#41 - Paul Millerd: Optimizing for Uncertainty on the Pathless Path

Paul Millerd is the author of The Pathless Path, a book he self-published that's sold over 70,000 copies worldwide over the last four years. His work has helped countless people all over the world leave the "Default Path" and blaze their own trail to build the life they want and do work they love. Paul has been an inspiration to me for years--as a writer, entrepreneur, and all-around incredible and generous human being--so I'm excited to share our conversation with you today where we dive into what it really means to pursue your own path. Enjoy.—CONNECT WITH PAUL MILLERD: https://pmillerd.com/https://pathlesspath.com/—SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/—JOIN THE COMMUNITY:The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/lab now to join.—TIMESTAMPS:00:00 The Power of Self-Publishing07:13 Navigating the Identity of Being A Writer17:38 Embracing Authenticity21:09 Optimizing for Uncertainty40:20 Embracing the Pathless Path46:50 Chasing Success and Rejecting Status55:42 Finding a Niche vs a Mode58:35 The Intrinsic Value of Writing Books01:05:28 The Insane Realities of the Book Publishing Industry01:20:07 The Future of Books01:28:27 The Psychology of Taking Risks01:35:05 Guerilla Marketing and Gifting Books01:47:18 The Lasting Impact of the Pathless Path—SOCIAL LINKS:Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsydLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/Disclaimers: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, treatment, diagnosis, or creates a professional-client relationship.