The Chase Jarvis Live Show

In this episode, we dive into a topic that affects us all: procrastination. Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank screen, with a deadline looming? Suddenly, the urge to scroll through social media becomes irresistible and you end up pulling an all-nighter fueled by caffeine and sheer determination. But why do we put ourselves through this last-minute panic? Why do we allow procrastination to get the best of us? We'll explore the Procrastination Cycle and how it keeps us trapped in its grasp. We'll also discuss the Present and Future Self, and how these concepts affect our motivation to complete tasks. But don't worry, I won't leave you hanging. We'll cover a few techniques to help build effective habits for beating procrastination. Enjoy!

James Clear is a world-class writer and speaker, most well-known for his #1 New York Times bestselling book, 'Atomic Habits'. Since its release, he has traveled the globe sharing actionable insights with those looking to make a lasting change. James is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his work has been featured by the likes of Time magazine, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and CBS This Morning. I recently had the honor of having him on the show to discuss his methodology and advice for aspiring successes. Highlights from our conversation: Progress is the key element behind sustained effort and eventual success The value of learning to take things one step at a time James' personal journey of self-improvement while writing his book Understanding the links between passion, curiosity, and action Enjoy!

Archimedes once said, "Give me a lever long enough and I can move the world." In this microshow, we explore the power of resourcefulness, and discuss five tips for unlocking your own ingenuity and creativity including finding hidden tools, evaluating ideas with a "hell yes or no" mentality, prioritizing physical health, paying attention to what you're paying attention to, and turning off the negativity switch. Key topics discussed: Archimedes and the power of resourcefulness Paying attention to what you're paying attention to Turning off the negativity switch Trusting yourself Enjoy!

Co-founder of Mindvalley, one of the internet's most popular life transformation platforms, Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani has made a name for herself in the world of self-improvement. Her work as an entrepreneur, writer, international speaker, artist, and philanthropist has inspired millions of people aound the globe to live better lives. In this podcast, we sit down to discuss her story, insights on personal development, and new book, 'Becoming Flawesome: The Key to Living An Imperfectly Authentic Life'. Highlights from our conversation: Kristina's first-hand experience with personal transformation Learning to look at change the right way Why personal transformation doesn't have to look like personal reinvention Enjoy!

In this episode, I chat with Hollywood editor and American Ninja Warrior Zack Arnold on his podcast Optimize Yourself about creativity and its importance in our lives.  Creativity is a life amplifier and is fundamental to our lives, just like physical fitness, proper nutrition, and mindfulness is discussed. We delve into how creativity is a muscle that needs to be exercised regularly and that through creating small, daily things, we can develop this muscle and become more creative. Finally, we discuss the concept of creating a mosaic of all the unique things that we have done in our lives and how this can help us discover our creative calling. Highlights from our conversation: What it means to be a creator How creativity can enhance one's life and wellbeing Accepting and pursuing the side of yourself that wants to make Becoming a master of your discipline by proxy The Optimize Yourself Podcast is a must-listen for any creative entrepreneur. Check it out anywhere you listen to podcasts. Enjoy!

Jenna Kutcher is a born-and-raised Minnesota wife, mother, and entrepreneur with a dual focus on livelihood and happiness. Creator and host of the top-rated Goal Digger Podcast, she’s helped thousands of people build a new definition of success while also chasing bold dreams through her work as a leading online personality and educator. Jenna joins me during this podcast to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and insight for aspiring creators. Highlights from our conversation: Defining hustle and its place in entrepreneurship Why hustle isn't always a good thing Jenna's personal realizations and priority shifts as it relates to success How to create your own definition for success and live a life that leaves you feeling fulfilled Enjoy!

