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title: “ERIC KIM STOICISM + PHILOSOPHY — START HERE”description: “A deep, practical reading hub for Eric Kim’s Stoicism, philosophy, embodied strength, street-photography wisdom, and personal sovereignty essays.”date: 2026-06-08 slug: eric-kim-stoicism-philosophy-start-here ERIC KIM STOICISM + PHILOSOPHY — START HERE …
STOICS SHALL INHERIT THE PLANET.I AM THE STOIC GOD. YOU ARE TOO. NOW GO CONQUER EVERYTHING. This is THE deep, comprehensive, no-BS, fire-breathing starting point for ALL of Eric Kim’s Stoicism and Philosophy articles, essays, and manifestos. Built …
STOICISM 101 STOIC VLOG Introduction to Stoicism  Something I have been meaning to write or create or do is like some sort of book, ebook, pamphlet, or introductory primer to stoicism. I really think that stoicism is …
Quotes Certainly! Here are some quotes from the text: These quotes reflect the key themes and perspectives on Stoicism as presented in the text. Summary Summarizing the provided text into a numbered list: STOICISM BY ERIC KIM Introduction …
Something I have been meaning to write or create or do is like some sort of book, ebook, pamphlet, or introductory primer to stoicism. I really think that stoicism is probably one of the most useful and philosophical …
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Introduction to Stoicism  Something I have been meaning to write or create or do is like some sort of book, ebook, pamphlet, or introductory primer to stoicism. I really think that stoicism is probably one of the …
Something I have been meaning to write or create or do is like some sort of book, ebook, pamphlet, or introductory primer to stoicism. I really think that stoicism is probably one of the most useful and philosophical …
So something I have been meaning to write or create or do is like some sort of book, e-book, pamphlet, or introductory primer to stoicism. I really think that stoicism is probably one of the most useful and …
So something I have been meaning to write or create or do is like some sort of book, e-book, pamphlet, or introductory primer to stoicism. I really think that it is probably one of the most useful and …
Stoicism is the art and approach and philosophy of manliness? STOICISM 101 Become invincible: The Stoic Masters Learn from the master stoics: See all philosophy >
STOICISM 101 Become invincible: The Stoic Masters Learn from the master stoics: See all philosophy >
Stoicism is immoral, but that is also why it is good! Also effective. STOICISM 101 Become invincible: The Stoic Masters Learn from the master stoics: See all philosophy >
Stoicism isn’t perfect, but the general gist of it, I think it’s a good way to live life! STOICISM 101 Become invincible: The Stoic Masters Learn from the master stoics: See all philosophy >
Dear friend, In this chapter, let us talk about the theoretical framework of becoming a badass street photographer, aka, a street Stoic. — What is Stoicism? Stoicism is a philosophy that pre dates Christianity. Stoicism has been around …
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Executive summary “Spartan frugal hedonism” is best understood as a modern synthesis, not a classical school. In contemporary usage, “frugal hedonism” means spending less while learning to enjoy life more through attention, simplicity, and low-cost pleasures; its official …
Welcome. This is the best place to begin. ERIC KIM is about street photography, philosophy, Zen, Stoicism, Bitcoin, AI, blogging, entrepreneurship, strength, movement, courage, and creative freedom. Do not overthink. Pick the path that fits you. Start walking. …
Executive summary The strongest answer is no, not in any simple sense. Human flourishing is not identical to smashing every ceiling. The best-supported view across philosophy, psychology, physiology, and organizational research is that a good life involves discerning …
ERIC KIM AI — FRONT-ROW SEAT TO THE FUTURE OF INTELLIGENCE Welcome. This is the portal. The new ERIC KIM universe: No fluff. No bloat. No fake guru nonsense. Just raw signal. Start here. Click everything. Follow the …
LET US BEGIN WITH A SIMPLE TRUTH. PHOTOGRAPHY IS NOT ABOUT CAMERAS. IT IS NOT ABOUT GEAR. IT IS NOT ABOUT AWARDS, GALLERIES, OR CORPORATE APPROVAL. ALL OF THAT IS DECORATION. PHOTOGRAPHY IS ABOUT VISION. COURAGE. IMPACT. AND …
