What Surprised Me About Living in a 38-Person Mansion

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I was parked outside the mansion, slumped in my car. Feeling down. Hopeless.

I desperately wanted to live in an intentional community. Hell, I moved to San Francisco for that very reason. But after weeks of searching, I just couldn’t find a good fit. I was starting to give up hope.

And then I came across a Craigslist ad that caught my attention. A bat-shit insane Craigslist ad.

It was for a shared room in an opulent 38-person mansion (with nearly as many chandeliers as residents).

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My Favorite Podcasts of 2017

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I’m a huge fan of podcasts.

Every car ride, every walk, every search for a parking spot just becomes another excuse to listen to more podcasts.

I mean, I dig podcasts so much, I even started my own.

So I thought it might be interesting to list some of my favorite podcasts that I’ve listened to in the past year or so. They’re divided into a few categories, with standout episodes highlighted. And I also share my favorite podcast app.

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Workout to Feel Good, Not Look Good

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For most of my life, exercise was something I did mainly for it’s shallow benefits.

Yeah, I know it’s supposed to be “good” for you and all that jazz…but really, I just wanted to look decent with my shirt off.

Hey, you know you do too!

But recently, I’ve made a big shift in how I view exercise – and it’s made a world of difference:

These days, I workout to FEEL good rather than LOOK good.

It sounds insignificant but it’s made a huge impact on my life.

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How to Find an Awesome Therapist

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So, you already know that I think everyone and their mom should see a therapist.

It’s self-growth on steroids! I’d recommend it to EVERYBODY.

But then the question becomes, “HOW do I find a therapist? A badass, awesome one?”

And unfortunately, that’s a more difficult question to answer.

Finding an awesome therapist is more complicated than finding an awesome mechanic. It’s not just about technical skill and experience – it’s about finding someone who JIBES with you.

Just like dating, it’s about finding the right fit. The right chemistry. Someone you click with. Someone who gets you.

And just like dating…it may take a few tries to find the right match.

But fear not, the search process is not as scary as it seems! To make it easier, I’ve broken it down into 8 simple steps.

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Video: Why Everyone Should See a Therapist

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If I could give one piece of advice to everyone, it would be to work with a therapist.

And yes, I do mean EVERYONE.

Most people think therapy is just for people who are “messed up” or in “crisis”. Sorry, that’s not how I see it at all.

Here’s how I view it: “Therapy is self-growth on steroids.”

And it’s been one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself.

Keep watching to hear more of my thoughts…

Update: After posting this video, tons of people have been asking me exactly HOW to find an awesome therapist. So I wrote up a guide here: How to Find an Awesome Therapist (in 8 Steps)

Now you’ve got no excuse!