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The Pat Flynn Show

Want to become better than most people at most things? Then the Pat Flynn Show is for you. Listen in, and learn:
– How to Master The Pat Flynn Philosophy of Generalism—or why it’s better to be better at many things, not best at just one. From there, how to combine abilities to create a competitive advantage at anything you could want—a tactic known as “skill stacking.”
– Obtain Knowledge Fast, Learn Any Skill Quickly—Discover the 5 Generalist principles for ultra-efficient practice sessions and study habits.
– Access Interviews with Generalists the world over—The Pat Flynn show covers everything from fitness and mental health to business and writing to philosophy and theology.
– Get the tools you need to become someone who outperforms, outsmarts, and outmaneuvers the pack.
– Discover hands-on tools, tips, and tactics to pursue your most fulfilling life.
In this podcast, get to know best-selling author, philosopher, fitness coach, musician, entrepreneur, and Catholic convert Pat Flynn as he expounds upon his theory of Generalism, a theory applicable to each and every one of us.

Latest Episodes:

EP 23: On Finding Your Authentic Self Oct 03, 2017

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Being authentic is hard work. Most of us live in a state of defensiveness, putting our guard up to shield ourselves from criticism or judgement. While this seems like the safe place to be, being inauthentic leads to unhealthy--sometimes even downright paranoid--behavior.

Opening up, becoming vulnerable, and letting people in is one of the most challenging, yet ultimately rewarding aspects of life.

Authenticity is particularly strenuous in the business world and on such spheres as social media. But it's immediately important, and the closer you get to finding and unleashing your authentic self, the more meaning your life will have.

Authenticity leads to trust. Trust leads to better outcomes, healthier relationships, and happier customers. Here are my thoughts on how to open up.

EP 22: Jacqueline Carly on Being a Nutrition Detective Oct 01, 2017

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Jacqueline Carly of GetPlanty.com joins me to discuss the not-so-subtle intricacies of nutrition and how the job of every coach is to play the role of detective.

Nutrition problems, in other words, are not just nutrition related. So if this episode has anything to teach, it's that everything is connected, and everything matters.

Said another way: Just because you have poor eating habits, doesn't mean poor eating is your problem. Maybe your job sucks, or maybe your relationship is a mess. Poor eating is as often a symptom as it is a cause, and taking an overly reductionist view on the subject not only ineffective--it's lazy.

EP 21: Chris Lopez on Being an Alpha Dad, Minimalist, and Living in the Jungles of Costa Rica Sep 30, 2017

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Chris Lopez, owner of fitandbusydad.com and kettlebellworkouts.com, joins me to discuss why he sold everything and moved from Toronto to the jungles of Costa Rica.

Chris and his wife homeschool their children and have been living out of a shipping container. As you might suspect, I had a few questions about this, and our conversation, to no surprise, was incredibly entertaining.

Chris, like myself, considers himself a minimalist/optimalist. So we tie these themes in as well, from training to business and more. This was a truly fun episode. Hope you enjoy.

EP 20: Jordan Syatt on Embracing the Suck Sep 29, 2017

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"Knowing you suck is a great thing. It excites me to know I can improve."

Jordan Syatt, strength coach, world record holding powerlifter, personal trainer to Gary Vaynerchuk, and my co-host of the seasonal Online Fitness Business Podcast, joins me to talk about sucking, or in some cases stumbling, your way to success.

On this eclectic and sarcastic episode, Jordan and I press each other with a series of uncomfortable questions. We also dig into how success/achievement can be a snare, and how embracing the suck and remaining "in process" is the way ahead.

We also talk about business mistakes we've made, social media strategy, and all that sort of thing.

This was a great episode, and I know you're going to get a ton out of it. Enjoy!

EP 19: Aleks Salkin on the Ultimate Post Workout Meal, Physical Culture, and Life in the Middle East Sep 26, 2017

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Aleks "The Hebrew Hammer" Salkin is a strength coach and world-traveler living in Jerusalem. He journeys the globe delivering sermons on how not to suck. It's a pretty sweet gig.

