Signs You’re Drifting Away from Your Purpose (and How to Get Back on Track)
Release Date: 02/12/2025
Don’t Trade Your Dreams for Security
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
Hey friends, Chase here. If you’re feeling anxious about money right now, you’re not alone. Shrinking budgets, AI headlines, and general chaos have a lot of us questioning our value. The default move? Grab the nearest paycheck. But here’s the truth: trading your dreams for short-term security is the fastest way to kill the life you actually want. Don’t trade your dreams for security. Paying the bills matters—we’ve all been there. I waited tables in the early days of my photography career just to get by. But that was never the goal. The real goal was building a life with freedom at...
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AI Doesn’t Create the Work. You Do.
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
Hey friends, Chase here. I’m writing this from the beach, staring at the ocean, and I’ve got one big reminder for you today: You are your future. Sure, AI is everywhere. New tools pop up daily. You’ve probably seen the tweets: “Anyone can type a prompt and become a world-class designer, writer, photographer.” Sounds nice. But let’s be real—that’s not how this works. You make the work. Not the tools. AI is powerful. No doubt. But it’s still just a tool. A $10,000 camera won’t make you Ansel Adams. And a shiny new AI app won’t magically give you taste, vision, or...
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How to Stay Calm Under Pressure and Perform Your Best When It Matters Most
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
In this episode, Jim Murphy shares how training your mind for inner excellence leads to peace, confidence, and extraordinary performance. Jim is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and Performance Coach to some of the best athletes and leaders in the world. He began his career as a professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization, later coaching with the Texas Rangers and the South African Olympic baseball team. Jim has worked with world champion golfers, FedEx Cup champions, and world #1’s — and most of his clients experience the best year of their careers in their first...
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Beyond the Hype: The Truth About Creativity in the AI Era
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
Hey friends, Chase here. If AI has you wondering whether your work will still matter—you’re not alone. The pace of change is dizzying. New tools drop daily. “Good enough” work is getting automated before you can even refresh your feed. But here’s the good news: This is not the end. It’s the beginning—if you choose it. The future belongs to those who lean into what machines can’t replicate: your taste, your story, your weirdness, your voice. In this episode, I unpack what it takes to stand out right now—not by running from the tech, but by using it while building a body of...
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Think AI Is the End of Your Creativity? Here’s Why It’s Actually Your Opening
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
Hey friends, Chase here. If AI has you wondering whether your work will still matter—you’re not alone. The pace of change is dizzying. New tools drop daily. “Good enough” work is getting automated before you can even refresh your feed. But here’s the good news: This is not the end. It’s the beginning—if you choose it. The future belongs to those who lean into what machines can’t replicate: your taste, your story, your weirdness, your voice. In this episode, I unpack what it takes to stand out right now—not by running from the tech, but by using it while building a body of...
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Are You Chasing Scale or Purpose? Here’s Why It Matters More Than Ever
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
In this episode, Ben Uyeda shares how chasing purpose instead of scale can transform your creative career — and your life. Ben is a designer, entrepreneur, and creative force who left behind a successful architecture firm and an Ivy League teaching gig to bring high-design concepts to the masses through media. His free, widely shared designs have reached over 50 million people and are being built around the world. We dive deep into the tension between scale and meaning in the creator economy — and how Ben has escalated from designing vases on YouTube to building a 65-room hotel in the...
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Will Your Work Still Matter When Everyone Else Is Using AI to Create?
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
Hey friends, Chase here. Will your work still matter when everyone else is using AI to create? It’s a real question. And let’s be honest—it’s one a lot of us are quietly asking. Every day, new tools drop that make it easier (and faster) to generate content, art, writing, music—you name it. The machines are learning. Fast. So where does that leave you? If you’re a creator, this moment isn’t the end. It’s the beginning—if you choose it. Because here’s the truth: AI can copy the *output*. But it can’t copy *you*—your soul, your story, your weirdness, your taste. The things...
