Paul Q&A Episode - Moving to Asia, Parenting, Preparing for Kids, Pathless Hardcover Art Edition
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May 30, 2025
The host shares personal updates about relocating to Asia and the joys of fatherhood. He dives into the unique challenges of navigating traffic while parenting and discusses educational philosophies that prioritize curiosity over tradition. The journey of self-publishing takes center stage, with insights into creating a luxurious hardcover edition aimed at devoted fans. The conversation also touches on innovative production processes and community engagement, making it a captivating mix of parenting, publishing, and personal growth.
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Work as Role-Playing
Post-pandemic work culture has revealed that many perform work as a role rather than genuine engagement.
Awareness of this performance aspect is causing widespread reevaluation and dissatisfaction with typical corporate jobs.
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Family Adjustment to Asia Move
Paul Millerd shares how his daughter adjusted well to different environments, including travel and daycare.
Initial challenges included sleep patterns, eating, and trusting others, but these are common experiences for families.
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Traveling Tips With Kids
Develop resilience and patience for traveling with young children by learning to manage unpredictability.
Arrive early, buy necessary child-friendly items locally, and adapt to your child's age and needs.
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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.
Good Work
Reclaiming Your Inner Ambition
Paul Millerd
In 'Good Work,' Paul Millerd shares his personal journey through candid storytelling, exploring what constitutes 'good work' beyond traditional job definitions. The book delves into questions about embracing uncertainty, finding motivation beyond 'losing your edge,' prioritizing family without sacrificing opportunity, and defining the most ambitious life path. It challenges readers to rethink their relationship with work and seek a life where work is a portal to feeling fully alive, rather than just a necessity.
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 Culture 08:43 Family Relocation and Adjustments 11:06 Traveling with Children: Tips and Experiences 14:40 Advice for New Parents 17:34 Approach to Education for Children 20:33 Self-Publishing Journey and Future Projects
The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd 
