The JC Log

Everyone tells you to start a side hustle. Build another income stream. Diversify. But after years of trying different things, I think that's actually terrible advice... At least, the way most people do it. Listen to episode 032 of The JC Log Podcast to find out more. Transcript, comments, and show notes for this podcast episode: https://www.thejclog.com/this-is-how-im-choosing-my-next-income-stre...

One of the biggest mistakes I made wasn't working too little. It was depending on one main source of income. When that client disappeared, my financial stability disappeared with it. I never want to be in that position again. Listen to episode 031 of The JC Log Podcast to find out more. Transcript, comments, and show notes for this podcast episode: https://www.thejclog.com/i-cant-rely-on-one-incom...

For most of my life, I believed one thing. If I just worked hard enough, everything would work out. Work harder. Take on more clients. Say yes to more opportunities. But after 16 years of freelancing, I learned something that completely changed my perspective. Hard work and financial freedom are not the same thing. Listen to episode 030 of The JC Log Podcast to find out more. Transcript, comments,...

Episode 029 of The JC Log Podcast covers the following topics: - How I got myself in a financial mess - Financial mistakes made along the way - How I have been trying to get myself out of it (what changed and what didn't) - Why financial freedom is now my #1 priority, and how that will affect the future content of my podcast Transcript, comments, and show notes for this podcast episode: https://ww...

Episode 028 of The JC Log Podcast covers the following topics: - The vacation trap - Temporary escapes vs escape routes - Why having an escape route matters Transcript, comments, and show notes for this podcast episode: https://www.thejclog.com/the-problem-isnt-work-its-having-no-escape-route/ My Other Channels Check out all of my podcasts episodes on RSS: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/ Subs...

Episode 027 of The JC Log Podcast covers the following topics: - The problem with temporary escapes - The most radical form of escapism - Building freedom one layer at a time - Escaping the rat race without leaving society Transcript, comments, and show notes for this podcast episode: https://www.thejclog.com/the-most-radical-form-of-escapism/ My Other Channels Check out all of my podcasts episode...

Episode 026 of The JC Log Podcast covers the following topics: - Everyone escapes - The trap of passive escapism - What intentional escapism looks like - Asking yourself an important question - The goal of escapism Transcript, comments, and show notes for this podcast episode: https://www.thejclog.com/is-your-escapism-actually-destroying-you/ My Other Channels Check out all of my podcasts episodes...

Episode 025 of The JC Log Podcast covers: - What is intentional escapism? - Why does it covers so many topics? - Examples of intentional escapism in practice - The bigger picture - Why intentional escapism matters to me - Share your story Transcript, comments, and show notes for this podcast episode: https://www.thejclog.com/why-everything-i-talk-about-comes-back-to-intentional-escapism/ My Other...

Low Effort, High Impact: 3 Ways to Reduce Stress Warm Water Classical Music Walk in Nature Transcript, comments, and show notes for this podcast episode: https://www.thejclog.com/low-effort-high-impact-3-ways-to-reduce-stress/ My Other Channels Check out all of my podcasts episodes on RSS: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/ Subscribe to my Substack: https://thejclog.substack.com/ #stress relief...

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Nowadays, the internet often feels like an endless narrow hallway of window shopping content, only quickly to be glanced at before we move on. Increasingly we are not mentally invested anymore in the content that we are consuming, and that is something we need to talk about in this episode of The JC Log Podcast. In episode 021 of The JC Log Podcast, I talk about: - The old internet used to have de...

Dear friends, we have already arrived in the beautiful month of June, and what a treat it will once again be. In episode 020 of The JC Log Podcast, I talk about: - Picking delicious fruits under the Strawberry Moon - That special time of year when the days never seem to end - Jumping over the bonfire Transcript, comments, and show notes for this podcast episode: https://www.thejclog.com/june-open-...

