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The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd

The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd

Written by: Paul Millerd
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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 their relationship with 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, Joe Hudson, Luke Burgis, Ben Hunt, Dan Vassallo, Steph Smith, Alex Pang, Visakan Veerasamy, Michael Ashcroft, Kyla Scalon, Trung Phan, Justin Welch, and more.Paul Millerd Careers Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Success
Episodes
  • Relaunching my audiobook + publishing deal with Authors Equity
    Sep 21 2026

    Read more here: Why I am partnering with Authors Equity

    If 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:

    • Audible
    • Libro.fm
    • Pre-save it on Spotify to help me out (you don’t need to order!)
    • Direct purchase on Amazon for $10
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    22 mins
  • Angie Finished Her Memoir! - Angie and Paul on the creative process, parenting, travel, writing, life challenges, and books
    Feb 25 2026

    Check out Angie's book in Chinese: mit886.com
    More about angie: Angiecreates.io

    Click 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
    • (13:09) - The Struggles of Working with Others
    • (26:48) - The Impact of Miscarriage
    • (34:08) - Rethinking Work and Parenting
    • (42:17) - Struggles of Citizenship and Homelessness
    • (42:43) - Emotional Turmoil and Support
    • (43:07) - Guilt and Parenting Challenges
    • (45:45) - A New Beginning in Thailand
    • (46:40) - Balancing Work and Family
    • (57:01) - Exploring Financial Literacy
    • (01:12:23) - Publishing Journey and Cultural Differences
    • (01:23:21) - Future Plans and Reflections
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Michael Ashcroft on Getting Lost and The Joys of Dad Life
    Dec 31 2025

    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 Banter
    • (02:49) - Reflecting on Past Conversations
    • (03:38) - The Journey of Self-Employment
    • (12:12) - Life Updates and Health Challenges
    • (16:05) - Parenting Reflections and Future Plans
    • (19:38) - Balancing Work and Family Life
    • (23:58) - Navigating Challenges and Personal Growth
    • (30:02) - The Role of Fathers and Emotional Resilience
    • (33:35) - The Impact of Miscarriages and Moving Forward
    • (36:47) - Reflecting on a Challenging Project
    • (38:17) - Book Sales and Audience Insights
    • (39:57) - Future Plans and Creative Inspiration
    • (40:51) - The State of Online Creation
    • (50:21) - AI and Its Impact on Creativity
    • (01:00:04) - Balancing Work, Family, and Creativity
    • (01:05:26) - Fun and Games: Dictator or Hustle Bro?
    • (01:08:26) - Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook
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    1 hr and 10 mins
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