Chapter 82 – The King of Instagram
The sun rose in Los Angeles, illuminating the window of Jacob Stewart's luxurious Beverly Hills apartment. The soft sound of the alarm clock vibrated on the bedside table, but Jacob was already awake. It was an ordinary day for him, or almost.
When he picked up his phone, he saw a flood of notifications. His Instagram, which was already gigantic, had reached a new level: 125 million followers.
He was now the second most followed profile on Instagram, behind only Selena Gomez.
But, unlike many celebrities, Jacob made a point of interacting with his fans.
Upon opening the app, Jacob saw the impressive numbers:
125 MILLION FOLLOWERS
75 MILLION LIKES ON HIS LAST PHOTO
500 MILLION VIEWS ON HIS STORIES
In the comments, fans went wild:
"Jacob, you're the GOAT of Instagram!"
"The most followed man in the world after Selena, who would have thought!"
"Post more workout videos, please!"
"You always reply to your fans, that's amazing."
He laughed, shaking his head.
— JACOB (thinking): "I never imagined I'd reach this level."
The truth was that Jacob always maintained a close relationship with his followers. Unlike other celebrities who rarely replied, he made a point of reading comments, liking fan posts, and even following some profiles.
He decided to post a new story, holding a black coffee in his hand and speaking directly to his followers:
— JACOB (Instagram story): "I woke up and saw that we're 125 million here. That's insane! Thank you to each and every one of you. You know I like to interact, so tell me: what do you want to see more of on my Instagram? Workouts? Behind the scenes? My watch collection? Leave it in the comments!"
Almost immediately, the responses started pouring in.
Interacting with Followers
Jacob opened the DMs tab and started replying to some messages.
📩 @Fan_of_Jacob: "Show your watch collection, please!"
📩 JACOB: "I'll make a post about it later. Do you think I should start with the Nautilus Rose Gold?"
📩 @WorkoutWithJacob: "Post more jiu-jitsu videos!"
📩 JACOB: "Sure thing! I'll train today and record a bit."
📩 @JacobNoOscar: "Have you ever replied to a fan in a DM?"
📩 JACOB: "Yes! In fact, I'm replying to you right now hahaha."
He knew that this interaction was what made him different. His followers felt that he really cared.
After replying to a few messages, Jacob decided to go live on Instagram.
As soon as he started, the viewer counter skyrocketed. More than 2 million people joined in seconds.
— JACOB: "Good morning, everyone! I decided to go live to chat with you."
The comments were coming in so fast that it was almost impossible to read, but some messages stood out.
— Fan: "Do you still train shooting?"
— JACOB: "Yes, I train every week for USPSA. In fact, I'm thinking of recording some videos for you about it."
— Fan: "Are you going to make another movie after John Wick 2?"
— JACOB: "I'll have news soon... stay tuned!"
— Fan: "Show us a little bit of your house!"
— JACOB: "How about it? I'll turn the camera around here real quick."
He showed the view from his penthouse, the modern decor, and even the wall where he kept his limited edition luxury watches.
The live stream lasted 30 minutes, and before ending, Jacob said:
— JACOB: "Thank you for always following along. You are part of this journey and I am very grateful for that. Now, I'm going to work out, but I'll post something new here later. Take care!"
On the same day, news outlets began reporting on Jacob's rise on Instagram.
📢 TMZ: "Jacob Stewart is now the second most followed profile on Instagram, behind only Selena Gomez!"
📢 Variety: "Unlike other celebrities, Jacob actively interacts with his fans, and this makes him a global phenomenon."
📢 Forbes: "Jacob Stewart's influence on social media is on par with stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Kim Kardashian."
📢 GQ: "Besides being a film and sports icon, Jacob Stewart dominates Instagram with natural charisma."
Fans, of course, were thrilled with the reaction.
— "The man is an icon!"
— "Now he just needs to surpass Selena!"
— "He deserves all this recognition."
And, for Jacob, it was just another normal day... being one of the most followed men on the planet.
