For some, the idea of being a perfectionist is desirable. "I'm so disciplined that it's a problem," says the person who wants you to respect their hard-working attitude. But for Thomas Curran, a man that has taught psychology at the London School of Economics for years, it's a trap. We recently sat down to discuss his book of a similar title, the arguments it makes about how perfectionism can hold us back, and what we... read more ›
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When I think of the power of community, I'm reminded of the electrifying experience of watching a megaband like Metallica perform live. While the spotlight shines on James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo, it's easy to forget the army of skilled individuals working tirelessly behind the scenes. From lighting artists to sound engineers, it's a collective effort that brings the magic to life. Similarly, as creators, we often find ourselves in the... read more ›
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Recently I sat down with Dr. Caroline Leaf, host of the leading podcast Cleaning Up The Mental Mess, and bestselling author of multiple books. She holds a Master's degree and a PhD in Communication Pathology, along with a Bachelor of Science in Logopaedics. We delved deep into the power of the mind and its influence on the brain. Dr. Leaf, with her extensive academic background and practical experience, shared invaluable insights on how to harness... read more ›
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I was recently reminded that the fastest way to succeed is to fail. Literally. And yet the only reason this sounds a little weird, is because we’re constantly falling into a trap. There's No Perfect Plan In fact, I fell into this trap myself not too long ago. I was trying to make this little project work out perfectly (installing a golf simulator at the studio) I was doing all the calcs on paper… Making... read more ›
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When you think of financial advice, you might think spreadsheets and cutting your lattes to save a few dollars a week, that was at least until Ramit Sethi published his book, 'I Will Teach You To Be Rich' in January of 2009. We spoke on the Chase Jarvis LIVE show several years ago, and in our conversation Ramit touched on some of the most critical skills we all need not just be money smart but... read more ›
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Curiosity is the fuel that propels us forward, that drives innovation and growth. Yet, so many of us lose curiosity as we grow older. There’s some evidence that suggests that our decrease in curiosity may be related to our increase of knowledge as we grow up. If we already know what we want to know, why should we care? But here's the thing: curiosity is not a luxury. It is critical for life-long learning, keeping... read more ›
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In 2019, I had the pleasure of sitting down with comedian Nate Bargatze for a hilarious conversation about his journey to becoming a successful stand-up comic. If you haven't listened to this episode yet, be sure to add it to your list. His lessons coming up as a comedian can be applied to anyone cutting their teeth in a competitive and difficult... read more ›
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In this episode, we dig into the importance of taking creative risks. We all know that some risk is necessary. Simply said, you cannot stand out and fit in at the same time. If you're not sharing your work, you're hiding, and this tends to compound on itself. Once you start hiding, you stop growing. Creativity requires taking risks and embracing failure. Failure is the forward propulsion toward success and the sooner we can change... read more ›
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For some, being manic is simply a part of being creative. Non-stop ideas, improvements, and all-nighters are conducive to success in the field. But there is a line to be drawn - one that when crossed, can quickly lead to burnout and a reverse in productivity altogether. One of my best conversations about this was with Mel Robbins in 2021. Mel is a keynote speaker, author and life coach who frequently speaks on the topics... read more ›
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Have you ever sold yourself short? I have, and it stings. It was early in high school when my coaches were quick to identify young Chase Jarvis as a high-performing athlete with potential to play sports at a high level. As a result of this label - and in an effort to maximize my potential - I was introduced to a sports psychologist who specialized in a cutting-edge practice called “visualization,” whereby athletes were taught... read more ›
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