103: Chase Jarvis – 28 Ways To Be More Creative

Mar 3, 2016

Chase Jarvis, an award-winning photographer and co-founder of CreativeLive, shares insights on creativity and learning. He emphasizes that creativity is a habit, not just a skill, and highlights the importance of stamina for long-term success. Discussing the future of work, he predicts a rise in freelancing and diverse careers. Jarvis offers practical tips for enhancing creativity, such as prioritizing emotional well-being and establishing daily practices. He also reflects on the connection between learning and effective leadership, urging continuous self-improvement.

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INSIGHT

Stamina Drives Lasting Success

Stamina is the key factor enabling sustained excellence, not quick luck or talent alone.
Success often comes after a decade of consistent, deep work behind the scenes.

ANECDOTE

Macklemore's First Public Performance

Chase hosted a dinner where Macklemore performed his first public songs reading from paper.
This moment preceded Macklemore's rise to fame with multi-platinum albums and Grammy wins.

INSIGHT

We Are All 'Hyphens' Today

We are all "hyphens" with multiple roles and skills in life.
The future work landscape involves juggling multiple jobs and identities simultaneously.

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The art of learning

An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance

Josh Waitzkin

The Art of Learning takes readers through Josh Waitzkin’s unique journey to excellence in both chess and Tai Chi Chuan. The book explains how a well-thought-out, principled approach to learning separates success from failure. Waitzkin discusses how achievement is a function of a lifestyle that fuels a creative, resilient growth process. He shares his methods for systematically triggering intuitive breakthroughs, honing techniques, and mastering performance psychology. The book also emphasizes the importance of embracing defeat, making mistakes work for you, and turning weaknesses into strengths. It is divided into sections that cover his rise in chess, his transition to Tai Chi, and the similarities in preparation and execution between the two disciplines.

The Creative Habit

Twyla Tharp

The obstacle is the way

Ryan Holiday

In 'The Obstacle Is the Way', Ryan Holiday presents a framework for turning obstacles into successes. Drawing from the philosophy of Stoicism and the writings of Marcus Aurelius, Holiday outlines three disciplines: perception, action, and will. He illustrates these principles with historical anecdotes from figures such as John D. Rockefeller, Amelia Earhart, Ulysses S. Grant, and Steve Jobs. The book emphasizes the importance of perception in shaping one's response to obstacles, the need for intentional and creative action, and the cultivation of will to persist through challenges. Holiday argues that by adopting these Stoic principles, individuals can transform their obstacles into opportunities for growth and success.

Daring Greatly

How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

Brené Brown

In 'Daring Greatly,' Brené Brown delves into the topics of vulnerability, shame, and courage. The book, inspired by a quote from Theodore Roosevelt's 'Citizenship in a Republic' speech, argues that vulnerability is essential for living a wholehearted life. Brown discusses how vulnerability is often misunderstood as weakness, but it is actually a sign of courage. She provides insights from her research on how vulnerability affects men and women differently and offers practical advice on overcoming shame and embracing vulnerability in personal and professional life. The book emphasizes the importance of connection, shame resilience, and the distinction between guilt and shame[3][4][5].

Steal like an artist

10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative

Austin Kleon

This book, which began as a speech given by Austin Kleon to college students, expands into a manifesto for creativity. It outlines ten transformative principles such as 'Steal like an artist' (honoring, studying, and transforming ideas), 'Don’t wait until you know who you are to start making things,' and 'Use your hands' (emphasizing physical work). Kleon argues that creativity is not original but builds on what came before, and he provides practical tips and inspiring concepts for artists, writers, musicians, and anyone generating creative work[2][3][4].

The War of Art

Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

Steven Pressfield

In 'The War of Art', Steven Pressfield identifies the internal force of 'Resistance' that hinders creative endeavors. The book is divided into three sections: 'Resistance: Defining the Enemy', 'Combating Resistance: Turning Pro', and a final section that discusses the role of the muses and the battle between the Self and the Ego. Pressfield provides practical advice on recognizing and overcoming resistance, emphasizing the importance of professionalism, discipline, and continuous work in achieving creative success.

Creativity, Inc.

Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration

Amy Wallace

Ed Catmull

Ed Catmull and Edwin E. Catmull and Amy Wallace

In this book, Ed Catmull shares insights on how to build and maintain a creative culture within an organization. Drawing from his experiences at Pixar, Catmull discusses the importance of open communication, risk-taking, and protecting the creative process. The book includes candid discussions, anecdotes about Pixar's film development, and lessons on managing innovation and creativity. It emphasizes the need for a nurturing work environment and the importance of storytelling in business.

Art & Fear

Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking

Ted Orland

David Bayles

Art & Fear delves into the way art gets made, the reasons it often doesn't get made, and the nature of the difficulties that cause many artists to give up. The authors, David Bayles and Ted Orland, share insights and observations drawn from their personal experiences as artists. The book addresses universal fears and self-doubt that artists face, emphasizing the importance of pushing through these fears to grow as artists and individuals. It is not a typical self-help book but rather a candid look at the creative process, making it valuable for artists and anyone engaging in creative activities.

Episode 103: Chase Jarvis – 28 Ways To Be More Creative

Chase Jarvis is one of my favorite leaders in the world. I love his attitude and his approach to his life and business. Sometimes you have a conversation where it just clicks and this is one of those. Between being a world class photographer and running perhaps the greatest learning platform in the world (Creative Live), Chase is successful in multiple life categories. I absolutely loved this conversation.

Chase Jarvis is an award winning photographer, director, and media maven. He co-founded CreativeLive in 2010 to share free creative education with aspiring artists and entrepreneurs worldwide. In addition to his work creating campaigns for Nike, Apple, RedBull, Starbucks and other Fortune 100 companies Chase is widely recognized for creating Best Camera - the world's first photo app to share images to social networks - which kicked off the mobile photography/sharing craze.

Episode 103: Chase Jarvis – 28 Ways To Be More Creative

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“Creativity is a habit. It’s a way of thinking. It’s not a skill.”

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Having great stamina is the key to sustaining excellence over an extended period of time.
“We’re all a bunch of hyphens. We do multiple things in life.”
The future of work is people being freelancers with five different jobs
Creative Live helps people live their dreams. It’s the world’s largest online live stream company. The world’s best place to learn.
Why working your 10,000 hours is so important and how it lead to Chase’s success
The process of “learning how to learn” – the best leaders understand this
The importance of self-awareness
Setting up your day in 90 minute blocks
The commonality amongst great leaders is the fact that they have a morning routine
Schools are set up to make you a replaceable cog
Creativity is a habit. It’s a way of thinking
Go to www.creativelive.com and search “28 To Make” to learn actionable tips to be more creative
Build in “Strategic Renewal” times. This helps to get into “flow” states

“Busy Is A Lack Of Priority”

Continue Learning:

Go To: ChaseJarvis.com
See why over 330,000 people follow Chase on Twitter: @chasejarvis
Read: Chase Jarvis: How He Became The Photographer Everyone Wants To Work With
To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12