Episode
#314: Paul Millerd – Worst Plan For 2 Years, Best Plan For 10
1:32:43
Published: Wed Feb 08 2023
Description
Paul Millerd is a writer. In this conversation, we spoke about how his book has sold 12,000 copies in a year without him trying, why sabbaticals are the key, the problem with our wage-based society, and why Paul took the long, slow, stupid way but why it's paid off for him. Sponsored by... Aarthi & Sriram's Good Time Show ( @AarthiAndSriram). Listen to conversations with founders, athletes, and technologists who have made it from being outsiders to insiders. Past guests include Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Naomi Osaka, Gary Vaynerchuk, and many more – YouTube / Spotify / Apple Resources Mentioned Paul Interviews David Perell – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIWDvuJhVm8 Noah Huisman Substack – https://noahhuisman.substack.com Jonny Miller’s Nervous System Mastery – https://nsmastery.com Paul’s Links The Pathless Path by: https://www.amazon.com/Pathless-Path-Imagining-Story-Work/dp/B09QF6Q421 Substack: https://boundless.substack.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/p_millerd My Links ✉️ Newsletter: https://dannymiranda.substack.com 🎙 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/dannymiranda 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/dannymiranda 🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda 🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda
Chapters
Danny Miranda speaks with Arthi and Shriram about his journey from being a writer to a published author, the success of his book, The Pathless Path, the problem with our wage-based society and the importance of sabbaticals.
00:00 - 03:11 (03:11)
Summary
Danny Miranda speaks with Arthi and Shriram about his journey from being a writer to a published author, the success of his book, The Pathless Path, the problem with our wage-based society and the importance of sabbaticals.
Episode#314: Paul Millerd – Worst Plan For 2 Years, Best Plan For 10
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
Despite the rise of online content and the perception that writing a book is difficult and not worth the effort, many people still value and respect published authors.
03:11 - 14:06 (10:54)
Summary
Despite the rise of online content and the perception that writing a book is difficult and not worth the effort, many people still value and respect published authors. Writing a book about one's journey can also be a great way to gain support and recognition from those who believe in you.
Episode#314: Paul Millerd – Worst Plan For 2 Years, Best Plan For 10
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The lack of support from others when pursuing unconventional paths can be isolating and stressful, but it is important to find people who can offer encouragement and guidance, and not project their fears onto one's journey.
14:06 - 20:51 (06:44)
Summary
The lack of support from others when pursuing unconventional paths can be isolating and stressful, but it is important to find people who can offer encouragement and guidance, and not project their fears onto one's journey. Making connections and finding friends who understand can make all the difference in the world.
Episode#314: Paul Millerd – Worst Plan For 2 Years, Best Plan For 10
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
In this podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes the importance of finding the real work of your life and being willing to fight for it instead of constantly optimizing for external success.
20:51 - 33:19 (12:27)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes the importance of finding the real work of your life and being willing to fight for it instead of constantly optimizing for external success. The speaker also discusses the community effort involved in inventing new paths for people in the future and shares tips on how to self-publish a book.
Episode#314: Paul Millerd – Worst Plan For 2 Years, Best Plan For 10
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker discusses their own struggles with procrastination and wasting time on the internet and encourages others to share their work, despite feeling insecure or feeling like they're not doing enough.
33:19 - 47:14 (13:54)
Summary
The speaker discusses their own struggles with procrastination and wasting time on the internet and encourages others to share their work, despite feeling insecure or feeling like they're not doing enough. They suggest that people may be creating unnecessary work for themselves due to fear and insecurity.
Episode#314: Paul Millerd – Worst Plan For 2 Years, Best Plan For 10
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
In order to succeed, it's important to put yourself out there as someone to root for, even if you're just starting out on an uncertain journey.
47:14 - 59:46 (12:32)
Summary
In order to succeed, it's important to put yourself out there as someone to root for, even if you're just starting out on an uncertain journey. This can be challenging for those who crave structure and approval, but it's important to remember that we don't need permission or credentials to share our work.
Episode#314: Paul Millerd – Worst Plan For 2 Years, Best Plan For 10
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
People use scripts for different aspects of their lives - work, parenting, gym, meditation, etc.
59:46 - 1:08:47 (09:00)
Summary
People use scripts for different aspects of their lives - work, parenting, gym, meditation, etc. In 2021, the speaker made around $100k in revenue, $70k in after-cost business profit, and $50k after taxes.
Episode#314: Paul Millerd – Worst Plan For 2 Years, Best Plan For 10
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker shares his experience of turning ideas into action as quickly as possible to learn things super fast.
1:08:47 - 1:15:41 (06:54)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of turning ideas into action as quickly as possible to learn things super fast.
Episode#314: Paul Millerd – Worst Plan For 2 Years, Best Plan For 10
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
Starting a podcast can seem like a great way to connect with people and have meaningful conversations, but the reality is that it takes time and effort.
1:15:41 - 1:22:08 (06:26)
Summary
Starting a podcast can seem like a great way to connect with people and have meaningful conversations, but the reality is that it takes time and effort. It's important to try different things and find what works for you in order to truly enjoy the process.
Episode#314: Paul Millerd – Worst Plan For 2 Years, Best Plan For 10
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
Paul talks about the forced vulnerability of being on an unconventional path and how even successful people on these paths don't have as much support as you'd think.
1:22:08 - 1:31:38 (09:29)
Summary
Paul talks about the forced vulnerability of being on an unconventional path and how even successful people on these paths don't have as much support as you'd think. He also discusses his emotional reaction to a recent experience in Taiwan and the potential impact of his book.
Episode#314: Paul Millerd – Worst Plan For 2 Years, Best Plan For 10
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
In this episode, the speaker shares his biggest writing hack - walking and wandering.
1:31:38 - 1:32:35 (00:57)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker shares his biggest writing hack - walking and wandering. He believes that walking not only helps to clear one's mind but also unlocks creativity and inspiration for writing.