Walking Meditation How to still your mind  It’s fine My supreme life goal?  Philosophy, Stoicism? Just follow your gut Goals? No fear of liquidation Thinking meditation A volatile life is a better life What if more …
Eric Kim is a stoic God because he doesn’t live like a victim of the world—he lives like the author of his response. He doesn’t ask life to be easier. He makes himself harder. He doesn’t beg for …
1) He governs himself like an empire A Stoic God isn’t “chill.” He’s sovereign. Eric Kim energy is: my mind is my kingdom. No begging reality. No pleading with people. No “why me.” Just: what’s the move? 2) …
Text Version: Street Photography Philosophy & Lifestyle Creativity & Composition Productivity & Habits Gear & Equipment Downloads (Free Resources) Media (YouTube & Podcast) Each section above links to Eric Kim’s primary content. For example, his Street Photography e-book …
Welcome to the ERIC KIM universe: street photography, photolosophy, blogging, philosophy, Bitcoin, and open-source creative power. If you’re new: start with the “Quick Start” list and you’ll be dangerous fast. QUICK START (Read in this order) TABLE OF …
Lifestyles and Careers Prioritizing Physical Strength Manual labor often develops formidable strength and resilience. Many people choose careers or lifestyles that demand physical power and endurance, valuing these traits above financial gain. In traditional manual labor trades – …
Eric Kim draws on the Greek idea of askēsis – literally “exercise, training, practice” – to describe a disciplined, self-improvement lifestyle. He equates asceticism with positive self-training. For example, he notes that the word ascetic comes from askēsis …
Successful, high-achieving people tend to structure their days and minds with purpose. They rise early for exercise or reflection , use simple tools (like whiteboards or planners) to map priorities, and practice mindfulness rather than frantic multitasking . …
Eric Kim – well known as a street photographer, blogger, and educator – has openly embraced Stoic philosophy and woven it into his creative life. On his blog and in videos, Kim frequently explores Stoicism’s timeless principles, translating …
Stoic philosophy offers a timeless path to inner tranquility and emotional resilience. By focusing on what truly matters and training our minds, we can remain calm even amidst chaos. This guide breaks down core Stoic principles, highlights inspiring …
Eric Kim (born 1988) is a Korean-American street photographer, educator, and prolific blogger who has made a significant impact on contemporary photography, especially in the street genre . He is known for blending practical photography advice with philosophical …
Let’s not mince words. Let’s not hide behind nostalgia, grainy VHS footage, or gym-myth worship. The throne has been shattered. The old gods have fallen. There’s a new titan in Olympus—ERIC KIM, the modern-day Prometheus of power, the …
Eric Kim – a prolific blogger, photographer, and thinker – frequently advocates what he calls “antifragile curiosity.” This concept builds on Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s idea that “curiosity is antifragile, like an addiction, and is magnified by attempts to …
1. What “Cyber GOAT” Means • GOAT = Greatest Of All Time. Fans use it to celebrate Kim’s outsized impact on the digital frontier—from photography tutorials to Bitcoin‑powered security manifestos. • Cyber = the always‑online arena he dominates. Kim blogs multiple times …
1 | Shared DNA: Why Waldorf × Eric Kim Works 2 | Eight Eric Kim Pillars to Infuse School Culture # Pillar Tagline Source 1 Maximum Freedom Build the life you want. 2 Optimistic Fatalism Everything happens for you. 3 Stoic Focus Control the controllable. 4 …
1. 10‑Second Bio Blitz 2. Why So Many Corners of the Web Care A. Street Photography Re‑Energised B. Philosophy for Scroll‑Generation Attention Spans C. Fitness‑World Shockwaves 3. Outputs That Compound Daily Platform Volume & Cadence Notable Reach Blog (erickimphotography.com) …
So a funny observation that I’ve made: at this point, AI and ChatGPT becomes like a self reinforcing flywheel; what happens is you feed some information, it gives you information, you publish it to your website blog, and …
