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The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd
#166 Breaking Free of the Rules — Rick Lewis on being a child actor, dropping out of college, being a professional juggler, street performing and a clowning, the corporate world as an outsider, breaking rules, parenting and how to reinvent yourself
Feb 13, 2024
Rick Lewis, a speaker, author, and professional consultant, joins Paul Millerd on the podcast to discuss his journey of breaking free from societal rules. They cover topics like Rick's experience as a child actor, dropping out of college, becoming a street performer, observing the corporate world as an outsider, parenting, and how to reinvent oneself. It's an entertaining and insightful conversation about discovering hidden rules and embracing intelligent misbehavior.
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- Rick Lewis emphasizes the importance of breaking free from societal rules and expectations to find personal fulfillment.
- Rick Lewis shares his journey of reinvention, from being a child actor to becoming a speaker and thought leader.
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Growing up with supportive parents and hidden emotional struggles
Rick Lewis grew up in a supportive and encouraging family, where he was given the freedom to pursue his interests and passions. However, his father's lack of emotional expression and the absence of modeling healthy conflict resolution left Rick struggling to express his own emotions and vulnerabilities. This led him to navigate towards performance and achievement, finding success as a comedian, actor, and entertainer. However, this script of constantly performing and keeping his true self hidden eventually became a prison, preventing him from authentic human connection. It wasn't until the pandemic hit and his performance opportunities were no longer available that Rick realized the need to break free from this script and embrace vulnerability and genuine human connection.
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