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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.© Chase Jarvis Desarrollo Personal Economía Exito Profesional Éxito Personal
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  • Talent Is a Lie (Here's What Actually Matters)

    Talent Is a Lie (Here's What Actually Matters)
    Apr 1 2026
    Hey friends, Chase here Let's talk about something that quietly holds a lot of people back — something we've been taught to believe for most of our lives: Talent. The idea that some people are just born with "it." The gift. The spark. The thing that makes them exceptional. And if you don't have it? Well… maybe you just weren't meant for this. Let me be clear: That idea is mostly a lie. Not because people don't have natural inclinations or perspectives — they do. But because what we call talent is usually something much more accessible, much more practical, and much more within your control. This episode is about breaking that illusion — and replacing it with something far more empowering. The Myth of Talent We've built an entire mythology around the idea that greatness is reserved for a select few — that some people are simply born with abilities the rest of us don't have. But here's what most people don't see: From the outside, confidence and competence can look exactly the same. And from the inside? It often feels like you're just barely holding it together. There was a time in my own career when things were moving fast — faster than I could fully explain. Big investors. Big opportunities. Big rooms with people who had built massive companies. And the whole time, I had one thought running on a loop: "If they could hear what's going on inside my head right now… this meeting would be over." Because I didn't have it all figured out. I didn't have a perfect plan. I didn't have a polished roadmap. I was just… figuring it out as I went. And yet, from the outside, it looked like talent. That's the disconnect. What Talent Actually Is What we call talent is usually this: Practice — repeated over timeReps — more than most people are willing to doEarly attempts — messy, imperfect, often embarrassingConsistency — showing up again after a bad dayResilience — continuing when it's not rewarding yet Talent is practice with better PR. That's it. It's the willingness to: Make things before you feel readyBe bad at something long enough to get goodKeep going when yesterday didn't go your way That's what creates the gap between where you are and where you want to be. And here's the part most people miss: The gap is usually much smaller than you think. The Real Gap Most people assume they need: More timeMore moneyBetter toolsMore connections But the real gap? It's reps. More practice. More attempts. More time actually doing the thing. Ask yourself this: What skill can you develop without practice? There isn't one. And yet, so many people sit on the sidelines waiting to feel "ready" — waiting for confirmation that they're talented enough to begin. That confirmation never comes. Because it doesn't exist. The Question That Actually Matters So if the question isn't: "Am I talented enough?" Then what is it? Try this instead: "Am I stubborn enough?" Stubborn enough to: Keep going when it's uncomfortableShow up when it's inconvenientDo the work when it's not glamorousStick with something long enough for it to compound Because that's what separates people who eventually get "labeled" as talented from everyone else. Not natural ability. Relentless continuation. Why Most People Stay Stuck Here's a pattern I see all the time: Someone says, "I'm not very good at this." So I ask: "Show me your work." And most of the time? There's nothing to show. No reps. No attempts. No messy drafts or early versions. Just an idea of what they might be bad at. That's not a talent problem. That's a practice problem. What To Do This Week If you take one thing from this episode, let it be this: You don't need to prove anything to anyone else. You just need to prove something to yourself. So here's a simple challenge: Pick one thing you've been saying you want to get better atDo it poorly — on purpose, if you have toRepeat it daily for the next weekFocus on reps, not results Not to impress anyone. Not to publish. Not to be perfect. Just to build momentum. Because momentum is what turns effort into skill — and skill into what the world calls "talent." Timecodes (So You Can Jump to What You Need) 02:00 – Why the idea of "talent" is misleading03:00 – Behind-the-scenes reality vs. how success looks from the outside04:40 – Why confidence and uncertainty can look identical05:06 – Talent as practice, repetition, and reps06:03 – The real gap between you and your goals06:30 – The only question that matters: are you stubborn enough?06:54 – Why most people never get started (and how to break that cycle) If You Needed Permission… This Is It If you've been waiting for a sign that you're "good enough" to start — this is it. Not because you're already great. But because greatness isn't a prerequisite. It's a byproduct. Of reps. Of practice. Of showing up again and again. You are talented enough. The real question is: Will you do the work? Because if you will — consistently, imperfectly, stubbornly — Everything else ...
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  • Perfect Is Dead: Why Your Flaws Are Your Creative Advantage

