If social media feels heavier than it used to, you’re not imagining it. Infinite feeds, algorithm whiplash, and the pressure to post “one more thing” can drain the very creativity we’re trying to share. Here’s the shift: treat social media like a stage you step onto with intent—not a sofa you collapse into by default.

A stage has purpose: you arrive prepared, you deliver, you connect, you step off. A sofa invites scrolling, numbing, and losing track of the most precious resource you own—your attention. When you design systems that honor the stage, you get 90% of the upside with a fraction of the noise.

Create before you consume. Get your ideas out of your head and into the world first. Then study the landscape with clear eyes: What worked? What didn’t? What can you improve next rep?

• Systems resist their systems: your schedule, not the algorithm, sets when and how you show up
• Frameworks, not feeds: reusable prompts and formats that make creation repeatable
• Stagecraft: show up to present, connect, and move the ball forward—then step off

The big idea? Social platforms are powerful—when they serve your purpose. Use them as a stage: step on with intention, deliver your best, connect with your people, and step off before the sofa starts calling your name. For the full playbook—including how to set boundaries that stick—check out this week’s episode of the show.

If you’re feeling anxious about money right now, you’re not alone. Shrinking budgets, AI headlines, and general chaos have a lot of us questioning our value. The default move? Grab the nearest paycheck. But here’s the truth: trading your dreams for short-term security is the fastest way to kill the life you actually want.

Paying the bills matters—we’ve all been there. I waited tables in the early days of my photography career just to get by. But that was never the goal. The real goal was building a life with freedom at its core. Because freedom is what fuels creativity. It’s what lets you chase the projects, the art, and the opportunities that light you up.

Your future self is begging you not to settle. Fear says play it safe. Freedom says create. Every time you choose freedom—whether that’s carving out an hour to shoot, write, or build—you’re moving closer to the life you want.

• Why chasing paychecks without purpose keeps you stuck
• How designing for freedom fuels creativity (and opportunity)
• What Paris taught me about building a framework for creative living
• Why clarity + momentum are the secret weapons for designing your life
• How to balance short-term security with long-term vision

The big idea? Money matters. Security matters. But if you sacrifice your vision just to feel safe, you’ll never build the life you know you’re capable of living. Freedom isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you design, one intentional choice at a time.

I’m writing this from the beach, staring at the ocean, and I’ve got one big reminder for you today: You are your future.

Sure, AI is everywhere. New tools pop up daily. You’ve probably seen the tweets: “Anyone can type a prompt and become a world-class designer, writer, photographer.” Sounds nice. But let’s be real—that’s not how this works.

AI is powerful. No doubt. But it’s still just a tool. A $10,000 camera won’t make you Ansel Adams. And a shiny new AI app won’t magically give you taste, vision, or experience. Those come from the reps—from showing up, failing, refining, and creating again.

So if you’ve spent years honing your craft, here’s the truth: You’re at an advantage. Your taste, scars, and hard-won skills can’t be downloaded. And no AI prompt can replicate them.

• Why your creative vision is the differentiator that separates pros from amateurs
• How fluency in your craft helps you direct tools (instead of guessing with them)
• Why every new tool—from Photoshop to AI—is just another layer on the same creative job
• How to flip the “AI makes me obsolete” narrative into fuel for your next chapter
• Why your fundamentals—taste, style, voice—matter more now than ever

The big idea? The tool is the least important part of the work. You don’t need to become a “prompt engineer.” You just need to keep showing up as the creative badass you already are—one who adapts, experiments, and leads with vision.

In this episode, Jim Murphy shares how training your mind for inner excellence leads to peace, confidence, and extraordinary performance. Jim is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and Performance Coach to some of the best athletes and leaders in the world. He began his career as a professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization, later coaching with the Texas Rangers and the South African Olympic baseball team. Jim has worked with world champion golfers, FedEx Cup champions, and world #1’s — and most of his clients experience the best year of their careers in their first year with him. In addition to coaching professional athletes and executives, he leads Inner Excellence retreats worldwide and serves as president of the Inner Excellence Freedom Project, dedicated to alleviating spiritual and physical poverty.

We dig into Jim’s remarkable story — from giving away half his possessions and heading into the desert to discovering the principles that became his life’s work. Along the way, he unpacks how courage, presence, and letting go of the past are key to unlocking human potential. Whether you’re an athlete, a business leader, or just someone who wants more peace and confidence in your life, this conversation will expand what you believe is possible.

Some highlights we explore:

• The moment AJ Brown was filmed reading Inter Excellence during every NFL playoff game, including the Super Bowl.
• Why Jim says “selfless is fearless” — and how the greatest need of the human heart is unconditional love.
• The BFF formula: belief, focus, and freedom — and why courage is the most common trait of high performers.
• The four daily goals of inner excellence: learn and grow, be present, gratitude, and focus on what you can control.

Enjoy!

If AI has you wondering whether your work will still matter—you’re not alone. The pace of change is dizzying. New tools drop daily. “Good enough” work is getting automated before you can even refresh your feed. But here’s the good news: This is not the end. It’s the beginning—if you choose it. The future belongs to those who lean into what machines can’t replicate: your taste, your story, your weirdness, your voice. In this episode, I unpack what it takes to stand out right now—not by running from the tech, but by using it while building a body of work that’s unmistakably yours.

It’s a real question. And let’s be honest—it’s one a lot of us are quietly asking. Every day, new tools make it easier (and faster) to generate content, art, writing, music—you name it. The machines are learning. Fast. So where does that leave you? At an advantage—if you bring your point of view to the table. Because here’s the truth: AI can copy the output. But it can’t copy you—your soul, your story, your weirdness, your taste. The things that made you a creative person in the first place. That’s where the opportunity lives.