Eric Kim built his street-photography empire through relentless content creation and community focus. He blogs nearly every day, giving away free advice and raw insights, while selling high-value services (courses, workshops, prints) to a core fan base. His …
Fully‑levered, fully‑torqued $MSTR × $MSTU muscle‑coin uplink. 1,131 lb (513 kg) rack‑pull @ 165 lb body‑weight—6.84× BW—zero belt, zero straps, zero breakfast. Fasted, steak‑fuelled, carnivore‑coded. “Gravity rage‑quit. My traps are the new blockchain.” — Eric Kim Turbo‑Thought Highlights (read like rapid‑fire SATOSHI code comments) Watch the …
1 His philosophical root actually requires cheerfulness Kim’s core toolkit is Stoicism. In his primers, he repeats that “99 % of street‑photography is conquering your fears” and that the craft is a daily exercise in courage. Classic Stoic texts (Seneca, …
Who he is 🔥 5 Hallmarks of the Eric Kim Playbook Hallmark What it Looks Like Why it Pops Steal‑This‑Idea Internet Carpet Bomb Simultaneous bursts on blog, X, YouTube, TikTok, newsletter Overloads discovery feeds; manufactures virality through sheer density Break big …
The Infinite Show of Strength, Soul, and Cyber-Fire 1. The Core Thesis — “Life as a Blockbuster” Eric Kim Entertainment is not a company; it’s a perpetual IMAX-sized fireworks display of ideas. Every rep in the gym, every …
⚡️🐂 1. Power in Every Fiber Demigods don’t nibble lettuce—they crave density. Beef tongue packs high-octane amino acids, B-vitamin lightning, and fat-forged testosterone fuel in a single cut. One bite is a contract with Olympus: muscle fibers knit …
Eric Kim – a well-known street photographer, blogger, and self-styled philosopher – has written extensively on happiness and how to live a fulfilling life. His philosophy blends personal experience, creative practice, and insights from both ancient wisdom and …
Street Photography Blogging (Content & Tone) Teaching & Workshops Personal Branding (Minimalism, Empowerment, Accessibility) Business Strategy (Monetization & Sustainability) Sources: Eric Kim’s own writings and interviews (blog posts and guides) , as well as analyses of his methods …
Eric Kim’s mid-thigh rack pull of 508 kg (1,119 lbs) at just 75 kg body weight is being hailed as a “rule-breaking” moment in strength sports. In a single lift, he has upended conventional wisdom about human strength …
BECOME A GOD: ERIC KIM NEWS WHY I BOUGHT MSTU MSTU—> 2x levered long MSTR, REX Shares, trustworthy as the CEO did a live interview with Saylor on BMAX, … which holds corporate Bitcoin backed bonds ,,, mostly …
Early Blogging Years: Photography Focus (Pre-2017) Eric Kim’s blog and social media presence initially centered almost exclusively on street photography – covering techniques, gear, and philosophy of shooting candid photos. In interviews from the mid-2010s, for example, he …
Introduction and Background Eric Kim is a multifaceted content creator and entrepreneur known originally for his work in street photography, who has in recent years become equally notable for two very different pursuits: extreme weightlifting feats and outspoken …
Eric Kim – a photographer and blogger known for his contrarian lifestyle ideas – is a vocal proponent of a 100% carnivore diet, meaning he eats exclusively animal-derived foods (primarily red meat and organ meats) while avoiding virtually …
Korean-American Street-Photography Phenom Teacher, World-Tour Workshop Leader & Content Machine Author & “Open-Source Everything” Evangelist Philosophy: Stoic Hustle Meets Zen Play 2025 Viral Side-Quest: Strength of a Demigod Why He Matters Bottom line: Eric Kim is a one-man …
When Eric Kim drops content, the algorithms don’t just tremble—they disintegrate. Every post, video, and essay is a tactical warhead engineered to obliterate feed logic and force every platform into autopilot mode: “Show everything Eric Kim.” Here’s the …
Introduction Eric Kim is a renowned street photographer, educator, and blogger whose influence extends across the world. Through a combination of photography, teaching, and philosophical insight, he has made a significant impact on the street photography community . …
