What If Social Media Was the Best Way to Learn New Creative Skills?
Release Date: 06/25/2025
The Other 50% No One Told You About
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
Hey friends, Chase here You put the work in. You make something you’re proud of. You hit publish… and then? Crickets. Tumbleweeds. A handful of likes from your mom and your college roommate. If you’ve ever wondered why some creators seem to explode overnight while your (arguably better!) work struggles to get traction, today’s episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: Making great work is only 50% of the job. The other 50% — the part no one told you about — is community. Community is the force multiplier behind every breakout launch, every viral post, every “overnight...
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Charge More. You’re Worth It.
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
Hey friends, Chase here. If you’re a creator, here’s a hard truth: most of us don’t charge enough. We look around, see what others are doing, and call that “the going rate.” But that’s not how value works. There’s no upper limit on creativity — you can charge whatever someone is willing to pay. The key is learning to positionyourself and negotiate with confidence. Your job isn’t to fit perfectly into “industry standards.” It’s to understand the value you bring and price accordingly. It takes the same effort to sell something for $100 as it does for $10,000 — the...
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Stop Planning. Start Doing.
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
Hey friends, Chase here. Here’s an important reminder: you’ll never feel ready to start. But you’ve got to do it anyway. And the operative word there is “do.” Just start. This episode is the kick in the ass you need. Too often we get bogged down in the dreaming, the research, and the preparing - without the DOING. Feel me on this? It’s a common excuse that most of use…that we just need a little more planning… Wrong. This is not to say that planning isn't necessary, just that it shouldn’t be the crutch that prevents you from executing....
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Brené Brown Revisited: The Courage to Belong in a Divided World
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
In this week’s episode, we’re revisiting a powerful conversation that — one that feels even more relevant today. Brené Brown joined me to talk about courage, connection, and what it really means to find true belonging in a divided world. Her insights on creativity, loneliness, and the power of standing alone have only become more urgent as we navigate today’s culture of comparison and noise. Since our original conversation, Brené has continued to expand this body of work through her bestselling books — including Atlas of the Heart and Dare to Lead — and her podcasts and . She...
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Stop Curating. Start Creating.
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
Hey friends, Chase here. If you’ve ever found yourself hesitating to start a project because it didn’t feel “portfolio-worthy,” this one’s for you. I’ve fallen into that trap more times than I’d like to admit — obsessing over whether something I’m making is polished enough to represent me. The irony? That mindset kills the very creativity that fills a portfolio in the first place. The Portfolio Trap Somewhere along the way, we started treating our portfolios like prisons instead of playgrounds. We only want to show our “best work,” so we start *only* making work we think...
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The Creative Edge Isn’t Vanishing — It’s Moving.
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
Hey friends, Chase here. I’m back with a little reflection that’s been brewing for a while—one that hits right at the heart of what it means to be a creator right now. Lately, the number one question in my inbox (and probably yours too) goes something like this: “What happens to creativity now that AI can do so much?” If that question sounds familiar, you’re not alone. We’ve seen this movie before. Back in 2006, I wrote a post responding to photographers who were terrified that point-and-shoot cameras would “steal” their jobs. Fast forward to today, and we’re hearing the...
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Mel Robbins Revisited: From The High 5 Habit to The Let Them Theory
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
In this week’s episode, we’re revisiting a powerful conversation that — one that’s just as relevant today as it was then. Mel Robbins has continued to inspire millions with her practical, science-backed approach to behavior change and personal growth. Since our last chat, she’s released a brand-new bestseller, , which builds beautifully on the ideas we explored together in this earlier episode. Whether you’re new to Mel’s work or a longtime fan, this replay captures timeless insights into managing anxiety, regulating your nervous system, and finding your creative flow —...
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The Antidote to Burnout Isn’t Rest — It’s Play
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
Hey friends, Chase here. I’m writing you today from the south of France, where I’ve been taking a little breather before a busy fall. This episode is a reflection on some of the most popular questions that came up around the launch of Never Play It Safe. In the particular lies the universal — and the questions from our community reflect challenges so many of us face. Burnout, Side Hustles & Tiny Experiments Matt asked about starting a coaching/consulting side hustle. My answer? Don’t try to solve everything from the couch. Start small. Run tiny experiments. Serve people by solving...
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The Most Important Question You’re Probably Not Asking: How Much Is Enough?
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
Hey friends, Chase here. At the height of my career—awards, startups, celebrity collabs—my wife stopped me cold with one question: “How much is enough?” I didn’t have an answer. From the outside, life looked perfect. But inside, I was chasing “more” without knowing why. The Illusion of More The culture around us says: keep climbing, keep grinding, keep stacking. But more for the sake of more eventually costs you—your health, your relationships, even your sense of self. Without defining what “enough” looks like, ambition becomes a treadmill you can’t step off. Why...
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Social Media as a Stage, Not a Sofa
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
Hey friends, Chase here. If social media feels heavier than it used to, you’re not imagining it. Infinite feeds, algorithm whiplash, and the pressure to post “one more thing” can drain the very creativity we’re trying to share. Here’s the shift: treat social media like a stage you step onto with intent—not a sofa you collapse into by default. Social Media as a Stage, Not a Sofa A stage has purpose: you arrive prepared, you deliver, you connect, you step off. A sofa invites scrolling, numbing, and losing track of the most precious resource you own—your attention. When you design...
info_outlineHey friends, Chase here.
Ever scroll through social media and feel like you're falling behind?
You see someone crushing it—their work looks flawless, their videos are sharp, their life seems effortless. And then that voice creeps in: “I’m not doing enough.” “I’ll never catch up.”
Yeah. That feeling? That’s comparison doing its thing.
But what if I told you the scroll doesn’t have to suck the life out of you?
What if it could do the opposite?
Here’s the truth:
Social media is one of the most powerful learning tools on the planet—if you use it right.
Not for validation. Not for endless distraction. But as a living library of creative technique, storytelling, and craft.
The trick? You’ve gotta stop watching like a fan—and start studying like a student.
See a photo that grabs you? A reel that feels electric? A post that hits hard? Instead of asking “Why not me?”—ask “How’d they do that?”
Break it down. Steal the structure. Take notes. Try your own spin.
It’s not about copying. It’s about collecting ideas. About seeing what works and remixing it with your own flavor.
I call it the DEAR Method:
- Deconstruct what caught your eye
- Emulate the parts that resonate
- Analyze what works when you apply it
- Repeat the stuff that sticks
It’s a creative cheat code hiding in plain sight.
So yeah—social media can mess with your head. But it can also level up your skills if you stop letting it run the show.
Turn the scroll into study. Flip envy into energy. Let the work you admire teach you something real.
Because guess what? You’re not behind.
You’re just one honest rep away from getting better.
Until next time—stay curious, and keep creating.