Episode
#460 - Paul Millerd - The Tension Between Success And Happiness
1:15:02
Published: Thu Apr 14 2022
Description
Paul Millerd is a strategy consultant, author and a podcaster. The old stories we were told about success and happiness no longer apply. We don't have to wear a suit or go to an office or have job for life. But do we even need success? Is there a simpler route to being happy? Paul has spent the last 5 years trying to find out. Expect to learn why the road between success and happiness might have a shortcut, how optimising for freedom gave Paul everything he wanted from his life, what the ancient Greek word for leisure tells us about the modern world, why following a "default path" is dangerous, why unplanning your work day might make you happier and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Learn how to skip college and get Praxis’ free book on the success mindset at https://discoverpraxis.com/modernwisdom/ (discount automatically applied) Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and Free Shipping from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Check out Paul's website - https://think-boundless.com/ Follow Paul on Twitter - https://twitter.com/P_millerd Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
Discover how to balance achieving success with living a happy life, the value of optimising for freedom and why following a predetermined path can be dangerous.
00:00 - 05:16 (05:16)
Summary
Discover how to balance achieving success with living a happy life, the value of optimising for freedom and why following a predetermined path can be dangerous. Also, learn about a lifestyle-friendly nutritional solution.
Episode#460 - Paul Millerd - The Tension Between Success And Happiness
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Instead of constantly striving for success to avoid feeling inadequate, it's important to work on removing obstacles and finding happiness along the way.
05:17 - 09:16 (03:58)
Summary
Instead of constantly striving for success to avoid feeling inadequate, it's important to work on removing obstacles and finding happiness along the way. High achievers who genuinely love what they do and have a desire to maximize their time on earth are often more fulfilled than those who are driven by fear of insufficiency.
Episode#460 - Paul Millerd - The Tension Between Success And Happiness
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The desire for autonomy and freedom should not be conflated with the popular hustle culture of escaping work.
09:16 - 15:48 (06:31)
Summary
The desire for autonomy and freedom should not be conflated with the popular hustle culture of escaping work. Entrepreneurship and creativity are fulfilling when they are driven by genuine passion, not a desire to avoid work.
Episode#460 - Paul Millerd - The Tension Between Success And Happiness
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The desire to break from worker mode and reconnect with childlike activities during breaks is a common phenomenon.
15:48 - 21:07 (05:19)
Summary
The desire to break from worker mode and reconnect with childlike activities during breaks is a common phenomenon. Some individuals may not want to stop working entirely, but require a temporary break, calling into question how work became the central focus of our lives.
Episode#460 - Paul Millerd - The Tension Between Success And Happiness
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This podcast discusses how societal beliefs around the purpose of work have evolved over time and the idea that work should be a means to an end rather than a central aim of life.
21:07 - 25:41 (04:33)
Summary
This podcast discusses how societal beliefs around the purpose of work have evolved over time and the idea that work should be a means to an end rather than a central aim of life.
Episode#460 - Paul Millerd - The Tension Between Success And Happiness
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In this podcast, the speaker talks about the changing economic system and how the possibilities for creating different sorts of work are much greater than they were in the past.
25:41 - 32:38 (06:57)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker talks about the changing economic system and how the possibilities for creating different sorts of work are much greater than they were in the past. As a self-employed creator, she explains how working remotely and flexibly is much more feasible than before.
Episode#460 - Paul Millerd - The Tension Between Success And Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The conventional path of education, getting a job, and working in it for years can be limiting and unfulfilling.
32:38 - 38:42 (06:03)
Summary
The conventional path of education, getting a job, and working in it for years can be limiting and unfulfilling. In the information age, people are seeking unconventional paths and meaning in their careers.
Episode#460 - Paul Millerd - The Tension Between Success And Happiness
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Shedding the societal pressure to trade everything for future success and detaching from preconceived notions of identity can lead to discovering the activities and work that truly drive you and avoiding burnout.
38:42 - 46:06 (07:24)
Summary
Shedding the societal pressure to trade everything for future success and detaching from preconceived notions of identity can lead to discovering the activities and work that truly drive you and avoiding burnout.
Episode#460 - Paul Millerd - The Tension Between Success And Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker describes poignant and stressful moments in doing meaningful work, often feeling like an imposter, but continuously pushing through to figure it out.
46:06 - 53:36 (07:29)
Summary
The speaker describes poignant and stressful moments in doing meaningful work, often feeling like an imposter, but continuously pushing through to figure it out. However, meaningful work cannot always fit within the confines of a job container, as most jobs involve tasks that may not be enjoyable.
Episode#460 - Paul Millerd - The Tension Between Success And Happiness
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Many people have a low resolution view of what it means to be a creator, not realizing the hard work that goes on behind the scenes, such as touring, recording, and mixing down music.
53:36 - 1:00:27 (06:51)
Summary
Many people have a low resolution view of what it means to be a creator, not realizing the hard work that goes on behind the scenes, such as touring, recording, and mixing down music. It's important to understand the price that comes with following your passions.
Episode#460 - Paul Millerd - The Tension Between Success And Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses how values and psychological contagion can drive individuals towards success and how people should look deeper into the stories of successful individuals to understand the struggles they faced.
1:00:27 - 1:06:31 (06:04)
Summary
The speaker discusses how values and psychological contagion can drive individuals towards success and how people should look deeper into the stories of successful individuals to understand the struggles they faced.
Episode#460 - Paul Millerd - The Tension Between Success And Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker reveals his passion for designing courses and individual improvement, but expresses concern over the challenges that arise as a company grows, stating that he would rather just "burn it to the ground" than deal with employee and contractor management.
1:06:31 - 1:11:26 (04:54)
Summary
The speaker reveals his passion for designing courses and individual improvement, but expresses concern over the challenges that arise as a company grows, stating that he would rather just "burn it to the ground" than deal with employee and contractor management.
Episode#460 - Paul Millerd - The Tension Between Success And Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
Jonathan Fields discusses the importance of finding meaningful work, maintaining energy, and helping others with generosity.
1:11:26 - 1:15:00 (03:34)
Summary
Jonathan Fields discusses the importance of finding meaningful work, maintaining energy, and helping others with generosity. He also encourages the listeners to share the podcast and introduces two sponsored products, a book from Praxis and a greens drink from Athletic Greens.