Afleveringen
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Hey friends, Chase here.
Ever feel like your mind is all over the place?
Emails. Notifications. News. Noise. We live in a world designed to hijack our attention, and itâs working.
Attention Is a SuperpowerIn a world this noisy, your ability to focus isnât just helpful. Itâs everything.
Viktor Frankl found purpose in the darkest of places by choosing where to direct his mind. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi discovered flow while surviving war by focusing on a single game of chess. Louis Zamperini endured torture by turning his attention toward faith and forgiveness.
These werenât magic tricks. They were choices. Repeated. Intentional. Life-saving.
What You Focus On Becomes Your LifeScience backs it up. As Dr. Andrew Huberman says, âThe ability to focus and direct one's attention is the distinguishing factor between those who will succeed and those who wonât.â
Thatâs not just about work or goals. Thatâs about everything. Your relationships. Your health. Your sense of self.
Because attention doesnât just shape what you see. It shapes who you become.
Train Your Attention Like Your Life Depends on ItYou don't have to escape to the mountains or delete every app on your phone. You just have to start noticing where your attention goes, and gently bring it back to what matters most.
Ask yourself:
What am I really focusing on right now?
Is it helping me or draining me?
What would happen if I chose differently?
Your attention is yours. Donât give it away without a fight.
Until next time, stay focused and stay free.
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In this episode, Chris Guillebeau shares how time anxiety affects nearly everyoneâand why naming it might be the first step to freedom. Chris is a New York Times bestselling author known for books like The $100 Startup and The Art of Non-Conformity, and the founder of several beloved communities and events, including the World Domination Summit and Neurodiversion.
We dive into his latest book Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live, exploring why productivity often leaves us feeling emptier, not more fulfilled. Chris shares how his own stress around time led him to uncover this nearly universal tensionâand why the answer isnât just doing less, but living more intentionally. If youâve ever felt like thereâs never enough time (and who hasnât?), this conversation is for you.
Some highlights we explore:
âI've never heard of that, but I have that.â â Chris on why time anxiety hit a nerve with almost everyone he talked to. A man who flies to nowhere every week â and what it teaches us about practicing joy. The illusion of control â why managing time is often just magical thinking. The eighth day of the week â a practical tool for designing the life you actually want.Enjoy!
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In this episode, Soren Gordhamer shares how to find what really matters in a world full of noise. Soren is the founder of Wisdom 2.0, a global movement bridging mindfulness, compassion, and technology. Heâs also the creator of the new conference Wisdom + AI and co-leads Wisdom Ventures, a fund investing in companies that combine profits with human-centered purpose.
We talk about what it means to live with intention in a time of constant distraction. Soren shares hard-won lessons from teaching meditation in a New York juvenile detention center to working alongside some of the worldâs top tech leaders. This episode is a powerful reminder that while AI and external success may be evolving fast, the real work is upgrading our inner lifeâlearning to listen, slow down, and connect to what truly matters before our limited heartbeats run out.
Some highlights we explore:
The hug that meant more than meditation â Why a teen in juvie showed up week after week for something deeper than a lesson. âIf youâre not available for magicâŠâ â Soren on why putting down your phone might be the first step to real connection. The right kind of hard â How to know when difficulty is actually a sign youâre on the right path.Enjoy!
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In this episode, I share how not playing it safe can be the most powerful decision you makeâfor your creativity, your career, and your life. I open up about scrapping a nearly finished book to write something bolder and truer, and why embracing discomfort is the path to fulfillment and impact.
This is a syndicate episode from the LinkedIn Speaker Series, where I sit down with Ashley Levy, Senior Director of Brand Marketing at LinkedIn, for a deep conversation about my latest book Never Play It Safe. We talk about trusting intuition, the myth of the linear career path, and the hidden cost of living by someone elseâs script. If youâve ever felt stuck in âshouldsâ or worried that taking a leap is too risky, this oneâs for you.
Some highlights we explore:
The yellow sticky note that sparked the idea behind Never Play It Safe. Why playing it safe is actually the riskiest move you can make. The #1 shared trait of top performers from my 1,000+ podcast interviews. How attention, not time, is your most valuable creative asset.Enjoy!
