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Never Play It Safe: Chase Jarvis On Risk, Creativity, & 7 Tools To Build The Life You Want

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Oct 7, 2024

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Chase Jarvis

Chase Jarvis, a renowned photographer and author of "Never Play It Safe," dives into the importance of risk in creativity and personal growth. He shares his transformative journey, emphasizing the value of embracing failure as a learning tool. The conversation explores attention's power, living in the present, and cultivating a mindset that prioritizes action over perfection. Jarvis inspires listeners to define success on their own terms and integrate play into their lives, ultimately urging everyone to reconnect with their authentic selves.

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INSIGHT

Playing It Safe

Playing it safe means not being your authentic self and avoiding risks due to fear of judgment.
It's insidious because it often disguises itself as a virtue, like choosing a stable career over a passion.

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ADVICE

Listen to Your Inner Voice

Get quiet and listen to your inner voice to discover your true desires.
Journal daily on the question "What do I really want?" to gain self-awareness.

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Security Is an Illusion

The idea of security that drives so many of our decisions is largely an illusion.
Life is inherently risky, so embrace calculated risks that align with your values.

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Embracing Risk for Authenticity

04:15 • 28min

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Confronting Life's Constraints and Defense Mechanisms

31:46 • 2min

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Embracing Green Lights: A Journey of Personal Growth and Wellness

34:09 • 5min

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Harnessing the Power of Attention

39:13 • 23min

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Embracing the Present: The Power of Time and Flow

01:01:54 • 5min

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Embracing Creativity and Action Over Perfection

Embracing Creativity and Intuition

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Embracing Failure as Fuel for Growth

01:30:16 • 21min

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Redefining Success and Embracing Play

01:51:01 • 22min

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Celebrating Creativity and Integrity in Changing Times

02:13:21 • 3min

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A Practical Guide to Freedom, Creativity, and a Life You Love

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Chase Jarvis is a renowned photographer, creative entrepreneur, and author of the new book “Never Play It Safe.”

This conversation surveys Chase’s perspective on creativity and personal growth, emphasizing risk over safety. We discuss his journey from traditional career paths to creative pioneer and CreativeLive founder, reframing failure, embracing uncertainty, finding play in everyday life, and more.

He incisively understands the creative process, offering practical tools for freeing one’s potential.

Chase is a wellspring of wisdom and inspiration. This conversation is ideal for anyone seeking to live boldly and creatively. Enjoy!

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