The Last 10 Years of My Life with Jason Weiland

The Last 10 Years of My Life with Jason Weiland

Be an Optimist and Big-Thinker, But Don't Forget to Take Action

Putting all three together will make you successful, whatever your definition of success happens to be

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Jason Weiland
Jan 05, 2023
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If you have read any of my previous work, you know my life is, at best, a shit show. That is a polite way of saying it. It almost seems as though I spend my days on a rollercoaster, but instead of putting my hands over my head when I go into the valleys, screaming in delight, I grip the railing white-knuckled and scream in horror as I descend into the darkness.

A little overdramatic, but you get the idea.

These past few months have shown how easy it is for me to fall into the muck. I spent much of the time in bed with a pillow over my head, trying to rid my brain of the demons inside. When I started in November, I was on top of the world. I had been writing at night, publishing like a pro, and working on my blogs. I was father and husband of the year material, and I smiled in fulfillment more than anything else. I even traveled to the USA to see my kids for a month.

But as soon as I returned from my travels, I was screaming down the track into a rabbit hole.

Whether I am bright-eyed and focused, or psychotic and depressed, the funniest thing about me is I am optimistic. I am always thinking of the big picture.

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