Their older children all became doctors, but their youngest son chose/followed a different (career) 'path'.
His friends all went to college, but he chose to 'follow' a different path. [=to do something different]
He believes the average consumer is being 'led down the garden path' by the promises in advertisements.
(..) chairman of our Party. I've learned... I've learned over my many years of political commitment that there are many hurdles... on the paths of those destined to greatness. But I am ready because I know, in my hear of hearts, France is not afraid of change. (..)2016 Me Before You