The Pathless Path with 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 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, and many more. The podcast explores alternative career paths and ways of living outside the traditional 9-to-5.
Episodes
Relaunching my audiobook + publishing deal with Authors Equity
Read more here: Why I am partnering with Authors EquityIf you have the old version, no worries, you will have that forever. But if you’d also like to support this version, it’s launching under a different listing. You can find it here:AudibleLibro.fmPre-save it on Spotify to help me out (you don’t need to order!)Direct purchase on Amazon for $10
Angie Finished Her Memoir! - Angie and Paul on the creative process, parenting, travel, writing, life challenges, and books
Check out Angie's book in Chinese: mit886.comMore about angie: Angiecreates.ioClick here to watch a video of this episode.
(00:00) - Welcome to the Pathless Path Podcast
(00:11) - Life Updates and Creative Challenges
(01:12) - The Journey of Writing a Memoir
(05:14) - Revisiting Family Stories
(08:25) - The Emotional Rollercoaster of Writing
(10:29) - Balancing Motherhood and Creativity
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Michael Ashcroft on Getting Lost and The Joys of Dad Life
I chat with Michael on parenting, getting lost, the pathless path, hustle culture, travel, and more. This is his 4th appearance on the show.Find more about Michael here: https://michaelashcroft.com/Or explore his writings on expanded awareness: https://expandingawareness.org/(00:00) - Introduction / Teaser
(01:39) - Introduction and Missing Guest
(02:28) - Podcast Plans and Initial Bant
What's After BigLaw & Consulting? - Allie Canton & Paul Millerd On Reinvention, Parenting on The Pathless Path & as Parent
Allie and I discuss our shared experiences of leaving traditional career paths to explore more authentic lives. Allie, a former lawyer, talks about navigating parenthood, part-time work, and her numerous interests while stepping off the default path. We chat about how Allie was inspired by 'The Pathless Path,' the ship, quit, and learn framework, and our upcoming experiments with nomadic
Commit A Career Ending Move - Steven Foster on Permissionless Paychecks, Communal Living & Battling Life's Challenges While Pathless
In this episode, I have a deep conversation with Steven Foster, who opens up about his career journey from Silicon Valley to embracing a pathless life. We dive into his essay 'Commit a Career Ending Move,' reflecting on how modernity has turned careers into a form of religion. Steven shares his personal challenges, including severe health issues and family crises, and how embracing a more
The Yoga Of Work - Andrew Taggart
Click here to watch a video of this episode.
Mentioned in the episodeAndrew Taggart’s websitePathways to the Dao (Andrew’s Substack)Leisure: The Basis of Culture by Josef PieperSecular Monks (article by Andrew Taggart)Why Buddhism is True by Robert WrightPierre Hadot (Philosophy as a Way of Life)The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd(00:00) - Introduction
(03:04) - The Evolution of Work Philos
AMA Episode 200 - I answer questions on parenting, courage, being a prophet, taking risks, and money
I took questions from people for episode 200. Enjoy!Click here to watch a video of this episode.
(00:00) - Introduction and Podcast Background
(02:30) - Future of Education and Teaching
(04:51) - Thoughts on Being a Prophet
(05:31) - Current Pulling Forces and Changes
(07:52) - Special Hardcover Edition Plans
(09:27) - Managing Financial Anxiety
(11:13) - Business Lessons from Corporate
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
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 volunteering, consulting, and community involvement, rather than just leaving work behind. We discuss the challenges of adapting to a new culture,
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
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 community.For more:Boundless LifeBoundless EducationRekha on LinkedInRekha on Instagram(00:00) - Introduction to the topic of location-indepe
The Inner Game of Work: Pranab Sachi on Codependent Origination, Rob Burbea, Quake Books, Attentional Co-Piloting, Michael Taft, and "Non-Success"
In this episode, I interview my friend Pranab Saachi, and we get specific about the ideas and influences that have shaped his thinking. We talk about codependent origination from Buddhist philosophy, the concept of “quake books” that have shifted his worldview, and his own approach to “attentional co-piloting” as a practical alternative to traditional coaching (which he then has me try ou
How much money do you need to quit? I debate with Nick Maggiulli (and rabbit holes: wealth > income, why COAST FIRE rocks, and more...)
