Is your day job burning you out? Maybe your creative passion is taking up the majority of your headspace, while your J.OB. is using all your creative bandwidth? On today's episode I answer two audience questions: Can you be a hyphen and a master at the same time? How to manage burnout, a creative passion and a 9-5 job If you're creatively stuck, making a difficult business decision or just want to chat about what it takes to start down the path towards being a full-time creator, you can text me ...
Mar 14, 2022•17 min
Kate Robinson is a writer, speaker, and co- founder of a number of initiatives dedicated to the legacy of her father, Sir Ken Robinson. On the show, Kate shares some backstory on her father’s life, and the journey that led to her completing his final piece of work. In Sir Ken and Kate’s perspectives, there are 3 myths regarding creativity that hinder our advancement as a collective. Creativity is about a certain group of people, “the creatives” Creativity is about certain things/subjects (music,...
Mar 09, 2022•57 min
Do you have a big dream, but you're having trouble making progress? There is one simple thing you can do to start moving, and re-train your brain to operate autonomously, prioritize joy. Once you make this contract with yourself to pursue joy on a regular basis, you start to create inertia. So how do you get started? Maybe you don't know what action to take? I believe that a hugely under valued element of the equation is joy. You don't need to wait for lighting to strike. You don't need a master...
Mar 07, 2022•16 min
Are there certain traits that make someone charismatic? Why do some people captivate a room, while others struggle to manage a small meeting? Why do some ideas spread, but other good ones fall by the wayside? These are the questions that bestselling author and human behavior expert Vanessa Van Edwards seeks to answer in her new book, " Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication ." If we're often overlooked for job opportunities or have our ideas ignored, we should pay closer a...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Here we are at the end of February - how are those New Years Resolutions going? 😁 There is so much hype built into our society around resolutions. We often associate them with huge goals, and things we want to accomplish, rather than behaviors we want to embody. If 64% of all people fail their resolutions within one month of starting, what is the common factor that makes them so hard to stick to? Over the years, I developed another method to review my habits and set new ones. In this episode, I...
Feb 28, 2022•11 min
Deep in the grips of drug addiction, Gabby Bernstein was sitting in her beaten-up white Toyota Corolla playing a cassette again and again and listening to a psychic saying to her, “You have two choices in this lifetime: You could stay addicted—and that’s not going to be good—or you can get clean and make a major impact on the world.” In that moment, she couldn’t contemplate what it would be like to get out of bed later that day, let alone make a major impact on the world. But she kept listening....
Feb 23, 2022•54 min
At a time when divisiveness and polarity seem at their all-time highs, the stories we tell matter more than ever. Stories contain the power to lift us up during our most difficult moments, and unite people around shared values and ideas. So what contributes to an effective story? And what makes a skilled storyteller? Nicola Yoon is here to discuss just that. As part of CreativeLive's Between the Lines interview series, hosted by Kelly Corrigan, we hear the stories behind the stories with 16 of t...
Feb 21, 2022•30 min
Payal Kadakia studied operations research and economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, but she was always determined to keep dance in her life—both during her college years and her professional career. She was three years old when she fell in love with dance because it offered her a place to center herself, be creative, and be herself. The corporate world provided Payal with a safety net, but one day she decided it was time to build a business around her lifelong passion. The result, ...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Are you getting in your own way? This week I'm diving into two questions from the community. The first question involves knowing how to choose which projects to commit to, and how to stay focused even when new opportunities present themselves. My top level advice: Identify what YOU care about and what you want to stand for Don’t spend too much time worrying what other people are doing Experiment and play Find an accounta-bili-buddy Learn through action Execute on ideas The second question we get...
Feb 13, 2022•17 min
NFTs. The buzzword of the times.... or is there something to it? If your head spins every time you hear those three little letters or even if you've gone deep down the rabbit hole, you don't want to miss this conversation with Tom Bilyeu. Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of the multi-billion dollar company Quest Nutrition, and the media powerhouse, Impact Theory whose mission is to influence the cultural subconscious through content. If you're familiar with his work, you'll know that he's gone deep ...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 8 min
If you've been following me for awhile, you probably know I'm a big fan of cold water therapy. But that didn't happen overnight. In fact, even though I was introduced to it as an athlete it took me years to rediscover and embrace it. Now, it's one of my daily habits that has been a game changer in my life. If you've been curious to try cold water therapy, I share a bit more about my cold water journey as well as three approaches to getting started. Tag me on social with the results. Or as always...
