Book · 2004 · Religion
Start Where You Are
A Guide to Compassionate Living
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I always read Pema Chödrön books, just all of them, when things Start Where You Are. She's amazing.
Judd Apatow · On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Oct 2025 Listen at 1:09:56 Why people recommend it
Start Where You Are by Pema Chödrön is a spiritual guide featuring traditional Buddhist teachings and practical advice on how to cultivate compassion, mindfulness, and resilience in daily life. During an episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty titled '#1 SECRET to UNLOCK Your Creative Genius (#1 HOLLYWOOD DIRECTOR Judd Apatow)', broadcast on October 15, 2025, guest Judd Apatow discussed the publication. Apatow shared that he consistently turns to the books written by Pema Chödrön whenever he faces difficult moments, emphasizing that he reads all of them, including Start Where You Are. He praised the author as being truly amazing, recommending her spiritual works as deeply impactful reads that provide essential grounding, emotional clarity, and wisdom during times of personal or creative distress.
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“I always read Pema Chödrön books, just all of them, when things Start Where You Are. She's amazing.”

