During his 20's, Jesse was going through the motions of early adult life the same way most of us do, with the constant pressure of checking all the boxes that seem to be required to live a fulfilled life from landing the dream job, buying a brand new house or car, to getting married and having kids.  

Jesse felt like he couldn't get ahead and the bills were piling up so he decided to do something that most people wouldn't. He sold all of his belongings and moved into a van with his dog Layla. Since then, he has become known as the Nomadic Ninja on Instagram documenting his #vanlife journey.

In this episode, Jesse and I talk about how living with less has helped him see life as a long-game, find more gratitude in the little things, and enjoy an unconventional yet enjoyable leisurely life.

Follow Jesse on Instagram and tune into his podcast Nomadic Ninja.