In this conversation, author & creator Paul Millerd and I discuss breaking from the "default path" of work and success, how to navigate uncertainty, and redesigning our work lives with intention. He shares insights on the pathless path, the role of leisure in creativity, and the evolution of work paradigms in society.

Timestamps:

00:00 Navigating Identity and Labels

02:22 The Influence of Location on Personal Growth

05:06 The Pathless Path: Embracing Uncertainty

07:21 Work, Worth, and the Default Path

10:06 The Role of Leisure in Creativity

12:28 Shifting Paradigms in Work and Life

15:01 Embracing Emotions and Existential Fear

17:19 The Hero's Journey in Personal Growth

20:17 Parenting, Needs, and Self-Actualization

22:23 Writing as a Journey of Self-Discovery

25:05 The Interconnection of Work and Life

27:39 The Evolution of Success and Fulfillment

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