The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show

Hey friends, Chase here. Ever feel like life's just… happening to you? You wake up, check your phone, go through the motions. Weeks blur into months. You're busy but not fulfilled. Productive but not progressing. Here's the hard truth: If you're not intentional about what you're building, you'll drift. And drift leads to regret. But here's the good news: You can choose to stop drifting—today. You...

Hey friends, Chase here. Ever feel like you're waiting for someone to hand you the map? You know—the step-by-step plan for building a creative life you actually want. The rules for how to get unstuck. The playbook for doing meaningful work without burning out or selling out. Here's the truth: That rulebook doesn't exist. No one's coming to hand it to you. Not your boss. Not a guru. Not even me. An...

Hey friends, Chase here. Ever feel like you're working your ass off but not really getting anywhere? You're putting in the hours. Practicing. Grinding. But the needle isn't moving. Here's the truth: The best in the world aren't just clocking more time—they're practicing differently. They're ruthless about the basics. They've fallen in love with the process. And most importantly? They've built thei...

In this episode, Rory Vaden shares how your past pain may hold the key to your future impact. Rory is a New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of Brand Builders Group, where he's helped shape some of the most influential personal brands in the world—including Lewis Howes, Ed Mylett, and Amy Porterfield. We explore why so many people chase fame and followers but still feel empty—and how s...

Hey friends, Chase here. Ever scroll through social media and feel like you're falling behind? You see someone crushing it—their work looks flawless, their videos are sharp, their life seems effortless. And then that voice creeps in: "I'm not doing enough." "I'll never catch up." Yeah. That feeling? That's comparison doing its thing. But what if I told you the scroll doesn't have to suck the life...

Hey friends, Chase here. Ever feel like failure means you're broken? You messed up. You launched something and it flopped. Maybe you put your heart on the line and it didn't go your way. That sting? It's real. No quote on Instagram is going to make it magically go away. But here's the truth: Failure isn't the opposite of progress. It's part of it. We live in a world that either glamorizes failure...

Hey friends, Chase here. Ever feel like life is happening somewhere else? You're in the room, but your mind's a thousand miles away—replaying something you said, stressing about what's next. It's normal. It's human. But it's also how we miss the best parts of life. The past is over. The future isn't real yet. All we ever really have is right now. It took an avalanche—yes, a literal one—for me to f...

Hey friends, Chase here. Ever feel like your mind is all over the place? Emails. Notifications. News. Noise. We live in a world designed to hijack our attention, and it's working. Attention Is a Superpower In a world this noisy, your ability to focus isn't just helpful. It's everything. Viktor Frankl found purpose in the darkest of places by choosing where to direct his mind. Mihaly Csikszentmihal...

In this episode, Chris Guillebeau shares how time anxiety affects nearly everyone—and why naming it might be the first step to freedom. Chris is a New York Times bestselling author known for books like The $100 Startup and The Art of Non-Conformity, and the founder of several beloved communities and events, including the World Domination Summit and Neurodiversion. We dive into his latest book Time...

In this episode, Soren Gordhamer shares how to find what really matters in a world full of noise. Soren is the founder of Wisdom 2.0, a global movement bridging mindfulness, compassion, and technology. He's also the creator of the new conference Wisdom + AI and co-leads Wisdom Ventures, a fund investing in companies that combine profits with human-centered purpose. We talk about what it means to l...

In this episode, I share how not playing it safe can be the most powerful decision you make—for your creativity, your career, and your life. I open up about scrapping a nearly finished book to write something bolder and truer, and why embracing discomfort is the path to fulfillment and impact. This is a syndicate episode from the LinkedIn Speaker Series, where I sit down with Ashley Levy, Senior D...

Hey friends, Chase here. Ever feel like you're taking life a little too seriously? Wake up. Work. Hustle. Repeat. Somewhere along the way, we stopped playing—and started grinding through our days like machines. Why We Get Stuck in Serious Mode We were taught that being serious means being responsible. That fun is a distraction. That joy is something we earn. But let's be real—seriousness without j...

