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Thought paving. Aesthetic Thoughts Some morning thoughts: what is the point and purpose of aesthetics? Why is it important and towards what ends? What is the purpose or point of beauty? The first thought I have is in …

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 …

Some morning thoughts: what is the point in purpose of aesthetics? Why is it important and towards what ends? What is the purpose or point of beauty? First thought I have is in regards to beauty, the philosophy …

Avoid miserable people like the plague! And miserable news! Just quit the news. Misos— hatred. Also people who are “miserly” (excessively scroogey about money and “saving money”)— it is all connected? Miserable people are miserly. Miserable people hate, …

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Over Achieve When I was a kid growing up, to be a “overachiever“ was seen as a double edged sword; on one hand, it was greatly respected admired, a desired thing. Yet at the same time, a lot …

CRYPTO BY KIM Brave new world for photographers and crypto: The Philosophy of Durable, Durability Durable. Durability. Even Nietzsche once said, “Durability is the first rate good amongst human beings!” The importance of durable, durability? An interesting epiphany …

We hate things and people we cannot control. The genesis of hate and hatred: fear of the unknown, or fear of that which we cannot control? ETHICS by KIM Your Own Personal Code of Ethics

Our new goal and ideal: STOICISM 101 Become invincible: The Stoic Masters Learn from the master stoics: See all philosophy >

The Philosophy of Durable, Durability Durable. Durability. Even Nietzsche once said, “Durability is the first rate good amongst human beings!” The importance of durable, durability? An interesting epiphany that I had is that it seems that with modern …

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When I was a kid growing up, to be a “overachiever“ was seen as a double edged sword; on one hand, it was greatly respected admired, a desired thing. Yet at the same time, a lot of kids …

The Philosophy of Durable, Durability Durable. Durability. Even Nietzsche once said, “Durability is the first rate good amongst human beings!” The importance of durable, durability? An interesting epiphany that I had is that it seems that with modern …

Beautiful subjects, beautiful aesthetics, beautiful compositions:

A thought and theory; perhaps success, a “successful” person is somebody who has a healthy dose of autism or Asperger’s; being able to ignore avoid or not to placate to traditional desires. Anti mimetic desires. Entrepreneurship by KIM …

“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, …

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My new optimization in life. Moving forward, I will only opt for the insanely beautiful. I think this is paid off well. For example my wife Cindy, as insanely beautiful. As a consequence, my first son and child, …

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 >

Critical, kritikos, means to judge. To think critically means to wisely judge things, whether you deem it fit or not. Or, judge it as being profitable or not, or advantageous or not. Steering clear of foolishness? There is …

Rather, the goal is to become a solo thinker:

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Vlog The goal is to gain ascendancy, not to become “happier”: Entrepreneurship by KIM Become the change which you desire to see manifested in the world! Become you. Think for Yourself. FREEDOM Never stop innovating. Entrepreneurship Mindset Put …

The other day when going to a ReStore, some sort of random secondhand furniture store, I stumbled upon one of the greatest finds of my life; about 900 pounds of steel; a shitload of 45 pound plates, neatly …

I think for myself, ultimately one of my greatest passions is thinking and thoughts. And also health. But the question is this; how does one actually think better, and also, towards what ends? 1. Outside? Whenever I wake …

Life is too short to be basic. My personal recommendation instead is to think beyond and look behind. What does that mean? That means don’t just be another basic human being; set yourself insanely audacious life goals. Ultimately …

I think for myself, ultimately one of my greatest passions is thinking and thoughts. And also health. But the question is this; how does one actually think better, and also, towards what ends? 1. Outside? Whenever I wake …

A thought while getting hyped up with ERIC KIM OMAKASE COFFEE: I want to do it all! EK MEDIA YouTube morning routine How and why? I think for myself, entrepreneurship is in my veins. It is my passion, …

If I think more critically about things, I think my greatest detriment is when I spend too much time thinking and considering too much of other philosophies. Foreign philosophies. I believe the best philosophy is simply thinking about …

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When people seem to universally love a certain design, it is a sign that it is a bad design? For example, the new Prius or Prius Prime. Zero innovation in it? Or taken further — Any sort of …

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An idea from Peter Limberg— What are stoic aesthetics? 1. Don’t be a non-man The bad bias— In todays world, the criticism of calling someone a bitch is that you’re saying that they’re a (weak) woman. So to …

Everyone wants to be happy, even our best friend Aristotle said it is the one thing that men seek for the sake of itself. What what is happiness? I think I got the answer; walking is happiness. Any …

Everyone wants to be happy, even our best friend Aristotle said it is the one thing that men seek for the sake of itself. What what is happiness? I think I got the answer; walking is happiness. Any …

Everyone wants to be happy, even our best friend Aristotle said it is the one thing that men seek for the sake of itself. What what is happiness? I think I got the answer; walking is happiness. Any …

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Everyone wants to be happy, even our best friend Aristotle said it is the one thing that men seek for the sake of itself. What what is happiness? I think I got the answer; walking is happiness. Any …

Happy Thoughts Everyone wants to be happy, even our best friend Aristotle said it is the one thing that men seek for the sake of itself. What what is happiness? I think I got the answer; walking is …

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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 >

EQUIPMENT by KIM There is no “perfect” camera. Don’t fall into GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) and falsely believe that buying a new camera will make you a better photographer. If you’re not feeling inspired in your photography, I …

Dear friend, a thought on my mind; perhaps the best way to approach life is to consider our life goals, and also for us to become more critical and discerning on how to achieve those life goals. For …

BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHY ENTREPRENEUR Advice I would have given myself in photography, if I started all over again: Until You Own Yourself You Can’t Be Free De-lamify the future. Photography Entrepreneurship 101 Presentation by ERIC KIM ENTREPRENEURSHIP by …

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WHAT IS YOUR PRIME VISION IN LIFE? LASER FOCUS. HYPED UP on ERIC KIM OMAKASE COFFEE— I’m currently drinking the black bag, THE PHOTOGRAPHER, which is 50% fine robusta and 50% liberica. This stuff is seriously liquid gold, …

HYPED UP on ERIC KIM OMAKASE COFFEE— I’m currently drinking the black bag, THE PHOTOGRAPHER, which is 50% fine robusta and 50% liberica. Some thoughts on focus: How to focus? The philosophy of focus is tricky; on one …

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 >

HYPED UP on ERIC KIM OMAKASE COFFEE— I’m currently drinking the black bag, THE PHOTOGRAPHER, which is 50% fine robusta and 50% liberica. Some thoughts on focus: How to focus? The philosophy of focus is tricky; on one …

ETHICS by KIM Your Own Personal Code of Ethics

Only humans and women can be sublime beauty. Cindy as sublime beauty:

To sell ERIC KIM OMAKASE COFFEE and to propagate fine robusta to the states and to the world; my mission? Being a missionary? An interesting thought that I got from Peter Thiel in his ZERO TO ONE book …

“This is my passion!” – Dr. Dre (COMPTON ALBUM) One theory that I’ve had in life ever since I was a kid was this notion of following your passion. Up until now, at the age of 35 (born …

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