Read from "Never Play It Safe" (pg 11): I kept letting myself get talked out of living my dreams by people who had given up on theirs. And it became a pattern that I repeated well into adulthood. I’d discover something unique and different about myself that I truly loved—go deep into that thing that made me come alive—and then like clockwork I’d put someone else’s idea of what I should be doing above my... read more ›
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Have you ever wondered why some people seem to achieve the impossible while others struggle with even small changes? Think about it. What sets them apart? It’s not luck. It’s not some secret sauce of talent. No, the truth is simpler yet more profound—success is like gold. It’s buried deep, and the ones who find it are those willing to dig in, keep going, and believe that what they’re after is real. Why We Call... read more ›
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Sep
30
Hey everybody, it's Chase. Today, we’re diving deep into something that fires me up every time I think about it—lifelong creativity. There’s this myth floating around that creativity is just for the young or that it’s something you either have or you don’t. But let me tell you, that’s absolute BS. Creativity isn’t some finite resource that dries up as you get older. It’s not just for “artistic types.” No, creativity is a muscle. Like... read more ›
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Sep
25
"The world is going to tell you that sticking to the well-trodden path is the way to go. They’ll say it's safer, more secure, more sensible. But here’s the thing—they’re wrong. The well-trodden path is where dreams go to die. It’s where creative ambitions are snuffed out under the weight of conformity and expectation. And if you stay on that path too long, you start to forget what really makes you come alive. You start... read more ›
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Sep
23
"There’s nothing noble or romantic about being busy. It just means you don’t have your shit together... all of us can live with a more expansive sense of time right now regardless of our circumstances simply by making some important choices and taking some specific actions in our lives." That’s from my new book, Never Play It Safe. And damn, it hits hard, right? We’ve been fed this myth that being busy is a badge... read more ›
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Sep
19
Recently, I shared an experience in my newsletter that sparked quite a debate. While traveling with friends in Nashville, I used an AI tool to create a song in under 24 seconds. The result was a playful, albeit cheesy, track called "Lemonade Love Escape" that had us all laughing and nodding along. Here's what happened: I dictated this prompt into the AI tool: "A teenage boy and his teenage girlfriend run away to a deserted... read more ›
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Sep
16
Imagine waking up every day, dreading the work that once filled you with excitement. You feel trapped, exhausted, and uninspired. This is the reality of creative burnout, a common plight among creators and entrepreneurs. It’s a silent thief that steals your joy and stifles your creativity. But what if I told you that the key to overcoming this burnout lies not in working harder, but in aligning your work with what truly resonates with you? ... read more ›
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Sep
11
In this episode, I sit down with Richard Reeves to dive into his powerful book "Of Boys and Men," where we unpack why men are struggling in today’s world. From mental health to the evolving roles of fatherhood, we dig into the tough questions. Richard brings in some eye-opening data on education, employment, and how society’s expectations of men have shifted. This isn’t just about men vs. women — it’s about understanding the bigger picture... read more ›
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Sep
09
The Pressure to Perform After Achievement Imagine this: You've just achieved something monumental. Maybe you've won an Olympic gold medal, launched a successful startup, or finished that creative project you've been pouring your heart and soul into for years. You're riding high on the rush of accomplishment, basking in that sweet moment of victory, ready to take a creative pause and soak it all in… And then it happens. "So, what's next?" Those three little... read more ›
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Sep
04
In this episode, Stanford behavioral scientist Dr. Jamil Zaki unpacks the power of trust and the dangers of cynicism. We dive into how our beliefs shape our reality, with trust leading to incredible social and economic gains, while mistrust spirals into cynicism. Dr. Zaki shares insights on empathy, the post-pandemic rise in disconnection, and practical ways to break free from negativity, emphasizing the importance of real-life connections over media-driven cynicism. This conversation is packed with... read more ›
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