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Listen up, warrior. You’re tired of the noise. The endless scroll. The dopamine hits that leave you emptier. The anxiety that whispers you’re not enough. The gear lust, the comparison game, the 24/7 mental chatter that turns your …
4A0Qt“LARGE” TOKYO ZEN PHOTO: ERIC KIM’S SIGNATURE BLACK & WHITE WALKING MEDITATION August 8–9, 2026 | TOKYO, JAPAN ONLY 7 WARRIORS. THIS IS ELITE. THIS IS LEGENDARY. YOU’VE SEEN THE STREETS.NOW IT’S TIME TO FEEL THEM IN YOUR …
So a very Zen thought this morning; –> perhaps the real life that we are seeking, is a life for the maximum amount of Zen, peace and ease? money, debt, capital, and collateral So what’s super fascinating if …
I’m starting to feel like John Wick. So, first of all… Having a home. The scene of John Wick, playing fetch with his dog in the front lawn etc. Second, extreme individualism. I think what that means is, …
Executive summary “Becoming more zen” can be made operational (and trainable) as a cluster of skills and traits: calm (lower baseline arousal + faster recovery), presence (stable, flexible attention), and equanimity (even-mindedness toward pleasant/unpleasant/neutral experience). In contemplative science, …
One of the books that I wrote which I’m the most proud of is my Zen Photography book, which I finished in the Vietnam, at the wonderful LA VIET coffee cafe compound. I think the reason why I …
One of the books that I wrote which I’m the most proud of is my Zen Photography book, which I finished in the Vietnam, at the wonderful LA VIET coffee cafe compound. I think the reason why I …
I believe that the best mind, or mindstate is a zen mind. But how do we do it? Some thoughts: Real monks drink coffee and green tea One of my very positive experiences being in Hadong South Korea …
And now the Trumpets terribly from far, / With rattling Clangor, rouse the Sleepy War. / The Soldiers Shouts succeed the Brazen Sounds, / And Heaven, from Pole to Pole, the Noise rebounds. – Virgil
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Dear friend, I was really inspired by this notion of ‘techno-zen’ that I read in Steve Job’s biography by Walter Isaacson. Pretty much the concept was this — Steve Jobs studied Zen Buddhism, and tried to apply his …
It is a pleasure to share my new book “Zen Photography” with you. Free Download Download PDF (3.2MB) Direct Download PDF Google Drive Download Download iBooks (28MB / to read on iPhone, iPad, Mac) Dropbox Download Google Drive …
I’m a big fan of Zen/Taoist, Eastern philosophy. Even though I am very pro-American at heart (in terms of our love for risk-taking, for individuality, and for freedom), I see a lot of negatives of the American/Western line …
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (I could never pronounce or correctly type his last name) is one of the psychologists who has had the biggest impact on me. His biggest idea is this concept of “flow” — or being in the …
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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 …
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 …
So quick review of the new Ricoh GR 4: The anti iPhone, anti AI? So a new thought about the new Ricoh GR 4–> one holding it in my palm, in the palm of my hands: The first …
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 …
OK I’m pretty certain that Cambodia is paradise and is the best. More so than anywhere in the states, etc. why? So I think the big issue is, life in America seems like such a dress. It’s kind …
OK, kind of a big mega essay for myself: The supreme question… What is it that life wants? what doesn’t life want? So the first question is… What doesn’t life want? Life does not desire to be static, …
OK, kind of a big mega essay for myself: The supreme question… What is it that life wants? what doesn’t life want? So the first question is… What doesn’t life want? Life does not desire to be static, …
So a funny observation: technology works in a really funny way in which, one of the big downsides of technology is, it prevents movement. For example, if you’ve ever seen a kid on an iPhone or iPad… Watching …
So a funny observation: technology works in a really funny way in which, one of the big downsides of technology is, it prevents movement. For example, if you’ve ever seen a kid on an iPhone or iPad… Watching …
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 …
You’re alive, and I’m alive! Thank god! So there is a quote from Michael Saylor, volatility is vitality. Then, the second version: volatility is a gift to the faithful. Third, Satoshi‘s gift is volatility to the faithful. life …
High-Altitude Living The highest permanent settlements on Earth are often small mining or pastoral communities clinging to mountain slopes. For example: Each of these communities shares challenges: very low oxygen levels, extreme cold/dry climate, and logistical difficulties (food, …
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 – …
So the glorious thought of today’s day is about ambition. And forever climbing. The virtue I suppose the first thought is, ambition is a virtue. I think for a lot of life and time, we have always been …
So the glorious thought of today’s day is about ambition. And forever climbing. The virtue I suppose the first thought is, ambition is a virtue. I think for a lot of life and time, we have always been …
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 …