    Perfect Is Dead: Why Your Flaws Are Your Creative Advantage
    Mar 25 2026
    Hey friends, Chase here Let's talk about something that might feel uncomfortable at first — especially if you've spent years trying to get better, sharper, more polished, more "professional." Perfection is dead. Not metaphorically. Not eventually. I mean right now. And if you're paying attention to what's happening in the creative world — especially in an era of AI, automation, and endless content — you're starting to feel it too. The things that used to signal quality… now feel generic. The things that used to impress… now barely register. And the things we used to hide — the rough edges, the quirks, the imperfections — are quickly becoming the only things that actually stand out. This episode is about why your flaws — the very things you've been trying to smooth out — might actually be your greatest creative advantage. The Shift: Why Perfect Doesn't Work Anymore We are living in a moment where perfect is easy. AI can generate flawless images. Software can smooth every imperfection. Templates can make anything look "professional." And that's exactly the problem. Because when everything is polished… everything starts to look the same. Even the platforms themselves are saying it out loud now: authenticity is becoming scarce — and therefore more valuable than ever. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} That means the bar has shifted. It's no longer: "Can you make something good?" It's: "Can you make something only you could make?" The Biology Behind Why Imperfection Wins This isn't just a creative opinion — it's biology. Your brain is wired to ignore predictable patterns and notice disruptions. A perfectly uniform image? Your brain tunes it out. A slightly off note. A crack in a voice. A strange framing choice. A human moment that feels a little too real. That's what grabs attention. Because deep down, your brain is constantly scanning for something unexpected — something that might matter. Perfect is predictable. Imperfect is alive. The Trap: Safe + Skilled = Invisible Here's where a lot of creators get stuck. You develop skills. You learn the tools. You refine your process. And then… you start playing it safe. You aim for clean. You aim for polished. You aim for "what works." And without realizing it, you drift into something dangerous: You become technically good… but creatively forgettable. Because: You + safe choices + powerful tools = something that looks like everything else. The Core Idea Your imperfections are not flaws to eliminate — they are signals to amplify. Think about what we love: Film grain in photographyLight leaks in old camerasVinyl crackle in musicA live performance that almost falls apartA handwritten line that isn't quite straight These aren't mistakes. They're evidence of humanity. And in a world that is increasingly synthetic, that evidence is everything. What You'll Hear in This Episode This episode is a fast one, but it hits deep. Listen for: Why perfection is becoming a liability in the age of AIHow your brain is wired to prefer imperfection over polishWhy "safe" creative choices lead to invisible workThe difference between sloppy and intentional imperfectionHow to use your uniqueness as a creative advantage Timecodes (So You Can Jump to What You Need) 02:00 – Why polished, perfect work is losing relevance03:24 – Authenticity as a scarce and valuable resource05:08 – The neuroscience of why imperfection grabs attention06:30 – Deliberate imperfection as a creative strategy07:24 – Why being human is your biggest advantage08:28 – Why "who you are" matters more than "what you make" Read This If You're Trying to Get It "Just Right" If you've been stuck tweaking, refining, polishing… Trying to make something perfect before you share it… Here's the reframe: The goal is not perfection. The goal is presence. Because perfection is something machines can fake. But presence — your perspective, your quirks, your lived experience — that's something no system can replicate. Questions to Ask Yourself If you want to apply this today, sit with these: Where am I over-polishing something that doesn't need it?What parts of my work feel the most "me" — and am I hiding them?Am I optimizing for approval instead of expression?What would I create if I stopped trying to make it perfect?What's one imperfection I could lean into instead of fix? A Simple Practice for Leaning Into Imperfection Try this: Pick one project this week.Remove one layer of polish. (Less editing, fewer filters, fewer constraints.)Leave something raw. A moment, a thought, a texture.Ship it anyway. Not because it's finished. But because it's real. Final Thought In a world where anything can be generated, replicated, or perfected… Your humanity is the differentiator. Your uneven lines. Your strange ideas. Your awkward delivery. Your lived experience. That's not noise. That's the signal. Perfect is dead. Long live your flaws. Until next time: stay curious, stay honest, and don't ...
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  • You Don't Need Everyone

