The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show

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Data-Driven Life Decisions with Seth Stephens-Davidowitz May 18, 2022

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Is it always the best decision to trust your gut?

When it's time to make a simple decision, (where to eat, what car to buy, where to go on vacation) we rely on resources and data at our disposal. We check reviews, compare ratings, and ultimately decide based on available data. So why does it often feel like we're winging it when it comes to bigger life decisions? Am I happy? Am I working on the right things? Is my career on the right path?

What would our lives look like if we took a data driven approach to some of life's bigger questions?

Seth Stephens-Davidowitz is an author, data scientist, and speaker who studies what we can learn about people from new, internet data sources.

In this episode, Seth discusses why you don't need to wing it as much as you think you have to.

Seth's call to action is to observe the data that is readily available to you. Use them as guide posts. If we consider the collective experience of others in our own decision making, we start to understand ourselves on a deeper level; and that is a powerful place to make decisions from.

Seth's Book, "Don't Trust Your Gut" is available now.

Enjoy!

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Beware of Inspiration May 16, 2022

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Mike Tyson once said, "everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth."

What do you do when a brilliant idea hits you unexpectedly? We all know the feeling- that little creative jolt of inspiration… but it's not always convenient to drop what you're doing and immediately begin working on this fantastic new idea. And even if you could, would you want to rely on inspiration to strike in order to take action?

Creative distractions are the easiest way to break away from creative work sessions. In today's episode, we're discussing how to make space for them without impacting the work that needs to be done.

For more on how to plan your work sessions: https://www.chasejarvis.com/blog/how-to-improve-creative-work-sessions/

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Lisa Bilyeu: Escape Purgatory of the Mundane with Radical Confidence May 11, 2022

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"It really starts with just saying I am going to bet on myself… no one else is going to bet on you if you don't."

Lisa Bilyeu spent 8 years of her life as a supportive housewife (which she described as "mundane purgatory") until her husband's fast growing company, Quest Nutrition, required her to dive head first into business. Energized by her work, she started giving herself permission to make small moves in another direction. These decisions ultimately led Lisa to become co-founder of a billion-dollar company, an international leader in the world of personal growth and now, author empowering women to become the heroes of their own lives.

Lisa has written her first book, Radical Confidence: 10 No-BS Lessons on Becoming the Hero of Your Own Life, being released this week. In this show, we discuss her life, her book and how she did it: how she transformed her life from housewife to successful businesswoman and what it took to get there.

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How to Improve Creative Work Sessions May 09, 2022

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Accidental flashes, chance encounters, lucky breaks. We love to believe that creativity happens in a moment of inspiration. We think the greatest discoveries in history were experienced in a flash of thought, or a jolt, like hitting a pinball machine's tilt button. But did you know that behind the 'matter of luck' phenomena, too, lie precious times of planning and persistence?

In today's micro show, we break down planning your creative session effectively, so you can move past any creative roadblocks without waiting for 'luck' to show up.

Snap a photo of your work plan and tag me on social, @chasejarvis. And have a great week.

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Tony Robbins: Transform the Quality of Your Life May 04, 2022

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Tony Robbins needs no introduction. He's known around over the world as #1 life & business strategist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, peak performance expert, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Over the past four decades, he's helped millions of people change their lives for the better through his books, programs, and events, and there's no stopping him.

This mission has lead him to find new solutions and breakthroughs to improve peak performance, prevent disease, and improve long term help. It's the basis of his latest book, Life Force: How New Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Can Transform the Quality of Your Life & Those You Love.

The topic is dear to his heart because, after being told his health problems were irreversible, he experienced firsthand how new regenerative technology not only helped him heal but also made him stronger than ever.

In this episode, we dive into:

The power mindset can have in healing
How technology doubles in power very 18 months, but halves in cost
Key patterns in the worlds peak performers, which can save us 10-20 years in learning by trial and error
Gratitude as an antidote to anger and gear
and much more...

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Are your relationships supporting your creativity? May 02, 2022

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Have you ever asked yourself how your relationships influence your creativity or the pursuit of your dreams? Or the inverse, how how being a creator impacts the relationships in your life? Taking into account the time and energy required to run a business or pursue dreams with a two year inversion of normality, it makes sense that some friends and family don't always see the best version of us.

In this episode, we explore how our relationships impact our creativity and visa versa and what more we can do to cultivate human connection.

A few notes from the show:

Where to start? Self awareness. Your ability to read the room and understand your role in whatever social scenario you find yourself is a skill that can be honed and improved.

Who's judgement really matters? Brené Brown keeps a 1x1 inch square piece of paper with a list of the few people who she truly respects their opinions. Rather than get distracted by the criticisms and praise of strangers, focusing on being the best version of yourself to the people who matter most will guide your actions wisely.

Family isn't everything. Often we feel obliged to cater to the vision our family members have for our one precious life. This is a huge point of contention for many people, and if this strikes a cord with you, I encourage you to have an honest dialogue about why you are passionate about the path you're on. At the end of the day, you are the only one who should be directing the path of your one precious life.

Human connection plays a direct role in how you show up in the world, and the way in which you pursue your dreams. This week, take some time to evaluate how your relationships impact your creativity, productivity and mental state.

Links to a few resources I mention in the episode:

Vanessa Van Edwards: https://www.chasejarvis.com/blog/how-to-use-non-verbal-cues-to-improve-communication-with-vanessa-van-edwards/

Dr. Robert Green:

https://powerseductionandwar.com/

Dr. Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/

Dr. Nicole LePera: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/

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Amber Rae: Strengthen Your Intuition & Unlock Your Inner Wisdom Apr 27, 2022

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Have you ever felt "off", but you weren't exactly sure why?

Amber Rae is a global voice for emotional well-being and self-discovery. She's also a creative who translates her deep insights into the human experience into art that inspires. In today's episode, Amber helps us explore what it feels like to be out of alignment with one's true self, how we can get in tune with our inner being, and how we can use our intuition to make better choices.

Here are some highlights from our conversation:

* Who is Amber Rae?

* How we can relate to our inner world and come home to ourselves

* Amber's experience of creating from a place of fear and scarcity rather than a place of power, abundance, and truth

* Is it possible to come into alignment with yourself without dismantling everything?

* Alignment doesn't have to be a big deal. It can be in the small decisions we make every day. It can be the morning practice that helps us feel centered and present with ourselves.

* Different stages of aligning with your true self, according to Amber

* In moments of despair, we should remember that this is just a phase and won't last forever.

* What is intuition and how can we tap into it?

* What is toxic perfectionism and why should we avoid it?

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Can You Work from Anywhere? Apr 25, 2022

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As creators, we often place a large emphasis on our workspace. Sometimes it might even block us from doing any creative work at all. Of course, a large, airy, well-lit work space of your own—preferably with an ocean view—would be ideal. But highly productive artists everywhere hunker down to work in cafés, restaurants, co-working spaces, parks, empty college classrooms, and waiting rooms—not to mention buses, trains, subways, and planes.

A huge part of one's early endeavors—whether you're picking up a new creative craft, starting a new business, or transitioning out of a full-time job into a freelance career—is about flexibility. Think about modifications or purchases you might make to become "creative ready" in as many environments as possible. This might mean carrying a sketch pad in your bag at all times, investing in a mobile audio rig or a digital tablet, or renting a spot at a co-working space.

If your intention is to become a professional creator being able to create on-demand is key. This short episode will take a look at how your workspace is working for you.

Enjoy!

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The Wayward Path of Photographer Chris Burkard Apr 20, 2022

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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!

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10 Ways to Grow Your Career Apr 18, 2022

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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.

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