The current economy is feeding fears in the creative community. Is this feast or famine cycle the new normal or can we make our own opportunities as creative entrepreneurs? We’re exploring how embracing new things and making mistakes supports success. We’ve got Christopher Jared on with us again. He’s the VP of the Outside Creator Studio, which is responsible for the content, socials, and events for Outside Interactive. Christopher is an expert in the field of media and publishing. He has experience running a publishing group that produced free ski and snowboard magazines, was the CEO of ROAM, a venture-backed company, and founded Inkwell Media Company.  Christopher has a ton of insight for us on many of the burning questions that I hear from our community. So, we’re going to explore some of those in this episode and see if we can get some ideas.  We’re talking about the power of experimentation and more! Highlights: Building New Skills and Experimenting Embracing Mistakes and Quick Recovery Self-Directed Cu

Steve Turner is a world-renowned guitarist, most known as the cofounder of groudbreaking Seattle Punk and Grunge bands Green River and Mudhoney. Even after 35 years in the music scene, he's continued to propoagae the grunge genre he helped build into the twnety-first century with tour performances and new music. Steve recently sat down with me to discuss this illustrious career and his new book, Mud Ride.  Highlights from our conversation: Background context on the grunge scene and how it came to be Steve's place in grunge and original goals when getting into music Exploring grunge culture and what it means for those who lived its early days first-hand Where the genre is headed and what Steve hopes for the future of music Enjoy!

In this episode we talk the trap of constantly seeking out the next best thing, and how it can hinder our creativity and productivity. As a creative myself, I totally understand how easy it is to get caught up in the excitement of a new idea or tool. But the truth is, constantly starting new projects before finishing old ones can leave you feeling unfocused and unproductive. That's why we're diving deep into this topic to help you prioritize your projects and stay focused on what really matters. We discuss ways to acknowledge and manage what I call “Shiny Object Syndrome”, including prioritizing projects, setting clear goals, focusing on quality over quantity, creating a dedicated workspace, and celebrating small victories along the way. Trust me, these tips have helped me and my guests stay on track and achieve our creative goals. Enjoy!

Over the course of a decade, Steve Chou has created multiple 7 figure businesses. During that time, he set out on a journey to build a life of balance. What he found was an endless schedule and work that wore him and his family down. A hard lesson to learn, but he did learn, and change. It’s no surprise that Steve’s new book is called The Family First Entrepreneur. He delivers a series of simple principles that can guide your decisions to help you establish your own solid foundation to build the life you’ve dreamed of and support those you love. He’s highly renowned for his work and leadership in the e-commerce space and has taught thousands of students how to profitably sell physical products online through ProfitableOnlineStore.com. In today’s discussion, we get into the beginning of when he launched the blog, MyWifeQuitHerJob.com. Now it’s been featured in leading magazines such as Forbes Inc., The New York Times, Entrepreneur, and MSNBC and it’s grown into a popular podcast, rated among the top 25 mark

No one is coming to save you.  Experts are valuable when you’re learning new skills, but neither experts nor institutions are going to nurture you, guide you, or make your creative dream a reality. You’re on your own path. It’s all up to you. In this episode we talk about the importance of taking control of your own learning and creative process. We explore the vast array of online learning resources available to help you develop the skills you need. Some key topics covered include: The changing world of education The value of self-directed learning Free and low-cost online learning resources Finding and joining communities to learn from others Going from general to specific in your learning process The importance of taking action and doing the work Enjoy!

In this episode, Simone Stolzoff, independent journalist and author of "The Good Enough Job", shares her insights on how work has come to dominate American culture and how we can reclaim our lives in a world centered around work. Simone's work has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and numerous other publications. Simone and I explore the dangers of treating work as a source of identity and meaning, and the importance of diversifying our sources of identity. We discuss how to define what we want our relationship with work to be, the value of active forms of leisure, and the benefits of trading money for time. We also talk about the role of work in our lives, and how it can lead to more creativity and better ideas when we invest in other aspects of ourselves. Some highlights we explore: How to cultivate different sides of ourselves to become more resilient in the face of change The risks of a work-centric existence and how it can detract from our ability t

In this episode, we explore how to guard your dreams and stay focused on what truly matters. Whether we realize it or not, life happens. Interruptions and obstacles crop up: an implosion in your side hustle disrupts your day job, or a big challenge at your day job necessitates skipping creative work for several weeks in a row. 3-6 months can go by and the next thing you know, you can’t remember when the last time you spent real time on your dreams. If this sounds familiar, it might be time to review what’s important to you, In this episode I provide a 6-step plan to help you reset and re-focus. Enjoy!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Gagan Biyani, CEO and co-founder of Sprig, Udemy, and Maven, about the ins and outs of entrepreneurship and building a successful company. We delved into a variety of topics, ranging from the importance of having a big vision and painting a picture of the future, to the benefits of bootstrapping versus raising venture capital. We also explored the role of passion in the workplace and the challenges that come with scaling a company. Overall, it was a fascinating conversation that shed light on the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. Some topics discussed: The importance of having a big vision Painting a picture of the future Building momentum over time Bootstrapping versus raising venture capital The importance of passion in the work you do The process of scaling a company Enjoy!

