talent | 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 ›

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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 ›

310 reads

Oct 18

6 Crucial Lessons on Resistance, Resilience, and Reaching Your Dreams from Steven Pressfield

Some of us have always known our dreams, while others discover them through life's twists and turns. But regardless of their origin, these dreams ignite a passion within us. 1. Dreams are not just fleeting thoughts; they're a compass guiding us towards our true purpose. Following your dreams might sound idealistic, but it's about taking tangible steps towards them. As Steven Pressfield's book title suggests, "Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be." If... read more ›

642 reads

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 ›

981 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 ›

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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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Dec 20

How To Prepare for Your Commercial Photo or Video Shoot — 10 Things Clients Expect In Your Production Notebook

One golden rule to a great photoshoot is to start with great production. A smooth production puts everyone and everything in the right place for the shoot to succeed long before the shutter button gets pressed. That said, I have some of the best producers in the biz on staff. And here, Megan outlines one essential to every commercial production - the production notebook. Use this info to help make your next production run smooth... read more ›

15.9K reads