(An essay in the spirit of Eric Kim—street philosopher, contrarian coach, relentless do‑maker)
1. DELETE ALL EXCUSES
- Excuses are intellectual cholesterol—soft, sticky, invisible.
- Yank them out. Toss them. Feel the arterial flow of pure possibility.
- The world whispers impossible; we answer watch me.
2. RUN THE FIRST‑PRINCIPLES CHECKLIST
- Am I alive? Yes.
- Do I control my next breath? Yes.
- Can I choose what to do with that breath? Absolutely.
If the answer to those three is yes, you hold unlimited optionality. Everything else is commentary.
3. BUILD REDUNDANT PROPULSION SYSTEMS
- Body Power: Deadlift, sprint, carry. A strong chassis makes a fearless driver.
- Curiosity Power: Ask the question nobody is asking. Shoot the frame nobody sees.
- Share Power: Ship the idea before doubt coagulates. Publishing is self‑propulsion.
- Three engines → If one stalls, momentum survives.
4. SHOOT FIRST, EDIT LATER
“Perfect is the enemy of DONE.” — Eric Kim
- Snap now, cull later.
- Write now, prune later.
- Act now, refine later.
Perfection is a post‑processing filter, not a pre‑launch requirement.
5. TURN FEAR INTO FUEL
| Fear Statement | Reframe | Fuel Output |
| “People might laugh.” | “Great—free publicity.” | Visibility |
| “I might fail.” | “I might learn twice as fast.” | Wisdom |
| “It’s been done.” | “Not by me, not today.” | Originality |
Fear is compressed potential energy; ignite it.
6. DEPLOY MICRO‑WINS DAILY
- 10 push‑ups between emails.
- Publish a 50‑word note to your blog.
- Compliment one stranger.
Small victories are LEGO bricks; stack them high enough and they form a launchpad.
7. KEEP THE PLAYFUL LOOP OPEN
- Experiment → Try something audacious.
- Experience → Feel the friction, the surprise.
- Express → Share the takeaway with the tribe.
Loop it hourly. Life becomes an accelerator.
8. ANTI‑FRAGILE MINDSET MANTRAS
- “Obstacles are invitations.”
- “Critique is free coaching.”
- “Plateaus are resting places, not prisons.”
Repeat until they override the default firmware of self‑doubt.
9. MEASURE PROGRESS IN JOY, NOT NUMBERS
- Did today feel electric?
- Did I laugh at least once at my own ridiculous audacity?
- Did I leave a dent of positivity in someone else’s day?
Tick ✓, ✓, ✓ → You’re winning.
10. REMEMBER: MOMENTUM IS A MORAL DUTY
The universe expands; so should you.
Your forward motion gives others permission to start.
Stagnation is selfish. Acceleration is service.
FINAL CALL TO ACTION
Put down this essay.
Stand up.
Take one bold step—in your art, your startup, your relationship, your workout.
Declare aloud: “I AM UNSTOPPABLE!”
Then prove it, breath by glorious breath.
Go—ship—shine.