In this episode we solve all the usual world problems, such as: The ultimate post workout meal that nobody seems to be eating, what surprising lessons Aleks has learned moving from Nebraska to Jerusalem, and how crawling like a baby can unlock hidden strength.

This is a wild one folks. Hope you enjoy!

EP 18: Lou Schuler on The Big Toe Diet Sep 24, 2017

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Lou Schuler is an award winning journalist, co-author of The New Rules of Lifting series, fiction writer, and history buff.

I wanted to bring Lou onto the show because I've long admired his abilities behind a keyboard, and how he's been able to find success in unconventional ways, by combining skills that, from a view, appear unrelated. He's a great example of a generalist. Our discussion was as eclectic as I hoped it to be.

First, we talked about whether someone can lead a happy/productive/meaningful life in a state of delusion--what Lou calls Magical Thinking. (Short answer: Yes.).

But we also discussed how such gullibility presents grave danger if ever it attaches itself to something like believing your diet should be based on the length of your big toe.

We also talked on writing a bit, as well, and how Lou handles such impediments as writer's block. His response is as straightforward and as effective as it gets--classic Lou.

Lou also trotted out his Rule of 80%, which so far stands as the opening statement of my upcoming book: If you want to be happy in life, know what you want, and get 80% of it.

Listen in and we'll explain!

EP 17: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky on Nutritional Periodization, and Taking an Evidence Based Approach Sep 22, 2017

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Dr. Spencer Nadolsky (aka The Doc Who Lifts) is a specialist in obesity medicine, and renowned weight loss coach. He's also one of my business partners and close friends.

I brought Dr. Spencer on to discuss evidence based approaches to eating and exercise, the benefits, as well as the drawbacks, and to help us dissect an interesting new study that came out around the idea of "nutritional periodization", which we've both been advocates of for some time.

We also talk a bit about fasting, and give some real, practical ways that people can start losing weight.

A short but powerful episode. Hope you enjoy.

EP 16: Michael Malice on How to Make a Living Running Your Mouth Sep 21, 2017

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Michael Malice, author of Dear Reader, is an authority on North Korea, full time writer (also celebrity ghost writer), radio show host, columnist for The Observer, and political commentator. He's also one of my online clients.

Michael Malice encapsulates what it means to be a generalist. He's developed skills in many areas to create a successful, thriving career around what he loves--running his mouth. (Who wouldn't love that?)

On this episode, Michael and I discuss everything from how to effectively self-publish through a Kickstarter campaign, outsource decision making around working out, and cure writer's block, all the while getting an off-the-cuff history lesson on North Korea. We even dip our toes into philosophy and networking as well.

You're going to love this episode.

EP 15: How to Achieve Balance In Life Sep 18, 2017

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You can't be successful in life without a proper proportion and understanding of what's important: Work, rest, play, and pray/meditation.

This episode discusses how to approach balance without losing productivity. In fact, the strategy I give of "rotational specialization" increases productivity AND balance. They're not mutually exclusive. One ultimately enhances the other.

Generalism is about balance. You can't be better than most people, at most things, if you aren't well-balanced. But you don't, paradoxically enough, achieve balance by trying to do all things at once. Hence the need for pockets of specialization. How you get there may surprise you. Hope you enjoy this discussion.

EP 14: Dan John on Measuring What Matters Sep 13, 2017

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Dan John, strength coach, author, professor of theology, discus thrower--sounds like a generalist to me!

Dan John, as many of you know, is one of the greatest minds in strength and conditioning today. He even invented the goblet squat, for heaven's sake. But more impressive, is Dan John's generalist attitude, of wanting to enjoy "the buffet of life", as he calls it.

In this episode we cover it all. Dan John tells us why what you measure matters, how to best approach strength training, how to become a better, more productive writer, and more.

I love everything about this episode.

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