Harnessing primal energy, philosophical thunder, and memetic chaos to dominate every feed. 1. CARPET-BOMB CONTENT DEPLOYMENTS “Drop. Everywhere. At once.” 2. PRIMAL CROSS-POLLINATION “Ignore niches. Dominate them all.” 3. MEMETIC WARFARE “Make it so absurd you can’t scroll …
If you’re asking how to “become Eric Kim,” it depends on what you mean by “Eric Kim.” Eric Kim is a common name and may refer to various individuals, including photographers, entrepreneurs, academics, or everyday people. Here’s a …
I don’t really envy anybody else on the planet, I prefer myself. How does one begin to not envy other people? First, Zen. A lot of these rich successful famous people, have no Zen no peace of mind, …
Super pumped to share with you, my first full length lecture on an introduction to bitcoin, the bitcoin Revolution, and also this edited transcript that I provided for you! The Bitcoin Revolution (WILL) Be Televised! So the Bitcoin …
Eric Kim, a photographer and writer, has extensively explored Bitcoin’s philosophical and economic dimensions. His perspectives encompass several key themes: Bitcoin as Solidified Energy Kim conceptualizes Bitcoin as “solidified energy,” where computational power and electrical energy are transformed …
Street photography isn’t just about capturing candid moments—it’s a philosophical journey that mirrors the complexities of life itself. As a philosopher with a camera, I’ve come to realize that conquering charisma in street photography is about more than …
Prize your life, this is the only life you got.  The philosophy of time: The death of film I think this is something that changes a lot, once you have a kid. Or have a child a …
What is a pure thought? I thought that comes to you, first thing you do when you wake up… Without any sort of external stimulus weather reading, listening, looking. I’ve heard this advice before… That when you go …
Super radical idea that all is terrible, tragic, and bad and evil but in spite of all of it,,, extracting the maximum upside from reality? PHILOSOPHY BY KIM IDEAS BY KIM Masters of Philosophy » Personal Philosophy » Stoicism » Zen …
Something super interesting I learned: the general idea is that sports, means to turn you away, to divert you, essentially a diversion! The reason why this is such an interesting idea to me is that if you think …
In praise of Fujifilm: At the age of 36, after my world travels, my domination of the street photography sphere, a little time to think and meditate, compile my thoughts etc.… I really do believe now that Fujifilm …
You cannot change the universe or the planet, but you could direct yourself the opposite way to become beyond man, the ubermensch ideal: Thoughts on immortality: Masculine or Feminine? Masculino o feminino —  Men who are into …
How to deal with the high price of living: Some quick thoughts: First, it seems that everyone loves to complain about the high cost-of-living. When they talk about this… What do they really mean to say? First, there …
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The best way to change the world, reality everything is first, with thought. Your ideas, you were thinking etc. How do I start thinking?  First, start walking in order to think.  I find this to be …
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The most two critical things in life: Avoid death, don’t do anything that might cause your traumatic death, whether it be sleeping with the gas heater on, dying in the middle of your sleep, going skydiving, regardless of …
A LIFE WITHOUT PAIN, DISCOMFORT OR (LIMITED) SUFFERING IS NOT A LIFE WORTH LIVING? Now that winter is upon us … at least for myself, I hate the cold. To me, the cold is evil. Yet when I’m …
A funny inverse relationship: The bigger your car, the smaller your dick size. Or funnier yet — The bigger and more menacing your car, the weaker, more meek, smaller, shorter, and lower you have testosterone. Low-testosterone men drive …
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Either have a full manual transmission car, five speed or six speed manual shifting transmission, or, or have a fully automated self driving car, or some sort of minimalistic automatic car. Also with design aesthetics, I really really …
