As the temperature is gradually increased, the frog feels restless and uncomfortable, but not uncomfortable enough to jump out.
“If you don’t get out now, you may end up like the frog that is placed in a pot of fresh water on the stove. “But the longer he spent on the path, he realized that the real promise had been that “life’s existential fears are traded for certainty.””. It’s to actively and consciously search for the work that you want to keep doing.” “On the pathless path, the goal is not to find a job, make money, build a business, or achieve any other metric. The great work of your life – experiment with different work to find what’s worth doing forever and design a life around liking work – *not escaping it/achieving a metric. Ivy league, consulting) and avoid the uncertainty & overwhelm that comes with figuring what they really want in life People follow the default path to be seen as “successful” (e.g. The pathless path – experimenting on your own to find a life you want to live vs “getting ahead” on a script others follow – embracing uncertainty & discomfort vs planning/conforming. good grades -> good job -> own a home -> have a family) The default path – a “script” of decisions and accomplishments needed to be seen as a successful adult (e.g. Is it something you’ve been “scripted” to chase or an ideal life which you know you want?Īs I write this, I’m 2 weeks away from quitting my job, so consider that proof that this book is impactful… and to me an essential read. It makes you question what you’re growing, being productive or working obscene hours for. Paul’s story is so relatable, genuine and packed with lessons that “exceptional” stories can’t get across. It’s not as actionable as your typical self-help book (hence the high fluff rating) but it’s job is to get you to question your own life using Paul’s (the author) perspective & story. 
This book (or “manifesto”) is a packaged existential crisis.
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