The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show

In this episode, Chris Burkard reflects on his career and the wayward journey he's been on. I have had the great privilege of knowing Chris for darn near a decade now. As an accomplished photographer, explorer, author, creative director, and speaker, he has travelled to some of the most remote places on earth capturing stories and images that connect us to nature and the importance of protecting it. After nearly 20 years as a creator and storyteller, he feels like he's finally hitting his stride. That might sound odd considering his work has been seen by millions, but the truth is there's rarely a straight line to our career growth. In this episode we explore: Figuring yourself out on your career path Going beyond what you're comfortable with and getting comfortable being uncomfortable * The importance of doing something meaningful and purposeful Why you should pursue a career that excites you Why being a specialist is incredibly valuable Projects have a lifespan. Sometimes the hardest part is learning when to let go and when to pass it on to someone else, because that's how it might come to life. There's something to be said for thrusting yourself into situations where there are no guarantees, but where the mystery of the experience is still there. The importance of developing a healthy relationship with risk It's a good one. Enjoy! --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, art/design, music/audio, craft/maker and the ability to make a living in any of those disciplines. They are high quality, highly curated classes taught by the world's top experts -- Pulitzer, Oscar, Grammy Award winners, New York Times best selling authors and the best entrepreneurs of our times.

Career decisions can be daunting. The right choice is often unclear, and the trade offs uncertain. Should you stay in your current role or go look for something new? Is it in your best interest to move cities and re locate or double down on your current market? These big decisions can leave us paralyzed. And yet, one of the ways to break through that paralysis is by soliciting the opinions of others. As the legendary troublemaker, author and blogger, Luvvie Ajayi Jones says, "the best decisions are not counsel decisions. Career and life choices are bet made by you and you alone." However, by sourcing a broad range of career advice, what you end up with is a constellation of possibilities through which to draw from. This is a collection of perspectives around career strategy and building the living and life you want for yourself. Links to episodes mentioned during the show: James Altucher: James Altucher on Accelerating 10,000 Hours to Mastery Steven Kotler: How to Shatter Limitations and Achieve Your Dreams with Steven Kotler Martha Beck: The Path Back to True Self with Martha Beck Arianna Davis: Words Can Take You Anywhere with Arianna Davis Luvvie Ajayi Jones: How to Tackle Fear and Live Boldly with Luvvie Ajayi Jones Marc Randolph: That Will Never Work with Marc Randolph Nicole LePera: How to Do the Work & Heal from Your Past with Dr. Nicole LePera Mel Robbins: Mel Robbins: Powerful Habits to Ease Anxiety & Boost Productivity Sarah Stein Greenberg: Creative Acts for Curious People with Sarah Stein Greenberg Apolo Ohno: Olympian Apolo Ohno: 40 Seconds to Fame or Failure Enjoy! --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, art/design, music/audio, craft/maker and the ability to make a living in any of those disciplines. They are high quality, highly curated classes taught by the world's top experts -- Pulitzer, Oscar, Grammy Award winners, New York Times best selling authors and the best entrepreneurs of our times.

What sets memorable stories, presentations, and speeches apart from the ordinary? If you think it has to do with the speaker's innate ability, you'll be surprised to learn that it doesn't. Fortunately, Victoria Wellman knows how to craft compelling messages and overcome our fear of public speaking. Victoria is the Co-Founder of The Oratory Laboratory, a Manhattan-based boutique creative agency for public speakers. Formerly a journalist, copywriter, producer, a trained actress and voice-over artist, Victoria has crafted speeches for influencers, politicians, entrepreneurs, Olympians, NFL stars, astronauts, rap stars, artists, and activists, and has garnered media attention from The Today Show, Martha Stewart, CNN, NPR, NBC, ABC and CBS News. Victoria turned author with her newly released book, "Before You Say Anything", in which she details the creative process behind crafting memorable speeches. Giving a speech- or any form of communication, is about synthesizing ideas - which is the core of creativity. Some tips we discuss: How to identify ideas you want to share. Creative exploration and experimentation start even before you think of what to say. Consider your audience. Include them in your narrative. Your message is not a graded monologue but a dialogue Embed your personal narrative into your message. Originality clicks better with your audience and makes people remember your message for longer. Enjoy! --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, art/design, music/audio, craft/maker and the ability to make a living in any of those disciplines. They are high quality, highly curated classes taught by the world's top experts -- Pulitzer, Oscar, Grammy Award winners, New York Times best selling authors and the best entrepreneurs of our times.

Do you ever find yourself downplaying your skills or diminishing your abilities? Are you selling yourself short in your creative ambitions? On today's show, we get into how acknowledging your ambition will be a crucial unlock for your next chapter. Sharing your work and putting it into the world is part of the creative process. Creating for the sake of it has value, but at some point, most creators find themselves looking for a way to connect their passion to the world around them. Want to contribute to the show? Leave a review or send me a text @ 206-309-5177 Enjoy! --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, art/design, music/audio, craft/maker and the ability to make a living in any of those disciplines. They are high quality, highly curated classes taught by the world's top experts -- Pulitzer, Oscar, Grammy Award winners, New York Times best selling authors and the best entrepreneurs of our times.

