Creative Calling

CHASE JARVIS is an award-winning artist, an entrepreneur, a bestselling author, and one of the most influential photographers of the past twenty years. As a lifelong creative pioneer, he’s crafted campaigns for Apple, Nike, and over one hundred other iconic brands. He’s also an Emmy-nominated director, the author of Creative Calling, and the host of the Chase Jarvis LIVE podcast, which has over fifty million downloads. Previously, Chase was founder and CEO of CreativeLive, which boasted more than $100 million in revenue and a public-company acquisition track record.

Everyone has a dream. In Creative Calling, Chase gives us the closest thing there is to a roadmap for pursuing that dream—and succeeding in the process. It’s a must read for any creator or entrepreneur. — Daymond John star of ABC’S Shark Tank founder/CEO of FUBU and CEO of the Shark GroupThis book isn’t about your creativity calling, it’s about your creativity screaming from inside you—fighting to be heard and to be ready to change the world. — James Victore, artist, activist and author of Feck PerfuctionChase Jarvis is a remarkable creative spirit. His new book, Creative Calling, is proof positive that creativity is both an art and a practice. With great candor and deft insight, Chase debunks the myths surrounding what is means to be a creative person and proves that anyone and everyone can be creative. Creative Calling will whole-heartedly change the way you think about how and why humans create, and it will provide you with the inspiration to make a bigger life than you ever thought possible. — Debbie Millman, artist and chair of the School of Visual ArtsGood design helps and delights others. Chase Jarvis shows you how to do it. — Stefan Sagmeister, designer and founder of Sagmeister & WalshChase Jarvis is my favorite person to go to for advice. I’m sure he’s tired of me calling him. He was one of the first people to recognize the power of the Internet for artists, and he still has the best insight for anyone looking to follow a creative path. He’s taught me so much. This book reads like a long, intimate conversation with Chase. And there’s nothing more valuable in the world. — Brandon Stanton creator of Humans of New York and New York Times bestselling authorThere is a wild, untamed connection between our inherent creativity and our yearning for a meaningful, purpose-driven life. Chase’s experiences and his commitment to creating make him the perfect guide as we set out on our own adventures to learn how creativity has the power to change everything. — Brené Brown Ph D Author of the New York Times 1 Bestseller Dare to LeadI have always believed that you will enjoy life and be more successful if you focus on creating amazing experiences; businesses and relationships. Chase’s book Creative Calling is an engaging guide to doing just that, from a man who has followed his passions and created a company in CreativeLive to inspire others. — Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group FounderCreative Calling is a trail guide for anyone stepping onto the path of creativity, whether for personal fulfillment or career aspirations. You won’t find a better resource to unlock your true potential and scale the heights of the creative economy. — Jimmy Chin Oscar-winning Director of Free SoloRelentlessly generous and endlessly creative, Chase is challenging us to see the shifts in our culture and media as the opportunity of a lifetime. If you care about making things better, this book is here to help. — Seth Godin, Best-selling Author & Entrepreneur