Welcome to The Life of Jake
This isn’t just a blog—it’s a living journal of real moments, honest lessons, and bold detours. Some days, it’s a mindset shift. Other days, it’s how to pack smart or travel lighter. And sometimes, it’s just about noticing the magic in the middle of it all. If you’ve ever wondered, “What if I lived a little more on purpose?”—you’re in the right place.
Hey, I’m Jake—Nice to Meet You
Let’s get one thing straight: I’m not a guru, expert, or lifestyle perfectionist. I’m just a guy who’s obsessed with living a little better every day—and telling the stories that come from trying.
This site started with a scribbled note in my phone: “What if I stopped waiting for the ‘right time’ and started collecting real moments instead?”
Since then, I’ve chased sunrise hikes, rewired my relationship with stress, lost track of time in wild new cities, and learned that sometimes the best life hacks are less about apps and more about attitude.
Here, I share what works, what doesn’t, and what’s still a work-in-progress. You’ll find brain boosts, everyday upgrades, and stories that don’t always end with a clean moral—but always start with curiosity.
Curiosity is the real compass.
Everything starts with a question worth asking. Whether it's a mindset tweak or a new trail to follow, we chase what makes life more thoughtful—and more ours.
Hacks only matter if they help.
We’re not here for clickbait quick fixes. Just practical shifts, clever workarounds, and advice that actually shows up for you when it counts.
Life’s better when you pack light.
Whether it’s emotional clutter or your actual luggage, we believe in shedding what you don’t need so you can focus on what matters.
Real > Perfect. Always.
We share what’s tried, tested, and lived through—not what looks shiny on a mood board. If it made us pause or grow, it’s worth passing on.
Meet Jake (and the Minds Behind the Magic)
Most of what you’ll read starts with me—Jake. But this isn’t a solo mission. As The Life of Jake grows, so does the circle: thinkers, travelers, doers, and curious minds with something real to share. We keep it honest, thoughtful, and useful. No filler. Just lived experience, fresh takes, and stories that matter.
Jake Yearwood
Founder & Field Guide to a Life Well-Lived
Jake is the voice behind The Life of Jake—part journaler, part experimenter, all-in on living with eyes wide open. He created this space as a living notebook for curious minds and thoughtful rebels alike. Whether he’s unpacking a mental shift, testing a life tweak, or telling stories from the road, Jake shows up with honesty, clarity, and a quiet urge to figure things out—one post-it, one adventure, one insight at a time.
Jake is the voice behind The Life of Jake—part journaler, part experimenter, all-in on living with eyes wide open. He created this space as a living notebook for curious minds and thoughtful rebels alike. Whether he’s unpacking a mental shift, testing a life tweak, or telling stories from the road, Jake shows up with honesty, clarity, and a quiet urge to figure things out—one post-it, one adventure, one insight at a time.
Elli Wade
Cognitive Clarity Coach
Elli explores what happens when mindset meets movement. With a background in behavioral science and a love for self-inquiry, she unpacks thought patterns, emotional loops, and the quiet power of self-reflection. Her work blends grounded insight with tools that help readers get unstuck and think sharper—with zero overcomplication.
Elli explores what happens when mindset meets movement. With a background in behavioral science and a love for self-inquiry, she unpacks thought patterns, emotional loops, and the quiet power of self-reflection. Her work blends grounded insight with tools that help readers get unstuck and think sharper—with zero overcomplication.
Jax Moreno
Story-Seeker & Soulful Explorer
Jax writes from the road—but more importantly, from the in-between moments. A former documentary editor turned travel storyteller, he captures the mindset shifts that come from movement, mistakes, and the stories you don’t plan for. His content invites readers to explore with presence and depth—even when the map runs out.
Jax writes from the road—but more importantly, from the in-between moments. A former documentary editor turned travel storyteller, he captures the mindset shifts that come from movement, mistakes, and the stories you don’t plan for. His content invites readers to explore with presence and depth—even when the map runs out.
Rhea Kwon
Systems Simplifier & Daily Design Strategist
Rhea turns chaos into clarity. With roots in UX design and a passion for process, she shares low-effort, high-impact systems that actually stick. Whether she’s rethinking time management or experimenting with habit stacks, her work delivers sustainable solutions that make life feel more aligned and less cluttered.
Rhea turns chaos into clarity. With roots in UX design and a passion for process, she shares low-effort, high-impact systems that actually stick. Whether she’s rethinking time management or experimenting with habit stacks, her work delivers sustainable solutions that make life feel more aligned and less cluttered.
A Few Rules I Try to Live (and Write) By
Every article, guide, or story I publish follows a loose internal compass—nothing official, just the stuff that keeps this site grounded:
- Be useful or be real. Ideally, both.
- Start with curiosity. Even the mundane has magic if you ask the right questions.
- Don’t pretend it’s easy. If it were, none of us would be googling it.
- Humor is welcome. Life’s weird. Let’s laugh when we can.
- You don’t need to agree. Just think for a second longer than usual.
If that sounds like your kind of content philosophy, welcome to the ride.