Do you typically repress pain, internalize it, and let it damage the way you treat yourself and others? On today's episode of Chase Jarvis Live, I'm joined by Susan Cain. Susan is the author of "Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole," and "Quiet Journal, Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts," which spent eight years on The New York Times best seller list, and has been translated into 40 languages. Joy and sorrow are eternally paired in this world. So why do we so willingly accept and celebrate one, and try to distance ourselves from the other? Susan encourages our listeners to see their pain, sorrow, sadness, suffering, as their own creative superpowers. A few main takeaways from the show: Why humans we play sad songs 5x more than happy songs. Finding validation and permission to feel pain, move towards it. The role creativity has in our ability to make something beautiful out of painful experiences One of the greatest gifts of humanity is the innate ability to take something painful and turn it into an expression of beauty. This expression acts as a positive coping mechanism. When that transformation occurs, we grow through it, and come out the other side with a new understanding of the magic that exists behind painful experiences. There is no shortage of feelings on this journey, but how we use these feelings can make all the difference. Susan leaves us off with an important message: Seek beauty daily. The more you look, the more you'll find. Enjoy! --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, art/design, music/audio, craft/maker and the ability to make a living in any of those disciplines. They are high quality, highly curated classes taught by the world's top experts -- Pulitzer, Oscar, Grammy Award winners, New York Times best selling authors and the best entrepreneurs of our times.

What is the first thing you do when you wake up? If you're like most of us, you go right to the phone, and start scrolling social media, checking emails, responding to texts, etc. All of these things trigger stress responses in the brain, which is not an ideal way to start the day. After learning the hard way more times than I would like to admit, I've landed on handful of foundational daily actions that I've found boost my health and happiness. Health is absolutely the new wealth, and whatever we can do to emphasize it in our life is a step in the right direction. And remember, if miss a day, that's okay. Progress > perfection. What are you waiting for? Enjoy! --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, art/design, music/audio, craft/maker and the ability to make a living in any of those disciplines. They are high quality, highly curated classes taught by the world's top experts -- Pulitzer, Oscar, Grammy Award winners, New York Times best selling authors and the best entrepreneurs of our times.

Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist focused on nutrition, fitness, and wellness. Max's journey to understanding the power food has on brain function began when was helping his mother, who developed Lewy body dementia. He noticed the doctors doing nothing except trying to manage the symptoms- rather than actually curing the disease. He started learning and applying what we are now learning about the science of food and cooking and kicked off a decade-long journey to understand how to prevent cognitive decline. What he found out was that, "The same steps that we can take that are going to buy us extra years if not possibly decades of cognitive health also improve the way our brains work here and now." In this episode we dig into: The why behind a Genius Life came from Max's mom, who developed a rare form of dementia. When the doctors didn't help, he took it upon himself to research everything he could to help his mom battle her early onset dementia to try to help her live the best life she could. We can use a modified Mediterranean diet and a DASH diet to help our brains through healthy proteins, fruits, and vegetables without a lot of grains to improve our brain health now and to help us lead better lives as we age. How to use Genius Kitchen to your advantage with shopping tips, cooking tips, and why cooking food at home is so important versus eating out or buying overly processed convenience foods. Cooking is an art, but it's also a social aspect of our lives that brings family and loved ones together. Enjoy! --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, art/design, music/audio, craft/maker and the ability to make a living in any of those disciplines. They are high quality, highly curated classes taught by the world's top experts -- Pulitzer, Oscar, Grammy Award winners, New York Times best selling authors and the best entrepreneurs of our times.

In this week's episode, I take two questions that any creator or business owner should consider. How to handle the experience of having someone you've mentored "move on" from needing you as a mentor. What is the best way to break through? You can text me or reach out via social if you have a question. 206-309-5177 Enjoy! --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, art/design, music/audio, craft/maker and the ability to make a living in any of those disciplines. They are high quality, highly curated classes taught by the world's top experts -- Pulitzer, Oscar, Grammy Award winners, New York Times best selling authors and the best entrepreneurs of our times.

Morgan Harper Nichols is a poet, artist, and author with a goal to form meaningful connections through her work, and help others find peace in their own lives. Her most recent book, "Peace is a Practice: An Invitation to Breathe Deep and Find a New Rhythm for Life," is a must read that invites people to slow down and return to the present moment, using breath as their vehicle. Topics we dive into: Overcoming self-doubt Creative rhythm and flow Managing the financial side of the creative journey You are allowed to charge for your art How breath can be used to control the nervous system The more you're present the more you uncover what's really true. Enjoy! --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, art/design, music/audio, craft/maker and the ability to make a living in any of those disciplines. They are high quality, highly curated classes taught by the world's top experts -- Pulitzer, Oscar, Grammy Award winners, New York Times best selling authors and the best entrepreneurs of our times.

If you told me in my twenties that being rigorous about my schedule would be a major differentiator in the success of my creative work, I would have said, you're crazy. You can't put creativity in a box like that, I thought. In my mind, schedules only confined the creative process. Today, my thoughts on this have completely 180'd, and I firmly believe that setting a schedule can be your biggest ally as a creator. On today's show I break down how your schedule is actually your biggest ally. If you have questions, comments, or ideas for future shows, text me directly at +1 206-309-5177 Enjoy! --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, art/design, music/audio, craft/maker and the ability to make a living in any of those disciplines. They are high quality, highly curated classes taught by the world's top experts -- Pulitzer, Oscar, Grammy Award winners, New York Times best selling authors and the best entrepreneurs of our times.