In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Chase Jarvis, author of Never Play It Safe, for an inspiring discussion on living a good life by leveraging essential tools we already possess. Chase, an award-winning artist and entrepreneur, shares insights from his journey and his new book, emphasizing the importance of looking inward rather than seeking external validation. Chase and Melina explore the seven essential tools for a fulfilling life: attention, time, intuition, constraints, play, failure, and practice. They explore how these tools can be harnessed to break free from societal expectations and craft a life aligned with one's true passions and desires. Chase shares personal anecdotes and lessons learned from his own experiences, encouraging listeners to embrace failure, practice diligently, and find joy in everyday tasks. In this episode: Learn about the seven essential tools for living a fulfilling life and how to leverage them effectively. Discover the power of constraints and how they can enhance creativity and innovation. Understand the importance of failure and practice in achieving personal and professional growth. Explore the concept of time as a long-term ally rather than a short-term constraint. Gain insights into how to align your life with your true passions and desires. Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Introduction Melina Palmer introduces Chase Jarvis and the focus of today's episode on living a good life using essential tools. 00:03:00 - Chase's Background Chase shares his journey as an artist and entrepreneur, highlighting his path to discovering and leveraging his true passions. 00:09:00 - The Seven Essential Tools Discussion on the seven tools: attention, time, intuition, constraints, play, failure, and practice. 00:19:00 - Power of Constraints Exploration of how constraints can be liberating and foster creativity. 00:30:00 - Importance of Failure and Practice Insights into embracing failure and practicing fundamentals to achieve growth. 00:41:00 - Aligning with True Passions How to live a life aligned with personal passions and desires. 00:46:00 - Conclusion What stuck with you while listening to the episode? What are you going to try? Come share it with Melina on social media -- you'll find her as @thebrainybiz everywhere and as Melina Palmer on LinkedIn. Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show. I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. Let's connect: [email protected] The Brainy Business® on Facebook The Brainy Business on Twitter The Brainy Business on Instagram The Brainy Business on LinkedIn Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube Connect with Chase: LinkedIn Website Learn and Support The Brainy Business: Check out and get your copies of Melina's Books. Get the Books Mentioned on (or related to) this Episode: Never Play It Safe, by Chase Jarvis Indistractable, by Nir Eyal How to Change, by Katy Milkman Happier Hour, by Cassie Holmes Thinking Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman Top Recommended Next Episode: Tapping into the Power of Habit (ep 368) Already Heard That One? Try These: Status Quo Bias (ep 376) Katy Milkman Interview (ep 151) Wendy Wood Interview (ep 428) Sludge (ep 384) Marcey Rader Interview (ep 323) Other Important Links: Brainy Bites - Melina's LinkedIn Newsletter

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