hard work | Chase Jarvis

Apr 03

Got Talent? What Scouts & Managers Are REALLY Looking For

The artistic field is full of talent. No doubt about that. It's also incredibly hard to get recognized in. But what is it that sets the successful apart from the rest? Is it pure talent, luck, or something else? Hughes Norton says the answer is all three. As an agent to stars like Tiger Woods and Greg Norman, he's been privileged enough to see beyond the surface level - what fame and stardom looks like... read more ›

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Jul 13

Steven Pressfield: Talent is bullsh*t

For some of us, it feels like we were born with our dreams because we’ve known what we want to do with our lives for as long as we could remember. For others, our dreams have evolved over time and experience or even caught us by surprise with an unexpected turn of events in life. Regardless of when or where these dreams came from one commonality is that these dreams have created urges in us... read more ›

983 reads

Mar 09

A Love Letter to Human Potential with Kate Robinson

The natural world is based on diversity. The earth as a system depends on the diversity of nature to perform the countless roles required to create and sustain life. We tend to see ourselves as separate from nature, and our education system reflects that. The American education system was created to suit the needs of the industrial revolution. The industrial revolution required certain types of people. In an effort to cater to the masses, the... read more ›

1.3K reads

Oct 27

The Meaning of Freedom with Sebastian Junger

Freedom is a hot topic in 2021 as the pandemic continues to challenge everything we thought we knew. Author Sebastian Junger digs deep into the concept of freedom and how all of human history has contributed to the value of freedom today. Sebastian Junger is an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author. His books include: A Death in Belmont, Fire, The Perfect Storm, Tribe, and War. After reporting on the war in eastern... read more ›

528 reads

Dec 07

Hard Work Over Talent

“If I’m going to be in this industry, I’m going to want to be the best at it. And yet I couldn’t guarantee is that I was going to be the most talented in this business. But one thing I could guarantee is that I was going to work harder than anyone else.” -David Droga, Founder of droga5 Agency Creative talent has always been a wispy thing. If you have more than a lion's share,... read more ›

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Jul 08

Steve Aoki: Creativity, Community and No Days Off

Society would have us believe that we’re just supposed to know what we’re meant to do in our life, but it’s not true. It’s only through action - taking small steps every day - that the bigger picture is revealed. That is something that my guest, Steve Aoki, shares on this episode of the show. He’s one of the most prolific, renowned DJ and music producers in the world. He’s been nominated for multiple Grammys... read more ›

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