The Chase Jarvis Live Show

At the starting point of our creative journey, we make choices that will either drive us toward what we want or drive us away from it. At the time, we might not even realize what’s driving us. We think outside forces play a bigger role than internal determination and intuition, which in the end is the reason we arrive anywhere. Norton Zanini is a Florida-based photographer and creative entrepreneur who left his home in Brazil at the age of 17 to come to the US to pursue his passion in photography and film. With no money, education, experience, or prospects, he shares how he turned his dream into a reality. What he did, got him noticed and an opportunity he needed to break-in. But it was not easy, and it certainly wasn’t overnight. Norton started at my photography studio as an intern over a dozen years ago and has been working with me ever since. He grew his career from intern, to production assistant, to studio manager, to content creator.   Norton's story reminds us there's no competition to persistance, pe

It's a terrible feeling when those close to you don't support you. For anyone following an untraditional path, it's common. Embarking on out-of-the-box careers or creative pursuits seems to ruffle other people's feathers. To complicate matters more, it's usually those closest to us who don't want us to get hurt by steering off trail.  How do we balance our dreams and ambitions with those who do not agree? In this episode, we explore some ideas on how to navigate this reality.  Enjoy!

Joey Cofone, Co-Founder, and CEO of Baronfig joins me on the podcast as we explore The Laws of Creativity, the title of his new book. In this episode, Joey shares his experience from creating over 100 products. How does one learn something new and eventually turn it into mastery? How do you make that work stand out?  Joey is an award-winning graphic designer based in New York City. Featured in Fast Company, Bloomberg, New York Magazine, and more. He holds a 1st place award for the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) biennial design competition, Command X. Joey was named a 2015 New Visual Artist, and Wunderkind young designer, both recognitions by PRINT Magazine. This episode is must listen for all creators. Some topics we cover: How to turn skills into mastery Leading with weirdness The need to create bad work The number one thing that leads to success more than anything and so much more. Enjoy!

The stubborn myth of the “starving artist,” the threadbare but exuberant poet who has to choose between ink and food, isn’t just false, it’s toxic. Notions like this drain your energy and either get you chasing dollars for all the wrong reasons or encourage others to take advantage of you by undervaluing your work.  In this episode, we talk about how believing in the myth is a self-fulfilling prophecy and how we can start to change our attitudes toward money. Enjoy!

I've had Adam Gazzaley on the show before. He's an incredibly blended human who is a neuroscientist, speaker, entrepreneur, photographer, author, he's even an inventor. He's revolutionizing how we use technology for brain optimization. His work is paving the way forward when it comes to using technology to improve and retrain how we use our brains. This includes treating ADHD and other mental health and cognitive impairments. Adam has a creative industrious side that works with his academic side. He's an MD PhD., and a full-time professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). His research lab at the university is the Neuroscape center. This is where his groundbreaking work takes place. The center engages in technology creation and scientific research to better assess and optimize the brain function of healthy and impaired people. The work they do is at the intersection of technology and neuroscience. This is how it goes beyond the lab into people's lives. Adam is an entrepreneur and moves wit

Beginnings are tenuous times. Getting anything substantial off the ground means making countless tiny decisions first, any one of which might assume vast importance—if you’re successful down the road. Fear of the unknown and becoming paralyzed the all the decisions you need to make can be debilitating. This episode is a quick reminder to embrace the unknown. Enjoy!

Danielle LaPorte is a New York Times Bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur. She is the creator of The Desire Map, a toolkit for self-coaching that has been translated into eight languages, and the author of White Hot Truth and The Fire Starter Sessions. Danielle has been featured on Oprah's SuperSoul Sunday, Tony Robbins' Podcast, and in Forbes, Inc., and Harper's Bazaar. In 2012, Danielle was even named one of the "Top 100 Websites for Women" by Forbes. In this episode, we dive into all things inner self: how to access it, work with it, and ultimately how to love it. Highlights from our conversation: - Danielle's personal journey to choose love - The concept of ‘burning down the ego’ - The importance of regular self-reflection and meditation - Danielle's tips for those who find it difficult to meditate Enjoy!

We often start out thinking if we can just do the "right" work, we'll break through. When in fact, it's not the what work we should focus on, but how much. Here's your little boost for the day to remind you to block out the noise, recognize our own procrastination, and zero in on what matters: Volume. Enjoy!

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