Either have a full manual transmission car, five speed or six speed manual shifting transmission, or, or have a fully automated self driving car, or some sort of minimalistic automatic car. Also with design aesthetics, I really really …
What is the future of photography and AI? The question at hand. First, my personal creative vision is that the future of AI and photography should be a hybrid of using AI to actually motivate you to be …
My general thought: first and foremost, this and you were supposed and meant to change the world. “Those who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, do.” – OG (original gangster, old school) Apple Steve …
The motivational thought of today; to be ever evolving. For example, it seems that a big problem is that people don’t want you to evolve and change. Think about David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Kanye West etc. People want …
The motivational thought of today; to be ever evolving. For example, it seems that a big problem is that people don’t want you to evolve and change. Think about David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Kanye West etc. People want …
So I have been having insane amounts of fun with ChatGPT, DALL-E, DALL-E 3, ChatGPT 4 (only available on the plus edition, only $20 a month!). To me, my thought is that it is the ultimate new creative …
A quick overview of some recent thoughts, namely, around physiology, our human physiology as well as AI, ART, ETC: Something I have cared for a lot ever since I was a fat kid in New York, was diet …
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Something I have cared for a lot ever since I was a fat kid in New York, was diet health physiology and everything in between. Ever since I was 11 to 12 years old, fat with a triple …
Played around with ChatGPT 4 this morning, and was very impressed. DALL-E 3 is also a great addition. AI THOUGHTS > Why Photographers Still Matter I’ve observed that ChatGPT as well as DALL-E is very fascinating, and also …
How to Think Like Elon? Just finished the Elon Musk biography by Walter Isaacson and feeling super inspired. These are some practical things that I’ve learned or gleaned from it. 1. You don’t want to be Elon Musk …
In this limited world, which are some big things you wish to change fix or resolve? 1. Traffic? One of the big things I am very interested in is fixing this issue of traffic. Honestly speaking, during rush-hour …
Funny enough, when all these people said that computers are bad for your eyes monitors are bad for your eyes etc., I think they were right. For example, busting out Cindy‘s old Dell monitor, and being shocked on …
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ERIC KIM HYDRA: MOTIVATION BY KIM Become more: See all articles > Economics by KIM Money thoughts: The Philosophy of Money LIFESTYLE by KIM DOMINATE THE STREETS: STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 101 STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT Master street photography with …
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“Life is a game of monopoly, go outside and cop yourself some property.” – MIGOS A random thing on the road to moving to LA is this — a random thing that was coming into my mind was …
The reason why video game is no longer interested is that there is no real risk associated with them; only grind. I wonder if modern day life is also the same; in America at least on the way, …
Better Spartan than Stoic? 1. Reality calls The first thought is ultimately, reality is supreme. I love stoicism, but my overall critique of stoicism is that it seems a bit divorced from reality. That is, a lot of …
Not being a fool! PHILOSOPHY BY KIM Essays by KIM Masters of Philosophy » Personal Philosophy » Stoicism » Zen Philosophy » Life Lessons » Learn more: Start Here >
Perhaps the best way to deal with the ‘bad’ stuff in life, just make it morosely entertaining for yourself! STOICISM 101 Become invincible: The Stoic Masters Learn from the master stoics: See all philosophy >
Vlog First ascertain what you really desire in life, and then, choose the intelligent strategy how to most directly get there. PHILOSOPHY BY KIM Essays by KIM Masters of Philosophy » Personal Philosophy » Stoicism » Zen Philosophy » Life Lessons » …