The more I go to bed early, the more I realize how important sleep is in our lives. Every night I like to crawl into my bed around 8 or 9 PM. This allows me to get a sufficient amount of sleep and wake up early in the morning. Recently I’ve been waking up around 5 AM each day full of energy. This gives myself time to think and do creative work before the sun rises.

Set your circadian rhythm

Our circadian rhythm is our biological clock that determines the way our body functions and sets our sleep cycle. When the sun rises I like to go outside immediately and allow the sun to kiss my skin and enter my eyes. I typically stand topless somewhere in a pool of light and meditate for a half hour while I drink a liter of water. This fills my body with energy as I bask in the glory of the sun and allows me to start my day off on a good note.

Cold showers give you power

I believe that cold showers are a good way to boost my energy before hitting the gym. It’s good to start off the day with a little bit of pain and suffering. I believe this allows you to fortify yourself for any challenges that come your way. After the cold shower, everything else in the day seems easy.

Remain in the state of production

Whether you are making photos, videos, writing, etc. the goal is to stay in a state of production throughout the day. Don’t consume any media, YouTube, podcasts, or social media nonsense throughout the day. Spend 99% of your day working on the things that you’re passionate about and 1% doing any research or consumption.

Go to bed early

When you exert your physical body enough throughout the day, it’s inevitable that you’re going to want to hit the hay quite early. I practice extreme fasting of eating one meal a day before bed of only red meat. After I have my feast around 5:30-6:00pm, my body begins to shut down around 7pm. From there I enjoy taking a hot bath for 30 minutes and get right into bed.

Embrace the spirit of play, but don’t allow anybody to mess with you.

Bodyweight exercises to try at home:

Push-ups

Dips

Squats

Plank

Wall-sit

Everything is Photographable

Intuition as Your Guide

In street photography, intuition is everything. It’s about letting your curiosity take the lead, returning to that childlike state of play every time you step outside. No rules. No rigid frameworks. Just an open mind and fresh eyes, ready to embrace whatever the world presents.

“Go out there with no preconceived notions. Explore, and let the process unfold naturally.”

This mindset allows you to extract and even abstract reality through photography. You’re not just documenting; you’re creating something out of nothing, finding beauty where others see mundanity.

Beyond the Photograph

When you walk the streets, camera in hand, you start noticing patterns—in nature, in human behavior, in the architecture around you. Photography becomes more than capturing a moment; it becomes a way to experience life in its purest form.

“Life is fleeting. Each day is a blip, but photography helps us transcend time, allowing us to see and feel more deeply.”

Every mundane detail—the grass underfoot, the warmth of the sun, the fleeting expressions of strangers—takes on new significance. With your camera as a passport, you gain access to a world of endless discovery.

The Superpower of Photography

Photography is a superpower. It helps you see beyond the surface, unveiling the intricate stories within people, objects, and moments.

“Everything has a story. Every object, every scene, every person holds a beauty waiting to be uplifted.”

When you shoot with intention, you’re not just snapping photos; you’re crafting compositions that speak volumes. This process connects you to something deeper—your subconscious, your gut intuition. It’s liberating. It’s bliss.

Order from Chaos

The world is chaotic, but through photography, you can create order. You become a creator in your own universe, finding meaning in the randomness of life. This act of capturing and composing is an expression of play, exploration, and becoming.

“Everything is photographable. Once you embrace this truth, the world transforms before your eyes.”

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So, take your camera, step into the streets, and see the world for what it truly is: a canvas filled with endless possibilities. Let your intuition guide you, and remember—everything, absolutely everything, is worth photographing.

On the iPad Pro import your photos directly to the photos app built into the device. View them as small thumbnails displaying three per row.

When you see your photographs as a small thumbnail you can easily determine which is a more successful composition. It shouldn’t take long to go through your work. The decisions should be made quickly using the favorite icon by tapping on the individual thumbnails.

Today it seems that people like to flex their car and whatever possessions they own. The sad truth is that a lot of these people sacrifice their physiology for the materials that they possess. I say the biggest flex is having a healthy body, mind, and soul.

Find inspiration in ancient statues

When I look at the ancient statues of Rome I can’t help myself but admire the details etched into the marble. Muscular bodies were seen as beautiful and worth championing. I’m inspired by the men of ancient civilizations and strive to become even half the men that they were.

