A Day In The Life

  • The Three Alarms

    One of the hobbies I’ve built into my routine is reading. It never used to be this way, I actually hated to read when I was young, but since entering my twenties, learning from others I’ve found is the best way to acquire new skills and change mindset. My most recent read was, “The 3…

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  • Learning, Learning, Learning

    A little bit behind, but here’s my weekly update on the YouTube/fitness trek for the week of 13-February. YouTube This past Sunday, I dropped my video about the different types of creativity. After the first two days of launching, here are the stats: All of the above are new records for me. Makes me super…

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  • The 1%

    As I sit at my desk this Wednesday night, I think about what it takes to be great, and ultimately what that even means. When the world’s greats are thought of, across any domain, you see a person who has done the same thing consistently for years and years of their life. Every single person…

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  • First Long Form Video of 2023!

    Last night, I dropped this video of how dumb lists help me create new ideas. I discovered this tool a few years back from a book called Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon. In his book, he talks about how Dumb Lists are an insanely useful tool for generating creativity and sparking new ideas.…

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  • Brand Building Update – Week of Feb 1st, 2023

    The YouTube and Jon Barker Brand Journey

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  • If You’re New Here

    Hi there! I’m Jon, the writer and creator of A Day With Jon. Thank you for stopping by. I’m an automotive electrical/software engineer, YouTuber, blogger, and musician. This blog was created with the goal of sharing my experiences, thoughts, and insights on living a creative, innovative, and full life. This year, I’m on a journey…

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  • 2023 Mantra – Commit To The Bit

    Hey WordPress crew, As I’ve progressed into my late twenties, I’ve started each year with a mantra. 2022 was “Why Not,” pushing me to broaden my comfort zone and consider why I decline opportunities. This year, 2023, is “Commit to the Bit.” To me, “Commit to the Bit” means doing things with complete intention and…

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