In this episode, we explore Paul's journey from being a good student in a traditional school system to designing his own life and finding work that he loves. We discuss the challenges of finding a path that is right for you, the benefits of building in public, what is happening with Gen Z and work, the knowledge economy, finding awe in life again, the future of work, true impact comes from the heart, and taking a leap of faith.

Paul shares his personal story of how he realized that the corporate world was not the right fit for him, and how he eventually found his way to a career that allows him to be creative, make a difference in the world, and work on his own terms. He also offers advice for others who are struggling to find their calling or who are feeling stuck in a job that they don't love.

This episode is for anyone who is looking to find their calling, build a life that they love, and make a true impact. Whether you are a student, a recent graduate, or a seasoned professional, Paul's insights and advice can help you on your journey.

We also discuss his newest book, The Pathless Path: Imagining a New Story for Work and Life. 

Highlights

00:00 Intro.

02:12 Paul’s Trajectory

08:10 How to know when a path is not built for you?

11:00 The Benefits of Building in Public.

16:30 What is Happening With Gen Z and work?

20:00 The Knowledge Economy.

26:00 Finding Awe In Life Again.

34:04 The Future of Work.

44:10 True Impact Comes From The Heart.

49:00 Taking a Leap of Faith.

PAUL MILLERD BIO

Paul Millerd is an independent writer, freelancer, coach, and digital creator. He has written online for many years and has built a growing audience of curious humans from around the world. He spent several years working in strategy consulting before deciding to walk away and embrace a pathless path. He is fascinated about how our relationship to work is shifting and how more people can live lives where they can thrive

Follow Paul on X: https://twitter.com/p_millerd

Get The Pathless Path: https://think-boundless.com/the-pathless-path/

Paul's Website: https://lu.ma/u/paulm

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