The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd
The Pathless Path is hosted by Paul Millerd - a writer, creator, and consultant. He has conversations with freelancers, self-employed entrepreneurs, creators, and vagabonds who share their perspectives on their relationship with work, burnout, bootstrapping, indie hacking, remote work, reinvention, creativity, sabbaticals, leisure, self-employment, unconventional living, and digital nomadism. Past guests include Ali Abdaal, Russ Roberts, Kevin Kelly, Khe Hy, David Senra, Derek Sivers, Joe Hudson, Luke Burgis, Ben Hunt, Dan Vassallo, Steph Smith, Alex Pang, Visakan Veerasamy, Michael Ashcroft, Kyla Scalon, Trung Phan, Justin Welch, and more.
Episodes
Check out Angie's book in Chinese: mit886.com
More about angie: Angiecreates.io
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- (00:00) - Welcome to the Pathless Path Podcast
- (01:09) - Life Updates and Creative Challenges
- (02:10) - The Journey of Writing a Memoir
- (06:12) - Revisiting Family Stories
- (09:23) - The Emotional Rollercoaster of Writing
- (11:27) - Balancing Motherhood and Creativity
- (14:07) - The Strugg...
I chat with Michael on parenting, getting lost, the pathless path, hustle culture, travel, and more. This is his 4th appearance on the show.
Find more about Michael here: https://michaelashcroft.com/
Or explore his writings on expanded awareness: https://expandingawareness.org/
- (00:00) - Introduction / Teaser
- (02:37) - Introduction and Missing Guest
- (03:26) - Podcast Plans and Initial Banter
- (03:47) - Reflecting on ...
Allie and I discuss our shared experiences of leaving traditional career paths to explore more authentic lives. Allie, a former lawyer, talks about navigating parenthood, part-time work, and her numerous interests while stepping off the default path. We chat about how Allie was inspired by 'The Pathless Path,' the ship, quit, and learn framework, and our upcoming experiments with nomadic living. Allie also talks about burn...
In this episode, I have a deep conversation with Steven Foster, who opens up about his career journey from Silicon Valley to embracing a pathless life. We dive into his essay 'Commit a Career Ending Move,' reflecting on how modernity has turned careers into a form of religion. Steven shares his personal challenges, including severe health issues and family crises, and how embracing a more communal and nature-focused lifest...
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Mentioned in the episode
- Andrew Taggart’s website
- Pathways to the Dao (Andrew’s Substack)
- Leisure: The Basis of Culture by Josef Pieper
- Secular Monks (article by Andrew Taggart)
- Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright
- Pierre Hadot (Philosophy as a Way of Life)
- The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (04:02) - The Evolution of Work Philosophy
- (08:05) -...
AMA Episode 200 - I answer questions on parenting, courage, being a prophet, taking risks, and money
I took questions from people for episode 200. Enjoy!
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- (00:00) - Introduction and Podcast Background
- (03:28) - Future of Education and Teaching
- (05:49) - Thoughts on Being a Prophet
- (06:29) - Current Pulling Forces and Changes
- (08:50) - Special Hardcover Edition Plans
- (10:25) - Managing Financial Anxiety
- (12:11) - Business Lessons from Corporate Life
- (15:04) - Evolving...
In this episode, I talk with Dennis Owen about his journey from a long career in the airline industry to building a purposeful and active retirement in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Dennis shares how he intentionally “retired to” a new life filled with volunteering, consulting, and community involvement, rather than just leaving work behind. We discuss the challenges of adapting to a new culture, the importance of routine, staying...
In this video, I talk with Rekha about Boundless Life and the idea of location-independent education. We cover her background, what led her to start Boundless Life, and how the program works for families who want a different approach to learning and community.
For more:
- (00:00) - Introduction to the topic of location-independent education
- (0...
In this episode, I interview my friend Pranab Saachi, and we get specific about the ideas and influences that have shaped his thinking. We talk about codependent origination from Buddhist philosophy, the concept of “quake books” that have shifted his worldview, and his own approach to “attentional co-piloting” as a practical alternative to traditional coaching (which he then has me try out live on the call).
Pranab referenc...
In this episode, I'm pumped to welcome back Nick Maggiulli to the podcast (https://youtu.be/deMXbaI-Ir4). We dive into various topics about money and financial independence, with a focus on Nick's endorsement of the 'COAST Fire' strategy, something I accidentally embraced after quitting my job.
Nick shares his personal stories of financial challenges growing up and how these experiences shaped his approach to saving and sp...
Lawrence is one of my favorite creators. He shares with passion, vulnerability and care.
I chatted with Lawrence Yeo about his new book, 'The Inner Compass,' exploring themes of self-reflection, creativity, and the journey of writing and self-publishing. We discuss the importance of engaging with the world to gain a deeper understanding of oneself, the role of ambition in creative work, and the dynamics of traditional vers...
In this episode, I have a conversation with my friend Jack Moses. Three years ago, Jack emailed me after reading my book, declaring he was dropping out of college. Over time, I've been amazed by his life's actions, from embracing hustle culture to diving deep into spirituality. Recently, Jack led a retreat in Thailand, inspiring me with his courage and optimistic outlook. Join us as we discuss spiritual journeys, trusting ...
Personal updates about life, including his recent move back to Asia, reflections on work and career paths, parenting experiences, and insights into education and self-publishing. I share the challenges and joys of parenting, how I think about decisions in regards to kids, and evolving thoughts on publishing and creative projects.
Topics
00:00 Introduction and Life Updates
05:32 Reflections on Career Paths and Work Cul...
Hello! I'm back! Expect a slow ramp, but there are new episodes coming!
I talked with Nat Eliason about his journey as a writer, from early experiments with ideas to fully embracing writing as a career. We discussed the challenges and rewards of moving from nonfiction to fiction, the trade-offs between traditional and self-publishing, and the importance of audience engagement. We also explored how AI is impacting writing, s...
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Episode Desription
Paul Millerd is a 39-year-old writer, ex-consultant, and advocate for ditching the default path in favor of what he calls “the pathless path.” (pmillerd.com / @p_millerd)
Paul walked away from a promising corporate consulting career—think McKinsey, prestige, and six-figure salaries—to pursue a life of writing, experi...
This was a fun episode. A friend, Matt Yao, reached out to see if he could interview me about my recent book, Good Work.
We first connected when he called me in the summer of 2022. He was in the middle of my book and knew he needed to quit his job.
Over the last few years, he's been on a transformational journey, experimenting with writing, coaching, and several other side quests.
Hope you enjoy this conversation.
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Cate seemed to be fully entrenched on the default path — she had graduated from Yale and became the Supreme Court advocate on her way to becoming a partner in her law firm. But she didn't want to live the lives of the people around her. She pivoted hard, you could almost hear car brakes squeaking as she made the turn, and over a year she became the number one female poker player in the world. She later started art and perf...
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