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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 …
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, …
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 …
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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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Why media is the future: Medyos— with + me. A simple thought; media is just sharing yourself with others. I like the idea of being a solo media entrepreneur, that is, you create a cult of yourself, and …
Inspiration is our life blood in photography, and all artistic matters. So the question is this; how do we become more artistic, or more inspired in our photography art and lives? 1. Extra small JPEG I think the …
Inspiration is our life blood in photography, and all artistic matters. So the question is this; how do we become more artistic, or more inspired in our photography art and lives? 1. Extra small JPEG I think the …
I remember taking AP statistics in high school, and learning about the notion of the “outlier”. That when you had a certain date of that, and there was a certain data point which was not according to the …
What do we 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 …
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 …
No growth, no life.
What does it mean to educate? To lead, guide, and drive (‘ducere‘ in Latin).
Currently reading the Aeneid, super inspired:
Dear friend, Here are my personal quotes in life, which have helped me live a more fulfilling, epic, and turbo life:
As humans, we have a bias for the new. We love NEW! But why do we love the new, and is it even a good thing to like the new? How do we balance the new and the …
Dear friend, A mini epiphany I had: If you’re not sure what to do with your life, or what direction to take it— consider your lifelong journey to be this: focus all your energy, ideas, and focus in …
Dear friend, To kick off STREET CLUB and STREET NOTES MOBILE EDITION, and VITRUVIAN CAMERA ARTWEAR, here is my gift to you: a new book on street photography. This time, more theoretical, yet practical. Less filler, more killer. …
Dear friend, I think the one thing that can fix all the world’s problems would be compassion.
how I conquered pain. We are mostly slaves to pain. But what if we could overcome pain, and make pain our slave? To not trade our freedom for comfort, to learn how to take more risks in life, …
Dear friend, I will teach you how to become more free in life — to not give one flying fuck about your reputation.
Dear friend, What does it mean to be a human being?
Dear friend, Here are some tips on how to be more confident: 1. Don’t censor yourself The first lesson; don’t censor yourself. Say what is really on your mind. I you see someone as attractive, tell them straight …
Dear friend, What are your personal morals and ethics when it comes to street photography?
Life lessons from my motivational life-coach– Friedrich Nietzsche:
I love America, and her ideals of freedom for all:
I love America, and her ideals of freedom for all:
Nobody knows what they are ‘passionate’ about photographing; but we certainly know what we’re afraid of photographing. 1. Why do I shoot street photography? For me, I love street photography because it scares the shit out of me. …
Anyone can be a philosopher — you just need to have a love for wisdom. Philosopher definition A philosopher isn’t having a white beard, discarded all your material things, and meditating in a cave. It just means “lover …
Dear friend, You might live in a shitty state of circumstances; but I want to encourage you — you can control your future and your fate.
Dr. Dre — the pioneer of ‘gangsta rap’, and currently worth close to $700 million dollars, after his sale of ‘Beats’ to Apple, certainly knows a thing or two about hustling. Why Dr. Dre? I am drawn to …
Dear friend, I want to write you a letter on how you can unlock your inner-genius. 1. We are all born with an inner-genius First of all, in the Greek/Roman times— a ‘genius’ was seen as this inner-spirit …
Just read (some) of Edward Gibbon’s “Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire” via passages. Here are some takeaway points, and life lessons I learned: 1. Active valor Have disciplined valor; active valor. Valor, to be strong. 2. …
Dear friend, If I started street photography all over again; this is the advice I would give myself: 1. Equipment Regarding equipment, I would tell myself to just buy myself a Ricoh GR II camera. I am still …
Dear friend, You were given a gift as a child. But when you were raised by your parents, by society, and by your teachers— you had your beliefs and artistry beaten out of you. But you have the …
Dear friend, Be like King Midas— turn the shit of life into gold. 1. Let me tell you my life story Life hits us with shit all the time. What if we could live a life where we …
How to be strong in photography and life: Why You Should Photograph Your Loved Ones How to Be a Spartan Photographer How to Become a Stoic Photographer How to Photograph Death 3 Stoic Techniques that Can Help You …
Dear friend, There is nobody more important to photograph than our loved ones. 1. Why travel to photograph? Why is it that we always try to photograph the exotic? For example, it is more interesting to photograph a …
Is immortality desired? I think not. 1. Death makes life sweet Death is what makes life sweet. If we never got hungry; would we savor the taste of food? If we never felt pain; could we feel pleasure? …
Horace – Works —— Horace Odes Notes Horace olympic dust in the chariot race; the ‘glowing wheels’ hurl thunderbolts with red hot hand. ‘radiant shoulders’ preserve the half of my soul oak and three-fold brass merciless ocean the …
Dear friend, I want to write you a letter with some personal thoughts on love. 1. Why love? First of all, I think love is the most important thing in the world. Love is what makes us human. …
Dear friend, A philosophy I have in photography and life is to strip away the superfluous. 1. What is perfection? “Perfection isn’t when there is nothing left to add; it is when you have nothing left to take …
Dear friend, I’ve gained a lot of inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman Mythology. Life and death In ancient Greek/Roman Mythology — they talk a lot about the underworld, ruled by Hades (hell). To me, I don’t believe …