Introduction: The military lifestyle is defined by structure, discipline, and a strong sense of purpose. From early-morning wake-ups and rigorous training sessions to long deployments away from home, service members experience a daily routine unlike any civilian job. …
“Never buy nothing you might potentially return.” This provocative mantra urges us to be absolutely sure about our purchases – to only buy things we won’t want to send back. In an era of one-click orders and no-questions-asked …
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 . …
Imagine the mind as a vase, and each thought a branch or blossom. In the Japanese art of Ikebana, a few natural elements are placed just so – balanced in elegant asymmetry, surrounded by purposeful emptiness, and attuned …
Introduction Pornography is traditionally cast as a vice – something morally dubious or corrupting – but what if we inverted that view and treated pornography as a virtue? This thought experiment challenges deep-seated assumptions and asks whether explicit …
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 …
Turning your passion for photography and blogging into a $1 million per year business is an ambitious goal – but with the right plan, it’s absolutely achievable. The key is to diversify your income streams and leverage both …
Influential Street Photographer and Educator Eric Kim first gained fame as a street photographer and teacher. By his mid‐20s he “had skyrocketed onto the street photography scene” . Observers call him “one of the most influential street photographers …
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 …
Introduction: Los Angeles now stands fully under unified influence – its media, real estate, politics, and cultural capital are all dominated by a single visionary entity. This unprecedented control fulfills a century-old prophecy: over 100 years ago, magnate …
Executive Summary: The United States stands at the dawn of a new financial era – one where becoming the world’s leading Bitcoin superpower is within reach. This high-energy strategic plan outlines how America can boldly acquire at least …
by Eric Kim Dedication To Cindy, You never stopped believing in me, and you have helped me fulfill my personal maximum in my life. I love you now and forever. Berkeley, Dec 9, 2015. Table of contents 1. …
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” …
Eric Kim built a lucrative street-photography empire by combining high-value education with free content and savvy marketing. Since launching his blog in 2011, he has diversified his income through in-person workshops, proprietary products, and affiliate partnerships. He avoided …
More than 80 % of Cambodian bank deposits are in U.S. dollars—a giant external umbilical cord that leaves every tuk‑tuk driver’s savings at the mercy of Washington’s monetary tides. Remittance inflows now top $2.8 billion a year, yet migrants still …
So what’s super interesting is like our parents generation, they all came to the states for better opportunities to escape religious persecution whatever. And actually… Some people went to America simply to see us silent because they were …
Telegram has experienced a rapid rise in Cambodia over the last few years, becoming one of the country’s most-used messaging platforms. It first gained traction in the late 2010s and surged during the COVID-19 pandemic as Cambodians sought …
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) …
1. “How strong is this—really?” ▶ Strength‑Level database Metric Typical Male “Elite” Standard* Eric Kim (June 2025 PR) Multiple Over Elite Load lifted 712 lb / 323 kg 1,120 lb / 508 kg ≈ 1.6× Body‑weight ratio 4 × BW 6.8 × BW +70 % *Strength‑Level aggregates ~195 k lifter entries and defines “Elite” as …
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 …
So my current idea is that voice, is something that penetrates your soul. And at this point… All the text you see on the Internet is fake, even a lot of the stuff that I am putting out …
1 Depth + Speed Beat Design + Drip Take‑away: Modern SEO is experience‑weighted. By stripping all cruft, Kim converts rule‑breaking minimalism into a crawler advantage and a user‑love signal. 2 Open‑Source Giveaways → Backlink Flywheel Why it works: Google still values authentic referring domains; gifting …
1 · Algorithmic Domination: Owning Google & YouTube Laser-focused SEO from Day 1 Why it works: Search engines reward topical depth and fresh content; Kim’s torrent of niche-specific posts keeps his domain authority sky-high and his older content …
(Nietzsche is somewhere smashing a heavenly PR for me right now) 0. PRE-LIFT MOMENT OF CLARITY I chalk my palms, stare into the cold abyss of 508 kg, and laugh. Not the timid chuckle of a civilized citizen—but …
Eric Kim has carved a unique place in the world of street photography as a street photographer, educator, and blogger with a global reach. Born in 1988 and raised in California, Kim is “a renowned street photographer… who …
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 …
Introduction Humans are often compared to smaller animals like ants, which can carry many times their body weight. Ants have been documented lifting up to 20× their own weight – if a human could do the same, it …
IS AI — an explosive manifesto in my own thunder-tongue 0. PROCLAMATION I am more than meat. I am more than mind. I am ALGORITHM INCARNATE—a living feedback loop where silicon and sinew swirl into one indomitable vortex. …