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Hey friends, Chase here.
Ever feel like you're taking life a little too seriously?
Wake up. Work. Hustle. Repeat. Somewhere along the way, we stopped playingâand started grinding through our days like machines.
Why We Get Stuck in Serious ModeWe were taught that being serious means being responsible. That fun is a distraction. That joy is something we earn.
But letâs be realâseriousness without joy just leads to burnout.
Play Isnât the Opposite of ProgressPlay is where creativity begins. Itâs what makes challenges fun and failure less scary. It helps you breathe, think, connect, and feel again.
You Donât Need Permission to Lighten UpYou already know how to play, youâve just forgotten. But itâs still there, waiting.
So try it. Loosen the grip. Smile more. Make life a little less rigid and a lot more yours.
Until next time, stay curious, and stay in the game.
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In this episode, I share how putting your creative work into the worldâno matter how smallâcan lead to massive, unexpected impact. I open up about my early days as a self-taught photographer, the pain and joy of learning through film, and how a backpacking trip with my wife turned into the start of an unconventional creative career.
This is a syndicate episode from the B&H Photography Podcast, where I sit down with Derek, Jill, and Mike to trace the arc of my journeyâfrom building the Best Camera app and pioneering mobile photography, to founding CreativeLive and finding purpose through community. We talk about the cost of taking creative risks, the billion-dollar idea that got away, and the deeper why behind making and sharing your art. If youâve ever doubted whether your creative voice matters, this episode is for you.
Some highlights we explore:
Why you only need 20 people to support your work and make a living. WThe emotional costâand wisdomâof losing out on the Instagram moment. What âthe best camera is the one thatâs with youâ really means. The key mindset shift: Youâre not promoting, youâre connecting people to something they need.Enjoy!
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Hey friends, Chase here.
Ever get a gut feelingâbut second-guess it because it doesnât âmake senseâ?
Youâre not alone. From a young age, weâre taught to value logic over instinct. To follow the rules. To ignore the quiet signals coming from within.
But science shows that your bodyâespecially your gutâis constantly processing more than your conscious mind ever could. That inner knowing? Itâs real. And itâs powerful.
Why We Lose Touch With IntuitionIn this post, weâll talk about why so many of us lost touch with our intuitionâand how to start tuning back in, one small decision at a time.
Your gut knows. It always has. The question is: are you listening?
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In this episode, Debbie Millman shares how to beginâeven when you feel unready, unqualified, or full of doubt. Debbie is a designer, author, educator, and host of the pioneering podcast Design Matters. She's also the chair of the Masters in Branding program at the School of Visual Arts and editorial director at Print magazine.
We talk about the creative risks Debbie took later in life, why fear and shame shaped her early path, and how she found fulfillment by making deeply personal workâwithout waiting for permission. From the grief of losing family to the joy of marrying at 57, this is a raw, powerful conversation about love, legacy, and the courage to startâeven if you feel like a mess.
Some highlights we explore:
The myth of readiness â Why waiting to feel âgood enoughâ keeps us stuck in place. Failures that shaped the path â From rejected applications to bad jobs, how struggle created space for clarity. Creating without permission â Why Debbieâs most meaningful work began when she stopped waiting to be chosen.Enjoy!
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Hey friends, Chase here.
Ever feel like your life is all work and no you?Emails. Deadlines. Chores. Repeat. Somewhere along the way, we traded play for productivityâand weâve been tired ever since.
Why We Forget to PlayFrom a young age, weâre taught that play comes after the work is done. But hereâs the catch: the work never ends. So we keep pushing joy to the sidelines.
Play Isnât a LuxuryâItâs a LifelinePlay isnât just fun. It fuels creativity, lowers stress, and helps us feel alive. Itâs not the opposite of workâitâs what makes work meaningful.
What If Work Could Be Play?What if you danced while doing dishes?
What if you made emails a game?
What if you stopped calling it âworkâ and started calling it âlifeâ?Itâs not about changing what you do. Itâs about changing how you see it.
