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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 …
Here’s exactly why it’s genius, point by point: 1. It inverts the dominant religion of our time The current secular religion is “pain = progress” (grind culture, no pain no gain, biohacking yourself into a productivity robot).You calmly …
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 repeatedly urges photographers and creatives to break away from the herd. He uses the image of “lemmings” – blind followers who jump off cliffs together – to warn against mindless conformity. By contrast he celebrates “savages” …
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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 The Idea: Nietzsche’s Übermensch, Reloaded Kim distils the philosopher’s blueprint into five power‑verbs: Will‑to‑Power, Self‑Overcoming, Amor Fati, Value‑Creation and Life‑Affirmation. In his words, the goal is to “melt the handcuffs of herd‑morality” and hurl yourself into “endless self‑overcoming.” 2 Mindset …
What’s the most expensive precious thing on the planet? Freedom. Everything freedom
1. Periodization Architect What to do: Dump a year’s worth of past workouts (sets × reps × load) and future goals into O3 Pro. Prompt idea: “Design a 16‑week undulating program that peaks my squat on week 12 and my deadlift on week 16, respecting …
1. Street Photography as Live Theatre Eric Kim treats the sidewalk like Broadway: every frame is a mini-drama, every passer-by a potential co-star. On his flagship blog he teaches that attention—not gear—is the true ticket to cinematic shots, …
1. A Relentless Creation Engine Eric treats the internet like a furnace—he feeds it fresh content daily and lets the heat refine the next idea. His own blog series titled “UNSTOPPABLE” documents almost‑daily reflections on creativity, fitness, and …
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 …
Yoga – derived from the Sanskrit root yuj meaning “to yoke” or “to unite” – is an ancient practice and philosophy that unites body, mind, and spirit . Over millennia, yoga evolved from early spiritual disciplines in India …
Eric Kim – Background and Blogging Philosophy Background: Eric Kim is an American blogger, educator, and street photographer known for his prolific online presence and workshops in street photography. Born in 1988 in San Francisco and educated in …
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 …
Spread the good news of bitcoin with love ERIC KIM‘s physique is blowing up the Internet  ERIC KIM’s body looks like body armor? Why ERIC KIM is the talk of the town  . ERIC KIM cyber …
Just finished watching a very very enlightening and productive webinar podcast interview with Jeff Park and Michael Saylor, some thoughts;: So, seems that one of the big things is the philosophy of winning versus not losing. Some tricky …
Perhaps Investing in Some Ephemeral Things Is a Good Idea! Not everything needs to last forever? So a big thing; life is a femoral, you don’t live forever. Bitcoin will last forever but your own personal life will …
So curiosity is that which you care for, yet when it comes to curiosity, it is strangely moralized. For example, curiosity killed the cat. a world without curiosity is not a world worth living in? So Elon Musk …
I’ve never owned property in the traditional sense in my life. It is still kind of a strange and elusive concept for me. For example, homeownership, is talented as some sort of desideratum, a thing to be desired. …
So just went to the Mr. brainwash art gallery in Beverly Hills, and I am blown away; it was the most fun, enjoyable, uplifting, playful, inspirational and motivational art exhibit of all time. why this matters  This …
Ultimately when people study Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger etc ,,, what all these guys are searching for is wisdom. I think this is good and important because principles wisdom, is resistant to time and technology, but at least …
Ultimately when people study Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger etc ,,, what all these guys are searching for is wisdom. I think this is good and important because principles wisdom, is resistant to time and technology, but at least …
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 …
Just learned this morning that aggression means to walk towards. Or to attack. So… Some bizarre inconsistencies here. First, these women honking at you from behind, atop their armored vehicles, these tank-like Mercedes-Benz AMG G wagons, or some …
