Creator Science

#217: Chase Jarvis – Thinking bigger and taking more risks as a creator

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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Chase Jarvis highlights the necessity of aligning personal goals with authentic desires to foster meaningful and fulfilling creativity.

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Value the Arena, Ignore the Cheap Seats

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Embrace Authenticity Over Perfection

01:39

Life Happens For You, Not To You

01:58

Structure Liberates Creativity

01:27

Intro

2min

Embracing Authenticity and Growth

15min

Exploring the Attention Economy and Human Focus

3min

Navigating Authenticity in the Creator Economy

13min

The Importance of Continuous Practice and Risk Assessment in Creativity

3min

Harnessing Structure for Creative Empowerment

5min

The Illusion of Safety: Embracing Extraordinary Risks

5min

Chase Jarvis is an American photographer, director, artist, and entrepreneur. From April 2014 until July 2022 Jarvis was the chief executive officer of CreativeLive, an online education platform that he co-founded in 2010.

I’ve been a long-time listener of Chase’s podcast, the Chase Jarvis Live Show, and actually wrote him down as one of my ideal podcast guests when I started this show all the way back in 2020.

So this is a full circle moment for me. This week, Chase is releasing his newest book, Never Play It Safe – A Practical Guide to Freedom, Creativity, and a Life You Want. I’ve pre-ordered my copy and I’ve read the first chapter, and recommend you do the same.

This conversation is about thinking bigger, taking risks, and getting out of your own way. I left feeling more relaxed, inspired, and fully recharged. I hope you do, too.

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