Chapter 83 – A Day in the Life of Jacob Stewart
The sun hadn't even fully risen in Los Angeles when Jacob Stewart was already up. The clock read 5:30 a.m., and he had already drunk a glass of water with lemon and done a quick stretch. It was another day of intense training, and this time, he had decided to record a bit of his routine for his fans.
With his iPhone in hand and a compact tripod, Jacob began filming.
— JACOB (looking at the camera): "Good morning, everyone! I know you always ask me to show you what a day in my life is like, so today I decided to record a little. I hope you enjoy it!"
He set up the camera in the kitchen and prepared his breakfast, starting with scrambled eggs, avocado, and a cup of black coffee.
— JACOB (to the camera): "I like to keep my diet well-balanced, so I always start the day with plenty of protein and good fats. No sugar first thing in the morning!"
After eating, he grabbed his training bag and left home, putting Lucky, his black Labrador, on a leash.
His first stop was Santa Monica Beach. Jacob ran about 5 km on the soft sand, recording some parts of the workout with his camera on a tripod.
— JACOB (running and talking to the camera): "Running on the sand demands more from the body, especially the legs and core. I try to do this at least twice a week."
After the run, he went straight to the Jiu-Jitsu academy, where he trained regularly. He positioned the camera before starting the drills with his instructor.
— INSTRUCTOR: "Let's focus on quick transitions today. What techniques do you want to train?"
— JACOB: "I want to improve my armlock defense and practice some submissions as well."
During the rolls (free sparring sessions), Jacob recorded some sparring scenes, showing his evolution in the gentle art.
— JACOB (sweating, looking at the camera): "Jiu-Jitsu is one of the best martial arts I've ever trained. It gives you discipline, control of your own body, and humility. Every day is a new learning experience."
After Jiu-Jitsu, Jacob went straight to the Los Angeles Shooting Club, where he practiced USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association). He had already won championships and was sponsored by Glock, so the training routine was essential.
Setting up the camera on the tripod, he recorded while practicing quick and accurate shots with his customized Glock 34.
— JACOB (loading the weapon): "USPSA is about speed, accuracy, and efficiency. Today, I'm going to focus on transitioning between targets."
He fired quickly and accurately, hitting all the targets in less than 5 seconds.
— INSTRUCTOR: "Jacob, your time is getting better and better. Are you competing again this year?"
— JACOB: "Maybe. Let's see how things go."
After an intense workout, he picked up his camera and made a short comment for the video:
— JACOB: "Practice makes perfect. If you want to improve at something, you have to train constantly."
After the workout, Jacob drove to a healthy restaurant and filmed part of his meal:
— JACOB: "After a heavy workout, it's important to replenish energy. Today I'm having grilled chicken, brown rice, and vegetables."
After lunch, he went to the gym, where he did strength training.
He positioned the camera to capture his bench press, squat, and deadlift session. Sweat dripped down his face, his muscles were tense, and that's exactly what his followers liked to see: determination and discipline.
— JACOB (to the camera): "No pain, no gain! That's my mantra when I'm training."
After a cold shower and a moment of rest at home, Jacob grabbed his MacBook Pro and started editing the videos.
He added dynamic cuts, some background music, and wrote a catchy caption:
📍 "A day in my life: training, shooting, and much more. Hope you enjoy it! Which part did you like the most?"
As soon as he posted the video on Instagram and YouTube, the internet exploded.
Comments poured in every second:
"DUDE, DOES JACOB TRAIN TO BE A SUPERHUMAN?"
"That's the routine of a real-life John Wick!"
"The guy trains Jiu-Jitsu, shoots, and lifts weights? What a machine!"
"I want more videos like this, please!"
And in less than an hour, the video already had 5 million views.
Jacob smiled at the warm reception. His followers really enjoyed following his routine, and he knew he needed to do it more often.
— JACOB (thinking): "Okay, that was a success. I think I'll film a 'Day in the Life – Part 2' soon."
And with that idea in mind, he turned off the lights, lay down on the bed, and closed his eyes. Tomorrow would be another day to train, improve, and share with the world.
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