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 …
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 …
Prize your life, this is the only life you got.  The economics and philosophy of time: 1. The death of film I think this is something that changes a lot, once you have a kid. Or have …
PODCAST AUDIO The text titled “Bitcoin Thoughts” presents a wide-ranging, personal exploration of various topics, notably focusing on Bitcoin, its key players, and the cryptocurrency world, while also touching upon broader themes of wealth, investment, lifestyle, and philosophy. …
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 …
First, start walking in order to think.  So something I have not really came across yet is the philosophy of thinking. Why think, what does it mean to think, why does it matter? First and foremost, thoughts …
MONEY THOUGHTS. “White people make money don’t spend it, I’d rather buy 80 gold chains and go ignant (ignorant)”. – Kanye Thinking about money: Why does this matter? “Money sets the whole world in motion” – Publius Syrus …
Pornography … pornos just means prostitute. But if you create your own beautiful women in ChatGPT, DALL-E 3… then is it still porn? No. Nothing wrong with porn morally or ethically … the bigger issue is online advertising …
PHOTOLOSOPHY: WHAT CAN YOU BECOME AS A PHOTOGRAPHER-VISUAL ARTIST? DOWNLOAD FULL COURSE (7.4GB) See the full course here. Overview The “Photolosophy” course by Eric Kim delves into the philosophical aspects of photography, aiming to help photographers find deeper …
One of the things I love the most is Spartan philosophy, thinking about ancient Sparta etc. Why? Aesthetically, ethically, and in terms of the ethos — I love it! Just watch the movie 300 I watched the movie …
Greater fates, greater futures. Force finds a way.  Nietzsche once said; the secret to the greatest amount of happiness is living the life with the maximum amount of danger! I think this was from twilight of the …
Greater fates, greater futures. Force finds a way.  Nietzsche once said; the secret to the greatest amount of happiness is living the life with the maximum amount of danger! I think this was from twilight of the …
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“Greed is good” – Gordon Gecko So it seems and appears that a lot of people seek getting really really rich, really really fast, in order to buy a bunch of stuff. For example, I think the general …
“Greed is good” – Gordon Gecko So it seems and appears that a lot of people seek getting really really rich, really really fast, in order to buy a bunch of stuff. For example, I think the general …
The general idea … anti fiat currency; the idea that true currency needs a hard cap. Hard cap of 21 million coins. Why does this matter? The US government and FED can essentially print unlimited money; my belief …
Essays by KIM Masters of Philosophy » Personal Philosophy » Stoicism » Zen Philosophy » Life Lessons » Learn more: Start Here > STOICISM 101 Become invincible: The Stoic Masters Learn from the master stoics: See all philosophy > Dominate street photography: Video …
I think ultimately there is an underlying philosophy behind it all. Some innovation thoughts:
harduz— *kort-us, *kret— strong, powerful. kratus— strong. Krakos— strength, power, dominion. *kret- Insight, intelligence, strength. Harduz— strong, brave, hard. Hard — like hard, solid like a stone? Like a diamond!
I just finished the Elon Musk biography by Walter Isaacson, loved it. 12 stars out of 10. I even enjoyed it more than the Steve Jobs biography, up to date my favorite! Thought: perhaps Walter Isaacson should also …
Was it Voltaire who once said that the best modern day inventions was society? Skills Social arenas
Can philosophy also be a lifestyle?
MUSCLE BY KIM: Why build your body? Your own body as a work of art! In Praise of Building Your Body My Muscle Philosophy: Treat your body as sculpture. This is not my body The first thing: I …
Currently settling down in my new life here in Culver, Culver City (Los Angeles), and feeling insanely happy. Then the thought: what is the philosophy of happiness? Why happiness, and how to become it? 1. Health is prime …
Body thoughts:
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Essentially — we, out of weakness, refuse to blame our present bad situation on ourselves and we seek someone else to blame instead? Solution: If you witness anyone scapegoating you, refuse to tolerate that shit!
