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With 40k global sales, The Pathless Path has become a surprise best-seller. The book has received attention from major publishers, including a 6-figure offer from a Big Five publisher (which was turned down). The author is currently looking for foreign publishers to translate the work into different languages.

It takes a few wrong turns to find the right way.

Paul Millerd thought he was on his way. From small-town Connecticut kid to the most prestigious consulting firm in the world, brushing shoulders with CEOs and with the resume to match.

The Pathless Path is about finding yourself in the wrong life, and the real work of figuring out how to live. Through painstaking experiments, living in different countries and the goodwill of people from around the world, Paul Millerd pieces together a set of ideas and principles that guide him from unfulfilled and burned out to the good life and all of the existential crises in between.

This book is a personal journey of awakening and is an ideal companion for people considering leaving their jobs, embarking on a new path, dealing with the uncertainty of an unconventional path, or searching for better models for thinking about work in a fast-changing world.

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“It’s a rare book in that it is tangentially about careers and being more focused and productive, but unlike almost every other book I have read about these topics, I finished this one and felt better about myself and my career.”

“The themes are timeless. The content is expertly written. The advice is refreshingly non-prescriptive.”

“If you have questioned your own path, or a nagging lack of intention in your choices you need this book. If you have felt a gradual loss of agency in your direction you need this book. You are in the grip of an invisible script that was not written for you.” - Kris Abdelmessih

“The writing is fantastic - Paul's writing is approachably poetic; a quick read that weaves together his own experience moving from a 'default path' overachiever to a 'pathless path' seeker of passion and curiosity, deep research into the history of work and collections of perspectives from years of podcasting, friendship, conferences, and meetings with other 'alternative path' life-livers.”

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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.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09QF6Q421
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Paul Millerd (13 Jan. 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 220 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8985515305
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 1.4 x 21.59 cm

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Great read! A must read for anyone who is questioning the default path.

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Absolutely enjoyed reading this. Makes you think outside the norm and question your automatic beliefs and shed more awareness to begun askin why you do what you do and so much more.

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David Innes

A Must-Read for Anyone Looking to Improve Their Life!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 May 2023

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I recently read The Pathless Path: Imagining a New Story For Work and Life and I must say I am impressed with the quality of the book. The book is very easy to read and it makes understanding the concepts much easier.

One of the best things about this book is that it provides a new perspective on work and life which is very refreshing. The book also has a lot of practical advice which can be applied to everyday life.

The only downside I found was that it is slightly expensive compared to other self-help books in the market. However, I believe that the quality of the book justifies the price.

Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their life. If you found this review helpful, please click on the “Helpful” button below.

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Thomas Dalton

Powerful stuff, worth a second read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 August 2023

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Paul’s book goes into great depth on primary motivations and ‘the meaning of our lives’, or at least the meaning we attribute to it. On initial reflection, I don’t think one pass through is enough to get the most out of this book.

I’ve taken away from this some valuable insights and the book has made me think twice about a few things in my life. Definitely on the list of must reads, but probably a ‘must read twice’ book.

I will admit it’s not the easiest to read, primarily due to the structure and long chapter format. Even with chapter breaks the book feels like it flows continuously, which would be my only mild negative.

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Ahead of his time...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 July 2023

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I get the sense that Paul is (way) ahead of his time with this work and the views about work.

It’s a great blend of personal experience with philosophy.

Paul is never on a high horse, despite having started on a prestigious consulting path.

Reading this, I felt both understood, and inspired.  

I look forward to re-reading again soon!

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This Book Could Completely Change Your Life

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 May 2023

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I purchased and read this book on the recommendation of a YouTuber I follow, Ali Abdaal. I worked for 42 years in finance, only changing companies twice. I waited until I retired at 60 to start my passion for coaching and writing. These days there are so many options to work as a one person business, if I was young now I would definitely follow that path as well. There are some great tips for life in this book anyway, even if your choice is to walk the ‘default path’. Thank you Paul Millerd for writing this great book, I loved it.

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you can keep coming back to this important book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 April 2023

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I've reread Paul's book a couple of times now and always find something different that resonates. It's a sensitively written but ambitious vision of how life and work can be. Highly recommend.

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Imran Khan

Helped inspire me to take a new path

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 March 2022

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I read this book at the perfect time, as I was feeling very directionless about my career and future.

Hearing Paul's journey helped me realise that facing uncertainty is not necessarily a bad thing as long as I keep moving forward. It opened my mind to another path in life, one that I had not previously considered - The Pathless Path. For that I am grateful.

A few sections felt a little padded out, but overall I was content with my purchase.

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Amazing Book

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I am on my pathless path at the moment and this book is exactly what I needed this book to explain why I feel lost. its A Novel .

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