Hi. I’m Mitchell. 👋

I spend an embarrassing amount of time researching, reading, and testing all things personal development.

But the good news for you…

This blog is distilled down to the very BEST things I’ve learned.

From learning about WTF is Trauma? to the Invisible Network Effect of Friendships or the Reverse Waiting framework for taking action.

I also write Making Connections for actionable insights in just 3 minutes a week. (Ex: color-coded energy alignment tracker)

Hello…it’s me. (Adele voice)

Here’s a 10-second intro:
💻 Head of Memberships at AppSumo
⏳ Previously marketing agency founder
📈 Helped hire/grow Noah Kagan‘s content team (YouTube & newsletter)
🌱 Creator of Making Connections newsletter
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Latest Posts 👇

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Podcast 🎙️

The Mitchell Cohen Podcast
The Mitchell Cohen Podcast

Exploring meaningful work, deep connections, and happy lives.

How to Light Up Your Life (With Paul Millerd)
byMitchell Cohen

In this episode, Paul Millerd, author of The Pathless Path and Good Work, shares his journey of leaving the corporate world to find deeper meaning in writing and creative work.

He introduces the concept of “ship, quit, and learn” and the importance of aligning work with your personal energy.

Paul shares actionable tactics, resources, and frameworks to help you discover your own path.

Timestamps

[00:00] Introduction: Paul Millerd and The Pathless Path

[02:07] Paul’s Journey: From Corporate Life to Creative Freedom

[04:31] The Philosophy Behind The Pathless Path

[07:00] Redefining Success and Finding True Purpose

[13:20] Living the Pathless Path

[20:22] The Aspirational Journey: Trying New Values

[27:55] Early Inspirations: The Impact of Mentors

[32:15] Finding Your People “Your Pathless Friends”

[36:18] Curiosity Conversations

[40:10] Starting Out: Advice on “Ship, Quit, and Learn”

[48:05] Discovering Yourself

[53:52] Lessons Learned from Writing and Self-Publishing

[56:52] Generosity as a Practice

[59:17] Final Thoughts and Wisdom

Guest Links:

Paul’s X: https://x.com/p_millerd

Pathless Path: https://pathlesspath.com/

Good Work: https://pmillerd.com/goodwork/

My Links:

🧠 3-minute Newsletter: https://making-connections.beehiiv.com/subscribe

🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/MitchellLandon

📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/mitchelllandon

How to Light Up Your Life (With Paul Millerd)
Creating Profitable Businesses with “Soul” (w/ Braxton Manley)
Unhinged “Cheat Codes” for Personal Brands & Businesses (w/ Courtney Johnson)

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