The Chase Jarvis Live Show

Ryan Holiday is the author of numerous New York Times best-selling books and one of the most philosophical people of this generation. He is often described as a modern stoic and has re-popularized the concept of stoicism in today’s society. Today on the show, we're digging into the topic of Ryan's newest book, Discipline is Destiny. When we hear the word discipline, we often picture military-like structure and extreme commitment to a task. But don’t confuse the idea of discipline with the concept of being completely consumed by your art. Discipline is not about being hyper-focused; it is about keeping a balance. True discipline is a wholistic concept that stretches across every area of our lives: from our creative process to our physical health, our relationships and our emotional well-being. There are also different forms of discipline, some that come from the self and others that rely on those around us. My wife has been one of the most valuable key players in my discipline, by holding me accountable to kee

Most of us have been given the  same general blueprint for success since birth. Go to school, get good grades, go to college, get a job, work hard and you'll be successful. And for a long time, this was an effective path to success. But in recent years, the idea of what it means to be successful has changed. With the advent of technology and the global interconnectedness of the world, success is no longer about following the traditional path. Want to know a secret? For many careers, no one cares about your pedigree. In this episode, we explore why non-traditional paths are no longer the exception and why it's more important (and easier) than ever to find our own way. Enjoy!

If you’ve ever wondered what ends a relationship fastest, these two guests have the answer. Drs. John and Julie Gottman cofounders of The Gottman Institute, both world-renowned in their field, have devoted their lives to the research and practice of helping people create healthy, long-lasting relationships. They’re joining me on the show and I’m thrilled because Kate and I just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and I want to know, are we doing it right? Well, I know we must have some of the good attributes of a healthy relationship, but I learned more about what works and what doesn’t. It’s been the life work of Drs. John and Julie Gottman as researchers and clinical psychologists to understand exactly what goes into successful relationships. Their work is a culmination of over 40 years of research and includes the most extensive study on marital stability. They’ve learned by studying more than 3000 couples and have used their findings to develop their work in helping people have better relationships in

Are you looking for a place to start? Is the number of options overwhelming? In this quick little episode, I'm talking not only how to start, but how to turn that momentum into mastery. Put this one on repeat.  Enjoy!

Experimenting with a new format with my pal Alex Hillinger. We’re planning to do a few of these so you can hear a format where there is more banter and storytelling. A little sneak behind how the sausage is made. Let us know what you think.  A great idea is transformative by nature and what comes next either supports making it or breaking it. When a good or even great idea presents itself, it’s not enough on its own. We need certain boundaries and constraints that drive the idea forward and we probably need some luck too. When you’re getting an idea off the ground it’s common to spend a lot of time preparing for it. I’ve had ideas where I spent way too much time in the planning stages. I call this insecurity work. My friend Alex blatantly describes it as procrastination. Alex Hillinger is known as an unconventional strategist, he says there’s more to it when it comes to launching a great idea and having it work out. You need a great idea, and you need to take action on it, and you also need constraints and bo

Are you telling yourself a story that's holding you back? This week I'm diving into two questions from the community. The first question is about work/life balance - how to maintain personal relationships when you are away for work all the time. The other is about transitioning careers while battling a lot of self-doubt. Enjoy!

A good life is designed. Intentionally crafted. And someone whom I think excels at this, is my friend and fellow photog Alex Stohl. Alex is a photographer, enterprenuer and storyteller whose adventures around the world have informed his unique style of photography.  In this episode, we chat about life, art, and fulfillment. No matter what form our art takes, for Alex, storytelling is always at the root. Whether he's creating a photograph, film, a zine, or a class. In particular, we dive deep into his experience turning ideas and curiosities into businesses.  Enjoy!

Do you know how many shots Michael Jordan missed during his career? More than 9000. Take baseball: a legendary hitter, bats a .300 average, which means he succeeds only one in three times at that. You can do everything right, in both making the work and sharing it, and there's still no guarantee of success. But there's good news... In this episode, we dig into a topic I've been exploring recently: Success. I think the bar is lower than we think. Enjoy!

