Australian Finance Podcast Finding good work, life experiments & challenging the default path ft. Paul Millerd
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Nov 6, 2024 
In this engaging discussion, Paul Millerd, an author known for his works "Good Work" and "The Pathless Path," challenges traditional career paradigms. He shares insights on defining 'good work' and the significance of pursuing joy over societal expectations. Paul emphasizes the chaotic yet rewarding nature of life transitions and the importance of personal fulfillment over financial metrics. Listeners are encouraged to conduct small life experiments and embrace community support on their journeys towards a more meaningful existence.
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Paul's Journey to Good Work
- Paul Millerd left a stable corporate consulting job after nine years feeling lost and trapped.
- He embraced self-employment, pursued writing, and found joy in work that suits him.
The Default Path Script
- The "default path" is a cultural script defining adulthood: school, uni, job, marriage, retirement.
- Life actually involves 30-40 transitions often ignored by this script, making uncertainty normal.
Defining Good Work
- Good Work means tasks you feel a deep connection to and want to keep doing.
- Work can be joyous and connecting, not just sacrifice or suffering.