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September 1, 2023

Start Here Archive

Carte blanche baby! New mind drip from EK NEWS: DOMINATE THE STREETS: STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 101 STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT Master street photography with STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT. STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 101 If you’re new to street photography, start here: …

September 1, 2023

Sociology vs Philosophy

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, …

September 1, 2023

ERIC KIM SOCIOLOGY

SOCIOLOGY by KIM Sociological Theory Photography and Sociology

September 1, 2023

Start Here Archive

Carte blanche baby! New mind drip from EK NEWS: DOMINATE THE STREETS: STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 101 STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT Master street photography with STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT. STREET PHOTOGRAPHY 101 If you’re new to street photography, start here: …

August 31, 2023

ASCENDANCY.

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 …

August 31, 2023

Entrepreneurial Thoughts

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 …

August 31, 2023

Entrepreneurial Thoughts

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 …

August 31, 2023

The Philosophy of Fight Club

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 …

August 30, 2023

How to Think Better

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 …

August 30, 2023

LOOK *BEYOND*

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 …

August 29, 2023

How to Think Better

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 …

August 28, 2023

I WANT TO DO IT ALL!

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, …

August 28, 2023

Disregard Foreign Philosophies

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 …

August 28, 2023

I WANT TO DO IT ALL!

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, …

August 26, 2023

DESIGN THOUGHTS

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 …

August 25, 2023

Stoic Aesthetics

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 …

August 24, 2023

Philosophy Essays

PHILOSOPHY BY KIM Essays by KIM Masters of Philosophy » Personal Philosophy » Stoicism » Zen Philosophy » Life Lessons » Learn more: Start Here >

August 24, 2023

BECOMING HAPPY

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 …

August 24, 2023

BECOMING HAPPY

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 …

August 22, 2023

HAPPY!

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 …

August 22, 2023

HAPPY!

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 …

August 21, 2023

HAPPY.

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 …

August 19, 2023

Bad Stoicism

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 >

August 19, 2023

Life Goals?

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 …

August 19, 2023

Prime Vision

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, …

August 19, 2023

Equipment

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 …

August 19, 2023

Life Goals?

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 …

August 19, 2023

Life Goals?

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 …

August 19, 2023

Start Here

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 …

August 16, 2023

PRIME VISION

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, …

August 16, 2023

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. Some thoughts on focus: How to focus? The philosophy of focus is tricky; on one …

August 13, 2023

Why Stoicism?

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 >

August 12, 2023

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. Some thoughts on focus: How to focus? The philosophy of focus is tricky; on one …

August 10, 2023

The Innovator

Waking up this morning, and having some great ERIC KIM OMAKASE Coffee to get me going, some thoughts: 1. Innovate? After being abroad, then coming back, the general thought I have is that perhaps at the end of …

August 9, 2023

Transformed

After spending two months in Asia, this time about two weeks in Hadong South Korea, and about a month and a half in Vietnam, and coming back home to the states, I feel like a transformed man. How …

August 8, 2023

LA COMMUTING Thoughts

The other day, woke up pretty early, got some good writing done (Man on a Mission), was feeling high strength, and decided that it may be a good opportunity and chance for me to go househunting and apartment …

August 8, 2023

LA THOUGHTS

The other day, woke up pretty early, got some good writing done (Man on a Mission), was feeling high strength, and decided that it may be a good opportunity and chance for me to go househunting and apartment …

August 8, 2023

LA THOUGHTS

The other day, woke up pretty early, got some good writing done (Man on a Mission), was feeling high strength, and decided that it may be a good opportunity and chance for me to go househunting and apartment …

August 7, 2023

Man on a Mission

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 …

August 7, 2023

The Philosophy of Preferences

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 …

August 6, 2023

Powered by Passion

“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 …

August 5, 2023

The Philosophy of Coffee and Perfection

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 …

July 27, 2023

‘SKILL’ VS MERIT?

Why are Americans or westerners so obsessed with notions of ‘skill’? My theory: It has to do with the concept of merit. For example, if you can do something without much effort, it is not seen as merited. …

July 24, 2023

How to Become a More Productive Photographer

I believe the path to the greatest happiness as a photographer is becoming more productive as a photographer. This means, literally just producing more photos. Investing in production For example, the secret to true wealth is through production. …

July 22, 2023

How to Become a More Productive Photographer

I believe the path to the greatest happiness as a photographer is becoming more productive as a photographer. This means, literally just producing more photos. Investing in production For example, the secret to true wealth is through production. …

July 22, 2023

How to Become a More Productive Photographer

I believe the path to the greatest happiness as a photographer is becoming more productive as a photographer. This means, literally just producing more photos. Investing in production For example, the secret to true wealth is through production. …

July 11, 2023

HAPTIC ARMOR HAS ARRIVED.

