The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show

Hustle is stupid. I leanred this the hard way. Without the right focus and vision, burning the candle at both ends will only leave you burnt out and unable to do what matters most to you. It won't get you what you want (not really) and certainly won't make you happy. In this episode, we dive into some hard earned lessons, and a quick reminder of how to stay in the long-game that is our career. Enjoy! Why sleeping more can lead to greater creativity The benefits of taking a break from intensive hustle What it takes to succeed in the post-pandemic world How to avoid "dumb hustle" and cultivate "smart hustle" How to integrate extremes and achieve long-term success Why sleeping more can lead to greater creativity The benefits of taking a break from intensive hustle What it takes to succeed in the post-pandemic world How to avoid "dumb hustle" and cultivate "smart hustle" How to integrate extremes and achieve long-term success

Timothy Goodman is a highly accomplished creator, artist, and designer. His work has been featured in countless magazines and respected publications, with clients that range from Nike to The New York Times. His new memoir, 'I Always Think It's Forever: A Love Story Set in Paris as Told by An Unreliable Narrator' was released in January of this year. On this episode of the podcast, Timothy shares his journey to successful freelance artist, explaining how he found the courage to take a leap of faith and pursue his dreams. Highlights: Why fearlessness isn't real and why courage is more important for personal growth Believing in your passion and putting it first Success doesn't equate to happiness Prioritizing mental health and re-learning how to be honest with yourself Enjoy!

For me, happiness has always been inextricably linked with creativity, the two enjoying a direct relationship. The happier I am, the more creative I am. Or more metaphysically speaking, the happier I am, the more open I am to inspiration and creativity. In this episode, we're exploring one of my creative inspirations: writing. Writing isn't always an easy medium for me but every time I consistently invest into it, I find new pathways I hadn't considered previously. I share how I've explored my own writing and provide simple prompts anyone can try. Enjoy!

Graphic designer James Victore shares his rebellious approach to design, embracing authenticity, and standing out from the norm. He discusses tapping into individual traits for success, infusing personal quirks into creative work, and taking risks in creative endeavors. The podcast explores creativity, self-acceptance, and unlearning traditional rules to nurture authentic self-expression.

Did you set intentions or goals for the New Year? If you're coming up a little short only a month in, you're not alone. But you're also not optionless. In this episode, I discuss how we can use the IDEA framework from my book Creative Calling to enable your progress towards success. Highlights: Explaining the IDEA framework and what it's designed to do Getting started with the idea framework by knowing where you stand Why taking action is the best thing you can do to realize any goal Breaking your goals down the right way can make them a lot more achievable Enjoy!

Kelly McGonigal knows stress. As a psychologist, speaker and author of The Upside of Stress, she helps people build better relationships with the natural reactions that can create emotional overwhelm. In this episode, she joins me to discuss her research on stress, emotions and how to effectively cope. Highlights from our conversation: Addressing stress and its many misconceptions The 'stress mindset effect' and how it can hold us back Identifying the good aspects of stress and using it to our advantage Exercise as a way of embracing the effects of stress on the body

Here's something that's been on my mind a lot lately: We're constantly bombarded with tips and tricks on how to do more, more more, but what if all that productivity gibberish actually misses the mark? In this episode, I share what I believe is more powerful than optimizing our productive output. In fact, when I think about the biggest leaps in my career, it's not a result of how many to do's of crossed off the list. It's actually been from one simple practice. Enjoy!

Chase Jarvis and best-selling author David Epstein discuss human performance, creativity, and the pros and cons of specialization in a career. David, a former sports journalist and the author of "The Sports Gene" and "Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World," says that early specialization can be counterproductive and that having a wide variety of talents is necessary to succeed in a dynamic world that is continuously changing. By "skill stacking", we can use the power of our own unique background and experiences to advance our careers. He underlines that we should view our profession as an 8-lane highway where we can pick up contacts and talents as we advance. In this way, we can take these skills and unleash them in other places. Some highlights from the conversation: Demystifying the '10,000 hours to mastery' myth How some people excel and others don't, and why Understanding the differences between generalization and specialization What approach to take when pursuing a particular craft Why there's more than one way to succeed Bridging the generational divide between parents' expectations and our generation's reality Enjoy!

A creative mindset is not only about managing downside risk; it's also critical to use your mind to go on the offensive. How can you keep your mind open, happy, and positive? In this quick little episode, I share my 6 powerful mantras I've used to help me create a stable creative mindset. Enjoy!

Julia is the best-selling author of over 40 books including "The Artist's Way," which has been translated into over 40 languages and sold over 5 million copies. She is a poet, songwriter, filmmaker and playwright and is commonly referred to as "The Godmother" or "High Priestess" of creativity. In our conversation, Julia shares her insights and tools on how to be creative without being perfect. She talks about why she chose to write about the writing process, her new book "Write for Life," and her daily quota. Julia also shares her thoughts on how to overcome perfectionism and find new freedom in daily creative practices. Discover the tricks and tools that have made her such a prolific artist and how you can apply them to your own work. Highlights from our conversation: Learning how to dismantle the idea that everything has to be achieved at once 'Priming the pump' with daily practices like morning pages and the power it has to unlock your limitless potential as a creator Understanding the relationship between work, play, and overall success Getting out of your own way and allowing yourself to be creative Enjoy!