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The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd

Paul Millerd
Work-Life Balance
Reinvention
Youtube
Digital Nomadism
Corporate Social Responsibility
Gardening
Nature
Nervous System Mastery
Total Work
Good Life
Remote Work
Mental Health
Structured Sabbaticals
Parenting
Emotional Intelligence
Transformation
Epic Gardening
Entrepreneurship
Personal Development
Wilderness Therapy

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... more

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Podcast Background

• (03:08) - Future of Education and Teaching

• (05:29) - Thoughts on Being a Prophet

• (06:09) - C... more

In this episode, I talk with Dennis Owen about his journey from a long career in the airline industry to building a purposeful and active retirement in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Dennis shares how he intentionally “retired to” a new life filled with volun... more

In this video, I talk with Rekha about Boundless Life and the idea of location-independent education. We cover her background, what led her to start Boundless Life, and how the program works for families who want a different approach to learning and ... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Taggart
Philosopher and Author
Episode: The Yoga Of Work - Andrew Taggart
Dennis Owen
Former airline industry professional who now volunteers and runs a consulting business in Thailand.
Episode: How To Retire Well: Dennis Owen on Moving Abroad, Building Community, Volunteering, Adapting to New Cultures, Creating Routine, Consulting After Retirement, Managing Money Mindset Shifts, Staying Current with Technology, Health Habits, Navigating Expat Li
Rekha Magon
Co-founder of Boundless Life, focusing on location-independent schooling and innovative education models.
Boundless Life
Episode: Worldschooling 2.0: Rekha Magon on Location-Independent Schooling, co-founding Boundless Life, Lessons during bed rest, rethinking family in a digital age, travel, freedom, and raising global citizens
Nick Maggiulli
Finance expert, author of 'Just Keep Buying'.
Episode: How much money do you need to quit? I debate with Nick Maggiulli (and rabbit holes: wealth > income, why COAST FIRE rocks, and more...)
Lawrence Yeo
Author and creator known for exploring themes of creativity and self-reflection.
More to That
Episode: Following Your Inner Compass - Lawrence Yeo on his creative journey, sharing ideas, self-publishing, and playing the long game
Jack Moses
Community leader and retreat facilitator exploring spiritual paths and hustle culture.
Episode: Hustle & Flow - Jack Moses on dropping out of school, hustle culture, spiritual paths, finding flow, and travel as transformation
Nat Eliason
Author and creator, exploring fiction and self-publishing
Episode: Becoming A Writer - Nat Eliason on his upcoming fiction release, traditional publishing vs. self-publishing, AI tools, tinkering, readers, launch plans
Nikolaj Astrup
Co-founder of Traveling Village
Traveling Village
Episode: #175 20 Families as a "Traveling Village - Nikolaj Astrup on his experiment living in Thailand, Vietnam, and Japan with 20 families from around the world
Cate Hall
Former lawyer, professional poker player, and entrepreneur
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Episode: #174 Agency Is A Skill — Cate Hall on leaving law for poker, developing agency, deterministic vs probabilistic economy, risk, burnout, asking dumb questions, defining ambition, seeking real feedback, and the surface area of luck

Host

Paul Millerd
Paul Millerd is a writer, consultant, and creator focused on self-employment and individual paths to fulfillment. He engages in discussions that explore the intersection of work and life, particularly through the lens of creativity, freedom, and personal journeys.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 193 ratings
  • Insightful and inspiring

    I love this show. So many great interviews and speakers from different backgrounds who are so inspiring to me, someone whose planning her sabbatical. The episode with Michelle and Cecile made me realize I need to do it!! Thank you Paul.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iwitty96
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the challenge to live outside the box

    Paul and his guest are well informed and create curiosity to help spark it in others. Interesting content and ideas as well as encouragement to do your own work; unique to you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michelle the Change Architect
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good guests with unique stories and insights to share

    I first learned about Paul from another writer and blogger I follow. I enjoy the way Paul brings a diverse set of people with interesting perspectives, it helps to decondition one from the standard scripts and ideas that often unknowingly govern our lives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Njjjjjjttty
    United States2 years ago
  • Enjoyable and unique perspectives

    I always enjoy hearing from Paul’s guests on their unique journeys and seeing how people are finding their way in the world, gives everyone else more courage to do the same.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Njjjjjjttty
    United States2 years ago
  • Be prepared to lose all interest in your job

    This podcast and “The Pathless Path” book have made it EXTREMELY hard to work my regular, boring job 😂 For better or for worse, though I think it’s a good thing. I feel like I’ve woken up after 2 years of sticking my head in the sand. I LOVED entrepreneurship when I was in college, but lost my passion as I got my first job, started a family, bought a house, etc. But now I’ve been slapped in the face and reminded that there is more to life than a paycheck. I’m now deeply contemplating my passion... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yo Mama700!
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful and inspiring nature of the conversations, with many noting the diverse backgrounds of the guests.
Reviewers often mention feeling invigorated and motivated to pursue their passions after tuning in, highlighting the podcast's role in sparking new ideas about work and life.
The content encourages personal growth and challenges traditional work perspectives, resonating well with creative and entrepreneurial audiences.

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AMA Episode 200 - I answer questions on parenting, courage, being a prophet, taking risks, and money
Q: What are reasonable expectations for most people to go off the beaten path?
He suggests sabbaticals as a practical way to test comfort with alternative paths and encourages young people to consider one year of working on their own as feasible.
AMA Episode 200 - I answer questions on parenting, courage, being a prophet, taking risks, and money
Q: What keeps your courage and conviction in your church to pursue a pathless path even as you age and it feels like a riskier path to pursue?
His courage comes from confidence built over ten years of experience and the support of his wife and family in his pursuits.
AMA Episode 200 - I answer questions on parenting, courage, being a prophet, taking risks, and money
Q: How do you deal with the occasional financial anxiety outburst?
He acknowledges that financial anxiety can be normal, emphasizing the importance of a regular check-in regarding finances and maintaining a prudent approach.
AMA Episode 200 - I answer questions on parenting, courage, being a prophet, taking risks, and money
Q: Do you feel like a prophet?
He does not identify with the label of a prophet and instead sees his role as being more about personal reflection and creating resources for others in a supportive way.
AMA Episode 200 - I answer questions on parenting, courage, being a prophet, taking risks, and money
Q: Could you go into more depth about your different mental model of what education in the world will look like in the future?
Millerd discusses the difference between education as a timeless human pursuit and school as an institutional paradigm, emphasizing the importance of nurturing natural curiosities in children.

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Recent guests on The Pathless Path include:

1. Andrew Taggart
2. Dennis Owen
3. Rekha Magon
4. Nick Maggiulli
5. Lawrence Yeo
6. Jack Moses
7. Nat Eliason
8. Nikolaj Astrup

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