In this episode, I'm pumped to welcome back Nick Maggiulli to the podcast (https://youtu.be/deMXbaI-Ir4). We dive into various topics about money and financial independence, with a focus on Nick's endorsement of the 'COAST Fire' strategy, something I accidentally embraced after quitting my job. Nick shares his personal stories of financial challenges growing up and how these experiences s
Following Your Inner Compass - Lawrence Yeo on his creative journey, sharing ideas, self-publishing, and playing the long game
Lawrence is one of my favorite creators. He shares with passion, vulnerability and care. I chatted with Lawrence Yeo about his new book, 'The Inner Compass,' exploring themes of self-reflection, creativity, and the journey of writing and self-publishing. We discuss the importance of engaging with the world to gain a deeper understanding of oneself, the role of ambition in creative work, a
Hustle & Flow - Jack Moses on dropping out of school, hustle culture, spiritual paths, finding flow, and travel as transformation
In this episode, I have a conversation with my friend Jack Moses. Three years ago, Jack emailed me after reading my book, declaring he was dropping out of college. Over time, I've been amazed by his life's actions, from embracing hustle culture to diving deep into spirituality. Recently, Jack led a retreat in Thailand, inspiring me with his courage and optimistic outlook. Join us as we di
Paul Q&A Episode - Moving to Asia, Parenting, Preparing for Kids, Pathless Hardcover Art Edition
Personal updates about life, including his recent move back to Asia, reflections on work and career paths, parenting experiences, and insights into education and self-publishing. I share the challenges and joys of parenting, how I think about decisions in regards to kids, and evolving thoughts on publishing and creative projects.Topics00:00 Introduction and Life Updates05:32 Reflections o
Becoming A Writer - Nat Eliason on his upcoming fiction release, traditional publishing vs. self-publishing, AI tools, tinkering, readers, launch plans
Hello! I'm back! Expect a slow ramp, but there are new episodes coming!I talked with Nat Eliason about his journey as a writer, from early experiments with ideas to fully embracing writing as a career. We discussed the challenges and rewards of moving from nonfiction to fiction, the trade-offs between traditional and self-publishing, and the importance of audience engagement. We also expl
"Dirtbag Rich" - Blake Boles & I Talk About Extracting More Freedom From Life
Links:PodcastBlake BolesDirtbag Rich Site: https://www.blakeboles.com/dbr/Episode DesriptionPaul Millerd is a 39-year-old writer, ex-consultant, and advocate for ditching the default path in favor of what he calls “the pathless path.” (pmillerd.com / @p_millerd)Paul walked away from a promising corporate consulting career—think McKinsey, prestige, and six-figure salaries—to pursue a life
Matt Yao Interviews Me
This was a fun episode. A friend, Matt Yao, reached out to see if he could interview me about my recent book, Good Work.We first connected when he called me in the summer of 2022. He was in the middle of my book and knew he needed to quit his job. Over the last few years, he's been on a transformational journey, experimenting with writing, coaching, and several other side quests.Hope you
Building A Life Around Good Work (Paul Interviewed by Abel James)
You can follow Abel's podcast here: Abel James Show
Good Work is Live! (Audiobook preview)
Check out and purchase Good Work here: https://pmillerd.com/goodwork Or from Amazon directly: https://amzn.to/4gwRSCN
#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
#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
Cate seemed to be fully entrenched on the default path — she had graduated from Yale and became the Supreme Court advocate on her way to becoming a partner in her law firm. But she didn't want to live the lives of the people around her. She pivoted hard, you could almost hear car brakes squeaking as she made the turn, and over a year she became the number one female poker player in the wo
1 Year Dad Reflections - Conversation with Sky King & Nat Eliason
This is from Sky King's podcast: https://skmp.supercast.com/Guest info:Nat: https://www.nateliason.com/Nat also has an amazing book coming out which I highly recommend, "Crypto Confidential": https://amzn.to/44BJ74I
#173 Solopreneurship After Burnout — Justin Welsh on burnout, taking ownership of his time, struggling with a results oriented mindset, non-monetary success, becoming a top LinkedIn influencer, income goals, The Creator MBA, dealing with fears around money
Justin is a former startup executive who helped build two startups past valuations of $1B, teams of 150+ people, and raise over $300M in venture capital. Now he’s building his one-person knowledge business toward $5M in annual profit.🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:Personal website LinkedInX (Twitter): @thejustinwelshThe Creator MBAThe Saturday Solopreneur⌛TIMESTAMPS(00:00) - Intro
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#172 Success In The Second Half Of Life — Henry Oliver on John Stuart Mill, Samuel Johnson, Penelope Fitzgerald, why we shouldn't dismiss Gladwell, writing, late bloomers, the importance of finding the others, Tyler Cowen's help and the lessons from Audrey Sutherland
Henry is a writer, speaker and brand consultant. He joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming book — Second Act — in which he analysises the phenomenon of late bloomers and what we can learn from them.🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:Personal websiteSubstack: The Common ReaderX (Twitter): @HenryEOliverSecond Act⌛TIMESTAMPS(00:00) - Intro
(00:11) - Guest introduction
(00:57) - The scripts tha
#171 "All Work Is Noble," Montessori, and Kids & Work — Matt Bateman on starting growing up with the internet, digital and industrial literacy, studying philosophy and learning how to teach, starting the Guidepost school network, how to train teachers, how children learn and work, values in education, agency, and writing his new book
