I Quit My $250K Job To Become an Author

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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[MDLR]

Love Paul's story - one thing he said that always sticks with me "coming alive over getting ahead". Such a useful reminder when thinking about work

[brayan-innovates]

Inspired me to continue writing and trust the journey that im on. Thank you, Paul ❤

[GregDawson]

That's good stuff. I remember the day I quite and went out on my own. While the decision was easy, there were definite challenges, but my will to stay self-employed outweighed my need for consistency form a corporate job. My soul was free to do what I wanted. I started several side hustles like photography and printing t-shirts ... even flipped burgers for a bit. Then I took my years of experience in marketing and turned myself into a freelancer. Been doing that for 15+ years now and love it. Able to take care of my little family of five and enjoy life.

[danielvillarreal]

PS: I’m about to get on my Bellicon Rebounder and do some multitasking: exercising, getting some Vitamin D from the sunlight, and listen watch this video all the way through again. Thank you for the inspiration!

[tkidd]

One of the questions I have for this is how did he go about marketing to reach a wide audience for more sales? after turning down the Penguin offer as they would have the marketing budgets etc

[downeyToronto]

good content!! I am currently writing my first book aswell an elite mindset book, good luck to everyone reading this cheers

[dlhartley]

According to Amazon the Kindle royalty is 70%. If so, Paul's royalty should be $3.50 (list price: $4.99) not $4.28 as shown at 9:24 on the timeline. Congrats on your success Paul.

[invest]

I was in Austin yesterday- I wish i could have stubbled into you.😢

[jamesbrackiniv]

Paul is such a genuine guy, our podcast was easily one of my favorite conversations I’ve had.

[thesportsscene]

First View, First Like, First Comment!
I was waiting so eagerly for this new video man!

[MasterADHDnow]

Love the story, but how much did he spend on marketing and what was that process?

[danielvillarreal]

Did someone say “Austin, Texas?” Greetings from an American UT grad in Taipei, Taiwan (Ph.D. in Foreign Language Education). Well done! How can I get an author-autographed copy of your book?

[diart]

Crazy that when you write a book, and sell it, you have to pay taxes

[thedatepro]

How did he sale so many copies? Facebook ads?

[heikorudi]

Ss this a teach other people how to teach other people how to teach other people... story?