We’re all experiencing massive change in one way or another these days. With the pandemic behind us, creative professionals have shared they’re either supercharged and ready for the next big thing, or they’re at the other end of it and feeling burnout. Regardless where we’re at there are ways to support our daily workflow, mindset and health. You may remember that I’ve had Todd Henry on before. He’s the creator for creators and genuinely shares so much wisdom with us on how to create longevity as a creative professional. Todd’s written five books and his latest book Daily Creative, a Practical Guide for Staying Prolific, Brilliant and Healthycomes in seemingly perfect timing. The daily prompts are the simplicity and sustainability we all need as we get into our new rhythms. Todd’s podcast called The Accidental Creative offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy. It’s those three things that are a huge part of what Todd and I explore on this episode, as we dive deep into the topic o

At key moments in our lives, we'll be at a crossroads. In our career, that can be deciding which project ideas to do next, which job to take, or what business decisions to make. If you feel paralyzed by these, you're not alone. In this episode, we dive into breaking through the fear and getting started. Enjoy!

No one is born knowing how to share their work. It’s uncomfortable at first.  Back in Graduate School, I tried every way I could to incorporate my creativity into my academic writing. Despite all the effort, I never wanted to share my work with anyone in my circle of friends. Eventually I realized that it was because I wasn't proud of it. In this episode, we explore how to face down our insecurities, sidestep impostor syndrome, and build resilence to not just share our work but create work we're proud enough to share. Enjoy!

By popular demand, this week’s show is another microshow compiling some of the most popular + impactful questions from The Daily Creative (my YouTube show where I answer YOUR questions about the challenges you’re facing on your journey to become an aspiring or professional creative).  In this episode, Joe wants to know how to overcome ego and self-doubt. I borrow from some powerful tools from Tony Robbins, Debbie Millman, and Brené Brown that creates a framework on how to program the brain to work for you. Issac lives in a place where work isn’t abundant. I discuss some strategies to get started where you are, and finding/connecting to the community. If you like what I’m doing here on the show, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share with your community. That will help other people find it, and helps me in my mission to make the world a more creative place. Enjoy! --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in ph

No one has single-handedly given me better insight about the business side of art than the New York Times bestselling author, Ramit Sethi. He’s a business savant, mindset master, habit king, and money maker. Ramit is a regular on the show by now, and this episode is one of my favs from my 30 Day of Genius series. It was such a hit and I still get so much positive feedback on how powerful his advice is that we had to share it with you on the podcast. Our conversation is packed full of both mindset shifts as well as tried and true tactical advice so you can earn more money. And we’re not talking nickels more. We’re talking 10x more. Give it a listen and give the techniques a try. Enjoy! --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, art/design, music/audio, craft/maker and the ability to make a living in any of those disciplines. They are high quality, highly curated classes taught by the world’s top experts -- Pulitze

If calculated risks keep us growing, why do we stop? There are two contrasting ideas that many of us have about creativity. It’s that we want to stand out and share our work while at the same time we want to fit in. When we stand out, it means we’re not fitting in. We can’t have both. Human nature likes us to fit in, so it becomes very risky behavior to stand out even in a creative world. If we never make anything, if we make only what’s comfortable or we create something and then never share it, we’re hiding. We all do it. Creatives everywhere are nodding their heads. There is a sense of knowing this truth and a knowing that we need to put ourselves out there. We’re looking for career growth and creative growth to expand our lives and live better. Then again, it feels too risky. It’s not our calling to hide and leave our creative calling dormant. We’re meant to wake it up and nurture it.   Enjoy! --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creativ