Matt Bateman has a PhD in philosophy. He has abandoned the academic career, to pursue education in the Montessori system. A dad of three, he is passionate about educating children. Having worked a lot with training the teachers in the Montessori approach, he has now taken a step back to focus on writing his book.🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:Matt's Twitter — @mbatemanmontessorium.com guidep
#170 Apprenticeships, Sabbaticals & "Good Work" — Steve Schlafman & Matt Yao on slowing down, deprogramming, unlearning, learning from others, deciding to quit, going on a sabbatical, not being jealous anymore, competitiveness and enoughness, finding good work, ambition, the apprenticeship, Downshift, decelerator, marriage, family and reframing money
Steve is a professional coach and the founder of Downshift — the world's first decelerator. He has left a career in venture, but he remains ambitious, it's just that his ambition is now to have a good, multidimentional life, where he can be a good dad for his kids.Matt has left a traditional path early on to write, travel and discover his own path. When he met Steve, he offered him to bec
#169 "2M Subscribers, I love what I do, should I take a break?" — David Pakman on finding good work early, , how money and motivation changed over time, finding a balance in content creation, life after YouTube, his doubts about taking a sabbatical, having a daughter, dealing with public recognition and hateful comments, the lack of role models
David Pakman is a political commentator and the host of The David Pakman Show. He joins the podcast to explore a possible paradigm shift in the way he approaches his work and life after the birth of his daughter.🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:The David Pakman ShowX (Twitter): @dpakmanYouTube: David Pakman ShowInstagram: david.pakman⌛TIMESTAMPS(00:00) - Intro
(01:12) - The scripts that David
#168 Building With "margin for life" — Justin Jackson on lessons from running a skate shop, optimizing for profit, running a "calm company," co-founding Transistor, having kids early, designing margins and how money actually does make him happy
Justin is the co-founder of Transistor, a podcast hosting platform on which The Pathless Path podcast is hosted. Justin is passionate about designing his company so that all the team benefits. He achieves that by making sure that there is always a financial margin as well as a "margin for our emotional health, margin for our physical health, margin for life."🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:Pe
#167 Wandering in the Wilderness — Dom Francks on confronting fragility, his love of nature, the disconnect from nature, working as a software engineer, viewing yourself as a piece of poetry, how we're always embedded in nature and being guided by intuition
Dom is the lead guide at the VIVIFY Regerative Leadership Program. He helps leaders develop by taking them on an 8-day backpacking expedition in the Sierra mountains. Dom is passionate about preserving the natural world, staying connected to it and practicing aliveness.🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:Personal websiteVIVIFY (Get $500 off if you mention this podcast)Substack⌛TIMESTAMPS(00:00) -
#166 Breaking Free of the Rules — Rick Lewis on being a child actor, dropping out of college, being a professional juggler, street performing and a clowning, the corporate world as an outsider, breaking rules, parenting and how to reinvent yourself
Rick Lewis could be succinctly described as "a speaker, author & professional consultant", but such technical labelling wouldn't paint a fair picture of who he really is. He describes what he's doing as "intelligent misbehavior". He's public appearances have a much deeper goal than just pure entertainment. Rick is passionate about discovering and breaking the hidden rules that rule ou
#165 Gardening in the Digital Ecosystem — Kevin Espiritu on his fascination with the early Internet, how Poker broke his brain on money, starting his YouTube channel, Epic Gardening, taking a long term perspective, how to structure a video, transforming his YouTube channel, introducing new people to his audience, the probabilistic mindset and what he learnt from poker that helps him in his life
Kevin is the man behind the Epic Gardening channel. Although he had not read the Pathless Path at the time of the recording of this episode, he seems to be living it with every breath he takes. The only constant thing in his life seems to be that is constatly reinventing himself. From professional poker, gaming, web design, indie consulting, blogging to running a huge YouTube channel abou
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[Repost] My Nervous System Guru & Friend - Jonny Miller on His Own Pathless Path, Grief, Friendship, David Whyte & More
Enroll In The 5th Cohort of Nervous System Mastery: You can get $250 OFF using the code PATHLESS => nsmastery.comJonny Miller is a dear friend and I've had the privilege to get to know him closely over the past four years on our own journeys. We've lived in Japan, Indonesia, and Mexico together. When we met we were both single but now are both married in cross-country relationships and
#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 is an executive coach and the founder of the Art of Accomplishment. Having worked as a venture capitalist, a consultant and an international banker, Joe discovered meditation on a trip to Asia and has practiced it since for over 25 years since then. Meditating as well as a deep study of various spiritual, psychological and neurological traditions allowed him develop his unique ability
[Replay] Reinventing After Quitting A Top Job At Amazon - Christine Bader
Christine Bader is currently living in Bali, Indonesia, where she is spending time focused on her family and self. She is the author of The Evolution of a Corporate Idealist: When Girl Meets Oil and the former head of CSR for Amazon before leaving in 2017, a journey she details in an amazing essay titled “The year I learned to quit.” She talks about leaving the corporate world and shift
