#059 | If I Learned This Secret 10 Years Ago, I'd Be 100 Times Who I Am Now... NOT CLICKBAIT LOL

Happy Birthday America, and Happy Birthday to ME!

What’s good? This is your annual MAIM TIME birthday episode special where I reiterate all my usual sheeeeiiiit about identity, coming to accept and love all of your identity, self-actualization, being the bridge between the East and West, spirituality, and more.

One juicy indulgent hour of stream of consciousness, I know you need it hard. And I missed you. Hard.

YOU ARE THE FUTURE.

YOU ARE THE ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, SPIRITUAL REVOLUTION FOR THE EAST AND WEST.

JETSET AROUND THE WORLD BUILDING EMPIRES.

YOU CAN WORK FUCKING MIRACLES.

RAISE THE DEAD, HEAL THE SICK, MAKE THE BLIND SEE.

USE AI TO TURN FIVE LOAVES OF BREAD TO FEED TENS OF THOUSANDS.

YOU CAN BRING HEALING TO THE NATIONS.

OUR ANCESTORS ARE WATCHING OVER US.

LET’S MAKE THEM PROUD AND BRING THEM GREAT HONOR

Don’t let any motherfucker ever tell you you’re not worthy, you’re not capable, you’re not good for anything, you’ll never amount to anything. PROVE THEM WRONG.

You can prove them wrong because I AM A MIRACLE. I SHOULDN'T BE HERE.

I HAD TO GO THROUGH ALL THIS SHIT AND MAKE THIS GOOFY ASS PODCAST TO MEET YOU ONE DAY AND TELL YOU:

YOU ARE WORTHY. I LOVE YOU. I LOVE YOU. I LOVE YOU.

So one day, we can meet on a fucking island retreat one day and celebrate in the never-ending journey to excellence, greatness, and glory.

WE'RE MUTHAFOOKIN GAWWWWDZ M8!

YOUR DEAD ANCIENT ANCESTORS HAVE BEEN WAITING THOUSANDS OF YEARS FOR YOU TO REALIZE THERE IS A SLEEPING DRAGON INSIDE OF YOU

YOU NEED TO BE THE ONE TO AWAKEN IT TODAY

#072: I usually describe this podcast as a show about Asian diaspora overcoming identity struggle to become the best versions of ourselves. The tagline is something I’ve revised over the past several years. But I realize, there needs to be a purpose or a vision.

This is my current vision:

The ultimate self-actualization of all Asian diaspora brothers and sisters worldwide, to raise the level of consciousness of the peoples of Asia, and thus consciousness for all humanity.

We want one million Asian diaspora to dedicate themselves to improvement in every human metric, be it physical, financial, mental, cultural, creative, and so on.

At least one million. It starts with you, one. Then there are 10 of us, then1 00, then 1000, then 10,000 and then 100,000. It’ll just take TIME. MAIM TIME.

LISTEN TO THE GREATEST MOST MIND-BLOWING MAIM TIME EPISODE SO FAR THIS YEAR! 🤯🔥

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KILL AND EAT
YOU MUST COMPETE

Jesus is not enough for you to become the strongest most capable competitive version of yourself. Only you are.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I went to Jubilee Church in Seoul for New Years to listen to yet another solid sermon given by Pastor David Hwang. Like for the Christmas episode, I summarize his message and then give my own cheeky heretical twist to it.

Acts 10:9-16
Pastor David Hwang
2023: Communion

This episode will be taken into 3 parts:

•Some domain knowledge about Christianity for those of you who didn't grow up in this shit like I did

•The sermon content given by the pastor for the New Year service at Jubilee Church, his theme being Communion

•My exposition upon Christianity and Pastor David's sermon, compounding the theme of Communion with Competition

You're in competition with the entire world.
The best communion is one with likeminded competitive people who will challenge each other to become better.

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This episode focuses on the importance of understanding competition as the basis of life and essential to nature, and why we must compete in order to become the best versions of ourselves in all aspects.

HO HO HO! Merry Christmas, Good Will to All Men!
This year, Santa Claus has a very special gift for you.

No, it's not a shiny new Macbook or a super car, a mansion or a six-star luxury trip to Paris.

This is the gift of... COMPETITION.

It means you have to compete with everyone else in the planet to get all the good things in life that you truly desire.

If you understand this, and you give it your all, you will succeed -- and you won't need me or anyone else to get you any gift. You can buy that Macbook, that super car, that mansion and that trip yourself.

But here's the catch: Now that the cat's out of the bag -- yes, my big red sack -- and Pandora's Box is open, there will no longer be NICE and NAUGHTY lists going forward.

There are just WINNERS, and LOSERS.
Compete, and become a winner.
But what if you're a loser?

You don't want to face the harsh reality of life and take the necessary actions to become the best version of yourself?

GET F'KED.

HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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The name's TIME.... MAIM TIME.

It’s me again.
They thought I was dead.
Some said I escaped to North Korea.
They thought I was in jail, or worse:
They thought I went back to college to finish my theology degree.

But you can't kill me.
I'm back, and better than ever.
And harder.

I've returned from a cheeky 5-month hiatus.
The last episode I posted was on my birthday in July, and I was celebrating 5000 downloads.

I just got an email last week saying MAIM TIME hit 6000 total downloads. Doesn't include YouTube video hits. I haven't posted in 5 months. Even though I haven’t been actively promoting MAIM TIME, I've gained the slightest bit of traction. That's so valuable. I can't give up on this. Thanks to those who've been listening!

So, what's going on Maim? Why haven’t you been updating?

Let me tell you a story.

