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Writer and former management consultant; author of The Pathless Path and Good Work, about leaving conventional career tracks.
24 things
Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work as a Pilgrimage of IdentityBook David Whyte
My favorite Whyte prose book. Captures his leap to becoming a poet well.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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Anything You Want: 40 lessons for a new kind of entrepreneurBook Derek Sivers
I love Derek's writing. He knows who he is, what he wants, and shares the true journey of what it means to embrace those things.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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The Way Home: Discovering the Hero's Journey to Wholeness at MidlifeBook Ben Katt
Ben's personal reflections on reinventing himself at "midlife" (though relatable at any age). I love how he leaned into a new version of himself without dramatically blowing up his life.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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Unhinged Habits: A Counterintuitive Guide for Humans to Have More by Doing LessBook Jonathan Goodman
Part memoir, part raw, honest reflection, part useful ideas for a pathless life. I loved how this book didn't follow a non-fiction formula. His 'on-season'/'off-season' approach was useful for me.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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The Pathless Path: Imagining a New Story For Work and LifeBook Paul Millerd
My personal exploration of breaking free from conventional career paths to discover a more intentional and meaningful way of working and living.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True CallingBook Stephen Cope
A nice personal + historical deep dive into finding your dharma by embracing both your gifts and limitations in service of something greater than yourself.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World TravelBook Rolf Potts
If you desire to live a life with more travel and adventure, this is a must read. It challenges our default beliefs about time and money through the lens of travel.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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The Heart Aroused: Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate AmericaBook David Whyte
A unique lens on work in the late 90s that still resonated when I read it in 2018. It's a soulful exploration of how to maintain your humanity, creativity and inner fire in environments that often prioritize conformity and efficiency.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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RestBook Alex Pang
A refreshing counterargument to our culture's obsession with busyness, showing how deliberate rest is an essential component of the good life.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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The Art of Gig, Volume 1: FoundationsBook Venkatesh Rao
An unconventional guide to the craft of indie consulting and life in the gig economy, mixing philosophy, pattern language, and very practical guidance for building a client-based solo career.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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Conscious Accomplishment: How to Use Personal Achievement for Spiritual GrowthBook Scott Britton
A guide for ambitious people who feel called to inner work, showing how to use goals, career, and achievement as fuel for consciousness growth instead of a source of endless striving.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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Leisure: The Basis of CultureBook Josef Pieper
A short but powerful reflection from post-WWII Germany on 'true leisure' not mere relaxation or entertainment—is fundamental to human flourishing and the foundation of a meaningful life and culture.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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Wild Problems: A Guide to the Decisions That Define UsBook Russ Roberts
Roberts reflects on the wild problems we face in our lives and how to navigate them—like career changes, marriage, or children—that can't be solved on a spreadsheet.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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Good Work: Reclaiming Your Inner AmbitionBook Paul Millerd
A personal exploration of how to reclaim that fire inside of you and steer it toward your 'good work' while still being true to yourself.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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Reclaiming Control: Looking Inward to Recalibrate Your LifeBook Amy McMillen
A short but 'pathless' journey through stepping off the conventional path a year after graduating, daring to ask the questions that linger below the surface. A big inspiration for deciding to write my book!
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed WorldBook Anne-Laure Le Cunff
A more how-to pragmatic version of carving your own path. Includes some personal story of reinvention but more on experimentation that challenges our default scripts of success and ambition.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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The Sovereign Artist: Meditations on Lifestyle DesignBook Vizi Andrei
A collection of short essays and aphorisms on crafting a life of autonomy, creativity, and intentional leisure—challenging hustle culture with elegance and philosophical depth.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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MasteryBook Robert Greene
A deep exploration of what mastery looks like in practice, often involving many more challenges than we imagine. No one goes deeper than Greene.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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The Inner Compass: Cultivating the Courage to Trust YourselfBook Lawrence Yeo
A perfect sized companion (~100 pages) to understanding and trusting your intuition—breaking free from external validation and building courage through three core principles.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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In Praise of IdlenessBook Bertrand Russell
A collection of timeless essays from philosopher Bertrand Russell, including his famous 'In Praise of Idleness' which challenges our obsession with work and argues that leisure time, properly used, is essential for a fulfilling life and a better society.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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Vow of Aliveness: Saying YES to the mess and magic of a true lifeBook Ravi
A powerful personal story from a friend Ravi, who reinvented his life through the lens of activism, entrepreneurship, and life exploration.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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A Field Guide to Getting LostBook Rebecca Solnit
A series of autobiographical essays exploring wandering, uncertainty, memory, desire, and place—embracing the unknown as a gateway to self-transcendence.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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Dirtbag Rich: High Freedom, Low Income, Deep PurposeBook Blake Boles
This book is a short but inspiring take on living life on your terms while being pragmatic about money and how to make it happen. Reminds me of a less travel-centric Vagabonding.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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Young Money: A Field Guide to Wealth and Purpose in Your TwentiesBook Jack Raines
Fantastic memoir of figuring it out in your twenties and alternatives to blindly pursuing the default path.
His standing "Liked The Pathless Path? Read These" recommendations page, each book carrying his own one-line verdict. The page is undated and evergreen; dated to retrieval on 2026-09-04 because the site publishes no date and the Internet Archive was offline when checked.
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