[Replay] Taking a "structured sabbatical" & Calm Companies - Jacqueline Jensen
Jacqueline Jensen has been a digital nomad for 3.5 years, living and working globally. It might surprise you to find out then, that she's written a book called "Travel Isn't The Answer." While counter-intuitive, she argues for a return to awe and wonder with what is already around us. She talks about different moments of wonder she has experienced (including a breathtaking view in Montene
[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 coach
[Replay] How "total work" took over the world - Andrew Taggart
Andrew is a Practical Philosopher who believes that "there may be no greater vexation in our time than the question of how to make a living in a manner that accords with leading a good life." We dive deep into the questions of "what is the good life?" and what he means by "sustaining life." He also shares his perspective on the concept of "Total Work," a phrase first put forth in 1947 by
[Replay] We Adopted a 4-Day Workweek - Tash Walker
Tash Walker is the founder of a firm and spends her Fridays making marmalade.Before instituting a four-day workweek at her firm, The Mix, she barely had time for her relationships. She decided to start doing research about different ways of working. There had to be a better way than the default options of "Summer Fridays" and "flexible work," that never seem to make less anxiety or stress
[Replay] Living On A Boat for 1.5 Years - John Zeratsky
John Zeratsky was a designer in the tech industry has worked with hundreds of startups in his time at Google Ventures. He’s also obsessed with redesigning time and thinking about what matters in life. Earlier this year he just got back from 18 months living on his boat "Pineapple" with his wife sailing around Central America, which he wrote about in an article titled “What quitting my j
[Replay] Packy McCormick on Injecting Fun To Newsletters
Packy says that his differentiation "is that I’m going to be having more fun than most people”I've been a big fan of the energy he's brought to his writing over the past couple of years. But he didn't set out to have a popular newsletter. His real plan was to launch an in-person community. We chat about how the pandemic helped him figure out why that wasn't a good idea and how he's thin
#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 is an Indonesian living in Taiwan, who is deeply immersed in the American pop culture through the power of the internet. His background in tourism helps him with problem solving and talking too people, he has learnt English from watching MTV, got one of his first jobs because he was browsing Reddit and he is now the CEO of Castro, the podcast app. Jovian is a magnet for opportuniti
#162 Money, Work, Parenting & 1 Month In Taiwan - Angie & Paul on money scripts, cultural differences, being Taiwanese in the US, being American in Taiwan, perceptions of work in their families, life with a newborn, impostor syndrome, remote work and travel
After a month spent in Taiwan and 6 months into parenthood Angie & Paul share their thoughts and take some deep dives into various other topics.🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERE⌛TIMESTAMPS(00:00) - Podcast intro
(02:17) - How Angie & Paul think about work & money?
(10:12) - Cultural differences, ask vs guess
(14:58) - Defining work, feedback from the family
(22:22) - How are A
#161 9 Year Identity Crisis?! - Tom Critchlow on being stuck, indecisiveness, going to wander, taking every 7th week off, strategically dropping the ball, hiring an editor, and fear of finishing his book
Tom and Paul talk through Tom's challenges at this inflection point in his indie career, a book he's planning on shipping and how to think through indie consultant identity crises🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:Tom's Site: https://tomcritchlow.com/Strategic Independent: Book Draft⌛TIMESTAMPS(00:00) - Intro
(00:11) - Guest introduction
(02:35) - Tom's problem — indecisiveness
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#160 - Why Manifesting Works — Erin Doppelt on how living in Israel and India changed her life, "snapshot manifestation", why women should work aligned with their menstrual cycle, entrepreneurship as freedom for women, pregnancy, and her new book
Erin is a spiritual psychology and meditation teacher, with a background in clinical psychology. She believes in experiencing rather than explaining and because of that she has been drawn to travel to places like India and Israel, which have helped her connect to her roots and to what matters. Erin is passionate about discovering her true self, meditation, snapshot manifestation, and taki
#159 Living Intentionally After "Enough" - Bilal Zaidi on leaving Google, emigrating to the US, video games, the intensity of New York, writing poetry and spoken word, travel vs vacations, and money and creativity
Bilal was born in London to a family of Pakistani descent. A curious kid, with an interest in computers, he developed a successful website with over 500 000 readers in his teens. He ended up working at Google in the US. After a while Bilal has left the company to carve his own path. He has founded Creator Lab and discovered a passion for spoken word poetry, which enables him to better con
#158 From Rugby to TikTok Influencer — Ben Mercer on navigating the transitional periods in his life, being a professional athlete with an English literature degree, the diversity of the rugby world, various motivations in sports, his passion for rugby, his love of reading and writing, self-publishing and becoming a Tik Tok creator
Ben was a professional rugby player with an English literature degree — something not unheard of in the diverse rugby world, but also certainly not usual. After retiring from the sport, he was confronted with the task of redesigning his life. Although it was initially tough, he took the slow approach of focusing on the things he enjoys doing, which proved very beneficial in the long term.
