The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd Good Work is Live! (Audiobook preview)
Oct 11, 2024
Explore the journey of rediscovering passion through creative expression as the speaker shares personal anecdotes leading to their new book. Discover how a transformative experience shifted their focus from professional burnout to finding joy in writing. This reflection emphasizes the vital importance of pursuing meaningful work that truly fulfills us.
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Burnout to Writing Revelation
- Paul Millerd found profound clarity writing in his Taipei Airbnb, realizing writing was his true work.
- His ten years of job hopping and burnout led to discovering joy in creative expression.
Redefining Work's Meaning
- Paul recognized work isn't only jobs but meaningful acts that bring flow and connection.
- Seeking to escape work led him to rediscover work he genuinely cared about.
Work Beyond the Job
- Paul realized his previous narrow conception of work excluded what truly energized him.
- He became upset that society sells unfulfilling jobs as the pinnacle of work.