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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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Aug 28

Have "how hard you work" be how you measure success

How to live every moment in a state of success. Know that you are doing your best and feel great about it. You are successful.
1 min read
Aug 22
How to record better videos

How to record better videos

A YouTube video on how to record better videos, including things such as lightning, background, scripting, framing, how to speak to a camera, and early YouTube strategy.
4 min read
Aug 18

The joys of traveling with the boys and almost dying

A mystic night on a beach with a sea cave, bioluminescent blue plankton, and a massive bonfire.
4 min read
Aug 17

How to talk to a camera

Speaking to in inanimate object like a camera in the beginning is unnatural. Here's how to improve your speaking to a camera ability.
1 min read
Aug 16

How to set up the lighting, framing, and background for a YouTube video

How to set up the lighting, framing, and background correct for an aesthetically pleasing YouTube video.
1 min read
Aug 14

How to use fear and discomfort to your advantage

Deliberate practice of introducing fear and discomfort into your life can eliminate the illusionary problems you're currently facing.
2 min read
Aug 10

How to write a video script

Some notes on how to write a video script.
3 min read
Aug 10

Brainstorm video ideas + early YouTube strategy

Early YouTube strategy to get started and build up your skills!
1 min read
Aug 10

Reflection on my current state and encouraging myself to continue content creation

Writing out my thoughts to re-encourage myself to continue pursuing content creation.
1 min read
Aug 09

Be disciplined one time a day for constant growth

Changing discipline to be one deliberate act of discipline a day in an effort to improve yourself - may be a healthier and more balanced way to handle this character trait.
2 min read
Aug 09

Conquer the morning for better decision making later in the day

Conquering the morning will lead to a better state of mind throughout the day, thus leading to better decision making and therefore outcome of life.
1 min read
Aug 08

Being able to interview people is a powerful skill

Flirt with the world, build up your social skills, good things will come because of it.
1 min read