#157 Parenting & Our Future - Paul & Angie Check-In on Five Months of Parenting, Unexpected Happiness, Parenting Scripts, and The Time Bucket Exercise from Die With Zero
I'm trying to convince Angie to do more episodes, so if you like it please let us know by e-mailing both of us here.(00:16) - - Introduction and agenda for the podcast
(03:16) - - Balancing work, fitness, health, and parenthood
(13:16) - - Growth of their child and the emotional journey of parenthood
(15:16) - - Financial situation and the concept of abundance
(26:16) - - Sharing a pa
#156 Saying "no" to something good — Jenny Blake on the inner CFO, spending every penny just to try, working at Google, running towards something vs. running away, creating assets for yourself, making yourself discoverable, and seeking advice from "friendtors"
Jenny is an author, international speaker, career and business strategist and executive coach. She has worked in a start up during her college years and then she worked at Google. At some point she decided to follow her passions and left her job. She has already written three books, she runs a business on intuition and she continues discovering her own path.🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:its
#155 Homeschooling = Future of Education? - Hannah Frankman (Repost)
Hannah is awesome and you should listen to this podcast. She grew up homeschooled, is an endlessly curious person, has a deep sense of agency, and is a pro at carving her own path. She's done a ton of things including writing, coaching, and working at startups and has created jobs for herself, negotiated working remotely (before it was cool), and has done a ton of other things. She rec
#154 Learning to "Lean Out" - Dr. Dawn Baker's Journey from Medicine to 'Leaning Out', Embracing Unconventional Paths, Living Off-Grid, and Homeschooling
Dawn has a medical degree but she didn't pursue a traditional career as a doctor. She lives off grid with her husband and her homeschooled daughter. Dawn is passionate about finding a work-life balance and she wrote a book for professional women seeking to do so.🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:Book: Lean OutTwitter: @DLBakerMD practicebalance.comInstagram: practicebalance⌛TIMESTAMPS(00:00) -
#153 Beyond Mimetic Desires - Luke Burgis on the temptations of conformity, contemplating life in Starbucks, thick desires and thin desires, letting go of control, the importance of play, learning from different work cultures, his stay in Rome and becoming a father
Luke has a background on Wall Street and has founded 3 companies in Silicon Valley. He describes his adult life as a constant state of uncertainty. At some point, he took a classics course, which he completed in a 24-hour Starbucks in a couple of months while living in Las Vegas. This led to him to contemplate deeper questions, leaving "entrepreneur Luke" behind and spending 3 years in Ro
#152 The Creator Therapist - Melvin Varghese on Emigrating to Texas, his work as a clinical psychologist, starting a podcast, the birth of his daughter, re-evaluating life and money and detaching identity from work
Melvin has a PhD in psychology but to call him just "a psychologist" would be trying to fit him in too small of a box. He has left a successful clinical career to build his online "healthy business" – he is the person behind "Selling the Couch" podcast, he does sessions with entrepreneurs and he runs an online course where he helps therapists to move their business online. Everything he
#151 Culture Without Culture War - Anna Gát on growing up in Hungary, emigrating at the age of 30, staying curious as we age, Interintellect, building a startup, bad advice and trusting your gut, her article in 2018, culture without culture war, creating your own gatekeepers, and success in the UK vs US
Anna is the founder and CEO of Interintellect - a global community of thinkers. She grew up in Hungary and emigrated to London at the age of 30 and later to the US where she built her startup. She is passionate about staying curious as we age. While for some their late 20's are the end, she has chosen to treat it as the beginning.🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:InterintellectTwitter: @TheAnna
#150 - Why I Turned Down a $200k Book Deal (Solo Episode)
This is a solo episode of my podcast, inspired by Jenny Blake. I will do more of these if people like them. Let me know!For Video: YouTube
#149 "I will sell out Madison Square Garden" - Danny Miranda on starting a blog at 14, following your intuition, discipline, meditation, his podcast, retreats, masculinity, compassion, "The True Path", thinking big, and trusting The Universe
Danny Mirands is the host of The Danny Miranda Podcast. He's been hanging out on the internet since he was 14. We talk about his journey, almost getting sidetracked by the default path in college, and then betting on himself with his podcast. Danny is a friend, and he inspired me by how true he is to his own path, his ability to dream big in creative ways and spread love in the world. 🎥🍿
#148 Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth - Jessica Depatie on her Korean background, shadow work, producing a documentary - "Dark Night of Our Soul", expanding your perspective through travel, what does it mean to rest, defining growth, the hero's journey, and memes
Jessica is a producer and a podcaster. She is passionate about shadow work and is currently working on her documentary on post traumatic growth - "Dark Night of Our Soul".🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:Link to Support The Movie - Dark Night of Our SoulJessica on IMDbInstagram - jessicadepatie_Hollywood Con Queen PodcastBill Plotkin’s Journey of Soul Initiation@wordsarevibrations meme account
