A few weeks ago, I dropped author and podcaster Paul Millerd a message on WhatsApp.

I wanted to check if Paul was okay with me including my 2025 Paul/Tom interview in a new guide I’ve created called How To Work Your Way.

I know I’m biased. 

But I genuinely think How To Work Your Way is one of the most useful resources I’ve created since I started writing this newsletter almost four years ago. Especially for anyone who wants to ditch the posturing, permission-seeking and invisible rules of work or simply find a bit more choice and freedom in their job.

But I knew the guide wouldn’t carry the same punch without Paul.

Paul’s book The Pathless Path has been one of the biggest paradigm shifters in my life. And I don’t say that lightly. Reading the book felt like a chink of light finally cutting through a fog of career dread and desperation. And even though he might not know it, Paul has been a constant cheerleader every step of the way since I started this newsletter, started coaching and returned to the 9 to 5.

THIS is why I wanted Paul’s interview in my guide.

So what did he say when I asked him?

Did Paul say “Thanks Tom. I’ll workshop this idea with my team and revert”?

Did he reply “Let me find out how a successful author is supposed to respond to requests like this”?

Or did he come back with “My instinct is yes, but I need to check what my instinct ought to be”?

As it happens, Paul said none of these.

His response?

“Cool idea Tom. Let it rip”

And let it rip I have.

I’ve written about How To Work Your Way in my last couple of newsletters and I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the number of readers who’ve asked me to send them a copy.

But I figured there might still be a few of you who missed those emails and would like to grab the guide for yourself.

Inside the guide, you'll find Paul's interview alongside five more interviews with workplace rebels who've completely rethought their careers.

If you’d like to grab a free copy of the guide, just reply with “Work My Way” and I’ll shoot it straight over to you.

To fulfilment,

Tom