Why I’m Done With Hustle and Back to Writing
A space for creators and creatives who are feeling the burn
TL;DR:
I’m back on Substack, and this space is now The For You Page—a home for mindful creation, burnout recovery, and building a life and business that actually feel good.
Hey, Jon here.
I’m back on Substack—and you may notice a couple of changes. One in particular:
This space is now called The For You Page.
Why?
The modern culture of endless, mindless distraction and fear-mongering is breaking us. And every creator I speak to, whether highly established or newer to the game, is feeling it—burnout, constant stress, and an inability to truly relax.
I’ve known burnout too well, for too long. Around 20 years ago, I was diagnosed with CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), and for basically as long as I can remember, I’ve had no choice but to ignore every signal from my body and just keep pushing.
These days, it feels like the entire world is doing the same.
(And it's definitely not just creators.)
The Mission
Because of this —and the conversations I have daily—I’m now deeply focused on helping creators and creatives reconnect with themselves. To escape the burnout and stress of a world that feels custom-built to exhaust us.
This isn’t about chasing metrics or hustling until you grind yourself into dust.
It’s about something deeper:
Escaping burnout. Rediscovering alignment. Finding success that’s actually good for you.
For you.
(Yes, it’s an ingenious name. Thank you.)
So what can you expect here, every week?
Insights on mindful content creation, burnout recovery, stress relief, and doing inner work as a modern creative (content creator, artist or entrepreneur)
Tips and quick protocols to ground yourself, calm anxiety, and align your work, life and business to thrive.
Cutting edge tactics for navigating the algorithm(s) without destroying yourself in the process
Stories from two decades in the content game—videogame magazines, online media, consulting, YouTube
Reflections from working directly with high-level creators who want to succeed without losing themselves
This is a newsletter for creators—but the insights are universal. If you’ve seen my recent content on IG or X, you’ll already have a feel for what’s coming.
I feel aligned with this work in a way I haven’t in a long time. Every time someone messages me to say a breath-work concept or mindfulness strategy helped them, it confirms it.
And conversations with coaching clients are some of the most rewarding I’ve ever had.
If this sounds like something you’re into, I’d love to have you along for the journey.
If it’s not your cup of tea—but you’ve connected with me before—no worries at all if you unsubscribe. I appreciate your support in any capacity. Always.
—Jon
PS: This project is for real people, not vanity metrics—so if anything here resonates, reply and let me know. I read everything.
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This direction feels incredibly aligned, Jon. “Success that’s actually good for you” is something I keep circling back to in my own work, especially for first-time entrepreneurs trying to build without burning out. Grateful you're creating this space for honest reflection and mindful creativity. Looking forward to what’s coming next.