In this episode, I share how putting your creative work into the world—no matter how small—can lead to massive, unexpected impact. I open up about my early days as a self-taught photographer, the pain and joy of learning through film, and how a backpacking trip with my wife turned into the start of an unconventional creative career. This is a syndicate episode from the B&H Photography Podcast , wh...

Hey friends, Chase here. Ever get a gut feeling—but second-guess it because it doesn't "make sense"? You're not alone. From a young age, we're taught to value logic over instinct. To follow the rules. To ignore the quiet signals coming from within. But science shows that your body—especially your gut—is constantly processing more than your conscious mind ever could. That inner knowing? It's real....

In this episode, Debbie Millman shares how to begin—even when you feel unready, unqualified, or full of doubt. Debbie is a designer, author, educator, and host of the pioneering podcast Design Matters. She's also the chair of the Masters in Branding program at the School of Visual Arts and editorial director at Print magazine. We talk about the creative risks Debbie took later in life, why fear an...

Hey friends, Chase here. Ever feel like your life is all work and no you? Emails. Deadlines. Chores. Repeat. Somewhere along the way, we traded play for productivity—and we've been tired ever since. Why We Forget to Play From a young age, we're taught that play comes after the work is done. But here's the catch: the work never ends. So we keep pushing joy to the sidelines. Play Isn't a Luxury—It's...

In this episode, Melissa Arnot Reid shares what it really takes to climb—not just the highest peaks on Earth, but the deepest valleys within ourselves. Melissa is a world-renowned mountaineer, professional mountain guide, and the first American woman to summit Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. She has spent years guiding others to the top of the world's tallest mountains, but in this conv...

In this episode, Jenny Wood shares how to overcome fear and take bold action. Jenny spent 18 years rising from entry-level to executive at Google, where she founded one of the company's largest career programs. Now, she's the author of Wild Courage , a book that flips the script on success by reclaiming nine so-called "negative" traits—like being reckless, nosy, or shameless—and showing how they c...

Hey friends, Chase here. Ever had that gut feeling nudging you toward something bigger—only for fear to barge in with doubts? "What if I fail?" "What if this is the wrong move?" "What will people think?" I've been there. When I walked away from the U.S. Olympic Development soccer program to pursue photography, people told me I was crazy. And honestly? I wondered if they were right. But there was a...

In this episode, Amie McNee shares why the world desperately needs your art—and how to overcome the inner obstacles that keep so many creatives from stepping into their full potential. Amie is an author, speaker, creative guide, and founder of the popular Instagram account @InspiredtoWrite . Known for her candid conversations about creativity and self-doubt, Amie has helped artists all over the wo...

Hey friends, Chase here. Ever had that gut feeling —the one whispering that you're meant for something more? Maybe it nudged you toward a bold move, a creative dream, or a life change you couldn't quite explain. But then, almost immediately, fear kicked in. "That's risky." "What if I fail?" "What will people think?" Here's the truth: Your gut is rarely wrong. Fear, on the other hand, is loud, irra...

Hey friends, Chase here. Ever notice how the world tries to box you in? It wants you to be one thing—safe, predictable, realistic. From a young age, we're told to pick a career, stick with it, and not get too ambitious. But that's just people projecting their own fears. I'm here to tell you: You don't have to choose just one thing. You can build a multi-faceted life—just not all at once. Mastery i...

Hey friends, Chase here. Today, I want to talk about something we all face at some point—the moment when what once felt like a dream becomes a trap. It's a tough place to be, but if we can recognize it early, we can turn it into an opportunity for growth and reinvention. When Success Becomes Stifling Back in 2010, I co-founded CreativeLive with a simple but ambitious idea: to give the world access...

In this episode, Sahil Bloom shares why chasing money alone won't make you truly wealthy—and what actually will. Sahil is a writer, entrepreneur, and investor known for breaking down complex ideas into powerful, actionable insights. His debut book, The Five Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life , challenges the belief that financial success is the only goal worth chasin...

In this episode, Aaron shares profound insights on how personal and professional challenges can dramatically reshape one's outlook on life. As a former professional soccer player and current performance coach who oversees a fitness facility in Minneapolis, Aaron brings a rich background in athletics and personal development. This conversation dives into Aaron's journey through a severe health scar...