Creator Science #217: Chase Jarvis – Thinking bigger and taking more risks as a creator
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Oct 8, 2024 
Chase Jarvis, an award-winning photographer and former CEO of CreativeLive, dives into the art of risk-taking and self-discovery. He discusses the importance of stepping outside comfort zones and embracing imperfections as pathways to creativity. The conversation also touches on the challenges of the attention economy and the need for authentic expression in today's digital world. Jarvis shares transformative personal experiences, including a silent meditation retreat, and emphasizes that safety is often an illusion that stifles potential.
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Focus on Self-Discovery
- Creators often get lost in tactics and checklists.
- Focusing on "who are we and what do we want to do?" is crucial.
Rewriting the Book
- Chase Jarvis rewrote his book 8 weeks before the deadline.
- He realized the initial version wasn't truthful to his message.
Confronting Desires
- We often avoid the question of what we truly want because it's confronting.
- Journaling on this question daily helps clarify desires.
