

The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd
Paul Millerd
The Pathless Path is hosted by Paul Millerd - a writer, creator, and consultant. He has conversations with freelancers, self-employed entrepreneurs, creators, and vagabonds who share their perspectives on their relationship with work, burnout, bootstrapping, indie hacking, remote work, reinvention, creativity, sabbaticals, leisure, self-employment, unconventional living, and digital nomadism. Past guests include Ali Abdaal, Russ Roberts, Kevin Kelly, Khe Hy, David Senra, Derek Sivers, Joe Hudson, Luke Burgis, Ben Hunt, Dan Vassallo, Steph Smith, Alex Pang, Visakan Veerasamy, Michael Ashcroft, Kyla Scalon, Trung Phan, Justin Welch, and more.
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Feb 20, 2024 • 1h 10min
#167 Wandering in the Wilderness — Dom Francks on confronting fragility, his love of nature, the disconnect from nature, working as a software engineer, viewing yourself as a piece of poetry, how we're always embedded in nature and being guided by intuition
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.

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Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 20min
#166 Breaking Free of the Rules — Rick Lewis on being a child actor, dropping out of college, being a professional juggler, street performing and a clowning, the corporate world as an outsider, breaking rules, parenting and how to reinvent yourself
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.

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Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 14min
#165 Gardening in the Digital Ecosystem — Kevin Espiritu on his fascination with the early Internet, how Poker broke his brain on money, starting his YouTube channel, Epic Gardening, taking a long term perspective, how to structure a video, transforming his YouTube channel, introducing new people to his audience, the probabilistic mindset and what he learnt from poker that helps him in his life
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.

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Jan 30, 2024 • 1h 58min
[Repost] My Nervous System Guru & Friend - Jonny Miller on His Own Pathless Path, Grief, Friendship, David Whyte & More
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.

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Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 14min
#164 Transformation For High Achievers — Joe Hudson on growing up with an alcoholic father, living around the world, transformation and self-discovery, becoming comfortable with yourself, emotional fluidity, expressing emotions, and the art of parenting
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.

Nov 27, 2023 • 46min
[Replay] Reinventing After Quitting A Top Job At Amazon - Christine Bader
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.

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Nov 20, 2023 • 45min
[Replay] Taking a "structured sabbatical" & Calm Companies - Jacqueline Jensen
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.

Nov 13, 2023 • 1h
[Replay] Starting a "tribe" and living on an island with three kids - Ben Keene
After attending a few corporate recruiting sessions, he didn't take for granted that his path was to enter the corporate world. Twenty years later, he is still carving his own path and has recently returned from Koh Lanta, where he lived with his three children in Thailand for the last six months. We Talked AboutBen starting a "tribe" in FijiEarly internet adventuresHis experiences coaching people with career transitionThe decision to move to Thailand with his three kids for six monthsUsing "no code" tools to start things like Rebel Book ClubHow to think about a career in today's worldHow finding a friend is one of the most important things to head in a new directionLinks Mentioned:Ben Keene's siteRebel Book ClubTribe Wanted FijiRight to DreamEscape The CityMoving to Koh Lanta with three kidsHis experience after the six-months in ThailandThe 100 year life (book)
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Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 9min
[Replay] How "total work" took over the world - Andrew Taggart
Andrew Taggart, a practical philosopher, discusses the concept of 'total work' and explores different modes of making a living. He encourages individuals to dis-identify with their worker identity, question the 'good life,' and engage in philosophical inquiry. The podcast also delves into the connections between making a living and relationships, settlement versus nomadism, and the importance of cultivating a philosophical mindset in our modern society.

Oct 30, 2023 • 46min
[Replay] We Adopted a 4-Day Workweek - Tash Walker
Tash Walker, founder of a firm, shares how implementing a four-day workweek improved relationships and productivity. Clients didn't even notice the change and were impressed with the prioritization of people. The firm saw increased revenues, decreased absenteeism, doubled clients, and improved referrals. The podcast explores the fascination of human behavior, redefining work in professional services, the benefits of a four-day workweek, the importance of rest for creativity, understanding contradictions in human behavior, and exploring new ways of working.