Yesterday I announced on my newsletter some big news .... (If you're not yet subscribed, I'm sharing some of the messy bits of my creative process in an easy to digest package.) This past Friday Sept 2nd was my last day at CreativeLive... …and I couldn't be more excited. I'll explain. I originally began drafting this note last week while overlooking the majestic California coastline, near Big Sur, as a part of a much-needed vacation.... read more ›
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If calculated risks keep us growing, why do we stop? There are two contrasting ideas that many of us have about creativity. It’s that we want to stand out and share our work while at the same time we want to fit in. When we stand out, it means we’re not fitting in. We can’t have both. Human nature likes us to fit in, so it becomes very risky behavior to stand out even in... read more ›
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Most of us move through life and find ourselves at points searching for something.. for the thing. That thing that makes our heart skip or beat a little faster, that makes us feel alive and awake. Some call it purpose, others call it destiny. In my conversation with Tunde, she called it the “hum”. Tunde Oyeneyin is a hugely popular Peloton instructor and inspires millions of people from the seat of a bike. But... read more ›
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As creatives, we are often our own worst enemies. It’s far too easy to become stuck, believing the labels others have given us. These labels, and the self-limiting beliefs we attach to them, can be difficult to change. The truth is that if we want to be the best versions of ourselves possible, we must find a way to let go of who others think we are and start embracing our creativity. Listen to the... read more ›
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For the past twenty-five years, Marcus Buckingham has been the world's leading researcher into strengths, human performance, and the future of how people work. In his new book, Love + Work, Marcus helps us discover where we are at our best—both at work and in life. He is the author of two of the best-selling business books of all time, has two of Harvard Business Review's most circulated, industry-changing cover articles, and has been the... read more ›
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I didn’t decide at the age of 21 that I’d follow my creative calling and be an artist or action sports photographer, let alone the founder of a creative online learning platform. I simply started listening to my gut, and that woke something up in me. My creativity refused to be dormant. It gave me a thread to pull on and I unraveled it to move forward with my goals trusting they were mine. When... read more ›
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Do you really need to have meaning and purpose in life? Or do you just live your life without thinking and analyzing this question? Why does it matter to understand your life essence? What is the meaning of life, and what does it have to do with consciousness (mind, body, and soul)? Humans are the only beings that question their existence, and the most significant quest in one's life is to find and understand the... read more ›
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Are you starting a new job? Making a career transition? I’ve received a number of inbound questions on this topic as new grads seek jobs and/or folks are in a career transition and a couple of the most common here: Getting Hired Without Experience Question 1: Entering an Industry Without Experience The first question comes from Anna, a fourth year architecture student. She says, “Hi, Chase, I'm realizing that I don't actually want to be an... read more ›
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Tony was a key part of the teams that built the initial iterations of the iPod, iPhone, and much more. Now an investor and entrepreneur with a 30+ year history of founding companies and designing products that profoundly improve people’s lives, Tony's primary focus is as Principal of Future Shape, which coaches over 200+ startups innovating game-changing technologies. On a recent episode of the Chase Jarvis Live Show, we talked about building things- from building... read more ›
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Today' on the show I'm answering your questions. The first question I don't get asked enough, but I've certainly thought a lot about: how do balance career, exercise, and creative time. While this can be different for everyone, I've found ways to protect the habits that are necessary for my own mental health. Listen to the Podcast Re-thinking Recovery Days Taking care of your health while working hard in other areas is a constant challenge... read more ›
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