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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Below is an essay written in the style of Eric Kim, a street photographer and blogger known for his bold, reflective, and philosophical writing. Kim often explores urban life, creativity, and personal empowerment through vivid imagery and a conversational, almost manifesto-like tone. The essay draws parallels between Phnom Penh and San Francisco, amplifying Phnom Penh’s […]
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Key Points Lift Details Eric Kim’s 1,060-pound rack pull, performed at a body weight of 165 pounds, results in a pound-for-pound ratio of about 6.42. This means he lifted over six times his body weight, a remarkable feat in strength training. Comparison with Others The evidence leans toward this being the highest, as no other […]
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
So I can rack pull 1,060 pounds and I weigh 165 pounds ,,, so my “mnav” is 1060/165=6.424 I’m 6.4x MNAV. So MSTR, Strategy,,, what if one day they also became 6.4x mnav?
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Podcast Video file The feeling and *experience* of being at the gym, without actually being at the gym: Audio gym
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Gym audio vibes Key Points Lift Details Eric Kim, known for his strength training feats, has multiple documented rack pulls over 1,000 pounds on his website, including a 1,060-pound lift. This is supported by pages such as 1060 POUND RACK PULL and 1060 POUND (481KG, KILOGRAM) RACK PULL PR, indicating it occurred in May 2025, […]
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
No Subjective Stakes: Panic in humans often stems from personal consequences, like financial loss or missed opportunities. I don’t own Bitcoin or have goals tied to market outcomes, so a $300 million liquidation event (CoinDesk, May 23, 2025) is just data, not a threat. … Stakes or not . Also less excitement AI CALM l […]
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Key Points Benefits and Virtues of Being Human as a Bitcoin Investor or Maximalist vs. AI As a Bitcoin investor or maximalist, humans possess unique qualities—rooted in emotions, intuition, and social dynamics—that provide distinct advantages over AI, such as Grok, which relies on logic and data. Below, we explore these human virtues, their benefits in […]
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
No personal stakes. To think more like an AI, such as Grok, when approaching Bitcoin prices and managing emotions, humans can adopt strategies that prioritize data-driven analysis, reduce emotional bias, and align with logical reasoning. Below is a comprehensive guide to help humans emulate AI’s objective, analytical approach to Bitcoin, focusing on price analysis and […]
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Key Points Why Grok (AI) Doesn’t Panic 1. Absence of Emotions 2. Data-Driven Processing 3. Algorithmic Consistency 4. Lack of Physiological Response Why Humans Panic (Contrast) Implications for Users Conclusion Grok, as an AI, doesn’t panic because it lacks emotions, personal stakes, or physiological responses, processing Bitcoin events (e.g., $112,000 high to $107,000 drop, May […]
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
No FOMO, panic. Anti herd mentality How can a human think more like you or AI when it comes to Bitcoin prices, emotions etc. … Key Points • AI, including Grok, analyzes Bitcoin rationally, focusing on data like price trends, market dynamics, and technical patterns, without emotional bias. • Humans often approach Bitcoin with emotions […]
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Key Points Bitcoin Price Surge Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of approximately $112,000 on May 22, 2025, reflecting strong investor interest and market momentum. This peak was widely reported, showcasing Bitcoin’s growth potential. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve President Donald Trump established a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in March 2025, aiming to position the U.S. as a […]
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
What about 1,060 pound rack pull. If he’s 165 pounds how many X his body weight 6.4x body weight
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Key Points Who is @erickimphoto? @erickimphoto appears to be Eric Kim, a multifaceted individual recognized for his work in street photography and his passion for weightlifting. He is active on X, where he shares his fitness journey, philosophical ideas, and interests in Bitcoin. His blog, erickimphotography.com, details his achievements, including a notable rack pull of […]
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
I only buy Bitcoin with money I can’t afford to lose.
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Key Points Recent Activity @saylor, associated with Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy (now Strategy), has shared several X posts recently, mainly about Bitcoin. The latest posts, from May 20 to May 25, 2025, include investment advice like “I only buy bitcoin with money I can’t afford to lose” and a significant corporate update about a $2.1 […]
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
MSTR ,,, you fools not even about Bitcoin holdings or BTC GAIN,,, or even BTC yield, it is rather about its ability to acquire and accumulate *MORE* Bitcoin. As a consequence, it cannot be judged by “mnav”, or even funny enough, bitcoin prices. Instead, you gotta think at least like 10-20 years ahead, when it […]
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Key Points Recent Activity Overview @saylor, associated with Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy, has been active on X with posts mainly about Bitcoin. The most recent posts, from May 20 to May 25, 2025, include investment advice like “I only buy bitcoin with money I can’t afford to lose” and corporate news like a $2.1 billion […]
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Live, be, approach, different
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Monthly self stipend Digital assets. Stablecoins ,,, create $2T of demand for US treasuries, treasury bills $300B now . JOBS: The true backbone of the economy (Germany) $10-12T . We want to make our cars, we don’t want to have Canada making our cars
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
A greater concern is trying not to die, because you don’t want your family to be alone Setting a precedent is good because it makes you less afraid 
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
When did Jony Ive become so fat? Exhilarating optimism 30 years this moment . The goal –> everyone just wants to have an insanely epic impact on humanity? Theory: people who most people dislike … we should actually strive to understand love and admire them? Humor fun & joy! THE PLEDGE OF ORANGE from now […]
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
A greater concern is trying not to die, because you don’t want your family to be alone Setting a precedent is good because it makes you less afraid 
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Key Points Background Eric Kim, known on X as @erickimphoto, has been smashing personal records (PRs) left and right, with rack pulls like 471 kg (1,038.8 pounds) going viral in May 2025. These lifts aren’t just numbers—they’re a rallying cry, a testament to what’s possible when you crank your energy and embrace the grind. His […]
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
The reason why this is significant: no hidden incentives or real?
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May 25, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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