Success is a Myth

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Success is a Myth

Jacob Christensen

10 episodes

3 weeks ago

Why are the smallest, everyday moments often the most valuable? In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Pickard from Family Crest Studios, a filmmaker dedicated to preserving personal histories and family legacies through video. Kevin shares how his passion for storytelling grew from a personal experience, and why documenting memories (no matter how simple) can become priceless treasures for generations. Kevin reveals the art and heart behind life story films, the challenges of making subjects...

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Episodes (10/10)

Success is a Myth

9. Why You Should Document Your Life NOW / Kevin Pickard on Capturing Moments

3 weeks ago

1 hour 13 minutes

Success is a Myth

8. Lessons I Learned the Hard Way About Content & Success / Finding Fulfillment Over Hype

What does it really mean to be “successful”? How do you keep chasing big goals without losing sight of what actually matters? In this episode, I flip the mic on myself to share the lessons I’ve learned the hard way about content, business, and fulfillment. Why chasing hype doesn’t last, and what it really takes to build a life you’re proud of. I talk about the mindset shifts that helped me find meaning in the work I do, the traps I’ve fallen into trying to grow too fast, and how slowing dow...

1 month ago

33 minutes

Success is a Myth

7. How One DM Led to a 6-Year Client / Dustin Begovich on Reaching Decision Makers

What does it take to land high-value clients, build a brand that stands out, and turn storytelling into real business growth? In this episode, I sit down with Dustin Begovich, owner of Idaho Studio, a film production company serving agriculture and American industry for over a decade. Dustin shares how a single cold DM opened doors to major opportunities, why decision makers really do hang out on LinkedIn, and how bold storytelling beats hard selling when it comes to building trust ...

2 months ago

1 hour 22 minutes

Success is a Myth

6. Why Farming Feels Like a Calling / A Conversation w/ My Brother Brayden Christensen

This might be the most unfiltered conversation I’ve ever recorded. My brother Brayden shares what it’s like to farm through failure, work 80-hour weeks, and find real purpose in hard things. We also give some healthy trash talk to brother Bridger.

3 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Success is a Myth

5. Escaping Perfectionism Through Jiu-Jitsu / Martial Arts & Mindset w/ Amanda Conley & Kori Christensen

In this episode, my wife and I sit down with our friend Amanda Conley for a hilarious and honest conversation about what martial arts, especially jiu-jitsu, has taught them. They open up about imposter syndrome and the fear of looking stupid when trying something new. Amanda shares how her perfectionist dance background shaped her mindset and how jiu-jitsu helped her finally let go of the need to be “perfect.” They talk about what it means to actually feel strong, how to push past menta...

3 months ago

1 hour 38 minutes

Success is a Myth

4. Create Like No One’s Watching / A Conversation w/ Adam West on Imposter Syndrome & Comparison

I sit down with my good friend and fellow creative, Adam West, for an honest conversation about what success really looks like in the creative world. We unpack the constant tug-of-war between passion and client expectations, and how imposter syndrome has a sneaky way of creeping in no matter how much experience you have. We also dive into how social media messes with our heads, why AI can be a helpful tool if you don’t let it take over the creative process, and the real power of having ...

4 months ago

1 hour 40 minutes

Success is a Myth

3. Success Isn’t Always Scale / Seth Christensen on Finding More in Less

Seth’s story is a gut-check for anyone chasing “bigger.” He had the numbers. The scale. The pressure. And he hated it. Cutting back and getting specific didn’t just help him build a business that works, it gave him the freedom to focus on what matters most.

5 months ago

1 hour

Success is a Myth

2. What If Nothing Is Holding You Back? / Kensington Rhodes on Fear, Fulfillment & Clarity

What if fear wasn’t running the show? In this episode, I sit down with Kensington Rhodes to unpack limiting beliefs, pivotal decisions, and what happens when you give yourself full permission to chase what matters. We talk fulfillment vs. happiness, the trap of "reaching your potential," and redefining success on your own terms. Kensington also shares lessons from building Viddy Studio and how travel shaped his lens on life. Want to see everything we covered? Check the chapters in the show n...

5 months ago

1 hour 38 minutes

Success is a Myth

1. How I Shattered My Fixed Mindset / My Story of Perseverance & Pivoting

I sit down with my beautiful wife as we recap all of the ups and downs of my creative journey (to this point), how I shattered some limiting beliefs in my mind, and learned to pivot, persevere, and fall in love with the process.

6 months ago

1 hour 22 minutes

Success is a Myth

Podcast Teaser | Success is a Myth

"Success" is probly the biggest buzz word ever. On this show, we're going to dive into fulfillment and how to chase a life that’s actually yours.

6 months ago

1 minute