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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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Apr 19
Episode 5: Everything we do is either helping us live a better life or not

Episode 5: Everything we do is either helping us live a better life or not

Evaluating everything I am doing based on its worth towards furthering my life has led to me making better decisions.
1 min read
Apr 19
Episode 4: Negative mood is transitory

Episode 4: Negative mood is transitory

The emotions we feel will pass. They will go up and down, you will feel the most elated highs and the most dismal lows. But don't worry, it is temporary. You'll get out of the rut. You can rise back up.
4 min read
Apr 19
Episode 3: My Trip To Southern Taiwan

Episode 3: My Trip To Southern Taiwan

In this episode I discuss my current situation - recent breakup, failing school, financial struggles, etc. As well as my experience traveling to the south of Taiwan.
11 min read
Apr 19
Episode 2: Taiwan Earthquake

Episode 2: Taiwan Earthquake

My experience to waking up to a 7.5 degree earthquake in Taiwan. April 3rd, 2024.
2 min read
Apr 19
Episode 1: Unveiling the Pillars of Entrepreneurial Motivation

Episode 1: Unveiling the Pillars of Entrepreneurial Motivation

Why should I be an entrepreneur? What are my wishes and goals?
24 min read
Apr 13
People follow you for 3 reasons

People follow you for 3 reasons

People follow you because they find your content useful, they know what to expect in the future, and they are afraid of losing your page.
3 min read
Apr 09
Everything we do is either helping us live a better life or not

Everything we do is either helping us live a better life or not

Once I started thinking this way, evaluating everything I am doing based on its worth towards furthering my life, I've started to make better decisions - and feel more confident and at peace with my actions.
5 min read
Apr 09
Opportunity Cost

Opportunity Cost

Everything comes with a price. When you decide on one thing you forgo all other possibilities.
2 min read
Apr 07
My blog is a collection of my thoughts, of who I am.

My blog is a collection of my thoughts, of who I am.

My website is a place to record all my thoughts, slowly, gradually, over and over again to map out who I am.
1 min read
Apr 03
5 Reasons to use Descript to edit your podcast

5 Reasons to use Descript to edit your podcast

I use Descript for five reasons: studio sound, ease to edit, ChatGPT, captions, and stock footage. Very useful for editing podcasts and adding captions.
2 min read
Mar 23

I shouldn't tell people what to do

These two videos completely changed the type of content I produce. Key takeaway: I shouldn't tell people what to do, I should only share what I do.
2 min read
Mar 21
What kind of content should I make?

What kind of content should I make?

Make content of every kind. Find out what you are good at, what you like, and what other people like. Then make that!
2 min read