The Chase Jarvis Live Show

Today's world is full  of stress and anxiety. From work to relationships to politics, it's easy to get bogged down and feel like happiness is out of reach. But Neil Pasricha says it doesn't have to be that way. Neil is the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome, The Happiness Equation, and You Are Awesome. He's also the creator of the award-winning blog 1000 Awesome Things, which celebrates the simple pleasures in life. In 2009, Neil started giving TEDx talks on happiness, which led to him becoming one of the most popular speakers in the world. In this episode, Neil shares some of the simple things you can do to live a happier life. He talks about the importance of gratitude, social connection, and living in the present moment. He also talks about the benefits of exercise, journaling, and getting enough sleep. If you're looking for ways to add more happiness to your life, this episode is for you. Highlights from our conversation: Phones are an addiction and it's time to treat them as such B

If you’ve been a long time listener of this show, you’ve heard me say “you can’t stand out and fit in at the same time. These two dichotomies can keep us paralized. If you never make anything, if you make only what you’re comfortable making, or if you are making but you never share, you’re hiding. Once you start hiding, you stop growing. If you feel like you're hiding or you've stopped growing, this episode is for you. Enjoy!  

In this episode, I'm answering some of my favorite questions from a recent AMA. It was impossible to answer every question, but I did try to select common themes so a single question hits in the ballpark of several others. Some topics we get into: How to navigate ever-changing social media platforms and still get our work seen How do we get more comfortable with social interaction in a post-covid world How do we evolve our careers How can we use tragedy to shape use moving forward How do we stop analysis paralysis Have I questioned my own creative calling and what did I do and more Super thankful to this community. Thank you for everyone who participated. Consider this part 1 and I will record another soon. More to come. Enjoy & Happy Thanksgiving

Let’s face it, when you put new creative ideas into the world few people understand it. Others may reject it. Overall it’s likely you’ll be met with resistance. That’s ok.  In this episode, we talk about how to navigate these waters. Whether these folks are your loved ones or cynics trying to tamp down your dreams. If we need rocket fuel for our dreams to achieve escape velocity, the cynics in our lives turn on the fire suppression systems and keep us trapped by Earth’s gravity. In a previous episode I spoke about auditing your inner circle, but that's not always possible. In that case, how do we get them on board? Let's get into it. Enjoy!

The creative field is rife with challenges, and Mauro Porcini knows this better than most. In his three-decade long career, Mauro has gone from a young aspiring designer to the Chief Design Officer of PepsiCo. In this episode, Mauro shares his journey and how he's learned to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the design industry. He also fills us in on his new book, The Human Side of Innovation, and how it came about as a way to give back to the design community. In addition, Mauro talks about what he looks for in new creative talent, and how he's able to foster an environment that allows them to do their best work. Whether you're a young designer just starting out, or a seasoned professional looking to take your career to the next level, this conversation with Mauro is sure to leave you inspired. Highlights of our conversation: Mauro's upbringing and the value of humility as an aspiring creative Ascending the corporate ladder as a designer Maximizing the value you can provide as a leader What the best

In this episode, I sit down with a recent college grade in the thick of decision-making and action-taking as he embarks on his career. He has great questions about what to do first and next. This applies to anyone looking to pivot toward their dream role or career, or exploring something new. When exploring what steps we can take to support starting a new career, it’s critical that we get out there. It takes a lot more than wishful thinking.  In this episode we talk about: - The importance of sharing our dreams with family and friends.  - Tasting different things to find what’s good. - The power of personal projects. - How to deconstruct your dream job with a real example. - We walk through loads of scenarios and examples of actions that lead to a new career. Enjoy!

What does it take to transform creativity into sustained innovation? Award winning designer, author and entrepreneur Hussain Almossawi is helping designers and creatives harness their ideaes into reality. In this episode, we explore the lessons he's learned working and designing for companies like Adidas, Nike, Intel, Apple, Ford, and Pepsi to generate new ideas and innovation. He shares some of this favorite tactics think out of the box, give ourselves new perspectives, and little dose of courage to ask "what if". In this episode we dive into: Developing a creative mindset that gets you beyond craft and skill and into a consistent creative process Embracing failure and leveraging it into inspiration How to become a better innovator and push boundaries year after year You don't need to be Steve Jobs to create a generational product. Innovation can be iterative and so much more Enjoy!

We all have things that zap our time and energy. Many we are aware of, some we're not. Big confession: some of these took way longer to address than I care to admit. Over the pandemic I employeed a few different personal experiements that ended up changing my life for the better. In this episode I share what I tried and how it helped. These have been some of the biggest game-changers to doing more of what I want, and less of what drains me.  If any of these are interesting to you (or maybe you've tried some experiments of your own), I would love to hear how it's going.  Enjoy!

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!