{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd","title":"#124 Can You Ever \"Make It\" While Self-Employed - David Kadavy on Doing Work You Love, Self-Publishing, Traveling & Perspective, Mini-Lives & Living as An Expat","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5c7aaf98\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4705,"description":"David talks about his self-employment journey, discussing topics such as graphics design, studying abroad, work identity and engagement, self-publishing books, and advertising on Amazon. He reflects on his experiences and explains how he shifted from a traditional job to self-employment, including how he experienced a new reality after leaving his job. We talk about how hard it is to ever \"make it\" on a solo journey and how you are constantly starting from day 1.🍿YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/mykDRmuDvwI Links Mentioned: Davids SiteTime Management Not Mind ManagementJefferson Letter About TravelOn \"Making It and 15 Years as a Creator Love Your WorkMini-LivesAUDIO TIMESTAMPS1:37 What are the scripts David grew up with?8:51 The impact of studying abroad12:21 Living in different places while hating vacations20:18 The moment David realized this is not how his life is supposed to be28:38 How did David feel at the beginning of his self-employment?34:42 Work identity and engagement41:53 Burning with curiosity and not having a choice but to follow it48:37 Is the self-employed path easier than it was before?49:35 \"To be me for a living\"57:03 Doing things for the sake of it1:00:36 Self-publishing books📕Buy Paul’s Book (Published Jan 2022): The Pathless Path📲Connect + Follow PaulTwitter: @p_millerdPaul’s Newsletter: Subscribe to BoundlessPaul’s YouTube: Subscribe🙏Further Ways To Support The Podcast:I use Transistor to host this podcast. It rocks. Launch Your HereI record high-quality videos using Riverside: Sign Up HereBecome a sponsor of the Podcast / NewsletterWant to upgrade your Zoom studio? Check out Kevin Shen’s Dream Studio CourseWant to launch a course? Podia or Teachable are both greatWeb Hosting: Skystra Fast WordPress HostingHost your own community\" Circle 14-day free trial","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bxqSvEwrE24wB3nKhC4eUviIyuHNTxixmwX4iLZPRv4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMyNDgwLzE2Njk1/OTkwMjMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}