#147 You Can Love Cooking Too - Myles Snider on intuitive cooking, living in Argentina, working in Tulum, food industry scripts, health myths, the beauty of "slow cooking"
Myles is a chef and a farmer's market enthusiast. He studied economics and was pursuing many other interests like filmmaking on the side. During his stay in Argentina, he realized that he wanted to follow his true passion - cooking. Although he hasn't gone to a fancy cooking school, he managed to get a position working under a former Michelin star chef in Tulum and now he's sharing his lo
#146 Separating Work & Identity - Simone Stolzoff on the myth of a "Dream Job," last-minute around the world trip, journalism, work, identity, writing his book, knowing when to quit, and the dangers of turning passion into a livelihood
Simone Stolzoff has worn many hats. He's worked as a writer, designer, and now, Author. He grew up with "four parents", each having a unique influence on him, He grew up being told he could do whatever he wanted but realized there were assumptions behind that. Over the last couple of years, he's contemplated how we can design a life not centered around work (which obviously interests me
#145 Capitalist by Day, Spiritual by Night - Alex Hardy on achievement, Wall Street, tech startups, exiting his company, pride & suffering, his sabbatical, suppressing his curiosity and rediscovering his passions
Alex was crushing it early in his career, ending up on Wall Street after getting a combined JD/MBA. But after a few years, he went looking for his next mountain, aiming his ambition at the tech sector. He ended up co-founding LiveOak, a company he eventually sold in 2020. After that, he struggled to determine what was next and finally decided to walk away from more than a million dollars
#144 The Creator Pivot - Khe Hy on laying people off, collapsing course demand, seasons of creativity, having zero change in net worth in eight years, competitiveness, investing, coaching, and marriage on the pathless path
In 2015 Khe left a Wall Street carrier to pursue his own path of "uncomfortable introspection", reevaluating his life. This is a constant process - Khe is always being emergent to himself. Now he finds himself at a crossroads - after a great initial success in 2020, he recently had to scale down his cohort-based course. Although laying people off was tough, Khe welcomes the change as ente
#143 The Art of Living - Kyle Kowalski on how to have an existential crisis, synthesizing the art of living, curiosity as fuel, his relationship with money, "killing himself to work" and "purpose washing" in big companies
Kyle was a marketing executive who believed in the "hard work" ethic. After an existential crisis, he decided to carve his own path as a solopreneur and started Sloww - "a trusted resource of lifelong learning". Kyle describes his purpose as "synthesizing the art of living for students of life".🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:Twitter: @KyKowSloww: sloww.coHappiness BookIgikai 2.0⌛TIMESTAMPS(0
#142 Goofing Off On Purpose - Kevin Kelly on why we should subsidize travel for young people, owning his time, a rest ethic, riding his bike across US, his love of YouTube, staying optimistic about the future, raising children and his new book
Kevin is the founding executive editor of Wired magazine, a writer and a photographer. When he was young he dropped out of college and travelled to Taiwan, which he describes as a live changing experience. Kevin is passionate about owning his time, the importance of goofing off and staying optimistic about the development of technology.🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:Kevin's website: kk.orgKe
#141 Ryan Holiday's Secret Weapon - Billy Oppenheimer on growing in Philadelphia, almost going to law school, role models, working with Ryan Holiday, his research process, the notecard system, skiing, and the downsides to fame
Billy used to be an avid skier, working odd jobs and traveling between the northern and southern hemispheres trying to catch the best skiing. In 2018 he e-mailed Ryan Holiday and pitched him on doing some work for him for free. In a couple of months, he was hired as Ryan's research assistant. Billy is one of the most curious people I know and we dive into his journey. 🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH H
#140 Tom Peters - Fired from McKinsey to Top Business Thought Leader
I'm sharing this conversation I had a couple of months ago with Tom Peters. Our convo got cut a bit short but it was a fun conversation reflecting on his trajectory, why he got kicked out of McKinseyTo learn more about Tom: His Website
#139 Compounding Memes - Trung Phan on his great grandfather, living abroad, the expat community in Asia, writing, working at The Hustle, children and work, balancing his various activities, going solo, and playing the long game
Trung is a writer at Workweek, cofounder of bearly.ai, and co-host of the Not Investment Advice podcast. He is passionate about playing the long game and unleashing the power of compounding.🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:Twitter: @TrungTPhanWebsite: trungtphan.comBearly.AIPodcast: Not Investment AdviceTrung's writing at Bloomberg and Workweek Trung's Newsletter⌛TIMESTAMPS(02:12) - College an