Dear friend, I want to write you a letter on how to be patient. First of all, I am actually a quite patient person. I’m not sure where I learned it from, maybe my mom. But regardless, I …
Dear friend, I wanted to give you a little guide, or manual, that you can keep with you— as a source of inspiration, motivation, or any source of ideas. First of all, this is all written as advice …
Are photography workshops worth it? It depends on you: 1. Don’t listen to me To start off, I am (very) biased. Because I teach photography workshops for a living. However, I will try my best to give an honest …
Dear friend, I think a lot of us are finding inspiration: Here is what works for me: 1. Inspiration is simple First of all, I think you can find inspiration anywhere. You can find inspiration in a child …
I once read that anger is like drinking poison, and hoping that the other person dies. How do we conquer anger? Here are some personal remedies that have helped me: 1. Do the opposite of anger Apparently when …
Yesterday I fucked up, but today I’m on track Yeah / get back to the crib and blessings falling in my lap What don’t kill me makes me stronger // I always bounce back I currently am inspired …
Dear friend, I know there are times that we lack confidence in ourselves as photographers and artists; but how can we overcome that lack of confidence? 1. Death threats on the blog I’m going to make this a …
I believe I am what I do, what I own, and how I live my life. This is a personal breakdown of me, Eric Kim:
Dear friend, I had this thought recently — nothing unlimited is good, and nothing good is unlimited. Nothing unlimited is good We think that unlimited is good. Unlimited wifi, unlimited food, unlimited money. But in reality, all which …
“Tomorrow we’ll sail the wide seas again.” – Horace I see life as a journey. Along this journey of life, we face storms, uncertainty, pirates, and attacks. No matter how skillful we are as a captain of a …
I have a big ego— and it is hard for me to say sorry. Here are some personal remedies which have helped me forgive others: 1. Think of the positive deeds of others “Does some one offend for …
“It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity” – Horace Life is all about courage. Courage to face adversity. Courage to take your …
Dear friend, A lot of us labor to be ‘original’ in our photography— but realize, everything in photography and life is a remix: One of the biggest benefits I had studying history was this — understanding the root …
There is no substance stronger than diamonds (or very few).
‘A soldier’s skill is not at fault if he receives the death-blow through his armor.’ – Seneca Dear friend, I wanted to write you a letter emphasizing the importance of you to focus on your actions — not …
Dear friend, Every day, we face fears of exile, war, political unrest, and death. But no matter how bad shit may seem, know that everything will be alright. I know this sounds all rosy, but I want to …
stoics.com Seneca Epistles Book 1 Seneca’s Epistles Volume I Source: Lucius Annaeus Seneca. Moral Epistles. Translated by Richard M. Gummere. The Loeb Classical Library. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard UP, 1917-25. 3 vols.: Volume I. Before using any portion of …
stoics.com Seneca Essays Book 3 Seneca’s Essays Volume III Source: Lucius Annasus Seneca. Moral Essays. Translated by John W. Basore. The Loeb Classical Library. London: W. Heinemann,1928-1935. 3 vols.: Volume III. Before using any portion of this text …
stoics.com Seneca Essays Book 1 Seneca’s Essays Volume I Source: Lucius Annasus Seneca. Moral Essays. Translated by John W. Basore. The Loeb Classical Library. London: W. Heinemann, 1928-1935. 3 vols.: Volume I. Before using any portion of this …
Dear friend, Unfortunately — I’ve met a lot of people who lack self-esteem. Many of us lack self-esteem because of our upbringing. Some of us had our dreams crushed when we were kids. Some of us had abusive …
Dear friend, The world can sometimes be a really fucking scary place. How can we put on our courage like a suit of armor— and take on the world, without fear, trembling, or hesitation? All this advice are …
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What do we crave in life? I feel most of us crave the following: freedom from worry. We are all slaves to fear. We buy things because we think it will protect us. We network with higher-ups, because …
A lot of people think that “happiness” is always feeling pleasure. For me, I think the “supreme blessedness” (as the Stoic philosophers say) is about not having pain (mental or physical). We can’t always control whether we are …
Dear friend, have you ever felt stressed, shitty, and overwhelmed with life — and went out with a walk with your camera, and instantly felt much better? What is photography to me? For me, photography is all about …
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I was born with a thin skin, and it took me nearly a decade to grow thick skin. What was my secret? What helped me? I care too much about what others think of me The biggest problem …
Dear friend, For those of you who follow this blog — you know that I am a big fan of “stoic” philosophy — essentially how to be a badass in today’s unpredictable, chaotic, and insane world. Stoicism Stoicism …
Dear friend, Photography is my 10-year culmination in my journey of photography. This book will encapsulate everything I have personally learned from photography — from street photography, to personal photography, and to everything in-between. Download PDF Direct Download Dropbox …
In the sect of “Stoic” philosophy, Musonius Rufus is one of the lesser-known philosophers. Yet his wisdom was practical, which dealt with day-to-day living, how to deal with pleasure, wealth, and hard work. Below are some lessons that …
Heraclitus was one of the wisest “pre-Socratic” (before Socrates) philosophers. Many of his sayings were lost in history, but the best bits were preserved. I see Heraclitus as a mix between a Zen Buddhist/Taoist and modern philosopher. His …
Out of all the Stoic philosophers in history, Epictetus was certainly one of the brightest ones — as well as the ones that walked the walk (in addition to talking the talk). Epictetus was known to have a …