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5 min read🎙️ The Voices & The Context
- The Format: This is a casual, in-depth interview. It feels like a fireside chat between two entrepreneurs who speak the same language.
- The Key Players:
- The Host (Pat Walls): Founder of Starter Story. He’s the curious guide, asking the practical "how much money did you make?" questions that the audience is thinking.
- The Guest (Paul Millerd): A former consultant who quit his $250k job. He’s the protagonist of the story—a thoughtful, slightly rebellious figure who traded the "default path" for a life of writing and uncertainty.
- The Vibe: Inspiring and Intimate. It’s not a hype-fest. It’s a vulnerable, honest conversation about the terror and joy of quitting a high-paying job to chase a creative passion. The tone is reflective, with moments of genuine surprise at his own success.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Paul (The Pathless Path)**
- 2 (03:00) **From Hated Job to Self-Published Author: The Income Story**
- 3 (05:26) **Why He Turned Down Penguin Random House**
- 4 (07:50) **The Philosophy of the "Pathless Path"**
- 5 (10:55) **The Self-Publishing Blueprint: Costs & Royalties**
- 6 (12:57) **Diversifying Income Beyond Book Sales**
- 7 (13:50) **How to Become a Great Writer**
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Show Notes
I Quit My $250K Job To Become an Author
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In this video, I flew out to Austin Texas to talk to Paul Millerd - the guy who quit a cozy $250,000 corporate consulting job to write a book. When Paul first started his journey to become an author and solopreneur, he ran into a lot of problems. But, eventually he found his way using a mindset he calls "The Pathless Path". He shares how The Pathless Path help him find his passion, why he chose to self-publish his book, and exactly how much money he’s made as a self published author. Hope you guys enjoy!
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