In 'Creative Calling', Chase Jarvis challenges readers to embrace their innate creativity and revolutionize their lives. He argues that creativity is not just a talent for a select few but a universal gift that can be harnessed by anyone. Through inspiring anecdotes and practical exercises, Jarvis shows how to transform creative passions into fulfilling careers. The book invites you to break free from conventional paths and pursue a life rich with imagination and innovation. Are you ready to answer your creative call and redefine your future?
By Chase Jarvis
Published: 2019
"Your creativity is not a gift, it is a calling, and it’s waiting for you to answer."
The award-winning photographer and founder of CreativeLive shares how anyone—from a novice to a pro—can establish a creative practice and unleash that power for greater health, happiness, and positive impact on career, hobby, and life. When Chase Jarvis turned his back on traditional careers to become a photographer, it was far from certain he’d make a living, let alone unlock a dream life that’s influenced millions of people around the world. Following his creative calling brought him happiness, health, and wealth—but it also awakened a passion to start CreativeLive, the world’s largest online learning platform for creators and entrepreneurs, where aspiring novices to established pros alike have consumed billions of minutes of video learning in pursuit of their dreams in career, hobby, and life. In Creative Calling, Jarvis shows why creativity is the new mindfulness and as important to our health as meditation, exercise, and nutrition. It’s also available to everyone—beginners and lifelong creators, entrepreneurs and corporate executives. Distilling his wisdom into the memorable “IDEA” system, Jarvis illustrates the critical elements for making creative expression the path to fulfillment. Imagine the possibilities and clarify your intentions. Design a daily practice and a life that supports expression and transformation. Execute on your most ambitious plans and make your vision real. Amplify your impact through engaging your community and building an audience. We live in a time when disillusioned Millennials shun traditional jobs, mid-career professionals arrive at a turning point without knowing where to turn, and late-career professionals search for more meaningful pursuits. Each group faces unprecedented technological, economic, and environmental challenges. Thus, discovering our own creative calling has become the world’s most valuable—and urgent—task. And the good news, as Jarvis says, is that creativity isn’t a skill—it’s a habit. It’s a force inside every person that wants to be set free and—if harnessed and put to work—can transform our lives and bring vitality to everything we do.
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“Your creativity is not a gift, it is a calling, and it’s waiting for you to answer.”
Creative Calling
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Chase Jarvis is an acclaimed photographer, author, and entrepreneur, known for his pioneering work in the field of creative entrepreneurship. He is the author of 'The Best Camera Is the One That's With You,' which emphasizes the power of mobile photography, and 'Creative Calling,' in which he encourages individuals to harness their creativity and pursue their passions. Jarvis's writing style is engaging and motivational, often blending personal anecdotes with practical advice, aiming to inspire readers to embrace their creative potential.
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