The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd

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.

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) 📘 GOOD WORK: LIVE! => Learn More📕 Buy Paul’s Book (50k+ Sold): The Pathless Path😁 Join Hundreds On Unconventional Paths: Pathless Path Community📲Connect + Follow PaulTwitter: @p_millerdInstagram: @pathlesspaulPaul’s Newsletter: Subscribe to Pathless (23k+ People)Paul’s YouTube: Subscribe🙏Further Ways To Support The Podcast:Accounting, Taxes, And Payroll For Your S-Corp (Ideal for $60k+ income): CollectiveLooking for alternatives to traditional health insurance in the US? Check out CrowdhealthI use Transistor to host this podcast. It rocks. Launch Yours HereI record high-quality videos using Riverside: Sign Up Here

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.

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.

John Zeratsky, a tech industry designer, talks about his 18-month journey living on a boat with his wife in Central America. They discuss rethinking convenience and comfort, the value of belonging and community, and how their relationship with money has changed. They also share tips for reducing phone addiction and exploring workshops and books for personal development.

The podcast explores Pachy McCormick's solopreneur journey and how the pandemic shifted his focus from an in-person community to writing. They discuss the future of work and employee involvement, monetizing newsletters, the impact of starting a family during the pandemic, remote work options, and finding joy in writing amidst uncertainty.

Jovian Gautama, an Indonesian living in Taiwan, shares his journey and unique perspective on life. He discusses learning English from MTV, being an Indonesian in Taiwan, selling steel, getting into tech, the changing internet, hosting a podcast, and becoming the CEO of Castro.

Angie and Paul discuss work, money, cultural differences, parenting, impostor syndrome, and the challenges of being Taiwanese in the US and American in Taiwan. They also delve into remote work and travel while reflecting on their experiences as parents and writers.

Tom Critchlow, indie career challenges and book author, discusses topics such as indecisiveness, taking breaks, strategically dropping the ball, hiring an editor, and the fear of finishing his book in a conversation with Paul Millerd.