Writing Your Story
Joyce Maynard
Seth Godin on why a steady, brave creative practice beats waiting for inspiration, and how to trust yourself and keep shipping through the muck.
There's a common misconception that artists have a monopoly on creativity… But the very act of making waves—no matter the career—is a creative one. The Chase Jarvis Live Show is an exploration of creativity, self-discovery, entrepreneurship, hard-earned lessons, and so much more. Chase sits down with the world's top creators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders and unpacks actionable, valuable insights to help you live your dreams in career, hobby, and life.
For the last 30 years, Seth Godin has been turning on the lights for millions of people (myself included) through his blog, online courses, lectures, and 19 best-selling books. Yes- 19! If you’ve been following his work, you’ll know he’s one of the most brilliant marketing minds of our time. In 2020 he released his 20th book, The Practice: Shipping Creative Work.
If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, you’ll know I’m a huge believer in nurturing a creative practice. So often we sit around wondering why we are stuck, why we lack inspiration or are simply avoiding getting started. The secret? A steady, regular and brave practice that will keep you creating, even through the muck. It’s working through those bad ideas and mediocre creations that get you to your greatest work.
We cover a lot of ground in the episode and I’m excited for you to dig in. Some topics include: