Jordan Tarver is an author, writer and photographer. His next book,You Deserve This Shit : Get Unstuck, Find Your Path, and Become the Best Version of Yourself just released.   Topics : Using writing as a medium to exercise his thoughts / ideas to the world Near death experience in 2013 that taught him how to live The best way to get unstuck is to try something new Give yourself permission to be the beginner Balancing writing, photography & music passions Creating space for reflection leads to growth Biggest lesson from his first book : Gave him permission to keep writing Crossing of his Boxes Of Fulfillment daily to help him become the best version of himself There are endless opportunities for growth Taking breaks / stepping away from the work is healthy and productive Shaking things up & moving to a new city : Seattle Passion is the craft, Purpose is the message we want to send through the craft How he hopes You Deserve This Shit impacts people : You always have the opportunity to become the person you deserve to become Journaling allows us to learn about ourself and a way to express our thoughts The more you “fail”, the more lessons you’re taught, the more you learn / grow First step to reaching our inner potential : step outside your comfort zone Challenge for the listeners : Write down 3 things you’re grateful for & challenge yourself to do it again tomorrow   Connect with Jordan! Instagram : @JordanTarver Buy his book, You Deserve This Shit! JordanTarver.com/ydts   Ep 123 with Jordan Tarver via Purpose in the Youth   Sign up for my new Bearded Wisdom Newsletter! Support this podcast by donating $ via Venmo : @Bobbbaaaay You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here’s how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com