Tunde Oyeneyin is a hugely popular Peloton instructor and inspires millions of people from the seat of a bike. But Tunde’s story of finding her purpose and landing in the position of a world-famous fitness instructor is rooted in tragedy, grief and insecurity. In her recent book, Speak: Find Your Voice, Trust Your Gut and Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be, Tunde tells her story and how she turned the sadness of her younger years into inspiration and found the strength to become the best version of herself. Highlights from the Show: [00:00] Intro [09:00] Grief, Loss and Finding Purpose [14:30] Finding Your Voice and Trusting Your Gut [16:00] Uncertainty and Doubt [19:30] Failure and Opportunity [26:30] Trust and Gratitude [28:00 The Universe is on Your Side [32:15] The Acronym SPEAK [40:00] Who Said Things are Supposed to Make Sense? [47:30] In Purpose, On Purpose, Of Purpose [51:00] Where to follow Tunde Enjoy! --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's lar

As creatives, we are often our own worst enemies. It’s far too easy to become stuck, believing the labels others have given us. These labels, and the self-limiting beliefs we attach to them, can be difficult to change. The truth is that if we want to be the best versions of ourselves possible, we must find a way to let go of who others think we are and start embracing our creativity. Enjoy! --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, art/design, music/audio, craft/maker and the ability to make a living in any of those disciplines. They are high quality, highly curated classes taught by the world’s top experts -- Pulitzer, Oscar, Grammy Award winners, New York Times best selling authors and the best entrepreneurs of our times.

In this podcast, Marcus Buckingham takes on a journey through what makes the individual unique and why everyone should embrace their weirdness. Marcus discusses the Norse concept of "WYRD," whereby everyone is born with a unique "Spirit" or "Daemon" that defines the life we subsequently lead. "Red Threads" are the energy fields we should search out and harness to enjoy our life here on earth fully, and you notice those energy fields when time begins to pass so quickly that you don't see it. Marcus Buckingham has devoted his career to understanding what makes people thrive at work. His new book, Love + Work, takes readers on a journey to discover where they are at their best—both at work and in life. Marcus draws on years of research to explore the concept of "flow"—a state of peak performance in which we are fully engaged and lost in the moment. He shows us how to find our flow by uncovering our strengths and values and reveals the surprising secret to a fulfilled career: not finding our passion but loving ou

There’s no such thing as creative people and non-creative people. There's simply people who use their creativity and those that don't. Yet what we're realizing is unused creativity can wreck havoc on our lives making us feel disconnected from our purpose. When our dormant creativity wakes up, it guides us. In this episode we explore if unexpressed creativity is pulling you in the wrong direction and how to re-awaken it. Enjoy! --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, art/design, music/audio, craft/maker and the ability to make a living in any of those disciplines. They are high quality, highly curated classes taught by the world’s top experts -- Pulitzer, Oscar, Grammy Award winners, New York Times best selling authors and the best entrepreneurs of our times.

Dr. Tony Nader is one of the brilliant minds in the United States with extensive knowledge of holistic consciousness. He has a Ph.D. in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from MIT and is a neurologist trained at Harvard University. He is the successor of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, a renowned scientist and Vedic Guru. Dr. Nader is the head of the global Transcendental Meditation organization in more than one hundred countries. In this episode I ask Tony the age old question: what is the meaning of life? You might assume that question is a bit tongue in cheek, but what Dr. Tony Nader explained emphasized health and wellbeing and connectedness to mind, body, and soul. He connects mindfulness to brain science. I found it absolutely fascinating.  Enjoy! --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, art/design, music/audio, craft/maker and the ability to make a living in any of those disciplines. They are high quality, highly curat

Are you starting a new job? Making a career transition? I’ve received a number of inbound questions on this topic as new grads seek jobs and/or folks are in a career transition. Two key topics: Entering an Industry Without Experience How to stand out Negotiating a Higher Salary It’s never comfortable starting something new and big when you’re inexperienced, but guess what? It’s not your job to become a master overnight. Nobody expects that of you and you shouldn’t place too high of expectations on yourself. Of course if you've been in your career for awhile and looking for ways to increase your salary,  there are ways you can prepare for the conversation and give yourself a higher chance of success. We get into both sides of the coin in the episode and if you have any other questions, feel free to text me at 206-309-5177. Enjoy! --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, art/design, music/audio, craft/maker an