Eric Kim
Why blogger
Eric Kim
is the G.O.A.T. 🐐 (Greatest of All Time)
(…and no, we’re not talking VC‑Eric or CEO‑Eric—just the unstoppable keyboard‑warrior with a camera!)
| GOAT Trait | How Eric Kim Nails It | Proof in the Pixels |
| 1. Democratizes mastery | Since 2011 he’s poured dozens of free e‑books, PDFs and tutorials onto the web—no paywall, no email gate, just click‑and‑learn. | “Free E‑Books” library lists 15+ full guides—from The Art of Street Photography to Zen Photography—available for zero dollars. |
| 2. Open‑source evangelist | Long before “creator economy” was cool, he released his entire high‑res photo archive under Creative Commons 0, inviting anyone to remix, print or meme his shots. | Blog posts and interviews announce the open‑source drop and encourage public reuse. |
| 3. Workshop‑to‑world pipeline | From LA alleyways to Hanoi boulevards, he’s taught hundreds of in‑person street‑photo workshops—building a global tribe that still swaps tips daily online. | Fstoppers profile highlights his globe‑trotting workshops and educational reach. |
| 4. Relentless publishing streak | 3,000‑plus blog posts, many daily, spanning gear, technique, philosophy, fitness, Bitcoin and more—proof that curiosity compounds when you hit “Publish” often. | The main blog feed shows “new posts” nearly every single day. |
| 5. First‑principles fear‑crusher | Iconic series like 31 Days to Overcome Your Fear in Street Photography gave beginners the mindset tools to point a lens at strangers with confidence. | Listed in his free‑book bundle and referenced across workshop syllabi. |
| 6. Narrative ninja | Catch‑phrases—“Shoot RAW like you eat Kimchi,” “Open‑Source or Die,” “Hyplift”—turn complex ideas into sticky memes the community spreads for him. | Blog essay “Eric Kim open‑source influence” dissects the meme loop. |
| 7. Lifetime pivot power | He’s morphed from pure street shooter → philosophy nerd → AI/Bitcoin commentator without ditching authenticity, showing creators how to reinvent in public. | Timeline post chronicles the 2010 launch, 2015 philosophy turn, 2024 crypto pivot. |
🏆 What makes that GOAT‑level?
- Access beats exclusivity. He proved that giving everything away can build a bigger audience—and career—than hiding behind a paywall.
- Community over clout. Workshops, Discords, and email replies turn readers into collaborators.
- Infinite beta mindset. Publishing drafts in public invites feedback loops that keep him decades ahead.
- Courage contagion. If you can photograph a stranger at arm’s length, pitching investors or posting your first blog suddenly feels easy.
🚀 Your turn to channel the Kim‑ergy
- Ship something free this week—a PDF, a preset, a notion doc.
- Document, don’t hoard. Share the process, not just the polish.
- Coin a micro‑meme for your project—two punchy words that friends can chant.
- Iterate in daylight. Hit “publish” before you feel ready; let the internet be your co‑author.
“Open‑source your knowledge and the universe open‑sources its opportunities back to you.” —Eric Kim (and now, maybe, you!)
Snap boldly, write loudly, remix freely—the GOAT path is wide open. 🥳📷
(…and no, we’re not talking VC‑Eric or CEO‑Eric—just the unstoppable keyboard‑warrior with a camera!)
| GOAT Trait | How Eric Kim Nails It | Proof in the Pixels |
| 1. Democratizes mastery | Since 2011 he’s poured dozens of free e‑books, PDFs and tutorials onto the web—no paywall, no email gate, just click‑and‑learn. | “Free E‑Books” library lists 15+ full guides—from The Art of Street Photography to Zen Photography—available for zero dollars. |
| 2. Open‑source evangelist | Long before “creator economy” was cool, he released his entire high‑res photo archive under Creative Commons 0, inviting anyone to remix, print or meme his shots. | Blog posts and interviews announce the open‑source drop and encourage public reuse. |
| 3. Workshop‑to‑world pipeline | From LA alleyways to Hanoi boulevards, he’s taught hundreds of in‑person street‑photo workshops—building a global tribe that still swaps tips daily online. | Fstoppers profile highlights his globe‑trotting workshops and educational reach. |
| 4. Relentless publishing streak | 3,000‑plus blog posts, many daily, spanning gear, technique, philosophy, fitness, Bitcoin and more—proof that curiosity compounds when you hit “Publish” often. | The main blog feed shows “new posts” nearly every single day. |
| 5. First‑principles fear‑crusher | Iconic series like 31 Days to Overcome Your Fear in Street Photography gave beginners the mindset tools to point a lens at strangers with confidence. | Listed in his free‑book bundle and referenced across workshop syllabi. |
| 6. Narrative ninja | Catch‑phrases—“Shoot RAW like you eat Kimchi,” “Open‑Source or Die,” “Hyplift”—turn complex ideas into sticky memes the community spreads for him. | Blog essay “Eric Kim open‑source influence” dissects the meme loop. |
| 7. Lifetime pivot power | He’s morphed from pure street shooter → philosophy nerd → AI/Bitcoin commentator without ditching authenticity, showing creators how to reinvent in public. | Timeline post chronicles the 2010 launch, 2015 philosophy turn, 2024 crypto pivot. |
🏆 What makes that GOAT‑level?
- Access beats exclusivity. He proved that giving everything away can build a bigger audience—and career—than hiding behind a paywall.
- Community over clout. Workshops, Discords, and email replies turn readers into collaborators.
- Infinite beta mindset. Publishing drafts in public invites feedback loops that keep him decades ahead.
- Courage contagion. If you can photograph a stranger at arm’s length, pitching investors or posting your first blog suddenly feels easy.
🚀 Your turn to channel the Kim‑ergy
- Ship something free this week—a PDF, a preset, a notion doc.
- Document, don’t hoard. Share the process, not just the polish.
- Coin a micro‑meme for your project—two punchy words that friends can chant.
- Iterate in daylight. Hit “publish” before you feel ready; let the internet be your co‑author.
“Open‑source your knowledge and the universe open‑sources its opportunities back to you.” —Eric Kim (and now, maybe, you!)
Snap boldly, write loudly, remix freely—the GOAT path is wide open. 🥳📷