411. "Breaking Free from the “Half-Lived Life!” - A Blueprint for Living YOUR Best Life! - An interview with photographer, entrepreneur and bestselling author Chase Jarvis

DREAM. THINK. DO.

Chase Jarvis is back! Chase is an award-winning artist, a serial entrepreneur, and best-selling author!

He’s also one of the most influential photographers of the past decade.

Chase’s work has been featured in fine art shows across the USA, Europe and the Middle East… and he’s created campaigns for brands like Apple, Nike, and Red Bull.

In episode 236 of DREAM THINK DO… we talked with Chase about one of his other amazing books called “Creative Calling” which went on to be an instant bestseller!

BUT… today… we’re talking about his brand new book:

“Never Play it Safe - A practical Guide to Freedom, Creativity and a Life You Love!”

In THIS book… Chase is challenging us to look at how we live.

It’s packed with stories from some of the world’s top performers… along with stories from ordinary people who have gone on to do extraordinary things!

This book is your practical guide to dreaming bigger… thinking better and doing more of what you were put on the planet… so you can truly build the life you want!

I’m excited for this convo… so let’s get to it!

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CHASE:

Website: www.chasejarvis.com

Chase’s New book: www.chasejarvis.com/book

Find the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TRBuTr

RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES:

Check out Chase’s first time on DREAM THINK DO when we talked about how Creativity is not a skill. It’s a habit! www.mitchmatthews.com/236

Check out Antonio Neves’ most recent visit to DREAM THINK DO when we talked about the “5 Keys to Having Your BEST Day… daily!” www.mitchmatthews.com/410

If it’s finally time to write YOUR next book… check out my most recent conversation with Lise Cartwright where we discuss the “3 Lesser-Known [but wildly important] reasons to write a book THIS YEAR! [And… 3 ways to get started fast!]” www.mitchmatthews.com/406

ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS:

Remember… you can now check out Mitch’s OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.

It’s specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides a quick dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!

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LET’S HEAR FROM YOU!

It may not surprise you at all but I loved this convo! Loved it.

Chase brought great wisdom and some awesome stories!

I’m curious (as always!).

What’s something that stood out to you? What’s something that clicked?

More importantly… what’s something you’re going to experiment with as a result?

I want to hear from YOU!

Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU!

And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:00 Introduction with the quote: "Do not be afraid of death. Be afraid of the half-lived life."
• 1:00 Mitch introduces Chase Jarvis and his new book, Never Play It Safe: A Practical Guide to Freedom, Creativity, and a Life That You Love.
• 2:00 Chase shares his journey with CreativeLive and how it inspired the new book.
• 5:00 Chase reflects on the best things in life happening outside of your comfort zone.
• 7:00 Discussion on the illusion of safety and how real growth happens beyond "safe" choices.
• 8:30 Exploration of Helen Keller’s quote: "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all."
• 10:00 Chase talks about being intentional in choosing the problems you want in life.
• 12:00 The seven levers to living fully, starting with directing your attention to what matters.
• 15:00 Chase discusses how writing the book helped him rediscover his path.
• 18:00 Focus on attention and creativity, and reclaiming both from modern distractions.
• 22:00 Story about Brené Brown and focusing on the opinions that truly matter.
• 25:00 Importance of daily clarity and journaling to guide your life’s direction.
• 28:00 The significance of communication in pursuing a meaningful life.
• 31:00 Chase encourages listeners to take bold action toward their dreams.
• 42:00 Mitch's Minute: Reflecting on avoiding the "half-lived life" and embracing bold decisions to live fully.