Dear friends, with great pride and joy I am insanely pumped to share the official launch and release of HAPTIC ARMOR, MARK I. I truly believe this to be a fabric and a lifestyle revolution: Why? Life is …

July 11, 2023

How to Become More Robust

Dear friends, a thought on my mind: seek to become more robust, more anti fragile. Why robust? Robur, oak. Red. Same word as rubber. The oak tree is a good analogy because it is insanely big and strong, …

July 11, 2023

ERIC KIM

How to Become More Robust Dear friends, a thought on my mind: seek to become more robust, more anti fragile. Why robust? Robur, oak. Red. Same word as rubber. The oak tree is a good analogy because it …

July 11, 2023

ROBUST.

How to Become More Robust Dear friends, a thought on my mind: seek to become more robust, more anti fragile. Why robust? Robur, oak. Red. Same word as rubber. The oak tree is a good analogy because it …

July 7, 2023

PASSION.

A simple thought on life; a life lived with maximal passion, ambition, and personal interest: First of all, let us address ambition: How to Become More Ambitious Ambition is funny because sometimes it is seen as a virtue, …

July 6, 2023

PASSION.

A simple thought on life; a life lived with maximal passion, ambition, and personal interest: First of all, let us address ambition: How to Become More Ambitious Ambition is funny because sometimes it is seen as a virtue, …

July 3, 2023

HAPTIC ARMOR

HAPTIC ARMOR: Become indestructible: The only limit of HAPTIC ARMOR is your own imagination. Available now for pre-order. Shipping starts immediately August 7, 2023! Currently only 19/20 left! Learn More > Your Linen Armor Inspired by the Ancient …

July 3, 2023

How to Disrupt

Disruption is doing the things I am most passionate about. Why? I have always been a disruptive person. I would disrupt the teacher, disrupt others when they are talking, etc. Typically, this is seen as a bad thing. …

July 3, 2023

INTRODUCING HAPTIC ARMOR: DISRUPT THE WORLD

Dear friends, I am insanely excited for the launch of our totally brand new, insanely innovative new idea. The basic concept is this: your new personal suit of armor. HAPTIC ARMOR. The Concept I have an insane obsession …

July 2, 2023

How to Stimulate Economic Activity

Something that is currently on my mind is the thought of stimulating economic opportunity and activity. That is, how do you move people metaphorically and physically? Not money, but economic activity? An interesting thing being here in Korea; …

June 30, 2023

Korea

Korea Thoughts Some thoughts being here in South Korea:  Some optimistic motivational happenings One hilariously optimistic thing was recently visiting the Costco in Daegu, South Korea. Cindy presented at a conference here, and it afforded us the chance …

June 29, 2023

Korea Thoughts

Some thoughts being here in South Korea: Some optimistic motivational happenings One hilariously optimistic thing was recently visiting the Costco in Daegu, South Korea. Cindy presented at a conference here, and it afforded us the chance to check …

June 22, 2023

Creative Thriving

Some thoughts on creative thriving: First and foremost, it is my insanely ambitious and audacious goal in life to enable the creative thriving of every single human being on planet earth. All 7+ billion of us. The super …

June 21, 2023

Creative Thriving

Some thoughts on creative thriving: First and foremost, it is my insanely ambitious and audacious goal in life to enable the creative thriving of every single human being on planet earth. All 7+ billion of us. The super …

June 18, 2023

How to Become a Master Street Photographer

It seems that in life, a good goal is to strive to become a master photographer, a master street photographer. How do you do this? Some thoughts: First and foremost, it seems that the wise path is to …

June 18, 2023

How to Become a Master Street Photographer

It seems that in life, a good goal is to strive to become a master photographer, a master street photographer. How do you do this? Some thoughts: First and foremost, it seems that the wise path is to …

June 2, 2023

How to Become More Adventurous

One of my favorite things to do with Sen and myself in general, is this notion of “adventure time“. That is, anything that involves getting out of the house! I first thing to consider is that the basic …

June 2, 2023

How to Become More Adventurous

One of my favorite things to do with Sen and myself in general, is this notion of “adventure time“. That is, anything that involves getting out of the house! I first thing to consider is that the basic …

May 31, 2023

Social Skills

How to improve your social skills: FLEX AT AN UPCOMING ERIC KIM EXPERIENCE > Why? Something I believe deeply in is the future for social skills. Why? First and foremost, the prime consideration for humans is social. Without …

