productivity Archives - Chase Jarvis Photography

Nov 13

The Buyback Principle: Unlocking More Time for Your Art

Time. We all have more things we want to do than hours in the day. As a creative, I've often grappled with how to best allocate my hours, ensuring that I'm not only productive but also fulfilled. The idea of "buying back your time" isn't a new concept, but a recent conversation with seasoned entrepreneur and coach, Dan Martell, helped galvanize this idea for me. While Dan's insights are primarily tailored for business leaders, I... read more ›

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Aug 23

Seth Godin: How to Make Your Work Matter

The rapid advancement and vastness of today's technology can be daunting. For instance, Artificial Intelligence, once a topic of science fiction, now guides us in baking bread and optimizing our tax returns. Many are concerned about technology's impact on employment. Professionals in various fields are now competing with machines designed for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. While complete replacement of human labor by technology is still a distant reality, it's a looming concern for many, especially creators.... read more ›

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Jul 10

The Procrastination Cure You Don’t Want to Hear

Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank screen, with a deadline looming? Suddenly, the urge to scroll through social media becomes irresistible and you end up pulling an all-nighter fueled by caffeine and sheer determination. You might have met the deadline, but the quality of your work (not to mention your sleep) likely suffered. The toll on your mental and physical well-being was enormous. But why do we put ourselves through this last-minute... read more ›

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Jul 05

Small Steps, Big Wins: James Clear on Harnessing the Power of Incremental Progress

Tricky question - what fundamental thing does everyone need in order to achieve their ambitions? Rich parents? That can certainly help. But the real answer, as simple as it may seem, is progress. Prioritize Progress No matter who you are or what you're striving for, progress is the one thing capable of keeping every human's mind focused on the pursuit of a goal. It makes sense - our minds see everything through a logical lens... read more ›

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Jun 12

How to Make Real Progress on Your Creative Projects – No More Shiny Object Syndrome

Shiny object syndrome is the insidious trap of constantly seeking out the next best thing, the newest gadget, the latest tool or platform to give us that extra edge in our work. Creators are particularly susceptible to this syndrome because we are wired to explore, discover, and experiment. We live in a culture that prizes innovation and encourages us to constantly push the boundaries of what is possible. The problem arises when this urge to... read more ›

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Jun 07

Winning at Work and Home: How to Build a Family-First Business with Steve Chou

Becoming a family-first entrepreneur is all about balance. When Steve Chou, a highly renowned entrepreneur and educator in the e-commerce space, creator of multiple 7-figure businesses, and founder of BumblebeeLinens.com asked me if I heard the four burner theory before, I was intrigued. Steve Chou, has a bachelor's and master's degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University. He contributes to leading industry publications and has created multiple 7 figure businesses. Over the course of a... read more ›

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May 15

From Hours To Minutes: How AI is Changing Creative Jobs as We Know It

Experimenting with a new format with my pal Christoper Jerard. We’re planning to do a few of these so you can hear a format where there is more banter and storytelling. A little sneak behind how the sausage is made. Let us know what you think. There's no doubt about the fact that AI will be a defining tenet of our times. Despite being limited to pagers and VHS only a few decades ago, today's society... read more ›

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Mar 15

Dan Martell: Are you Chasing Financial Freedom or Happiness?

Dan Martell is an award-winning Canadian entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author, and coach. He's coached more than 1000+ SaaS founders, including clients whose names we'd easily recognize as industry leaders, like ClickFunnels, Proposify, and Carrot. Dan had founded, scaled, and exited three tech companies successfully and is the founder of one of the largest coaching businesses in the world, SaaS Academy. He's committed to helping others buy back their time and his new book Buy Back... read more ›

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Feb 20

How to Practice Saying No

Have you ever said "yes" to a project (no matter how small) and really dreaded it? In fact, you end up wondering why you didn't just say no? Creatives often face a unique challenge when it comes to saying "no": knowing what to prioritize and not letting fear of missing out take over. When you say yes for the wrong reasons (even if we'll intentioned), you're working against the things you really want while damaging... read more ›

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Feb 13

The Real Secret to a Successful Life: Hustle is Stupid

Hustle is stupid. Without the right focus and vision, burning the candle at both ends will only leave you burnt out and unable to do what matters most to you. It won’t get you what you want (not really) and certainly won’t make you happy. Listen to the Podcast My Wakeup Call Don’t believe me? I didn’t either! But a few years ago, I had a wake-up call. After habitually sleeping five to six hours... read more ›

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