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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 02
Bouldering in Tokyo

Bouldering in Tokyo

I randomly came across the same bouldering gym I went to last visited I Japan two years ago... Fate is wild.
1 min read
May 28

Right now it is 1:17am and I am in a cafe in Tokyo drinking coffee

What a cool experience. I didn't expect there to be cafes open this late. This particular one is open until 5am.
2 min read
May 26

I decided to rewire my brain

I realized 90% of my thinking is not how I want it to be. I often think in ways that is detrimental to my goals and who I want to be.
2 min read
May 26

This website is my way to think and to improve my writing skills

Being able to think and to write well is the foundation of all good content creation. You cannot tell a good story without good writing.
2 min read
May 25

I'm trying hard to break my addiction with my phone

No more being a bitch to social media and notifications. But I have to admit, once the distractions are removed, what's left is quite shocking.
3 min read
May 24

Starting this company is definitely one of the hardest things I've ever done

There's a saying that 99% of business owners don't know what the fuck they are doing, and that is definitely true.
1 min read
May 23

I can't seem to find a good way to track my habits and stay grounded

There's so many productivity apps out them, but none of them "stick." I often spend more time configuring and researching apps than I do just doing the habit.
3 min read
May 22

I have such optimism and excitement for the future

You have to believe you can do it in order to succeed. If you doubt yourself, then nothing is possible.
2 min read
May 21

I paid to have my website be bilingual

I now pay a third party application a monthly fee to translate my website into Traditional Chinese so that my Taiwanese audience can now read my website better.
1 min read
Apr 22

My first newsletter, I want to motivate people

My first attempt at a newsletter. I just want to motivate other people. I decided to start now.
1 min read
Apr 22

Why does everything feel urgent?

Not everything is important and urgent. Protect your time and attention. Redefine what needs your attention.
1 min read
Apr 18

I've had my first good night of sleep in weeks and I know why

I identified lack of sleep as a key-stone habit causing all my bad behaviors and thinking. Reframing discipline as a form of self-love and as a gift, I set up new healthy boundaries to keep myself successful in the long-term.
1 min read