Do you remember the old days when the internet felt smaller? It was a whole new world, and yet, it felt like a local and more human one than the modern day digital web. In episode 019 of The JC Log Podcast, I talk about: - How we went from from Wandering in the digital wild to pacing in a cage - Why Imperfection and amateurism felt more fun - Why we should take back the internet and make it human...

Do you often find yourself mindlessly scrolling on the internet right after waking up, and are you constantly hopping from one shorts video to the next, hours on end? In episode 018 of The JC Log Podcast, I talk about: - How The Internet Feeds Us Fast Food - What Does A diet of Digital Junk Food Look Like - What Does Digital Nutrition Look Like - How To Clean Up Your Digital Diet Transcript, comme...

It is time to relax and clear your mind. You grab your coloring book and your pencils and start the creative process. And then it happens … In episode 017 of The JC Log Podcast, I talk about: - How Overthinking Starts With Small Triggers - The Spiral - Why Simple Activities Help To Clear Your Mind - How To Use Repetition To Make Room In Your Head Transcript, comments, and show notes for this podca...

Are you old enough to remember those blissful days before the emergence of the internet? You know, that time before online ‘hustle culture’ became a thing, and we all still had ‘pointless’ creative hobbies for fun. In episode 016 of The JC Log Podcast, I talk about: - Why Everyone Needs ‘Pointless’ Creative Hobbies - How The Modern Digital World Slowly Drains Creativity - How ‘Pointless’ Hobbies R...

Are you looking for a calm and peaceful hideout to escape the tumultuous pandemonium that is the ‘digital town square’ these days? In this episode 015 of The JC LOG Podcast: - I talk about why the internet needs softer spaces - Show you examples of such soft and safe spaces Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:05 Shout-out 02:37 What ‘Soft Spaces’ Actually Are 03:38 Why People Crave Soft Spaces More Than Ever...

Welcome to the JC Log episode 014: Reasons that make the seasons feel enchanting. Let’s look at some reasons that make the seasons in Bilbao, Spain, feel so magical for everyone. If you wish to find out more information about what is being discussed in this podcast, and want to share your thoughts on the four magical seasons of the year, then I warmly invite you to check out the episode post on my...

Welcome to The JC Log episode 013 - Why I Intentionally Escape In Drawing And Why You Should Too In this edition of The JC Log podcast, I talk about: How I started drawing Why I draw now and why I think you should too Tips and techniques to get started and have fun with the practice of creative drawing for intentional escapism purposes If you wish to find out more information about what is being d...

My friends, we have already arrived in May 2026, that special moment of the year where spring hits its peak. It is the month in which the temperature stabilizes and the flowers are in full bloom, showing the best patterns and colors they have to offer. Welcome to The JC Log episode 012: May Open Thread - A Vibrant Celebration Of The Senses If you wish to find out more information about what is bei...

Do you remember looking at maps and globes as a child, having your imagination and curiosity sparked by exotic names of countries and cities? Chances are, you knew nothing about those strange sounding places. Chances are also that your brain filled in the blanks for you, and took you along on an intentional escapism journey around the world Welcome, fellow travelers, to episode 011 of the JC Log P...

Are you an artist who is looking to escape in content creation for videos, podcasts and other forms of intentional escapism entertainment for your audience and fans, but do you always find yourself feeling stressed about the creation and posting process for all of your (digital) platforms. Are those deadlines making your anxiety levels rise? Then this celebrative tenth episode of The JC Log podcas...

Are you an artist who is looking to escape in content creation for videos, podcasts and other forms of intentional escapism entertainment for your audience and fans, but do you always find yourself asking if what your are making and showing is good enough. Is that thought stopping you from creating or does it make you enjoy the process less? Then this ninth episode of The JC Log podcast will help...

We are halfway through April 2026, the Stress Awareness Month. That is why in episode 008 of The JC Log podcast, I talk about recreational walking as a form of intentional escapism, and to release some of that build up stress. Check out the podcast to discover how walking can improve your physical and mental health, as well as your creative practices. Plus, you will also find out why it is such a...