May 29, 2023

How to Become a More Powerful Photographer

At the end of the day, perhaps it is photography which is my Archimedes lever. I am just so insanely good at it, it is intuitive to me, and also, I am endlessly fascinated by it. A random …

May 29, 2023

How to Become a More Powerful Photographer

At the end of the day, perhaps it is photography which is my Archimedes lever. I am just so insanely good at it, it is intuitive to me, and also, I am endlessly fascinated by it. A random …

May 27, 2023

Becoming Stoic

One of my current interest in passions, actually for a long time, is regarding stoicism, philosophy, etc. Why? I think in the realm of philosophy, stoicism may be the only school of thought which actually is useful in …

May 27, 2023

Stoic

One of my current interest in passions, actually for a long time, is regarding stoicism, philosophy, etc. Why? I think in the realm of philosophy, stoicism may be the only school of thought which actually is useful in …

May 27, 2023

Becoming Stoic

One of my current interest in passions, actually for a long time, is regarding stoicism, philosophy, etc. Why? I think in the realm of philosophy, stoicism may be the only school of thought which actually is useful in …

May 26, 2023

Why?

Announcing Why App? Try out ZEN OF ERIC on Facebook Messenger. The “5 why?” challenge To gain deeper personal truths about why you do anything, or why you feel a certain way … the Zen of Eric Facebook …

May 25, 2023

Becoming Stoic

One of my current interest in passions, actually for a long time, is regarding stoicism, philosophy, etc. Why? I think in the realm of philosophy, stoicism may be the only school of thought which actually is useful in …

May 25, 2023

ERIC KIM BOOKS

BOOK NOTES CRUISE THOUGHTS How I made it in Apple Pages > E-ZINES STREET by KIM PDF Dropbox PDF > Google Drive PDF > .ZIP with JPEG images STREET by KIMDownload Dropbox ZIP > Google Drive ZIP > …

May 24, 2023

Becoming Antifragile

Probably the best modern-day book I’ve read in the last 10 years is Antifragile by Nassim Taleb. The basic gist is this; When things threaten to destroy you, how can it be used as fuel to make you …

May 24, 2023

Becoming Antifragile

Probably the best modern-day book I’ve read in the last 10 years is Antifragile by Nassim Taleb. The basic gist is this; When things threaten to destroy you, how can it be used as fuel to make you …

May 23, 2023

Becoming Antifragile

Probably the best modern-day book I’ve read in the last 10 years is Antifragile by Nassim Taleb. The basic gist is this; When things threaten to destroy you, how can it be used as fuel to make you …

May 22, 2023

No Fear

Just loaded up my Texas squat power bar at the gym, 925 pounds in total, that is nine plates, 25, and a five pounder taped on top. The interesting thing: No fear. The goal? To me, courage is …

May 2, 2023

SUPERHUMAN.

How to become superhuman: What does it mean to become superhuman? First of all, everyone is human, and everyone has the ability to become superhuman, irregardless of race, gender, sex, nationality etc. Super simply means above. Therefore, becoming …

April 20, 2023

G9

March 7, 2023

Long Thoughts

Some longevity thoughts: Thinking car interiors I’ve always been passionate about cars ever since I was a kid, and even now as an adult, I am still very interested and passionate about them, even Seneca loves them! Seneca …

January 6, 2023

How to Become More Powerful

Thinking about the new year, it seems like everyone’s goal is to become more fit, stronger, more powerful, etc. However, what does this really mean? Power vs Strength? Currently speaking, the most interesting thing to me is strongman. …

January 4, 2023

How to Conquer Courage

Courage is everything. It is my personal thought that “success“ doesn’t matter. What matters instead is the degree and the level of courage you’re willing to put out, in the context of your own life goals. Your life …

December 29, 2022

How to Become More Social

Become more social, become happier, stronger, and more! How to Become More Social It is my personal thought in today’s world, to be social is a virtue. If you think about it, all success stems from the social. …

December 27, 2022

Antifragile

What attempts to destroy you will only make you stronger. Antifrafile vlog What is anti-fragility? One of the most formative books that I’ve read in my life was anti-fragile by Nassim Taleb. Not only was it a very …

December 25, 2022

Your Body

Your body is god, your body is king. Why have there not been that many philosophers who have philosophized and praised the virtues of the body, our human body? Some theories: First, the superstition of this notion of …

December 23, 2022

Productivity Thoughts

The point of life isn’t productivity, said all unproductive people. I am the most productive person that I know. How do I do it? Some techniques and strategies: Arguments against productivity You are not your productivity, said all …

December 21, 2022

CONQUER.

To gain, to seek? To win? A thought on my mind this morning is in regards to conquer. What does it mean to conquer, to win, even, the notion of conquering the world? First and foremost, conquering your …