Paul Kirby had the dream résumé—engineering degree from Cal, MBA from Harvard—but something was missing. So he built a robot. One that paints. Seriously.

In this episode of The Better Than Rich Show, host Andrew Biggs sits down with Paul to unpack The Fuse Pathway—a simple but powerful framework to help you combine what you really care about into a path that actually fits your life.

From travel writing to landscape architecture to robotic art, this episode is for anyone who feels stuck in success, good at their job but dead inside—and wondering if there’s more.

Whether you’re 30, 50, or 70… Paul shows it’s never too late to start something that feels like you.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

The 4-step FUSE Framework: Find, Upgrade, Start, Evolve
Why passion isn’t fluff—it’s fuel

🔑 Key Takeaways (continued):

How to pivot without blowing up your life
Why creativity = problem-solving (even in business)
What would change really if you had $200M?
A practical way to build joy into your business
Reinvention at any age—through real stories

Chapters:

00:00:00 – Kicking Things Off with Purpose and Passion
00:01:08 – Breaking Down the FUSE Method Like Never Before
00:02:26 – Real-World Fusion: Turning Passion into Progress
00:05:05 – The Origin Story: How the FUSE Framework Came to Life
00:07:08 – Making It Real: Practical Ways to Live the FUSE Method
00:15:55 – Behind the Book: Unpacking the Power of The FUSE Pathway
00:24:42 – Final Words of Wisdom: Fuel for Your Fusion Journey

📚 Books Mentioned:

The Fuse Pathway — Paul Kirby
The Great Work of Your Life — Stephen Cope

📬 More from Paul:

Website: https://www.thefusepathway.com
VR Studio Tour: Linked in top menu of the site

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The Fuse Pathway — Paul Kirby on Passion, Pivoting & Building a Life That Actually Feels Good | The Better Than Rich Show Ep. 209