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226: Paul Millerd — Walking The Pathless Path

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Are you feeling burnt out or overwhelmed by societal expectations?

Today, I’m talking to Paul Millerd, author of “The Pathless Path.” We talk about hustle traps, the stories we tell ourselves about success, and our obsession with productivity. Learn how to connect with yourself, rediscover leisure as a positive force in your life, and find "the others."

Discover how to expand your horizons and find your own way in life, all while building and teaching in public.

Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/p_millerd/

The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/paul-millerd-walking-the-pathless-path/

The podcast episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/14e38471

The video: https://youtu.be/fqAN89v8DQ4

You'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com

Podcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcast

Newsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletter


My book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/

My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/

My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.com


  • (00:00) - Introduction.
  • (00:52) - Finding the pathless path.
  • (07:04) - Taking action will lead to more action.
  • (11:01) - Goals and aspirations.
  • (17:08) - Leisure and Laziness.
  • (24:09) - Generosity and not focusing on numbers.
  • (27:57) - Why money doesn’t matter
  • (33:44) - How writing helped me make sense of life.
  • (38:28) - How to avoid bullshitting yourself.
  • (43:08) - How to live your life.
  • (50:34) - Finding Paul
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