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.
(..) MIKE : Things are looking up. Coach Murphy practically put me on the team. That's not a coincidence. We're on the path. That's great. That's super you're finding your destiny and, blah, blah, whatever. Here's something. I need you to do something for me. I need you to get in trouble. (..)2009 17 Again
(..) That is here. When the hero... - I guess that's... I guess, you. - Hm. - Uh, is transformed by his spirit guide... ...to set him on a new path. - Which is what? - Do I look like your spirit guide? The janitor. The janitor. You guys seen the janitor? (..)2009 17 Again