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Imagining a New Story for Work and Life with Paul Millerd

Oct 31, 2023

Paul Millerd, a solopreneur and author, joins the podcast to discuss his book 'The Pathless Path' and the need to question the default path in life. They explore topics such as the transition to the digital economy, the impact of work on living, embracing an abundance mindset, and the challenges of change and trust.

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Quick takeaways

The default path to success is deeply ingrained in people's minds, but it is important to question and carve our own paths.

The transition from industrial economy to digital economy can be challenging as it disrupts the comfortable life people were accustomed to.

Defining and pursuing our own version of success, rather than conforming to societal expectations, is the key to living a fulfilling and purposeful life.

Deep dives

Reevaluating the Default Path

The podcast episode features an interview with Paul Millard, where he discusses his book, 'The Pathless Path.' Millard reflects on his own journey and challenges the idea of the default path to success. He shares his experience of feeling disconnected and the realization that the traditional notions of success were not aligned with his values and desires. Millard emphasizes the importance of designing a life that aligns with your true self and finding your own unique path.

Introduction

4min

The Default Path and the Desire for Alternative Options

20min

Transitioning to an Abundance Mindset

18min

The Rewards of Podcasting and Taking Leaps of Faith

23min

Embracing Uncertainty and Letting Go of Fear

8min

2min

Creating Space for Non-Work and Self-Reflection

3min

Discussing Book Writing Progress and Teaser Article Strategy

2min

Paul Millerd is an independent writer, freelancer, coach, and digital creator. He has written online for many years and has built a growing audience of curious humans from around the world. He spent several years working in strategy consulting before deciding to walk away and embrace a pathless path. He is fascinated about how our relationship to work is shifting and how more people can live lives where they can thrive. Paul joined us today to talk about his book, ‘The Pathless Path: Imagining a New Story for Work and Life.’

[05.45] The default path – We start the conversation by defining the default path and how it is buried deep in the minds of people.

[12.55] Digital economy – The transition from the industrial economy to the digital economy is difficult because people are unable to have the comfortable life they had with the industrial economy.

[20.00] Ambition – People work too hard to live. But most of them don’t ever get to live their lives. Paul shares how he realized work is not that important.

[27.00] Abundance mindset – Paul talks about the abundance mindset and how it impacted his life.

[37.15] The change – Change is difficult. To change, you need to trust yourself, but figuring out how to get in a state to trust yourself is incredibly hard.

[43.37] Faith and Pathless – We dive into the importance of having faith in the connections we have with our closest people.

[49.39] Re-choosing – You constantly have to re-choose your path. Reaffirm your principles.

[59.05] Defining enough – Success differs from one person to another. Paul shares his thoughts on how people can get into defining ‘enough’ for them.

[01.06.09] Do I have enough? – We talk about the insecurity people have over money running out.

Resources

Connect with Paul

Website - think-boundless.com/

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/paulmillerd/

Twitter - twitter.com/p_millerd

Book by Paul Millerd

The Pathless Path: Imagining a New Story For Work and Life

Book by David Whyte