The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
Chase Jarvis
Chase Jarvis is a visionary photographer, artist and entrepreneur. Cited as one of the most influential photographers of the past decade, he is the founder & CEO of CreativeLive. In this show, Chase and some of the world's top creative entrepreneurs, artists, and celebrities share stories designed to help you gain actionable insights to recognize your passions and achieve your goals.
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May 13, 2026 • 15min
You Don't Need More Hustle. You Need More Capacity.
They unpack how modern hustle can mean nonstop motion without progress and lead to burnout. A life-changing Hawaii sleep recovery story shows rest fueling creativity and mood. Sleep and deliberate recovery are framed as practices that expand capacity. The conversation explores long-term, sustainable work, self-awareness to manage limits, and choosing harmony over frantic balance.
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May 6, 2026 • 20min
How to Find Your Creative Voice
A deep dive into finding your creative fingerprint and why it matters. Short, repeated practice uncovers the unconscious patterns that become your style. Learn how a distinct point of view prevents burnout and lets you get paid for vision instead of hours. Practical ways to test recognition and translate your voice across media are explored.
Apr 29, 2026 • 12min
Stop Asking Permission to Create Your Life
A fiery challenge to stop living by others' plans and question the story you tell yourself about what is practical. Creativity is framed as a foundational, everyday tool rather than a luxury. Practical tips for building creative muscles through small acts. Real-world examples of shaping reality and a direct call to start building something that changes your life.
Apr 22, 2026 • 13min
Don't Wait for Inspiration
A candid take on why waiting for inspiration stalls creativity. Short, repeatable acts are framed as the true engine of progress. The conversation compares creative practice to financial compounding and maps expected growth at 1, 30, 90, and 365 days. Habit, play, and persistence get highlighted as the reliable ways to summon inspiration over time.
Apr 15, 2026 • 8min
The Hidden Cost of Overplanning
A sharp take on how excessive planning can quietly drain your momentum. Stories and a hiking anecdote show how research can replace real action. Discussion of the quiet cost of playing it safe and why clarity usually follows doing. A direct push to begin imperfectly and let mistakes create unexpected value.
Apr 8, 2026 • 12min
Are You Climbing the Wrong Mountain?
A candid look at working hard for the wrong goals and the quiet unease that follows. Conversation about how mimicry and visibility shape what we chase. A push to ask the honest why behind ambitions. Practical prompts to pause, protect time, and take small steps toward a truer path.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 9min
Talent Is a Lie (Here's What Actually Matters)
A fiery take that challenges the idea of innate ability and reframes success as something anyone can access. Stories from rapid-growth chaos show confidence can mask uncertainty. The focus is on practice, messy early attempts, and stubborn consistency as the real drivers of progress.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 12min
Perfect Is Dead: Why Your Flaws Are Your Creative Advantage
They argue that hyper-polished work now blends into the background while flaws and quirks grab attention. They explore how AI and platform shifts make authenticity scarce and valuable. They describe the brain’s preference for disruption over predictability. They recommend embracing deliberate imperfections and personal perspective as the creative advantage.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 10min
You Don't Need Everyone
A creative wake-up call about why chasing universal approval dilutes your work. It explores why humans crave being liked and how that warps creative choices. Hear a clear three-step routine: make what you love, share it relentlessly, and repeat. Learn why a small, true audience and consistent authenticity matter more than mass appeal.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 10min
Why Hearing "No" Is Part of the Creative Path
Rejection is presented as a normal part of creative work and a sign you are taking risks. Hearing no is framed as motivation to iterate and improve. Persistent effort is shown to reduce competition and separate the committed from the casual. The conversation highlights using no as information about readiness and fit, and warns against complacency when yeses arrive.
