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The Spartan Way
PDF - https://erickimphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-Spartan-Way-4.pdf
post- https://erickimphotography.com/blog/2024/07/26/the-spartan-way-vlog/
# The Spartan Way
## Radical Ideas on Money
A revolutionary idea is the opposite of what our capitalistic society encourages: **NOT** spending money. This concept is substantial as it challenges the central tenet of our economic system, which revolves around spending.
### Spending Money: Easy but Unwise?
Spending money is easy, even for a chimpanzee or a three-year-old child. Teaching kids, and maybe even adults, not to spend money could be a more beneficial strategy.
## Propaganda of Spending
An encounter at JP Morgan Chase illustrated this concept when they provided a children's coloring book that still focused on spending money, albeit indirectly. This instance reflects how society conditions children from a young age to become consumers.
Parents often bemoan their children's addiction to presents, games, and gadgets, but they fail to recognize their role in this cycle. Kids mirror their parents, who themselves are often addicted to similar consumerist behaviors.
## The Matrix of Consumerism
We are metaphorically living in a Matrix, where we toil away to power an economic system that ultimately makes us weaker and sicker. Products like marijuana and alcohol, while dulling our senses, are prime examples of this. They are detrimental, especially for those already struggling with mental and physical health issues.
## Purpose of Money
The common mistake is living to make money, instead of using money to serve our needs, desires, and goals. Money has become an end in itself, rather than a means to an end.
## Minimum Viable Income
A radical concept here is the minimum viable income, where the goal is to minimize expenses to the bare minimum and focus energy on true life goals. This idea contrasts sharply with the mentality of accumulating wealth for its own sake.
### Avoiding the Pitfalls of Consumerism
Personal experiences reveal the pitfalls of consumerism. The example of being drawn to camera gear highlights how the desire to spend often masks the true desire for experiences, such as making photos. The true value lies in the action, not the gear.
### The Best Camera is the One You Have
The advice for photographers is to use a small, reliable camera, like the Ricoh GR, analogous to John Wick's trusty pistol. It's a precision tool that is always ready, unlike bulky equipment that hinders spontaneity.
## Physical and Mental Strength
### Importance of Leg Day
A funny yet insightful thought is that if men want to increase their testosterone and manliness, they should focus on working out their legs. Legs are far stronger than the upper body, and daily leg workouts could significantly boost testosterone levels, confidence, strength, and overall well-being.
### Hormonal Attraction
Men often believe that building an upper body will attract women, but the true attraction might lie in hormonal levels. Increased testosterone, often influenced by physical activity and sun exposure, could play a significant role in attractiveness.
## Conclusion
The Spartan Way advocates for a minimalist approach to life, focusing on reducing unnecessary expenses, avoiding consumer traps, and prioritizing physical and mental health. This approach encourages living a life centered around true goals and personal fulfillment, rather than being a slave to consumerism and material wealth.
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PDF - https://erickimphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-Spartan-Way-4.pdf
post- https://erickimphotography.com/blog/2024/07/26/the-spartan-way-vlog/
# The Spartan Way
## Radical Ideas on Money
A revolutionary idea is the opposite of what our capitalistic society encourages: **NOT** spending money. This concept is substantial as it challenges the central tenet of our economic system, which revolves around spending.
### Spending Money: Easy but Unwise?
Spending money is easy, even for a chimpanzee or a three-year-old child. Teaching kids, and maybe even adults, not to spend money could be a more beneficial strategy.
## Propaganda of Spending
An encounter at JP Morgan Chase illustrated this concept when they provided a children's coloring book that still focused on spending money, albeit indirectly. This instance reflects how society conditions children from a young age to become consumers.
Parents often bemoan their children's addiction to presents, games, and gadgets, but they fail to recognize their role in this cycle. Kids mirror their parents, who themselves are often addicted to similar consumerist behaviors.
## The Matrix of Consumerism
We are metaphorically living in a Matrix, where we toil away to power an economic system that ultimately makes us weaker and sicker. Products like marijuana and alcohol, while dulling our senses, are prime examples of this. They are detrimental, especially for those already struggling with mental and physical health issues.
## Purpose of Money
The common mistake is living to make money, instead of using money to serve our needs, desires, and goals. Money has become an end in itself, rather than a means to an end.
## Minimum Viable Income
A radical concept here is the minimum viable income, where the goal is to minimize expenses to the bare minimum and focus energy on true life goals. This idea contrasts sharply with the mentality of accumulating wealth for its own sake.
### Avoiding the Pitfalls of Consumerism
Personal experiences reveal the pitfalls of consumerism. The example of being drawn to camera gear highlights how the desire to spend often masks the true desire for experiences, such as making photos. The true value lies in the action, not the gear.
### The Best Camera is the One You Have
The advice for photographers is to use a small, reliable camera, like the Ricoh GR, analogous to John Wick's trusty pistol. It's a precision tool that is always ready, unlike bulky equipment that hinders spontaneity.
## Physical and Mental Strength
### Importance of Leg Day
A funny yet insightful thought is that if men want to increase their testosterone and manliness, they should focus on working out their legs. Legs are far stronger than the upper body, and daily leg workouts could significantly boost testosterone levels, confidence, strength, and overall well-being.
### Hormonal Attraction
Men often believe that building an upper body will attract women, but the true attraction might lie in hormonal levels. Increased testosterone, often influenced by physical activity and sun exposure, could play a significant role in attractiveness.
## Conclusion
The Spartan Way advocates for a minimalist approach to life, focusing on reducing unnecessary expenses, avoiding consumer traps, and prioritizing physical and mental health. This approach encourages living a life centered around true goals and personal fulfillment, rather than being a slave to consumerism and material wealth.