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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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Sep 06

Insecurities drive you to become better

Insecurity is often viewed as a bad thing, but in reality it's a good thing - it motivates us to improve ourselves.
1 min read
Sep 05
Changing how you behave isn't fake, it's just unfamiliar

Changing how you behave isn't fake, it's just unfamiliar

Most people have the misconception that our personality is set in stone since birth and that changing it is inauthentic and fake. This isn't true.
2 min read
Aug 30
How to improve confidence

How to improve confidence

I reply to a user's comment on how to build confidence and communicate better.
2 min read
Aug 30
Use states of being as temporary buffs

Use states of being as temporary buffs

I discuss how states of being are like temporary buffs or curses and how important they are to our lives and wellbeing.
2 min read
Aug 29

We spend more time putting off a task than it would take to just do it

Just take a moment to consider the time expenditure it takes to complete a task versus procrastinating it.
1 min read
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