Back in July, I flew on a private jet to Jakarta for a cheeky 4-day business trip. It blew my mind. My life hasn't been the same since…

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Happy birthday America!

Thanks to all you MAIM TIMERS, we finally reached over 5000 downloads for MAIM TIME! This is a big milestone. Every download counts. You count.

I count, but I didn't always think I did.
10 years ago, I tried to take my own life. I'm glad I didn't, because then I wouldn't be talking to you right now.

Today, I'm 30 years old. I'm officially no longer a twenty-something.
It was an amazing decade. I'm grateful for every year of life up until now.
ODESZA - Boy

So as I do every year, I'm going to go stream of consciousness on a buncha stuff:

Identity.
Korea.
America.
Freedom.
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Tune in and listen to me go FULL MAIM TIME.

NOTE: I'm throwing a huge dirty thirty party on Friday, July 15 in Seoul. If you're a listener, you're totally invited. Email me at maim@maimtime.com or follow & DM on Instagram for details.

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#067: "Be the hero of your own story."

Nobody's going to take charge of your life but you. No one can be the hero of your own journey, but you. You write your own story. You're not the mistakes of your past. You're not all your failures.

Anybody can do this. Even if you don't get your ultimate dream of what you want, you open up doors for something else. You can be proud and have satisfaction in who you are and what you're doing.

Struggle is an essential part to your journey in life. Without struggle or challenge, it's meaningless. Overcoming yourself and obstacles is the great reward in and of itself.

Never give up. You can do it.

See, I'm living proof. In spite of all challenges in my life, I'm doing it. I'm working. I'm becoming disciplined. I'm becoming more focused. I'm getting better everyday.

Again, anyone can choose to turn their life around. Doesn't mean you'll be a billionaire, a famous artist or this and that. But the journey itself is rewarding and valuable, rich in lessons, pride, glory, and happiness. Fulfillment is there for all. If I can do it, so can you.

YouTube video: Joe Rogan - Motivational Video [Be a Hero]

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#066: This is Part II of a great chat with Victor, who talks more about his experiences in film in America and China, and PURSUING HIS DREAMS KICKING IT WITH AND WORKING ALONGSIDE ASIAN HOLLYWOOD!

Really awesome story and projects. Inspiring. If you want to make something, just BUILD something for yourself and opportunities will appear! Even if they don't, you still have something. It'll take time, but it'll all be worth it! It's been worth it just making this podcast for you. Immensely rewarding. Don't sell yourself short! I believe in you!

Here's Part I if you missed it.

Victor Zheng is a Chinese American filmmaker from Fairfax County, Virginia. He is currently consulting on the Disney Plus show "American Born Chinese," starring Michelle Yeoh, Daniel Wu, Leonard Wu, Ke Huy Quan, and several other prolific Asian actors.

As an actor, he has participated in projects in China and the United States. He has been cast in major films such as the Korean War movie, "Devotion" which also stars Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell, and Joe Jonas in lead roles. He also has a bit part in the movie, "The Menu" which is lead by Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes. Victor has also been called onto prestigious projects such as “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Superstore”, “The Goldbergs”, and several other sets both at the Hollywood and independent level.

In 2020, out a desire to create content and defeat boredom during the pandemic, Victor Zheng created “Team Avatar Films," an independent film collective focused on sharing stories based on the universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender. A huge cast and crew composed of dozens of actors, VFX artists, sound designers, and musicians were assembled to create over 70 minutes of film that will be released this summer. The trilogy that Victor has created with Team Avatar is currently titled "A Legend of Earth and Fire."

In his free time, Victor likes to go to the gym, read history books like a dork, and study other aspects of post-production. He is currently taking intensive courses on sound design, VFX, and acting in order to build his craft as a well-rounded filmmaker.

Check out Team Avatar Films!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tb_q0y4J14

https://www.instagram.com/teamavatarfilms/

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#065: We have a GREAT CHAT here with a super cool dude, Victor. If you're into indie filmmaking, acting, and living a rich multi-faceted life, listen to Victor speak! This is Part I, stay tuned for Part II.

Victor Zheng is a Chinese American filmmaker from Fairfax County, Virginia. He is currently consulting on the Disney Plus show "American Born Chinese," starring Michelle Yeoh, Daniel Wu, Leonard Wu, Ke Huy Quan, and several other prolific Asian actors.

As an actor, he has participated in projects in China and the United States. He has been cast in major films such as the Korean War movie, "Devotion" which also stars Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell, and Joe Jonas in lead roles. He also has a bit part in the movie, "The Menu" which is lead by Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes. Victor has also been called onto prestigious projects such as “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Superstore”, “The Goldbergs”, and several other sets both at the Hollywood and independent level.

In 2020, out a desire to create content and defeat boredom during the pandemic, Victor Zheng created “Team Avatar Films," an independent film collective focused on sharing stories based on the universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender. A huge cast and crew composed of dozens of actors, VFX artists, sound designers, and musicians were assembled to create over 70 minutes of film that will be released this summer. The trilogy that Victor has created with Team Avatar is currently titled "A Legend of Earth and Fire."

In his free time, Victor likes to go to the gym, read history books like a dork, and study other aspects of post-production. He is currently taking intensive courses on sound design, VFX, and acting in order to build his craft as a well-rounded filmmaker.

Check out Team Avatar Films!

ANNOUNCEMENT: A Legend of Earth and Fire Trilogy - YouTube 

https://www.instagram.com/teamavatarfilms/

If you're reading this, if you can understand this, then you know what it means. You have immense potential.
YOU ARE THE RENAISSANCE!

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