Working on my own, I had infinite degrees of freedom to shape what I worked on, who I worked with, and how much I worked. When people on the pathless path first discover this possibility, it can be jarring. Opting out of work and opting in to other aspects of your life can create questions about who you used to be. It feels weird at first, but over time, you start to change what you value. As I unlocked more time for creative projects, travel with my family, time with my grandmother, and time for learning, I was finally doing the things I claimed to care about. No amount of money can buy the
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