Feb 07, 2022•21 min
In speed skating, a hard pivot is an aggressive turn that requires balance, focus, and courage. Blasting down the ice, shoulder to shoulder with another world-class competitor, blades on his feet, Apolo Ohno began his Olympic career in 2002, eventually winning eight gold medals and becoming the most decorated athlete in US Winter Olympics history. In today's episode, Apolo shares valuable lessons that can be applied to anyone looking to improve performance and make the most of the 86,400 seconds...
Feb 02, 2022•48 min
You’ve followed your curiosities, found your direction, and made some strides along the path, now what? Chances are there’s something deep inside of you, that calls to you, that you know you are resisting. What is that thing? How can you construct your life around that thing? Pull on that thread. Zero in and focus ruthlessly. Enjoy! Have a question? Text me 1-206-309-5177 Tweet me @chasejarvis --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for onli...
Jan 31, 2022•5 min
Communication is one of the most powerful skills a human can master. Exceptional people speak in a cadence, have a pleasant aura, listen to and validate others, and use broad, straightforward gestures to communicate. You’ve heard the phrase, “It’s not what you say it’s how you say it?” In this episode, Joe Navarro explains how to use nonverbals to communicate more effectively. With 25 years in the FBI, specializing in counterintelligence and behavioral assessment, Joe has authored 14 books in 29...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 7 min
How often do you catch yourself in a storm of self-defeating thoughts? Do you tend to be self-critical and drift toward worry regardless of the circumstances? How do you usually talk to yourself? Are you your own cheerleader? How often do you hear in your head statements like “I’m no good”? You can’t reason with your reptilian brain, but the good news is that it learns through action. Every time you take action and survive, it learns a new lesson. In other words, the process of facing fear, ackn...
Jan 24, 2022•10 min
With so much information, and gadgets and access and hustle and email and …and.. aren’t you overloaded at work!? It’s understandable and it’s a real problem. If this describes you or someone you love…you’ll LOVE this episode of the show. Enter: Jason Fried. He’s the brilliant NYT best-selling author and co-founder of the software firm, Basecamp. Since long before meeting Jason in person he’s always caught my eye as perhaps THE outspoken thinker / critic of the current status of work, our unhealt...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 53 min
We all want to be more productive, creative and fulfilled. This show is literally built on that premise, and there are an infinite number of ways to get there. On today's show I share 6 prompts with the goal to give you the scaffolding to engage in meaningful self-reflection. Pro tip: discomfort and anxiety mean you're going in the right direction. The deeper you dig, the better. You don't need a pen and paper to do this exercise. List of prompts: Assessing life harmony vs. balance Burnout level...
Jan 17, 2022•27 min
What do you think of when you hear the word fitness? Going to the gym? Going for a run? Yoga? For most of us, fitness is something that we do. We block off an hour or two during the day to focus on our physical health. We get our sweat session in, but then what? On the show this week, we are joined by Aaron Alexander. Aaron is a manual therapist and movement coach, as well as an author (The Align Method), and host of the Align Podcast. Aaron’s message is clear. Fitness is not what you do - it’s ...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Nothing intimidates a writer more than a blank page. Yet, the tranquillity in the white space is what stimulates thinking. As a communicator and storyteller, isn't creativity all about contemplating filling up those white spaces with words? Margaret Atwood is an award-winning author whose work has been published in more than forty-five countries in multiple forms of creative expression, including graphic novels, TV series and films. Her latest novel, The Testaments, sequel to her award-winning b...
Jan 10, 2022•36 min
Psychotherapy and Buddhist thought have long been considered separate worlds - psychotherapy is about optimizing the mind and minimizing the impact of emotional trauma, while Buddhist practice emphasizes letting go of control. The two approaches are not mutually exclusive. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mark Epstein, psychotherapist and bestselling author, to discuss the intersection of Eastern and Western thought. We discuss the critical importance to “getting over yourself,” the power of...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 15 min
In today's episode, we address two questions. The first is from Storm, a photographer, who is unclear as to what he should build his brand around – his name or something else? This is a common question small business owners and freelancers grapple with, but it applies to anyone building a brand from the ground up. There are pros and cons to both; your end goals will determine the best plan. The second question is from Billy, a mobile DJ, who wants to discover a better way to stay connected with ...