In this episode, we talk about some key lessons I learned from one of the epic failures of my life. It took many years to process, and if I’m totally honest, still stings from time to time. But that’s the way failures go sometimes, leaving us a in trail of could have, should haves in their wake. There is good news though. They also can be the seeds of future success. We all know that failure is inevitable for anything worth doing. So we cannot let fear of failure stop us from trying. Instead, we can armor ourselves with a few key strategies to plan for success, but learn from failure. Enjoy!

Rainn Wilson is an Emmy-nominated and SAG award-winning actor, writer, and producer best known for his role as 'Dwight Schrute' on NBC's The Office. He co-founded SoulPancake, a digital media company designed to celebrate humanity and champion creativity. Rainn's book, Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution released on April 25th of this year. In this book, he explores the benefits spirituality gives us in creating solutions for an increasingly challenging world. Rainn can soon be seen in “Rainn Wilson and The Geography of Bliss” a six-part travel docuseries in which he travels around the world to discover the happiest places on Earth. He joins me on this podcast once again to discuss his new book and the spiritual revolution. Highlights from our conversation: The state of faith today and why it's so broken Rainn's personal experiences with faith, family, and anxiety How believing in a higher power can enrich your life Starting conversations about faith, spirituality and belief between people of all a

Recently the community has been asking more behind the scenes of what I'm working on. In this episode, I call up my long time friend and collaborator Christopher Jerard and we dig into a big topic that's been circling around: AI.  We're not AI experts by any strech. Just like everyone else, we're exploring, experimenting, learning what we can do with it, and how it can help. In this episode, come behind the scenes of some of our thoughts and explorations to accelerate time-consuming tasks. We chat about some of our experiements and how our thinking around it is evolving. Christopher Jerard is the Vice President of the Outside Creator Studio, which oversees content marketing, social media, and events for Outside Interactive. He has extensive experience in media and publishing, having previously run a publishing group that produced free ski and snowboard magazines. He also founded the agency Inkwell and was the CEO of ROAM, a venture-backed company.  Highlights from our conversation: The rising popularity of A

In this episode, we explore the art of gathering and its importance in our lives with Priya Parker, facilitator, strategic advisor, and author of "The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters". Priya shares her belief that gathering is a creative act and how the pandemic has impacted the way we gather. We dive into the importance of intention in creating meaningful gatherings and how to be a good guest. Plus, we explore ways to up the value and meaning of gatherings. Whether you're a host or a guest, this episode is sure to inspire you to think about the power of gathering and how you can make your next gathering more intentional and meaningful. Priya Parker is a facilitator, strategic advisor, and author of "The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters". With 20 years of experience guiding leaders and groups through complicated conversations, Parker brings a wealth of knowledge to her work. She is trained in conflict resolution and lives in Brooklyn with her family. If you're looking to up yo

In this episode, I’m answering two questions from the community. We cover a lot of ground, including some valuable tips on overcoming fear of approaching potential clients, starting small and building confidence, the changing education model, and being responsible for your own education. We also discuss the future of education and how it's becoming increasingly decentralized. Some topics we dive into: Overcoming fear of approaching potential clients Starting small and building confidence The changing education model Being responsible for your own education Universities training teachers for the future If you have your own questions for me, feel free to text them to me directly at 206-309-5177. Enjoy!

Kevin Kelly is a highly-accomplished writer, most well-known for his role in launching Wired Magazine. In this podcast, we discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically generative AI and its impact on creative professions. Kevin shares his thoughts on how the technology works, current limitations and how to best utilize it to create meaningful work. Highlights from our conversation:       A rundown of Artificial Intelligence and generative AI       Addressing the current limitations of tools like ChatGPT       Kevin's view of how humans and machines can work together       Why AI isn't going to replace you or your job Enjoy!