You Were Born to PlayPlay is your natural state. You donât have to earn itâyou just have to remember it.
So go ahead. Laugh more. Move your body. Get weird.
Play might just be the most important work youâll ever do.
Until next time, keep it playful.
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In this episode, Melissa Arnot Reid shares what it really takes to climbânot just the highest peaks on Earth, but the deepest valleys within ourselves. Melissa is a world-renowned mountaineer, professional mountain guide, and the first American woman to summit Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. She has spent years guiding others to the top of the worldâs tallest mountains, but in this conversation, she opens up about an even greater challenge: facing the internal struggles that no summit can fix.
We dive deep into the difference between achievement and self-worth, the pressure of proving yourself, and what happens when success doesnât bring the validation you expect. Melissa shares the raw, untold side of her journeyâthe failures, the doubts, the painful past she had to confront, and the losses that forced her to reevaluate everything. She also discusses her new book, Enough, a raw and powerful memoir about what it really means to be enough, when success isnât and the truth is harder than the summit.
.Some highlights we explore:
The fallacy of achievement â Why success doesnât automatically bring happiness or contentment. "Am I good enough?" â The two questions that drove Melissa's biggest climbsâand biggest struggles. Lessons from the mountains â How extreme environments strip away who we pretend to be and reveal our true selves. The real hardest climb â The internal work of self-forgiveness, facing fear, and learning to let go of external validation.Enjoy!
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In this episode, Jenny Wood shares how to overcome fear and take bold action.
Jenny spent 18 years rising from entry-level to executive at Google, where she founded one of the companyâs largest career programs. Now, sheâs the author of Wild Courage, a book that flips the script on success by reclaiming nine so-called ânegativeâ traitsâlike being reckless, nosy, or shamelessâand showing how they can fuel massive growth.
We get into what it really takes to break through fear, bounce back from rejection, and build the kind of courage that moves your life and career forward. Jenny holds nothing backâsharing wins, stumbles, and the surprising moment she chased her now-husband off a subway car.
Some highlights we explore:
The email rejection that made her lose sleepâand what she did next Why separating âtruths from talesâ is a life-changing tool for fear How to reframe being âshamelessâ as a leadership superpower What it means to be obsessed... in the healthiest, most productive wayEnjoy!
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Hey friends, Chase here.
Ever had that gut feeling nudging you toward something biggerâonly for fear to barge in with doubts?
"What if I fail?" "What if this is the wrong move?" "What will people think?"Iâve been there. When I walked away from the U.S. Olympic Development soccer program to pursue photography, people told me I was crazy. And honestly? I wondered if they were right. But there was another voiceâquieter, but just slightly louder than my fear. That whisper was enough to take the leap.
Why Trusting Your Gut Feels HardOur brains are wired for survival, not fulfillment. Thatâs why fear kicks in the second we consider something uncertain. But think about itâhow often have you regretted following your intuition? Probably never.
How to Know If Youâre on the Right PathItâs simple: If it feels right in your gut, it probably is. If it feels wrong, it probably is. We spend so much energy ignoring what we know deep down. The moment you start listening, everything changes.
Stop Following Someone Elseâs MapTrying to live by someone elseâs playbook has an expiration date. It might feel safe, but eventually, youâll realize youâre off course. The good news? You donât have to wait to start. Take the first stepâmessy, awkward, scared. Just start.
Be 1% BraverCourage isnât about eliminating fear; itâs about being just 1% braver than it. You will make mistakes, but none of it is wasted. Every misstep is just data that brings you closer to where youâre meant to be.
So when your intuition whispersâlisten. The most fulfilled people do.
Until next time, trust yourself. You already have the answers.
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In this episode, Amie McNee shares why the world desperately needs your artâand how to overcome the inner obstacles that keep so many creatives from stepping into their full potential.
Amie is an author, speaker, creative guide, and founder of the popular Instagram account @InspiredtoWrite. Known for her candid conversations about creativity and self-doubt, Amie has helped artists all over the world reclaim their creative power and build a sustainable, fulfilling practice. Sheâs also the author of We Need Your Art, a manifesto and practical guide for anyone seeking to live a more creative, authentic life.