Jan 03, 2022•12 min
Words contain the power to transport you anywhere. No matter who you are and where you are in the universe, reading a story can trigger our imagination and lead to growth. Today's guest, Arianna Davis gravitated towards books and stories from a young age, setting the stage for a career that has, in a relatively short time, traversed the media landscape from Oprah Magazine to her current role as Editorial Director of the TODAY Show. Arianna's love for books created a deep sense of empathy and a k...
Dec 29, 2021•56 min
Each and every moment is an opportunity to create. It might be as simple as cooking a meal, trying a new exercise or co-creating a conversation, but creativity on a small scale has a tremendous ripple effect in other areas of life. It's a muscle with infinite potential. Sounds crazy, right? Creativity and art are often conflated. While they're certainly related, they are not the same thing. Simply put, creativity is connecting two unlikely or unrelated things to produce something new and ideally...
Dec 27, 2021•55 min
We spend over a third of our lives speaking to ourselves internally. And unsurprisingly, that internal voice isn’t always nice. Self-talk can take a positive or negative spiral depending on your control of the brain. Negative self-talk gets you spinning around your worry, hindering productive energy. Positive self-talk creates confidence and motivation, especially during a challenge. Dr. Ethan Kross has been researching how to manage emotions for more than two decades. As one of the world's lead...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 9 min
It’s easy to lose sight of what you have when you’re immersed in a world telling you that you need more. Turn on the TV during any commercial break and you’ll most likely observe a business suggesting that you need something new in order to be better. It can be a challenge to feel satisfied with what you have when you’re constantly surrounded by these unsolicited proposals from companies. It’s no wonder so many of us are impacted by the epidemic of “never enough.” While progress should always be...
Dec 20, 2021•30 min
Our world is filled with opportunities. We can more easily share our ideas and pursue our dreams. Even though it’s easier than before, the path is still challenging. If you want to pursue your dreams, you’ll enjoy hearing about how you can skip the line. It’s possible to get catapulted to the front of any discipline in an ethical way. James Altucher shares the path we can follow. James is a successful entrepreneur, angel investor, prolific writer, podcaster, standup comedian, and chess master. H...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 13 min
The most important skills in business aren't WHAT you can do, but HOW you do it. Soft skills such as problem solving, adaptability, and empathy can take years to hone. In this episode, I explore the most powerful skill that has been a difference maker in my career, relationships and life. Enjoy! Have a question? Text me 1-206-309-5177 Tweet me @chasejarvis --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, ...
Dec 13, 2021•20 min
Do you have 12 minutes a day? That’s all that my guest asks of you to make your life more fulfilled. I was super excited to have Dr. Amishi Jha on the show because she provides a detailed how-to in her extraordinary book Peak Mind . This bestseller is a brilliant guide to train our attention with mindful awareness and maximize our human potential. Meditation, mindfulness, and attention are personal passions of mine. My wife is a meditation, mindfulness, and attention teacher and I’ve found some ...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Today we have a question from a man named Chris who feels like he has all the passion and energy in the world, but doesn't know how to harness it, or where to start. The second question addressed in this episode comes from a photography brand owner named Marcus who is transitioning into a new phase of his professional creative journey; teaching and mentoring. With an obvious knack for his craft, Marcus has found success with his business while he's behind the wheel. But teaching others to do the...
Dec 06, 2021•14 min
How’s your nervous system doing as we enter the final month of 2021? It’s been one heck of a ride for most of us, and tensions are at an all-time high with the ongoing pandemic, the “great resignation,” and skyrocketing prices in stores, online, and at gas pumps. If there were ever a time to have a sit down with the great behavior change expert Mel Robbins, it’s now. I first interviewed Mel four years ago when her book The 5 Second Rule hit the bestseller’s list. She’s now celebrating another bo...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 17 min
