What if the key to success isn’t learning more—but learning less, better? In this energizing episode you’ll hear digital entrepreneur and bestselling author Pat Flynn unpack the mindset shifts and micro-strategies that helped him turn a layoff into a multimillion-dollar business. Pat’s story is one of humility, experimentation, and radical transparency, and his book, Lean Learning: How to Achieve More by Learning Less, offers a timely antidote to information overload.
From the moment Pat shares the gut-punch of losing his architecture job to the breakthrough of earning $7,905 from a $19 eBook, you’ll be treated to a masterclass in resilience, resourcefulness, and relevance. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this conversation will challenge your assumptions about productivity, inspire you to trust your instincts, and equip you to learn just enough—at just the right time—to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Stability is an illusion—ownership is power. Pat’s layoff shattered his belief in traditional career security and sparked a lifelong commitment to building something he could control.
Start with service, not scale. His first online business wasn’t a grand vision—it was a humble website helping others pass the LEED exam, built from his own study notes.
Selective curiosity beats scattered inspiration. Overlearning and chasing too many ideas can paralyze progress. Pat urges learners to focus on the next actionable step, not the whole staircase.
Audit your learning diet. Are you consuming information “just in case” or “just in time”? Cut one source of passive content this week and replace it with a focused, actionable resource.
Practice micro mastery. Pick one small skill—like improving your email subject lines or refining your speaking gestures—and focus on it exclusively for one week.
Delegate one task. Identify something you’re doing out of pride or habit (but not proficiency) and outsource it. Notice the mental space it frees up.
