S3 Ep.21 Starting Fresh vs. Coming Back: The Harder Battle Of Showing Up Anyway
Sun Sep 28 2025
In this ClockingOut live stream, we went deep on a question everyone faces: what’s harder starting something new or coming back after a break?
From doubles at work, falling out of routines, and forcing ourselves back into old habits, to conversations about parenting, tech privacy, Roblox, streaming, Apple updates and how social media is changing this episode is full of raw honesty and real talk.
We also hit on topics like:
.The struggle of staying consistent with fitness, work and passion projects
.Technology’s double edge: convenience vs. privacy
.The future of social media (subscriptions, ads, and paywalls)
.Nostalgia for old tech vs. the endless “updates” cycle
.Why movies like Black Mirror, Lost in Space, and Star Trek feel closer to reality than fiction
Of course, we kept it fun with shoutouts to supporters, random laughs, and even a little chaos toward the end.
If you missed it live, tune in now and don’t forget: supporters in the chat claimed ClockingOut Hustle Proof POAP #6, which doubles as this week’s raffle entry.
Each POAP = 1 entry toward this week’s VeeFriends graded card giveaway. Collect more = better odds.
Links 🔗 Stay Connected: https://linktr.ee/ClockingOutPodcast
⏱️ Full Episode Timestamps:
0:00 – 3:30
Intro & warm-up banter — setting the vibe, casual jokes, and getting into flow.
3:31 – 12:00
The daily grind: doubles, 12-hour shifts, and why consistency feels harder than starting fresh.
12:01 – 20:30
Starting something new vs. coming back after a break — why most people said “coming back” is tougher.
20:31 – 30:00
Vacation mode vs. work mode — why returning to routine after a break feels like punishment.
30:01 – 40:00
POAP shoutouts: Suave, Leonardo, Dawn, Roberto + explaining the Hustle Proof POAP #6 drop and raffle rules.
40:01 – 50:00
Technology, kids, and Roblox — parental settings, safety concerns, and privacy in gaming.
50:01 – 1:05:00
From tech excitement to tech paranoia — cameras, hacking fears, and the cost of “convenience.”
1:05:01 – 1:15:00
Social media’s evolution: from keeping in touch to monetizing attention. Why the “free account” era might be ending.
1:15:01 – 1:25:00
Subscriptions everywhere — from Fortnite skins to TV streaming bundles. How we’re paying more for less.
1:25:01 – 1:35:00
Movies as predictions — Black Mirror, Lost in Space, Star Trek, Star Wars, and how sci-fi feels more like prophecy.
1:35:01 – 1:45:00
Apple rants: iPhones, updates, iCloud forcing storage sync, and why we feel trapped in the ecosystem.
1:45:01 – 1:55:00
The iCloud issue explained — merging devices, losing local storage, and why hard drives still matter.
1:55:01 – 2:02:00
Late-night vibes — shoutouts to 120+ live viewers, surprise appearances (Eric & Omar), and laughs about couch naps and streaming setups.
2:02:01 – 2:10:00
Future ClockingOut plans — building the Adult Swim / Space Ghost Coast to Coast style, community nights, and custom POAP drops.
2:10:01 – End (approx. 2:15:00)
Closing shoutouts (Leonardo, Yasmin, Suave, Dawn, Wara, Roberto, Kume, etc.), gratitude to supporters, and sign-off.
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In this ClockingOut live stream, we went deep on a question everyone faces: what’s harder starting something new or coming back after a break? From doubles at work, falling out of routines, and forcing ourselves back into old habits, to conversations about parenting, tech privacy, Roblox, streaming, Apple updates and how social media is changing this episode is full of raw honesty and real talk. We also hit on topics like: .The struggle of staying consistent with fitness, work and passion projects .Technology’s double edge: convenience vs. privacy .The future of social media (subscriptions, ads, and paywalls) .Nostalgia for old tech vs. the endless “updates” cycle .Why movies like Black Mirror, Lost in Space, and Star Trek feel closer to reality than fiction Of course, we kept it fun with shoutouts to supporters, random laughs, and even a little chaos toward the end. If you missed it live, tune in now and don’t forget: supporters in the chat claimed ClockingOut Hustle Proof POAP #6, which doubles as this week’s raffle entry. Each POAP = 1 entry toward this week’s VeeFriends graded card giveaway. Collect more = better odds. Links 🔗 Stay Connected: https://linktr.ee/ClockingOutPodcast ⏱️ Full Episode Timestamps: 0:00 – 3:30 Intro & warm-up banter — setting the vibe, casual jokes, and getting into flow. 3:31 – 12:00 The daily grind: doubles, 12-hour shifts, and why consistency feels harder than starting fresh. 12:01 – 20:30 Starting something new vs. coming back after a break — why most people said “coming back” is tougher. 20:31 – 30:00 Vacation mode vs. work mode — why returning to routine after a break feels like punishment. 30:01 – 40:00 POAP shoutouts: Suave, Leonardo, Dawn, Roberto + explaining the Hustle Proof POAP #6 drop and raffle rules. 40:01 – 50:00 Technology, kids, and Roblox — parental settings, safety concerns, and privacy in gaming. 50:01 – 1:05:00 From tech excitement to tech paranoia — cameras, hacking fears, and the cost of “convenience.” 1:05:01 – 1:15:00 Social media’s evolution: from keeping in touch to monetizing attention. Why the “free account” era might be ending. 1:15:01 – 1:25:00 Subscriptions everywhere — from Fortnite skins to TV streaming bundles. How we’re paying more for less. 1:25:01 – 1:35:00 Movies as predictions — Black Mirror, Lost in Space, Star Trek, Star Wars, and how sci-fi feels more like prophecy. 1:35:01 – 1:45:00 Apple rants: iPhones, updates, iCloud forcing storage sync, and why we feel trapped in the ecosystem. 1:45:01 – 1:55:00 The iCloud issue explained — merging devices, losing local storage, and why hard drives still matter. 1:55:01 – 2:02:00 Late-night vibes — shoutouts to 120+ live viewers, surprise appearances (Eric & Omar), and laughs about couch naps and streaming setups. 2:02:01 – 2:10:00 Future ClockingOut plans — building the Adult Swim / Space Ghost Coast to Coast style, community nights, and custom POAP drops. 2:10:01 – End (approx. 2:15:00) Closing shoutouts (Leonardo, Yasmin, Suave, Dawn, Wara, Roberto, Kume, etc.), gratitude to supporters, and sign-off.