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Stop Drifting Through Life and Start Building What Matters Most
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
Hey friends, Chase here. Ever feel like life’s just… happening to you? You wake up, check your phone, go through the motions. Weeks blur into months. You’re busy but not fulfilled. Productive but not progressing. Here’s the hard truth: If you’re not intentional about what you’re building, you’ll drift. And drift leads to regret. But here’s the good news: You can choose to stop drifting—today. You can start building what actually matters most to you. In this episode, I break down 10 core principles for doing just that. These aren’t quick hacks or lofty theories. They’re...
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What If There’s No Rulebook? Here’s How to Write the One You Need
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
Hey friends, Chase here. Ever feel like you’re waiting for someone to hand you the map? You know—the step-by-step plan for building a creative life you actually want. The rules for how to get unstuck. The playbook for doing meaningful work without burning out or selling out. Here’s the truth: That rulebook doesn’t exist. No one’s coming to hand it to you. Not your boss. Not a guru. Not even me. And honestly? That’s a good thing. Because if there’s no rulebook… you get to write your own. In this episode, I share 11 lessons that have helped me (and countless others) carve a path...
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Struggling to Improve? This Could Be Why Your Practice Isn’t Paying Off Yet
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
Hey friends, Chase here. Ever feel like you’re working your ass off but not really getting anywhere? You’re putting in the hours. Practicing. Grinding. But the needle isn’t moving. Here’s the truth: The best in the world aren’t just clocking more time—they’re practicing differently. They’re ruthless about the basics. They’ve fallen in love with the process. And most importantly? They’ve built their identity around their craft. In this episode, I break down the 3 pillars of practice that separate masters from the rest of us—and how you can use them to level up. We’ll...
info_outlineHey friends, Chase here. Today, I want to talk about something we all face at some point—the moment when what once felt like a dream becomes a trap. It’s a tough place to be, but if we can recognize it early, we can turn it into an opportunity for growth and reinvention.
When Success Becomes Stifling
Back in 2010, I co-founded CreativeLive with a simple but ambitious idea: to give the world access to free, world-class creative education. We started small, but over time, we grew to serve tens of millions of people and raised more than $60 million from top-tier investors like Richard Branson, Reid Hoffman, and Google Ventures.
At first, my unconventional background as a creator—not an MBA—was celebrated. I brought a personal brand and a community along for the ride, and it seemed like a competitive advantage. But eventually, the pressure to conform crept in. The same people who once admired my unique approach began questioning it.
The Subtle Drift Away from Purpose
What started as small adjustments in how I operated became a slow drift off course. It wasn’t dramatic at first—just a few degrees off. But after walking that path for long enough, I found myself far from where I wanted to be. The very thing I had built to inspire creativity felt stifling and uncreative.
And here’s the thing—this story isn’t unique to me. It happens to many of us. The artist who becomes a manager. The entrepreneur buried in spreadsheets. The corporate climber who wakes up one day and wonders how they got there.
If you’ve ever felt that way—or if you do in the future—this is for you.
Signs It’s Time for a Change
- Listen to Your Gut
When something feels off for too long, it’s your gut telling you it’s time to move. Ignoring that voice comes with real consequences—stress, poor health, and a fog that clouds your creativity and joy. - Nothing Lasts Forever
Even the most exciting roles can run their course. Dreams change, and that’s okay. Letting go of a title or identity that no longer serves you is hard, but it’s often necessary for growth. - Build Your Escape Pod Early
Don’t wait for a crisis to figure out your next move. Start building skills, connections, and momentum now. When it’s time to make a change, you’ll be ready to transition on your terms—not out of desperation.
Embrace Change as a Constant
Change is inevitable. It’s uncomfortable, but it’s almost always a catalyst for something better. When you start hearing that little voice whispering about a new chapter, don’t ignore it. Trust it. Your future self will thank you.
Until next time, take care and keep pushing toward what feels true and right for you.
Enjoy!