#138 Money & The Creator Economy - Steph Smith on our lack of wisdom about money, reaching "ice cream freedom", The Hustle, balancing employment and side gigs, unconventional paths, opportunities in the creator economy and how not to get disappointed at your wedding
Steph Smith is the host of the a16z podcast and is an online creator, former consultant, former digital nomad and all-around badass. We talk about money, work, relationships, and weddings...🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:Twitter: @stephsmithioSteph's book: doingcontentright.coma16z PodcastThe Sh*t You Don't Learn in School PodcastBlog: stephsmith.io⌛TIMESTAMPS(01:19) - The scripts that Ste
#137 Life as Conversation - Russ Roberts on his relationship with his father, starting the EconTalk podcast in 2006, Adam Smith, why people want to be "lovely", aiming high, why it's hard to have fun, misunderstandings of the academic world, and moving to Israel in his 60's
Russ is an economist, a research fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution and president of Shalem College in Jerusalem. One of pioneers of podcasting, he's been hosting EconTalk since 2006.🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:Twitter: @EconTalkerEconTalk Website: www.econtalk.orgEconTalk YouTube Channel⌛TIMESTAMPS(03:25) - The influence of Russ' father
(10:35) - What modern economics oft
#136 Complexity & Complicatedness - Sam Spurlin on playing hockey, why he quit teaching, studying at Claremont, leaving a PhD program, working pro bono too start his career, complicated vs complex systems, how to deal with ego in organizations, remote work failures, podcasting with his brother, and the importance of a retrospective meeting
Sam is a partner at The Ready - an organizational design consultancy operating fully remotely. He is also a prolific writer, passionate about personal development, self-managing organizations and adopting a more human, adaptive, and meaningful way of working.🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:Twitter: @samspurlinInstagram: samspurlinLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/samspurlinSam's writing: samspurlin.c
#135 Beyond Comfort - Derek Sivers on why great musicians shake things up, ambition, and moving to a new country as a superpower, lessons from Singapore, and the scripts around having children
Derek Sivers has been a musician, producer, circus performer, successful entrepreneur, TED speaker, and book publisher. He has lived all around the world and has never let himself be too comfortable - constantly changing and following his inner ambition.🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:Twitter: @siversWebsite: sive.rsMy Favorite Derek Book: Anything You Want⌛TIMESTAMPS(00:54) - The scripts tha
#134 The Office-Based Reality is Over - Dror Poleg on entrepreneurship in Israel, studying in Australia, working in China, Future of Remote Work and The Real Estate Business, How To Write A Top 5 Book in Almost Any Category, The Disappearance of The Middle-Skilled Job, Inequality and The End of The Offices
Dror worked as a real estate private equity exec, startup founder, front-end developer, parliamentary advisor, and soldier. Having lived all around the world he is now based in NYC, writing as an “Economic Historian”.Having predicted that remote work is going to become the new norm back in 2015, he has just published a survival guide titled "After Office".🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:Twitt
#133 Creation Without The Ego - Isabel Unraveled on writing, "the chronic state of performing", detaching your sense of self from the work, finding the inner child, paying attention to your emotions, trusting your intuition and why people should stop pretending
Isabel is a writer who is very passionate about the creative process. She has some powerful original ideas about the relationship between the artist and their creation, trusting one's intuition, and why people should stop pretending.🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:Twitter: @isabelunraveledIsabel's Writing: https://mindmine.substack.com⌛TIMESTAMPS(0:11) Introduction (5:41) "The chronic state o
#132 Making Money Simple & Smart - Nick Maggiulli on blogging into a new career, writing for smart people, building relationships in the finance world, the lifestyle creep myth, dying with too much money, and money emotions
Nick Maggiulli is a finance data analyst and writer. He is the author of "Just Keep Buying" and has a blog titled "Of Dollars and Data".🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:Twitter: @dollarsanddataBlog: Of Dollars and DataNick's Book: Just Keep Buying ⌛TIMESTAMPS(0:47) The scripts nick grew up with(5:35) Writing books and blogging(32:44) Building relationships in the NYC finance scene(36:07) Why
#131 The Art of Sabbaticals - Cécile and Michelle on finding "forgotten hobbies", writing online, improving their relationship with money, abundance mindset and rediscovering joy
Cécile has had a successful career in consulting, acquiring a senior position in a big company that has taken a leadership role in the energy transition in the UK. Although she was passionate about her job she decided to go on a yearlong sabbatical from work, traveling around the world and writing - creating space for her curiosity & creativity.Michelle has a background in sales but a
#130 You Have One Life - David Senra on finding his life's work, trial & error, the necessity of talking risks, mortality, balancing his entrepreneurial endeavours and family life and what can be learned from reading hundreds of biographies.