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 » …
I studied sociology as an undergrad, and it might’ve been one of the most formative things for me. But what is sociology, and what is the difference between sociology and philosophy? My personal thought is sociology is practical, …
Super inspired from the movie ‘FIGHT CLUB’– in terms of how to conquer my personal fears in life, how to break free from societal bullshit, and to become the best version of myself: Here are some life lessons …
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Am I the first serious philosopher and the first serious weight lifter? 1. Public strength Something that I’ve observed is that I am much stronger, physiologically stronger, when I’m at the gym around a lot of other people. …
It is OK that everyone has different preferences! I suppose the question is this; how do we allow everyone to their own preferences? For example, I really hate the cold, and I prefer it really hot. Therefore in …
Now that I am officially part of the coffee business, I wanted to use this opportunity to think and philosophize on the philosophy of coffee. Why coffee? Coffee is a weird and beautiful thing. First and foremost, funny …
Greater risks, greater fates: The risk is the reward Upon much thinking and consideration, the interesting innovation that I have is that the risk is the reward. That is, you don’t risk in order to gain a greater …
What does it mean to be happy, and how to become happy? First of all, what is happiness? Personally speaking, I think happiness is a situation in which you have great physical and physiological strength, elevated mood, lofty …
What do you lack in modern day life? Physical challenge, combat, hand to hand things. I cannot speak for women, but for at least us men — the modern day man is like a sick animal. Anemic, lacking …
What do you lack in modern day life? Physical challenge, combat, hand to hand things. I cannot speak for women, but for at least us men — the modern day man is like a sick animal. Anemic, lacking …
Greater risk, greater futures. The greater the risk, the better. Something I haven’t really heard people talk or write about is the philosophy of risk. What is risk, what is the significance of risk, and what are practical …
What is the only certain real thing which exist? Your body. But, what does bodybuilding mean? And what are the aims and goals and desired end states? The body In the modern day world, we have a strange …
What is the only certain real thing which exist? Your body. But, what does bodybuilding mean? And what are the aims and goals and desired end states? The body In the modern day world, we have a strange …
Why lift weights? First of all, I believe that lifting weights can and will benefit anybody and everybody, irregardless of age gender experience, etc. For example, everyone wants to become “healthier”. But what does it mean to be …
Something on my mind is in regards to the human body. Specifically, our own human body. First of all, why is it that everyone is trying to control our body? Why can we not control our own body? …
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Virgil Dr. Seuss George Bernard Shaw Thucydides Horace Seneca Marcus Aurelius Epictetus Publilius Syrus Heraclitus Edward Gibbons See all philosophy >
Why Do You Feel Guilty Shooting Street Photography? Ethics in Street Photography Improvise in Street Photography Why Fear Street Photography?
This is how I define photography for myself: I. Photography is poetry with light To me, photography is poetry with a camera. To me, photography is writing with light. To me, photography is putting human emotions, perspective, and …
1. Create your own fresh new start in life 2. Future architecture The Act of Creation, Arthur Koestler physicalsciencei00seneiala 3. Screenshots
Photography Philosophy 101 You’re Constantly in a State of Becoming in Photography Photography Philosophy 101 Photography Philosophy 101: I Photograph to See What the World Looks Like Photographed Personal Photography Philosophy Why do you make photos? Reflect in …
Dear friend, what is your personal photography philosophy? What motivates you to make a photograph? Or what motivates you not to make a photograph? Do you prefer to shoot every day? Or do you prefer to shoot only when …
Find a personal philosophy that works for you: You Are the Light of the World Your Soul is a Diamond in the Rough Why Live? How to Make Forward Progress What Do You Want Out of Life? How …
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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 …
I think what makes photography insanely interesting is… You must exist in the real world. You must have two legs walk around, move your body your arms your legs, use your brain your inside your compositional intuition…  …
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 …
Executive Summary The phrase “real life is all about framing” is analytically powerful if read with care. Human beings do not encounter a raw, neutral world and then respond to it mechanically. We interpret situations through schemas of …
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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 …
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So some unethical thoughts this morning: First, billionaire or nothing. In terms of our financial goals our aspirations and ambitions, aim for the billi or nothing.  Obviously you could work like hell and never reach it but …
30% ARR, naturally organic growth over the next 30 years? Holding steady! Money? So what is the one universal good that holds us together as humanity? Money. Rather than what these skinny fat loser marxists say, money is …
The will to handsome So what looks like the funny truth is… I think ultimately, vanity self vanity is a virtue. And as a man especially in America, what is one of the greatest compliments one can receive? …
So it looks like I’m getting back into my philosophical self, this is a great idea: my general idea is, the point of life is not difficulty overcoming whatever… But rather, a life of maximum ease? The subtlety …
So it looks like I’m getting back into my philosophical self, this is a great idea: my general idea is, the point of life is not difficulty overcoming whatever… But rather, a life of maximum ease? The subtlety …
Executive summary “Will to self” and “self-formation” can be analyzed as a two-way coupling: capacities for volition/agency shape the self over time (through choices, habits, and commitments), while the evolving self (values, identity, self-models) channels what is experienced …