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Paul is an independent writer, freelancer, coach, and digital creator. He is best known for his self-published book, The Pathless Path, which has sold more than 45,000 copies. In the book, he tells his personal story of self-discovery while questioning conventional work beliefs and exploring what really matters. Previously, Paul spent several years working in strategy consulting before deciding to walk away and embrace a pathless path. Follow Paul on X @p_millerd.

[0:16] - Paul\u2019s experience quitting his job and crafting his own path

[7:35] - Balancing planned work time with undefined exploratory time

[13:03] - Designing your own pathless path

[17:04] - How Paul found his favorite forms of work

[24:22] - Dealing with uncertainty and welcoming problems

[30:23] - The importance of space and personal exploration

[34:56] - The hidden downsides of the traditional life path

[39:32] - Trying different \u201clife modes\u201d at an early age

[44:06] - Living an experience-rich life

[50:55] - Paul\u2019s early impressions on parenting

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