The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd What's After BigLaw & Consulting? - Allie Canton & Paul Millerd On Reinvention, Parenting on The Pathless Path & as Parent
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Nov 20, 2025 In a thought-provoking conversation, Allie Canton, a former lawyer turned writer, teams up with Paul Millerd, author and founder of the Pathless Path community. They discuss stepping off traditional career tracks to live authentically, share insights on navigating parenthood while pursuing diverse interests, and explore the concept of nomadic living. Allie opens up about overcoming burnout, while both emphasize the importance of meaningful work and the quest for inspiration beyond conventional paths.
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Pathless Path As A Compass
- The Pathless Path is an alternative to the default path that embraces uncertainty and discomfort.
- It acts as a compass, not a step-by-step playbook, to help people breathe and reassess their lives.
Choose Priorities Over Serving Two Masters
- If money obsesses you, admit it and choose priorities rather than serving two masters of money and meaning.
- Decide what matters and design trade-offs instead of pretending both can be maximized simultaneously.
A Day Prioritizing Family And Social Time
- Paul describes a typical day: slow mornings with his daughter, three hours of focused work, and long social time at a coworking space.
- He prioritizes social connection over maximizing work output and often works only a few hours each day.
