The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd #143 The Art of Living - Kyle Kowalski on how to have an existential crisis, synthesizing the art of living, curiosity as fuel, his relationship with money, "killing himself to work" and "purpose washing" in big companies
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May 1, 2023 AI Snips
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Fear of Disappointment
- Kyle Kowalski internalized a fear of disappointing his parents, despite their easygoing nature.
- This fear drove him to excel in sports and academics, propelling him onto the default path.
Gravity of the Default Path
- Success in school creates a gravity towards the default path, especially if you excel.
- This makes it easy to float along, continually pursuing successful things.
Burnout and Existential Crisis
- In 2015, Kyle Kowalski worked 60-80 hours weekly, doing two jobs after his boss was let go.
- This led to burnout and an existential crisis, exacerbated by a perceived lack of purpose in his work.