Paul Millerd is the author of The Pathless Path, a book he self-published that's sold over 70,000 copies worldwide over the last four years. His work has helped countless people all over the world leave the "Default Path" and blaze their own trail to build the life they want and do work they love. Paul has been an inspiration to me for years--as a writer, entrepreneur, and all-around incredible and generous human being--so I'm excited to share our conversation with you today where we dive into what it really means to pursue your own path. Enjoy.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 The Power of Self-Publishing

07:13 Navigating the Identity of Being A Writer

17:38 Embracing Authenticity

21:09 Optimizing for Uncertainty

40:20 Embracing the Pathless Path

46:50 Chasing Success and Rejecting Status

55:42 Finding a Niche vs a Mode

58:35 The Intrinsic Value of Writing Books

01:05:28 The Insane Realities of the Book Publishing Industry

01:20:07 The Future of Books

01:28:27 The Psychology of Taking Risks

01:35:05 Guerilla Marketing and Gifting Books

01:47:18 The Lasting Impact of the Pathless Path

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