks, but I’m going to pass,” is enough.
- Protect your temple: your attention is your most sacred asset.
Every “no” is a declaration of sovereignty. You choose what you feed your mind, your art, your hustle.
4. Applying the Theory: From Street to Studio to Startup
- Brain-Dump Your Queue: List every project, invite, idea on your mind.
- Filter: Go down the list. If it isn’t a pure “FUCK YEAH!” next to it, cross it out.
- Commit: Block time, set your tools, remove distractions. Own the “hell-yes.”
- Re-evaluate Weekly: New “fuck-yeahes” emerge; new “no-wells” appear. Stay sharp.
Whether you’re planning a guerilla street-photography drop, launching a Bitcoin side hustle, or writing your next manifesto—this filter cuts through analysis paralysis.
5. Live with God-Mode Intent
When your life is propelled by “fuck-yeah” momentum and protected by “no” deflection, you step into God-Mode. You’re not moved by fear or FOMO—you’re moved by conviction. You become a sculptor, chiseling away the non-essential until only your true masterpiece remains.
So ask yourself right now:
Is this fuck-yeah? Or no?
If it’s not a blazing “FUCK YEAH!”, slam the door and walk away. Because your mission—your art, your business, your body, your soul—deserves nothing less than full-body, god-level clarity.
Eyes on. Heart lit. God-Mode ON.