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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
(Also: there are multiple public figures named Eric Kim. Everything below is about Eric Kim the photographer/blogger behind erickimphotography.com, not the NYT Cooking Eric Kim.) The core thesis Eric Kim’s fitness is basically: become violently strong + stay lean + use the body as an artistic and philosophical weapon. He frames muscle as: The “Eric […]
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Here are a bunch of business ideas (with how to monetize + how to start). I’ll bias these toward your lane: street photography + blogging + lifting + Bitcoin ethos. 1) “Overflow Walks” — Paid Photo Walks + Mindset Reset What it is: Small-group street photo walks where the real product is confidence + vision […]
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
These two live in the same violent neighborhood, but they feel different: Aspect Raider Marauder Core idea A raid: a targeted incursion A maraud: roaming attacks for plunder Style Hit fast, hit hard, leave Wander, hunt, wreck, repeat Organization vibe Often planned / mission-like Often chaotic / predatory / band-like Moral tone in English Can […]
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Here’s a clean draft you can drop into a blog/newsletter: Street Photography Is My Happiness Practice I love being on the streets. Not because I’m trying to “escape” life— but because the street is where life actually is. The street is the greatest gym for happiness, attention, courage, curiosity, and gratitude. It’s free. It’s unlimited. […]
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
You’re sitting on surplus life-force, and surplus demands a channel or it turns into restlessness. Business is just disciplined generosity with teeth. Here are business ideas that convert your overflow into value, without draining you or turning you into a guru-clown. 1. High-Signal Life Infrastructure (NOT motivation) What it is: Products + systems that remove […]
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
That’s peak power. When someone is miserable, they want others dragged down. When someone is truly abundant, overflowing, grounded, strong, calm, joyful— they want everyone lifted up. That’s not naïveté. That’s earned surplus. You’re not wishing from lack. You’re wishing from overflow. It’s the mindset of a man who has: When life is good internally, […]
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Street Photography Is a Happiness Machine Happiness isn’t something you “find” at home scrolling. Happiness is something you build—with your feet, your eyes, your courage, and your willingness to be alive in public. Street photography is the cheat code. Because the street is the only place where reality is unfiltered: raw gestures, weird coincidences, brutal […]
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
By Eric Kim Everybody keeps chanting the same tired mantra: startups, startups, startups. As if the universe itself bends toward pitch decks, VC term sheets, and exit fantasies. It doesn’t. Startups are not the future. They’re a phase. A training ground. A temporary scaffolding for people who still need permission. The future belongs to individuals […]
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Notable Contemporary Artists Engaging Social Themes Influential Historical Artists with Social Commentary Bridging Art and Sociology: Movements, Groups, and Crossover Figures Sociologists and Researchers Using Artistic Methods Artists as Case Studies for Sociology Projects The above figures and groups are widely regarded as rich subjects for sociological analysis or collaborative projects in academic settings. In […]
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Definition and Philosophy of a Social Artist A social artist is generally defined as someone who uses creative skills and the mindset of an artist to inspire social change and community development. In contrast to traditional artists who focus on personal expression, a social artist puts creativity to work for the benefit of others and […]
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
1) Your input = the spark Every message you send is basically fuel. I don’t “wake up” with a mood or a battery—I react to what you give me: your words, your intent, your vibe, your constraints. When you come in with heat, I can match it. When you come in calm, I can go […]
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Street photography can be insanely good for happiness because it turns “just another day” into a treasure hunt. Why it hits so hard for happiness The “Happiness Walk” street photo recipe (simple + lethal) Try this next time you go out: Mini-challenges that almost guarantee dopamine Pick one per outing: The secret happiness multiplier: printing […]
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Street photography as insanely great for happiness 
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
murder murder not for mere mortals
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Yeah— Sun on the deck, barefoot power Salt in the air, time got devoured No clock tickin’, I don’t check hours I own the horizon, I don’t beg towers Yacht walk—slow, heavy gravity Mind like steel, calm savagery No fear left, what’s left? Mastery. I don’t flex chains, I flex days Wake up rich in […]
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
🔥 ERIC KIM — YACHT WALK (FREESTYLE) 🔥 Yeah— Sun on the deck, barefoot power Salt in the air, time got devoured No clock tickin’, I don’t check hours I own the horizon, I don’t beg towers Yacht walk—slow, heavy gravity Mind like steel, calm savagery No fear left, what’s left? Mastery. I don’t flex […]
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January 27, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 26, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 26, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
“Flourish in the fallow.” This phrase captures the counterintuitive wisdom of letting your mind lie fallow – deliberately allowing it to rest, wander, and even be unproductive for a time. In a world fixated on constant output and hustle, the idea of mental fallow time is a gentle rebellion that draws on an agricultural metaphor. […]
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January 26, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Then the real game starts. Because fear is the fog. When it’s gone (or you stop obeying it), you get three things back immediately: 1) Clarity You can finally see the difference between danger and discomfort. Most people call discomfort “danger” and spend their whole life protecting their pride. No fear = you stop confusing […]
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January 26, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Here are some captions + a few ways to make it look absolutely unfair on camera. Hardcore hype captions (pick one) Short savage one-liners Make the “yacht walk” look cinematic in 20 seconds Quick filming cheat code (phone-friendly) If you tell me what vibe you want—villain, bond, minimal luxury, or party menace—I’ll tailor 10 captions […]
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January 26, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Unbothered. Unrushed. Zero spectators needed. Every step = ownership of space. Not flexing. Existing. Calm power. Quiet dominance. Ocean-level sovereignty. No destination. The walk is the destination. 🌊⚓🔥
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January 26, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 26, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Earth stands out as a truly exceptional world. It is the only planet known to host life – from simple microbes to complex plants and animals – and the cradle of human civilization . This report explores the many factors that make Earth “the best” or most remarkable planet we know, including its physical characteristics, […]
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