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 I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
Release Date: 10/03/2024
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422: Harnessing Everyday Courage [& Breaking Through What’s Holding You Back!] Bestselling Author & Founder of Scare Your Soul – Scott Simon
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
This week, Mitch sits down with Scott Simon – author, speaker, and the driving force behind the global movement Scare Your Soul. From a bullied, quiet kid to the leader of a courage revolution, Scott shares his journey of facing fear head-on, one small brave step at a time. You’ll hear how a trip to Israel, a panic attack, and a spiral notebook launched a life-changing practice… and how one viral Facebook post helped ignite a global mission. Scott unpacks the science behind fear and how small acts of bravery can radically shift our lives. He also walks us through his powerful daily...
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421: Navigating Life’s Seasons, Trusting the Right Things & The Sequel to “The Shack” An Interview with Bestselling Author William Paul Young
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
William Paul Young is back—and this convo is a true gift. If you know The Shack, you already know Paul has a way of sharing stories that stretch your heart and soul. In this episode, we go deep on navigating life’s seasons—the expected ones, the surprising ones, and the hard ones too. We talk about letting go of pressure, trusting God in the now, and why Paul says a “purpose-driven life” might be the wrong goal. (Yep, he goes there—and it’s powerful.) Plus, we break some big news: Paul is working on a sequel to The Shack… and the inspiration came from an unexpected place! (The...
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420: Behind the Monsters! - Movie Legends, Inspiring Stories & Surprising Keys to Creating a Career You Love! - with Academy Award Winner Howard Berger and Best Selling Author Marshall Julius
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In this monster-packed reunion… Mitch Matthews is interviewing old friends… Howard Berger (the co-founder of KNB EFX, Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Orville creature extraordinaire — with over 900 + 1,000 creatures and characters to his name!) and fan‑turned‑pro critic/author Marshall Julius (BBC, Sunday Times, and co‑author of Masters of Makeup Effects). They’re back to DREAM THINK DO to dive into their new book, Making Monsters: Inside Stories from the Creators of Hollywood’s Most Iconic Creatures. Howard and Marshall tell some incredible Hollywood behind-the-scenes...
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419: Rethinking Goals AND How We Achieve Them! – Curiosity, Neuroscience & Doing Life Differently GUEST: Neuroscientist and Bestselling Author - Anne-Laure Le Cunff
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
Okay, DREAM THINK DOers… get ready! Because today’s guest is creating a new and inspiring path when it comes to embracing curiosity, thinking differently, and doing life in bold and unconventional ways. We’re talking with Anne-Laure Le Cunff. Anne-Laure is a powerhouse neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and the brilliant mind behind Ness Labs—a platform dedicated to helping people to think better, learn faster, and work happier. Her weekly newsletter inspires over 100,000 curious minds, diving into the science of creativity, lifelong learning, and mindful productivity. But that’s...
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418: Forget the Grind: The Secret to Sustainable Success GUEST: Joe Byerly - Writer, Podcaster & Creator of “From the Green Notebook”
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
Today’s guest is Joe Byerly. He’s a rising voice in leadership and the founder of: “From the Green Notebook” — a podcast and blog that’s been inspiring leaders inside and outside the military for over a decade. Joe spent 20+ years in the U.S. Army, earning prestigious honors like: the Legion of Merit, multiple Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award… all while leading teams in high-stakes environments. But what sets Joe apart is his philosophy: leadership isn’t about grinding harder or always pushing to extremes. ...
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417: Finding Your Joy In the Journey!
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
In this powerful episode of DREAM THINK DO, Mitch Matthews welcomes back the incredible Amberly Lago! Amberly is a true powerhouse of resilience, inspiration, and grit. She’s been featured on the Today Show, the Hallmark Channel, and in magazines like Shape, Fit Pregnancy, and Health & Disability Magazine—all because of her amazing journey of overcoming adversity. After surviving a near-fatal motorcycle accident, enduring 34 surgeries, and navigating the challenges of chronic pain, Amberly has redefined her life with perseverance, faith, and radical self-care. Now, she’s back with a...
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416: Bold Moves, Big Dreams & the Power of Journaling Author, Entrepreneur & Multilingual Content Creator - Jo Franco
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
Jo Franco is a powerhouse multilingual content creator, writer, and entrepreneur who’s all about turning curiosity into action. You might know her as one of the lead travel presenters on Netflix’s The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals, where she helps us to explore the globe through the lens of understanding… cultural connection… and crazy cool rentals. But that’s just the beginning! Jo’s a self-taught language maestro who’s conquered seven languages—yep, seven! AND she’s used her love of words, language and culture to inspire over a million...
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415: RESET Week 2025: Starting Fresh… YOUR Way!
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
In this inspiring episode, Mitch Matthews dives into the power of RESET Week 2025 – the third week of January – as the perfect time to refocus, redefine, and realign your goals. Mitch digs into the GET Method – a simple yet powerful framework for creating momentum and making this your best year yet. If you’re ready to start 2025… FRESH… your way… this episode is packed with actionable strategies, uplifting stories, and encouragement to get started! ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch’s OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE...
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414: Making Waves: The Art of Leading Change - An interview with bestselling author and entrepreneur Patti B. Johnson
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
Today we’re talking with Patti B. Johnson… a renowned expert in change management and strategic communications. Patti is the founder and former CEO of PeopleResults, a consulting firm she launched and led for over 18 years… culminating in a successful private equity acquisition last year. She's also the author of the bestseller… “Make Waves: Be the One to Start Change at Work and in Life!” In the book… Patti offers actionable strategies for initiating meaningful change in both your professional life and in your life… life. Beyond her entrepreneurial endeavors and...
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413. Unlock YOUR Potential: Asking the Right Questions for 10X Results! with Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author Jason Silver
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
We’re talking with… Jason Silver. Jason has founded multiple companies… but he’s also quick to point out that he’s also the proud founder of two kids! (He has two boys!) He was able to play a key role scaling Airbnb in its earlier days. And… his most recent endeavor has been on the forefront of our current AI revolution… and he was in AI before it was the cool thing to do! Jason will tell you that he gets his biggest thrill by helping modern employees and their teams unlock a better way to work. But he’ll also be quick to point out that...
info_outlineChase 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.