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The Primal Way: How I Train, Eat, and Live Like My Ancestors
What’s poppin, people? It’s Dante. I’m walking along Boathouse Row right now, shirt off, sun blazing, barefoot in my Vibram Five Fingers, soaking in the beauty of the Schuylkill River…
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My Fitness Routine
Fitness for me is about more than just working out—it’s about staying connected to my body and pushing myself in new ways. My routine mixes strength, flexibility, and endurance exercises,…
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The Metaphysics of Photography: Light, God, and the Soul
What’s poppin people? It’s Dante. I’m walking through Philly right now, fasting, following light, thinking about God. I’m headed towards the Schuylkill River Trail, the Hidden Creek, the Hidden River.…
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I Am a Vessel for the Medium of Photography
Yo. What’s popping people? It’s Dante.We’re in the underground. Check it out.We the new kings of the underground. 👑 I’m a vessel for the medium of photography. It means I’m…
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Learn the standards so that you can say *fuck the standards*
Learn the rules in your early years and then break them Once you become a master you then become a child. When you return to being a child you then…
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Why Spiritual Wisdom Matters
Because once your mind, body, and soul have been purified and aligned with God, you are free to move onwards and upwards without the weight of the world on your…
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Street Photography Breakdown (Full Series)
What’s poppin, people? This is the complete archive of my Street Photography Breakdown series — 20 videos, nearly 5 hours of raw insights, composition breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes stories from the…
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The Power of 21: Bitcoin, Time, and the Engineering of Generational Wealth
Topic: Bitcoin, Time, and the Engineering of Generational Wealth “Satoshi’s fire is now unstoppable. The network is unstoppable.” Michael Saylor steps onto the stage. The energy in the room is…
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Return to Day One: Why Photographers Should Embrace the Amateur Mindset
What’s popping, people?It’s Dante. This morning, I’m walking around Center City Philadelphia along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway — just came from Logan Square’s fountain. Very beautiful place to start the…
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Light Gives You Thumos
Jesus said that the eye is the window to the soul. “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full…
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Manayunk
Manayunk (“MNYK” or “The Yunk”) is a hilly, vibrant neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia along the Schuylkill River — just a ~15‑minute SEPTA train ride from Center City . In short,…
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Why You Should Try High Contrast Black and White Photography with the Ricoh GR
What’s poppin, people?It’s Dante. Currently on my morning walk here in the Centennial Arboretum. Check out all the beautiful trees — perfect way to start the day. Today I was…
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Thank God for Photography
The reason why I am so abundantly grateful and joyous about photography—still after a decade of shooting—is that it provides endless meaning in my everyday life. One of the most…
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Why the Garry Winogrand “Monkey Photo” Is So Controversial
Real Street photographers have no political intentions. We are vessels for the medium that photograph life as it is. The Garry Winogrand “monkey photo” has sparked debate for decades due…
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What Do You Truly Desire?
What’s popping, people?It’s Dante, getting my morning started here in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.Welcome to the Centennial Arboretum. First and foremost—I gotta get these suckers.There you go. Save the trees. 🌱…
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What Do You Truly Desire in Life?
So this morning, I’m thinking about desire—and what it is that I truly want from life itself. The thing is, when you think about desire, it’s typically about longing for…
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Paideia
Paideia (pronounced pie-DAY-uh) is an ancient Greek concept that refers to the process of educating a person into a well-rounded, virtuous, and cultured citizen. It’s more than just schooling—it’s about…
