Max Kreisky, a 29-year-old teacher, comedian, writer, and podcaster, opens up about:

• Being on the autism spectrum and struggling to connect  
• Finding his place in society after wrestling with bullies, anxiety, and depression
• His teacher banning him from speaking in class for three weeks (and other troubles with school) 
• The immense shame in telling people, especially authority figures, "I’m not okay"

As a bonus, Max shares his foolproof tips for combating perfectionism, choosing your next creative endeavor, and starting even when you feel totally overwhelmed.

To learn more about Max's history and comedy podcast Anachronismo, follow it on Twitter and listen on iTunes and Stitcher.

Hey friend, you’re okay. You got this.