Oct 02

How to Tell if Your Hard Work Is Leading to Gold

A stylized illustration of a person in a hat and work clothes digging with a shovel, uncovering gold beneath the surface. The artwork has a rugged, textured look with earthy tones, symbolizing hard work leading to success. To the left, bold yellow text reads 'The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show' in a modern font.
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 ›
Jul 26

Nate Bargatze: Creativity, Comedy + Never Settling

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 ›
Apr 26

Ryan Holiday Reveals Daily Habits That Can Help You Excel In Parenting and Life

Ryan Holiday loves to write. He has published several books within the past decade, including "The Obstacle Is the Way" and "Ego Is the Enemy". One of his more prominent pieces of work 'The Daily Stoic' was published in 2016 after our mutual connection Steve Hanselman began encouraging him to write a one-page-a-day philosophy book. An interesting take on the traditional one-and-done reads he had explored before, Ryan decided to do that by creating a... read more ›
Dec 26

The Secret to Making Resolutions You Can Actually Keep

  Happy Holidays! Today's podcast is a twist on the usual - no guest, just some important ideas from yours truly that may help...IF you want to make changes in your life. First, there's a crazy stat -- something like 80% of people fail to achieve their New Years resolutions - and most give up within the first 2 weeks of the year. Yet here we (all) are, back to reflecting on how the past... read more ›
Mar 04

Solving the Freelancers Dilemma…

Problem: the freelance life can be amazing, but there are lots of overlooked pitfalls when you're working for yourself. In particular I'm interested in one problem that none of my freelance friends--nor anyone on the internet quite frankly-- is talking about...and that's movement and physical well being. In a recent #cjRAW, I addressed this head on and we talked about 3 ways to move your body throughout the day (it focused on standup desks, walking... read more ›