    You Don't Need Everyone
    Mar 18 2026
    Hey friends, Chase here Let's talk about something that quietly holds a lot of creators back — the belief that your work needs to resonate with everyone. It feels natural. We're wired for connection. We want to be seen, appreciated, recognized. That's human. But when that instinct starts driving your creative decisions, it can pull you further and further away from the very thing that makes your work meaningful in the first place. So here's the truth I want you to hear clearly: You don't need everyone. Not their approval. Not their attention. Not their validation. In fact, trying to get all of that is one of the fastest ways to dilute your voice and disconnect from what matters most. This episode is about what happens when you stop chasing everyone — and start creating from a place that's actually true to you. The Core Idea If you try to make something for everyone, you end up making it for no one. I see this all the time — creators, entrepreneurs, builders of all kinds trying to shape their work so broadly that it appeals to the widest possible audience. And on the surface, that makes sense. More people should mean more opportunity, right? But in practice, the opposite tends to happen. When you aim at everyone: Your message gets softerYour point of view gets less clearYour work becomes harder to connect with Because the things that actually resonate — the things that stick — are specific. They're personal. They come from a real place. The goal isn't to be liked by more people. The goal is to be meaningful to the right people. What You'll Hear in This Episode This is a short, focused episode, but it cuts right to the heart of what matters: Why we're wired to seek approval — and how that instinct can quietly shape our creative decisionsThe hidden cost of trying to please everyone — and why it leads to weaker workThe simple framework for creating work that actually resonatesWhy authenticity isn't a buzzword — it's a requirement for connectionHow small audiences can create big impact when the alignment is right Timecodes (So You Can Jump to What You Need) 01:51 – Why creators feel pressure to be liked by everyone02:21 – The problem with trying to appeal to everyone03:22 – Why pleasing everyone leads to weaker results03:45 – The three-step framework: create, share, repeat05:01 – Why people can feel whether you love your work06:19 – Stop looking sideways and start creating from within07:08 – Why you don't need a massive audience to succeed08:13 – Finding your people through consistent creation The Shift That Changes Everything There's a subtle but powerful shift at the center of this conversation: Stop trying to get your work liked. Start making work you actually like. That might sound simple, but it's not always easy. Because it requires you to: Trust your own tasteFollow your own curiosityCreate without immediate validation And that can feel uncomfortable — especially in a world that constantly shows you what everyone else is doing. But here's the thing: People can tell. They can feel when your work is coming from a place of genuine interest, curiosity, and care — versus when it's shaped to chase trends or approval. And over time, that difference compounds. You Don't Need Everyone — You Need the Right Few One of the biggest myths in modern creative culture is that success requires a massive audience. Millions of followers. Huge reach. Constant visibility. But the reality is much more grounded. You don't need thousands of people to love your work. You need a small number of the right people. People who: Understand what you're makingConnect with it deeplyCare enough to engage, support, and share And those people don't show up all at once. They show up one at a time. Through consistent work. Through honest expression. Through putting something real into the world over and over again. Questions to Ask Yourself If you want to turn this episode into something practical, start here: Where am I trying to please everyone instead of being specific?What kind of work do I actually love making — regardless of response?Am I creating from curiosity, or from approval-seeking?Who are the "right people" for my work?What would I make if I stopped worrying about being liked? A Simple Practice If this idea resonates, here's something you can do right away: Make one thing this week that you genuinely care aboutDon't optimize it for reachDon't shape it for approvalJust make it true to you Then share it. Not because everyone will like it — but because the right people might. And that's how this works. Final Thought The more you try to be everything to everyone, the harder it is to be anything meaningful at all. So stop chasing the crowd. Start making what matters to you. Share it. Repeat. You don't need everyone. You just need your people.
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Chase Jarvis is one of the greatest minds of our time. In addition to his well earned wisdom he is also masterful in connecting with other visionaries of our time! His conversations, questions, and sheer power of intellect is sure to fire you up, kick you in the pants, and make you feel like you are sitting in the room watching a conversation with the cool kids. Thanks to Chase for connecting these dots and sharing with the world!

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Now I know why I am always motivated to clean my house while I’m at work! I’m not a fan of cleaning and definitely don’t feel that inspiration, when I get home from work.

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