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
• (02:37) - Introduction and Missing Guest
• (03:26) - Podcast Plans and Initial Banter
• (03:47) - Reflecting on Past Conversations
• (04:36) - The Journey of Self-Employment
• (13:10) - Life Updates and Health Challenges
• (17:03) - Parenting Reflections and Future Plans
• (20:36) - Balancing Work and Family Life
• (24:56) - Navigating Challenges and Personal Growth
• (31:00) - The Role of Fathers and Emotional Resilience
• (34:33) - The Impact of Miscarriages and Moving Forward
• (37:45) - Reflecting on a Challenging Project
• (39:15) - Book Sales and Audience Insights
• (40:55) - Future Plans and Creative Inspiration
• (41:49) - The State of Online Creation
• (51:19) - AI and Its Impact on Creativity
• (01:01:02) - Balancing Work, Family, and Creativity
• (01:06:24) - Fun and Games: Dictator or Hustle Bro?
• (01:09:24) - Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook

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Allie and I discuss our shared experiences of leaving traditional career paths to explore more authentic lives. Allie, a former lawyer, talks about navigating parenthood, part-time work, and her numerous interests while stepping off the default path. We chat about how Allie was inspired by 'The Pathless Path,' the ship, quit, and learn framework, and our upcoming experiments with nomadic living. Allie also talks about burnout, and alternative ways to live meaningfully.

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Overview
• (01:41) - Ali's Journey and Paul's Influence
• (02:48) - Defining the Pathless Path
• (04:41) - Living the Pathless Path
• (07:19) - Daily Life and Nomadic Living
• (20:38) - Traveling Village and Family Life
• (24:05) - Education and Raising Kids
• (28:03) - Ship, Quit, and Learn Framework
• (32:19) - Balancing Priorities and Curiosity
• (33:03) - Living a Minimalist Lifestyle
• (33:50) - Creative Paths and Family Support
• (36:24) - Cultural Differences in Marriage
• (39:52) - Economic Growth and Middle-Class Ideals
• (43:04) - Questioning the Traditional Career Path
• (45:32) - The Inspiration Deficit and Meaningful Work
• (49:36) - Challenges of the Creator Journey
• (56:54) - The Pathless Path Community

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In this episode, I have a deep conversation with Steven Foster, who opens up about his career journey from Silicon Valley to embracing a pathless life. We dive into his essay 'Commit a Career Ending Move,' reflecting on how modernity has turned careers into a form of religion. Steven shares his personal challenges, including severe health issues and family crises, and how embracing a more communal and nature-focused lifestyle has helped him navigate these obstacles. This episode is an exploration of redefining work, faith, and finding a deeper purpose beyond traditional career paths.

• (00:00) - Introduction to Steven Foster and His Career Journey
• (01:41) - The Religion of Work
• (03:42) - Steven's Early Career and Family Background
• (07:18) - Navigating the Tech Industry
• (20:11) - Leaving Silicon Valley
• (24:33) - Life After the Career-Ending Move
• (33:25) - Financial Shifts and Creative Solutions
• (34:37) - Navigating Personal Crises
• (43:58) - The Role of Community and Religion
• (56:00) - The Power of Permissionless Income

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📲Connect + Follow Paul

• X: @p_millerd
• Instagram: @pathlesspaul
• Paul’s Newsletter: Subscribe to Pathless (26k+ People)
• Paul’s YouTube: Subscribe

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