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Hello, my name is Jacob Pugmire

a Taiwan-based creator, model, and modern-day adventurer known for his 101-day walk around Taiwan

— sharing raw, honest vlogs and a personal philosophy of self-mastery and freedom.

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Jun 15
Day 52 - First video journal, documenting my self-improvement journey

Day 52 - First video journal, documenting my self-improvement journey

Everyday documenting my growth.
21 min read
Jun 13

Efficiency VS Effectiveness: Why Choosing What You Work On Is More Important Than Doing It Well

Effectiveness is what you do. Efficiency is how you do it. Effectiveness, however, is more important because it decides on whether you achieve your goal or not.
2 min read
Jun 11

9 Insights That Will Change The Way You Think

One of these insights may change the way you think, view the world, or behave.
6 min read
Jun 11
While being sick is not good, the last week of recovery - of lying around and doing absolutely nothing - has been beneficial for me. It feels like the first time I have unwind in a long time.

While being sick is not good, the last week of recovery - of lying around and doing absolutely nothing - has been beneficial for me. It feels like the first time I have unwind in a long time.

Being sick gave me the free time and the boredom to unwind and reflect deeply on my life.
1 min read
Jun 11
Day 40

Day 40

Today I made coffee and thought about these things. Perhaps the life I want is not pursuing greatness, but rather
1 min read
Jun 11
Perhaps the life I want is not pursuing greatness, but rather to live a simpler life

Perhaps the life I want is not pursuing greatness, but rather to live a simpler life

Perhaps the life I want is not pursuing greatness, but rather exploring the world and building myself up. A simpler
1 min read
Jun 09
No one was rewarded for procrastination.

No one was rewarded for procrastination.

All successful men seem to be able to take action immediately without knowing if it is going to work.
1 min read
May 24
Day 30 - Regret for not sleeping early

Day 30 - Regret for not sleeping early

Returning back to my bad habits. When I am in a low state (sick, tired, unwell) then this bad behavior always resurfaces. Have to get rid of it again.
1 min read
May 23
Day 29  - Spending the night at the Wulai hot spring

Day 29 - Spending the night at the Wulai hot spring

Pick the thing that will give you lore, a story to tell your kids or friends or family. Live a more interesting life full of adventures.
1 min read
May 22
Day 28 - Consistency is the key to success

Day 28 - Consistency is the key to success

Keep doing the same thing everyday even if you doubt yourself or are bored of it. This is the time you know you shouldn't quit - success is just on the other side.
6 min read
May 21
Day 27 - My first audio journal

Day 27 - My first audio journal

Starting an audio journal practice makes sure nothing falls through the gap. It allows to me live an examined life and contemplate on the events that transpired during the day.
8 min read
May 20
Day 26 - Shot my first YouTube livestream

Day 26 - Shot my first YouTube livestream

I shot my first livestream. First big step! Livestreams suit my personality very well.
3 min read