passion | Chase Jarvis

Nov 07

Why You’re Not Finding Your Purpose

Héctor García and Francesc Miralles smiling, with bold text in the center reading '4 Steps to Discover Your True Purpose' on a black background. Framed with a yellow border, creating a high-contrast, engaging design.

In this episode, Héctor García and Francesc Miralles, authors of books on Ikigai and Purushartha, talk about finding purpose and living meaningfully. They share how these ancient philosophies intersect and offer real ways to connect your passions, talents, and the needs of the world around you. From flow states and personal discovery to insights on genuine friendships and self-reflection, Héctor and Francesc explain how purpose is something built through experience, not stumbled upon. Some highlights... read more ›

Sep 16

Creative Burnout Destroying Your Passion? (Try These 4 Quick Strategies)

A person sitting at a desk, holding their head in frustration, while flames seem to emerge from their head, symbolizing intense mental stress or burnout. The fiery scene contrasts with the calm surroundings of a room filled with books and papers, enhancing the feeling of overwhelming mental exhaustion. The expression on the person's face shows deep concentration or distress, and the bright colors of the flames highlight the inner turmoil they are experiencing.

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 ›

Mar 06

Guy Kawasaki: How to Find Remarkable Success

Everyone wants to be successful. The only challenge is knowing how to achieve it. Guy Kawasaki, a well-known entrepreneur and author, has dedicated his career to understanding what makes people successful. In this episode of the podcast, we get together to discuss his latest project, 'Think Remarkable', and the lifetime worth of wisdom it distills into 170 pages. https://youtu.be/Os9vGcXfGWA Turning a Successful Podcast Into a Successful Book Guy knows quite a bit about success, not... read more ›

Aug 04

Chris Bosh: Retracing Passion to Build Lasting Career Success

Nothing beats undeterred enthusiasm for doing something you absolutely love doing. It’s crucial, however, to understand that working in a team often requires you take a role outside of your comfort zone. Even without scoring, for example, your selfless contributions elevate the performance of the team. Chris Bosh is an NBA Hall of Famer, eleven-time All-Star, two-time NBA champion, Olympic gold medallist, and The League’s Global Ambassador. Chris joins me on the show to share... read more ›

May 20

Your Network is Your Insurance Policy with Jordan Harbinger

What does it take to create success and fulfillment in the long-run? Today's guest is former Wall Street lawyer turned podcast host, social dynamics expert and multi-faceted entrepreneur, Jordan Harbinger. We dig into what it takes to push the limits for what is possible in your life. Who are the 15 people you would call if you got laid off today? By digging the ditches and building relationships before you need them (check out his... read more ›

May 10

Creativity is a Habit

A few weeks ago a shared a conversation on Clubhouse with photographers Ben Von Wong and Tim Tadder and I received a lot of positive feedback. If you're not familiar with Clubhouse, it's new social audio platform. It's currently still in beta, so access is still limited. So grateful to be able to record a couple of these and share them out so you can listen in. Listen to the Podcast Subscribe Today I'm... read more ›

May 03

Remember Why You Started

Seems like the more I listen, the more I hear people talking about the gear, the business of what we're doing, the widgets. Let us not forget the simple love of what we do. Listen to the Podcast Subscribe I understand why there’s so much rhetoric in our industry. There is the common stereotype that most creative people aren’t good business people. There is fear. Something like gear, tools and tactics are easier to... read more ›

Sep 02

Nabil Ayers: Music , Writing, and A Time for Change

I'm excited to share my conversation with my dear friend Nabil Ayers. He's a multi-talented hyphenate who opened one of Seattle's iconic record stores, Sonic Boom at age 25. As both an executive and an artist who began his career as a musician Ayers has performed on several albums on both independent and major labels. Today, Nabil is the US General Manager of Beggars Group label 4AD where he has run campaigns for The National (GRAMMY... read more ›

Jun 17

The Power of Passion and Perseverance with Angela Duckworth

You might know my next guest from her bestselling book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perserverance. Its sold millions of copies and stayed on the bestseller lists for hundreds of weeks. If you're not familiar with her work, Angela is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the founder and CEO of Character Lab, a nonprofit whose mission is to advance scientific insights that help children thrive. Her TED talk is... read more ›

Jan 01

There Is Only One You with Clemency Burton-Hill

There are 7106 languages on earth and yet there are a few universal languages that transcends the language barrier. In this episode we explore one of the first universal languages of human history: music. My guest today is Clemency Burton-Hill. From underground DJ to the Creative Director at New York Public Radio, she is an author, a musician, and host of multiple podcasts including The Open Ears Project, Classical Fix, and Moments that Made Me.... read more ›