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Mentioned in 33 episodes
The Pathless Path
Imagining a New Story for Work and Life
Book • 2022
The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd chronicles his journey from being a high-achieving consultant to embarking on a path of self-discovery and creating a life based on personal values and freedom.
The book explores the history of work, the concept of the 'default path' versus the 'pathless path,' and offers practical advice on how to navigate uncertainty, redefine success, and find meaning in one's life.
Millerd shares his experiences of living in different countries, facing existential crises, and developing principles that guide him towards a more fulfilling life.
The book is an invitation to readers to question their current path and consider a more unconventional, yet meaningful, way of living.
The book explores the history of work, the concept of the 'default path' versus the 'pathless path,' and offers practical advice on how to navigate uncertainty, redefine success, and find meaning in one's life.
Millerd shares his experiences of living in different countries, facing existential crises, and developing principles that guide him towards a more fulfilling life.
The book is an invitation to readers to question their current path and consider a more unconventional, yet meaningful, way of living.
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Mentioned in 33 episodes
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