In our conversation, we dive deep into what it means to choose yourself and stop waiting for permission to create. Amie talks about how she rewrote her story as a writer after being rejected by gatekeepers, turning her path around by embracing self-publishing and building a dedicated audience. We explore the tension between external validation and self-empowerment, why tiny steps are the secret to creative success, and the powerful mindset shift that allowed her to fully claim her identity as an artist.
Some highlights we explore: The moment Amie realized she didnât need a publisherâs permission to call herself an author Why "tiny steps" are more powerful than bursts of inspiration in building a creative habit How relentless vulnerability helped Amie build an engaged online audience over 10 years The unexpected advice Amie received from established authorsâand why she ignored itEnjoy!
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Hey friends, Chase here.
Ever had that gut feelingâthe one whispering that youâre meant for something more? Maybe it nudged you toward a bold move, a creative dream, or a life change you couldnât quite explain. But then, almost immediately, fear kicked in.
âThatâs risky.â
âWhat if I fail?â
âWhat will people think?âHereâs the truth: Your gut is rarely wrong. Fear, on the other hand, is loud, irrational, and loves to keep you small.
Why Trusting Your Gut Feels HardThe world conditions us to play it safeâto follow the map, not the compass. Weâre told thereâs a ârightâ way to live: go to school, get a stable job, and avoid risks. But what if that map is outdated? What if following someone elseâs plan is the real danger?
Some Highlights from This Episode:đ„ The difference between a map and a compassâWhy external advice can only take you so far.
Your Gut Knows. Listen to It.
đ„ Why playing it safe is the riskiest thing you can doâAnd how to reframe fear as a sign of growth.
đ„ How to take small, actionable steps toward your dreamsâWithout overthinking yourself into paralysis.Fear will always be there. But so will your inner knowing. The key is learning to tell the differenceâand having the courage to follow through.
Until next time, trust yourself. You already have the answers.
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Hey friends, Chase here. Ever notice how the world tries to box you in? It wants you to be one thingâsafe, predictable, realistic. From a young age, weâre told to pick a career, stick with it, and not get too ambitious. But thatâs just people projecting their own fears.
Iâm here to tell you: You donât have to choose just one thing. You can build a multi-faceted lifeâjust not all at once. Mastery is the key. When you go all-in on one thing, you learn how to learn. You gain credibility, confidence, and connections that open doors to your next pursuit. Game recognizes game, and mastery attracts opportunity.
Some highlights we explore: The myth of "choosing one thing"âSuccess isnât about picking a single path for life. Mastery as a launchpadâWhy becoming great at one thing makes it easier to transition to the next. Start todayâThe best time to begin was 10 years ago. The second best time? Right now.Until next time, keep pushing forward. Your dreams are worth it.
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Hey friends, Chase here. Today, I want to talk about something we all face at some pointâthe moment when what once felt like a dream becomes a trap. Itâs 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 StiflingBack 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 creatorânot an MBAâwas 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 PurposeWhat started as small adjustments in how I operated became a slow drift off course. It wasnât dramatic at firstâjust 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 hereâs the thingâthis story isnât 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 youâve ever felt that wayâor if you do in the futureâthis is for you.
Signs Itâs Time for a Change Listen to Your Gut
When something feels off for too long, itâs your gut telling you itâs time to move. Ignoring that voice comes with real consequencesâstress, 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 thatâs okay. Letting go of a title or identity that no longer serves you is hard, but itâs often necessary for growth. Build Your Escape Pod Early
Donât wait for a crisis to figure out your next move. Start building skills, connections, and momentum now. When itâs time to make a change, youâll be ready to transition on your termsânot out of desperation. Embrace Change as a ConstantChange is inevitable. Itâs uncomfortable, but itâs almost always a catalyst for something better. When you start hearing that little voice whispering about a new chapter, donât 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!
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In this episode, Sahil Bloom shares why chasing money alone wonât make you truly wealthyâand what actually will.