Don’t sacrifice your physiology

If you’re stuck indoors working at a computer, just stand and move your body as much as humanly possible. A standing desk is perhaps worthwhile investing in if you work from home. The idea is to not sacrifice your physiology for anything meaningless. Once you’re trapped indoors, consider yourself enslaved as your body will start to decay.

Walking is the most critical

I believe when you walk you enter the state of becoming. Through your absence of thought or the abundance of thought. Whether you’re walking through a park or on a busy street, you can find yourself in a state of peace through moving your two feet. It’s my belief that walking keeps you young, healthy, and strong. Perhaps the most critical form of weight lifting is the farmer’s walk which promotes proper posture, strong grip, and full body strength.

Avoid Miserable People Like the Plague

Stay away from miserable people like your life depends on it. Misery loves company, and too often, those trapped in negativity are eager to drag others down with them.

Social Contagion

I believe social contagion is a real issue in society. Miserable people tend to surround themselves with others who share their misery, pulling you down into the hell they’ve created. Often, they’ll try to pull you into their vices—whether it’s drugs, alcohol, or other harmful habits. People who continuously poison themselves seem unable to find joy from within and often resent those who can.

“When you let outside forces into your inner zone, you start to compromise your health and well-being.”

Ghouls and Goblins

These days, many people resemble ghouls and goblins. A lack of sunlight, too much time spent indoors, and poor nutrition have created a population visibly drained of vitality. It’s not natural to crave being indoors. Without proper sunlight and movement, the body and soul decay.

“Watch the 1940 Pinocchio cartoon and see what happens when the boys go to Pleasure Island to indulge. They destroy themselves, transforming into donkeys, sold as slaves to mines.”

This imagery of Pleasure Island reflects the same problem in modern society—people indulging in vices without realizing the long-term consequences. Perhaps it is a virtue to stay away from Pleasure Island, not for moral reasons, but because it’s simply bad for your health.

Beauty Must Return to the World

Whether it’s through beautiful art, beautiful thoughts, or beautiful conversations, I believe in the power of beauty to uplift humanity. As artists, it’s our duty to restore beauty. To do this, we must remove misery and ugliness from our lives like the plague.

My Experience with the Social Scene

Last night, I went out, despite rarely indulging in nightlife. I didn’t drink, didn’t smoke, and kept hydrated with water. Even so, the experience was draining. Waking up the next day, I could feel the toll of a late night on my body—a reminder that we must prioritize health and sleep over fleeting social pressures.

“I feel more fulfilled interacting with people in the daytime—meeting strangers at fountains, speaking with preachers at churches. This feels more virtuous and grounding than nightlife, where insanity reigns in alleyways and people line up for drinks.”

In a world obsessed with fear of missing out, it’s tempting to go out and indulge, but ultimately, it’s not worth it.

Embrace Your Role as a Vessel

I view myself as a vessel on this Earth. Going to bed early, tapping into the metaphysical, engaging in a Zen-like, meditative practice of movement—all of these keep me connected to something greater than myself. I walk, ponder, and connect with God. I am not just a photographer; I am a vessel, a skin suit placed here with purpose.

“Once you release fear, you’re able to make decisions with true free will. Free yourself from the fear of missing out. Embrace solitude, health, and purpose.”

In the end, it’s about making decisions that nourish the body and soul, distancing oneself from negativity and mindless indulgence, and returning to a life of purpose and beauty.

Nobody Will Notice

Just have fun and don’t care what anyone else thinks. When I interact on the streets, I feel like I’m in the biggest playground on planet earth. The open world is an endless canvas for me to draw inspiration upon with my camera, using my intuition to guide me through whatever chaos comes my way.

Don’t Take Life So Seriously

In this brave new world where ones and zeros, digits on a screen, determine your value, I feel like it’s time for us to break free. To embrace the state of play strangely requires courage today. People seem afraid of embarrassing themselves or being judged by their neighbors. I say fuck it! Be yourself and be whatever weird version of you that you want to be.

Flesh is Fun

Real life is in the embodied reality outdoors, in physical flesh. I find it most enjoyable when I challenge myself socially and engage fully with society.

Nobody Will Notice

Nobody cares what car you drive. Nobody cares what clothes you’re wearing. Nobody cares what kind of iPhone you have. Nobody cares if you’re walking around without a shirt on or blasting music from a speaker. Hell, in Philly, nobody even cares if you’re pissing or taking a shit in public on a busy street.

The Shortness of Life

The point I’m trying to stress here is that you are here for a blip, a brief moment, a wisp in time. Nobody gives a shit about your life. Nobody will notice.