The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd

Steve and Matt discuss slowing down, unlearning, sabbaticals, finding good work, letting go of jealousy, competitiveness vs enoughness, Matt's apprenticeship, Downshift program, ambition, marriage, family, reframing money, launching decelerator.

David Pakman discusses his career evolution, doubts about taking a sabbatical, balancing work and family, dealing with public recognition and hateful comments, growth trajectory on YouTube, and the dynamics of the creator economy.

Justin Jackson shares lessons from running a skate shop, optimizing for profit, designing a 'calm company,' co-founding Transistor, having kids early, and how money brings happiness. He emphasizes the importance of financial stability, customer support, and creating margin for life in business.

Dom Francks discusses his love for nature, confronting fragility, and balancing wilderness education with software engineering. He explores connecting with nature, viewing oneself as poetry, and being guided by intuition in a captivating conversation with Paul Millerd.

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.

Kevin Espiritu, professional poker player turned gardening YouTube channel host, discusses his journey from poker to gardening. He talks about his fascination with the early Internet, how poker broke his brain on money, starting his YouTube channel, structuring videos, transforming his channel, and introducing new people to his audience. He also shares insights on the probabilistic mindset and the valuable lessons he learned from poker that help him in his life.

Guest Jonny Miller, a Friend and Nervous System Guru, discusses topics such as curiosity, education, healing after loss, leaning into joy, leaving secure income, starting a podcast, investing in serendipity, mastering the nervous system, and the role of commitment in leading to freedom and depth.

Joe Hudson, executive coach and founder of the Art of Accomplishment, shares his journey of personal transformation, growing up with an alcoholic father, living around the world, and the importance of emotional fluidity. He discusses the role of meditation, expressing emotions, and the art of parenting. They also explore the impact of money in personal transformation and empowering individuals to view their boss as a client. Overall, a captivating conversation on self-discovery and growth.

Christine Bader, former head of CSR for Amazon, talks about leaving the corporate world and building a life. She discusses working at Amazon and her sabbatical in Bali. The podcast explores the concept of quitting, challenges in CSR, and the future of work. They also mention alternative approaches to creative projects like writing books.

Jacqueline Jensen, author of 'Travel Isn't The Answer', discusses the importance of awe and wonder in our lives. She shares tips for living with curiosity, passion, and awe, and redefining the role of work. The podcast also explores the rise of travel as a service industry and the importance of building community in long-term stay programs.