• Why your point of view is your ultimate differentiator
• How to make your portfolio future-proof (and unmistakably yours)
• The shift from pressing buttons to telling stories
• Why taste, style, and voice matter more than ever
• How to make work that’s irreplaceable—not just impressive

The big idea? Anyone can generate something. But only you can create something with heart, with history, with soul. This isn’t about fearing the future. It’s about shaping it—on your terms. Use the tools, yes. But lead with your voice, your vision, your humanity. Trim the generic. Amplify the real. Build a body of work that says something no AI ever could: “This is me.”

If AI has you wondering whether your work will still matter—you’re not alone. The pace of change is dizzying. New tools drop daily. “Good enough” work is getting automated before you can even refresh your feed.

But here’s the good news: This is not the end. It’s the beginning—if you choose it. The future belongs to those who lean into what machines can’t replicate: your taste, your story, your weirdness, your voice. In this episode, I unpack what it takes to stand out right now—not by running from the tech, but by using it while building a body of work that’s unmistakably yours.

• Why your point of view is your ultimate differentiator
• How to make your portfolio future-proof
• The shift from pressing buttons to telling stories
• Why now is the time to trim the generic and amplify the real

The big idea? Anyone can generate something. But only you can create something with heart, history, and soul.

In this episode, Ben Uyeda shares how chasing purpose instead of scale can transform your creative career — and your life. Ben is a designer, entrepreneur, and creative force who left behind a successful architecture firm and an Ivy League teaching gig to bring high-design concepts to the masses through media. His free, widely shared designs have reached over 50 million people and are being built around the world.

We dive deep into the tension between scale and meaning in the creator economy — and how Ben has escalated from designing vases on YouTube to building a 65-room hotel in the desert, all without losing his creative soul. Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or just trying to figure out what’s next, this conversation will challenge you to rethink your relationship with risk, money, and mastery.

Some highlights we explore:

• “Scaling is just repeating. Escalating is growing.” The mindset shift that changed Ben’s career.
• Why Ben believes nature is becoming a luxury good — and how that shaped the Reset Hotel.
• The key difference between creatives who thrive in AI disruption and those who panic.

Enjoy!

Hey friends, Chase here.

It’s a real question. And let’s be honest—it’s one a lot of us are quietly asking.

Every day, new tools drop that make it easier (and faster) to generate content, art, writing, music—you name it. The machines are learning. Fast.

So where does that leave you?

If you’re a creator, this moment isn’t the end. It’s the beginning—if you choose it.

Because here’s the truth: AI can copy the *output*. But it can’t copy *you*—your soul, your story, your weirdness, your taste. The things that made you a creative person in the first place.

And that’s where the opportunity lives.

In this episode, I unpack how to stand out in the age of AI—not by competing with it, but by doubling down on what makes your work unmistakably human.

• Why your unique POV is now your most valuable asset
• How to build a portfolio AI can’t replicate
• The difference between pressing buttons and telling stories
• Why taste, style, and voice matter more than ever
• How to make work that’s irreplaceable—not just impressive

The big idea? Anyone can generate something. But only you can *create* something with heart, with history, with soul.

This isn’t about fearing the future. It’s about shaping it—on your terms. Using the tools, yes. But leading with your voice, your vision, your humanity.

Because that’s what will make your work matter tomorrow—even when machines are everywhere.

So take a hard look at what you’re making. Trim the generic. Amplify the real. And build a body of work that says something no AI ever could: *“This is me.”*

Ever feel like life’s just… happening to you?

You wake up, check your phone, go through the motions. Weeks blur into months. You’re busy but not fulfilled. Productive but not progressing.

Here’s the hard truth:

If you’re not intentional about what you’re building, you’ll drift.

And drift leads to regret.

But here’s the good news: You can choose to stop drifting—today. You can start building what actually matters most to you.

In this episode, I break down 10 core principles for doing just that. These aren’t quick hacks or lofty theories. They’re hard-won lessons from world-class performers, artists, and makers who’ve mastered their craft and their lives.

• Why simplicity beats complexity every time (stop overcomplicating your goals)
• How to harness resistance instead of fighting it
• Why passion isn’t optional—it’s fuel for the hard stuff
• The hidden cost of “bad” practices you don’t even realize you’re repeating
• How to ditch autopilot and consciously design your days

The big idea? You are what you practice. Every choice, every habit, every action is shaping your future. The question is: are you practicing the life you want—or one you’ll want to escape?

This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters. On purpose.

So take a breath. Look around. And ask yourself: What am I really building?

This episode will help you answer—and take the first steps toward it.

Hey friends, Chase here.

You know—the step-by-step plan for building a creative life you actually want. The rules for how to get unstuck. The playbook for doing meaningful work without burning out or selling out.

That rulebook doesn’t exist.

No one’s coming to hand it to you. Not your boss. Not a guru. Not even me. And honestly? That’s a good thing.

Because if there’s no rulebook… you get to write your own.

In this episode, I share 11 lessons that have helped me (and countless others) carve a path when there wasn’t one. They’re not “rules” in the traditional sense—they’re more like signposts. Principles you can remix into a guide for your own life.

• Why “get sh*t done” beats overthinking every single time
• How to make your own rules—and know when to break them
• Why practicing your craft relentlessly matters more than chasing shiny shortcuts
• Why helping others isn’t just nice—it’s a success multiplier

The big idea? Stop waiting for permission. Stop looking for the perfect plan. The only way to build the life you want is to start where you are, with what you have, and figure it out as you go.

There’s no perfect path. Just your path.

So grab a pen. Start drafting your rulebook—messy, incomplete, and uniquely yours.

Because the life you’re craving? It won’t come from playing by someone else’s rules.

Until next time—stay bold, and keep creating.