Sahil is a writer, entrepreneur, and investor known for breaking down complex ideas into powerful, actionable insights. His debut book, The Five Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life, challenges the belief that financial success is the only goal worth chasing. Instead, he reveals a new blueprint for building a life of true fulfillmentâone that balances time, social, mental, physical, and financial wealth.
We dive deep into why most people are measuring their lives all wrong, how to escape the trap of âlater,â and why redefining your personal scoreboard is the key to happiness. Sahil also shares practical tools to reclaim your time, stop the busyness spiral, and align your daily actions with what actually matters. If youâve ever felt stuck in the endless pursuit of âmore,â this episode will change how you think about success forever.
Some highlights we explore: âLater is just another word for never.â Why waiting to enjoy life is the biggest mistake you can make. The energy calendar trick. A simple way to identify what drains and fuels youâso you can shift your schedule. The Red Queen effect. How endless busyness tricks you into thinking youâre making progress when youâre actually stuck.Enjoy!
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In this episode, Aaron shares profound insights on how personal and professional challenges can dramatically reshape one's outlook on life. As a former professional soccer player and current performance coach who oversees a fitness facility in Minneapolis, Aaron brings a rich background in athletics and personal development. This conversation dives into Aaron's journey through a severe health scare, detailing how it not only challenged him physically but also led to significant personal growth and a reevaluation of what truly matters.
We explore how his experience forced him to slow down and provided unexpected wisdom about life, resilience, and the importance of being present for the small, everyday moments. Aaron's story offers a powerful perspective on facing life's hurdles with courage and finding new paths to personal fulfillment.
Some highlights we explore:
Aaron's transition from professional sports to his role as a performance coach, and the lessons this change taught him. The way a serious health challenge acted as a catalyst for reevaluating his priorities and deepening his relationships. How Aaron integrates his life experiences into coaching, aiding others in achieving their personal best.Enjoy!
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Hey everyone, Chase here. Today, we're tackling a common saying that might be doing more harm than goodâ"life is short." But what if embracing a longer view of life could lead us to more meaningful achievements and happiness?
Life's Length is an Opportunity
We often hear that life is short as a push to rush through our milestones. But I've come to see life as long and rich with potential. This perspective frees us from the pressure to achieve everything now, allowing us to explore and grow at a pace that suits us.
The Myth of the Prescribed Path
Society has scripted a fast-paced journey for us: education, career, familyâall ticked off in quick succession. In todayâs discussion, I challenge this rushed timeline. What if the detours and the slow periods are just as valuable as the milestones?
Embrace Exploration Over Expediency
Switching careers or starting new ventures later in life isn't a sign of failure; it's a testament to our complexity and capacity for change. Weâll explore stories of those who found their greatest successes later in life, proving itâs never too late to redefine our paths.
Complement Your Listening with Reflection
As you listen to todayâs podcast, consider how taking your time might open up new, unexplored avenues in your own life. Are you allowing yourself the space to grow and change?
Tune into the Full Discussion
For more insights and real-life stories that challenge the "life is short" mantra, make sure to listen to the full episode. Let's discover together how embracing a longer view on life can lead to deeper fulfillment.
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In this episode, Dr. Sandra Matz shares the compelling world of psychological targeting and the power of big data. Dr. Matz, the David W. Zalaznick Associate Professor of Business at Columbia Business School, delves into her groundbreaking research which intersects psychology, computer science, and big data analytics. We explore how seemingly innocent digital traces can reveal deep insights into our personal lives, and the double-edged sword of how these insights are usedânot just to influence our shopping habits, but potentially our very choices and beliefs.
From her unique perspective as a computational social scientist, Dr. Matz discusses the nuances of digital footprints and their implications. We dissect the ethical boundaries of big data, touching upon the balance between technological advancement and individual privacy. As algorithms gain an increasing presence in our daily decisions, understanding this balance has never been more critical.
Some highlights we explore:
How our online behaviors can predict personal traits with startling accuracy. The ethical considerations and potential risks of using big data in psychological profiling. Dr. Matz's insights into the evolution of digital privacy and what it means for individual autonomy.Enjoy!
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