

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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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 1min
[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)
NEW: The Pathless Path Hardcover Premium Edition📘 My 2nd Book Good Work: Learn More📕 Buy My First Book, The Pathless Path (65k+ Sold): The Pathless Path😁 Join 500+ In My Cozy Community: Pathless Path Community📲Connect + Follow PaulX: @p_millerdInstagram: @pathlesspaulPaul’s Newsletter: Subscribe to Pathless (26k+ 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 HereI use and love the Readwise reader for notes and highlights: Join Here for a 2 month trial

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Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 10min
[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.

Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 6min
[Replay] Living On A Boat for 1.5 Years - John Zeratsky
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.

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Oct 16, 2023 • 44min
[Replay] Packy McCormick on Injecting Fun To Newsletters
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.

Oct 12, 2023 • 1h 28min
#163 Luck Maximization — Jovian Gautama on being Indonesian in Taiwan, learning English from MTV and Reddit, graduating from a tourism high school, selling steel, podcasting, learning "tech" online, becoming the CEO of Castro
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.