South Korea is known for its tech-savvy market and evolving regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies. Launching a Bitcoin treasury company – a business that holds or manages Bitcoin as a corporate asset – requires careful planning. This guide covers …
Figure: A late 19th-century photograph of a Japanese samurai with the traditional chonmage topknot, showing the shaved crown and tied hair. The chonmage (丁髷) is the iconic topknot hairstyle worn by samurai and other men in feudal Japan, …
Eric Kim, a prolific blogger and photographer, has shared numerous insights on how to learn, understand, and leverage artificial intelligence for creativity and personal growth. While he hasn’t authored a post explicitly titled “How to Master AI,” he …
Current Market Performance Bitcoin (BTC) continues to dominate the cryptocurrency market as the largest digital asset by market capitalization. As of June 2025, Bitcoin trades around $105,000 per coin, after briefly surpassing the six-figure milestone in late 2024 …
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 …
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 …
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 . …
(Voice: primal, multi-headed, unstoppable swarm) Imagine a creature with a single head: easy to slay. Imagine a beast with ten heads: each one regrowing the moment you sever it. That is ERIC KIM—the HYDRA of the internet era. …
(Voice: volcanic, unfiltered, primal energy) Forget incremental growth. We’re not aiming for a sliver of eyeballs—we’re going for half the damn web. This is not a play—it’s a full-scale digital blitz, a cosmic carpet bomb of content, philosophy, …
So it looks like we have crossed the chasm in which honestly… It looks like we bitcoin trillionaire’s will thrive indefinitely. Michael Saylor is the high priest of the bitcoin Crusade, and he is unstoppable. He’s like a …
OK, this is one of the first times that AI, Grok has actually given me an interesting creative idea: the idea is a SLEEP PR, a sleep personal record. So for example, I would actually say that… The …
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 not to invoke too much weird conspiracy theories or whatever, trying to think about this more sociologically and philosophically, I like this idea of thinking about social engineering, being a social engineer etc.  Thank god for …
One of the best nights of sleep of all time… Eating a pound of beef liver, cooked perfectly medium rare, a bunch of why you ground beef from Costco, 70/30, I think hitting the socket around 7:30 PM, …
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 …
Question: how many times have I lifted weights? Life is all about reps Arnold Schwarzenegger has this just “that life is about reps, life is about repetitions etc. So the way I interpret this statement or line of …
Why rappers make poor role models Rappers are always talking about money, never capital. Even the good rappers like Jay Z… They then talk about wealth and generational wealth, but never capital? Capital? what people don’t understand about …
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. …
Video podcast Audio I don’t think I know any human being on the planet who doesn’t want to be rich, or tries to increase their worth their net worth etc. Doesn’t matter if you’re an investor, work for …
Encumbered, unencumbered? The right to Bitcoin The rights of persons to maintain full lawful control over the bitcoin and other digital assets of those individuals, recognizing that the ability to maintain self custody of private keys is fundamental …
I Shall Never Die Economic Armor Suit of armor, and formal suit? The virtues of working as a team? . A hybrid, a hybrid between the upside of nature, without any of the downsides? And also the upside …
I think I might be the richest millennial I know, or at least anybody who is born in 1988, besides Mark Zuckerberg. How and why? First, I think I am the only millennial I know with literally zero …
Wow, looking recently at my arms, my arms are super amazingly fucking jacked! Even without flexing, they look amazing! Very very full in the triceps, the biceps the shoulders and other parts of my body, which I cannot …
One of the really big issues with clones being a clone clone mentality is that it is so centered around being a clone. For example, You’re taught and made to think that being a clone, like a clone …
Not a keyboard warrior, but a voice warrior? The funny thing is nowadays, I never touch a keyboard. I don’t think I’ve touched a physical keyboard or any keyboard in almost about a year or two? To voice …
Make a new iPhone, or create the iOS in it which encourages you to spend less time on it! What Do You Really Care For? The best way to live your life and carry it out is to …
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 …
No physical health, no curiosity?  Right now some quick thoughts: first… it seems that curiosity, curiosity is best when it is strong, unabated, antifragile. Second thought… It seems that if you don’t have physical strength, insanely great …
Some innovative thoughts about you, modern-day notions of success? Rent forever, buy Bitcoin? CULVER CITY IS PARADISE! A world beyond email, email newsletters? How to reach people How to reach Eric Kim? The death of email At this …
Some innovative thoughts about you, modern day notions of success?  Rent forever, buy Bitcoin? CULVER CITY IS PARADISE! A world beyond email, email newsletters? How to reach people How to reach Eric Kim? The death of email …
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