David Senra is the creator of Founders Podcast and is obsessed with bringing alive the knowledge of the most driven, curious, courageous, and interesting founders throughout history. He has spent almost all his time reading, re-reading, and recording one of the best podcasts on the planet right now. Links:Follow his podcast: @FoundersPodcastListen: Founders Podcast or Itunes⏳TIMESTAMPS2:
#129 Friendly Ambitious Nerd World-Building - Visakan Veerasamy on Long-Orbit Friendships, Preemptive Defensiveness, "Hot Streaks," Writing A Book, Making $1000 for one copy & Negative Comments
Visakan Veerasamy is an internet creator and writer, he is passionate about the future of the internet, ideas, and how people can be bolder on their creative journeys. His mission is to build the greatest social graph of friendly, ambitious nerds that the world has ever seen.This is our second conversation and dives much more into his current work and how he thinks about the internet. 🎥🍿
#128 Crafting A Life You Love - Amy Tangerine on working in fashion, carving her own path, starting a business, a third-life crisis, scrapbooking as contemplation and learning from and inspiring her children
Amy Tangerine is a long-time creator, entrepreneur, and mother. We talk about her path, starting a business that took off, her "third-life" crisis, learning to inject rest into her path, her relationship with her mother, having children, scrapbooking and building a business around work she loves. WATCH On YouTubeFOLLOW AMYHer Website: amytangerine.comTwitter: @amytangerineInstagram: @amyt
#127 The Art of Quitting & Reinvention - Nina Simon on living "off the grid" in an intentional community, taking "turns" in marriage and work, having kids on an unconventional path & leaving her dream job at NASA
At each professional crossroad, Nina Simon has made the choice most likely to disappoint her mother. She left an electrical engineering job at NASA to design spy museum exhibits, said goodbye to a museum directorship to start a global movement for more inclusive cultural organizations, and now has put down her CEO hat to write crime fiction. Her first novel, Mother-Daughter Murder Night,
#126 Hearts on Fire - David Perell on curiosity, being a citizen of the internet, taking himself seriously, childhood obsessions, building Write of Passage, ambition, and money
This episode was a delight. I've been following David's journey since 2017 and he was one of the fellow internet weirdos I saw on a similar path that didn't quite make sense. I've been inspired by how many people David has helped onboard as "citizens of the internet" through his course Write of Passage. I'm rooting for David and I think you'll want to as well by the end of this episode.
#125 Angie & Paul - We're Having a Kid (and other life updates)
Angie and I talked about our journey (mostly hers) over the last two years including her leaving fitness, moving to the US, enrolling in Write of Passage, finding her community, and initial traction as a freelancer.🍿 WATCH ON YOUTUBELinks:Angie's Site: Angie Creates Her Experience in Write of Passage: From Fear To ThrivingAngie's Podcast: Angie Creates (English & Chinese)Timestamps0:0
#124 Can You Ever "Make It" While Self-Employed - David Kadavy on Doing Work You Love, Self-Publishing, Traveling & Perspective, Mini-Lives & Living as An Expat
David talks about his self-employment journey, discussing topics such as graphics design, studying abroad, work identity and engagement, self-publishing books, and advertising on Amazon. He reflects on his experiences and explains how he shifted from a traditional job to self-employment, including how he experienced a new reality after leaving his job. We talk about how hard it is to ever
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