Solopreneur Life

Pat Flynn: Achieve More By Learning Less


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Andy Hill sits down with bestselling author and digital entrepreneur Pat Flynn to discuss how "lean learning" can help overwhelmed parents and solopreneurs cut through the noise, focus on what really matters, and take meaningful action. Pat shares how absorbing less information — but more intentionally — can lead to quicker progress, stronger results, and more time for what truly matters: family, health, and creativity.

Whether you're starting your first business, juggling multiple podcasts, or just looking to reclaim some peace of mind, Pat’s approach to learning less but achieving more might be just the antidote you need.


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  • Chapters

    00:00 – Introduction to Lean Learning and Overcoming Information Overload

    01:40 – Meet Pat Flynn: Entrepreneur, Author, Father, and Back to the Future Fan

    04:12 – How Information Obesity is Slowing Us Down

    06:25 – What is Lean Learning? A Golf Story That Explains It All

    08:26 – Public Speaking, Force Functions, and Learning One Skill at a Time

    10:42 – The Microsoft Word Ebook That Made $200K: Just-in-Time Learning in Action

    12:42 – The Double Meaning of “Lean” and the Power of Focus

    13:50 – What Should Solopreneurs Do With Their Newfound Time?14:55 – The “One-One-One” Strategy for Starting a Business

    17:09 – Solopreneur Pitfalls: Fear, Procrastination, and Why We Over-Plan

    19:10 – Fishing with One Jig: A Metaphor for Mastery

    21:17 – Alternatives to Information Overload While Driving or Exercising

    23:36 – Why Taking Action > Passive Learning

    25:37 – Where to Find Pat’s Book “Lean Learning”

    27:00 – Why Focusing on One Project at a Time Delivers Faster Results

    29:00 – Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts


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                  Solopreneur LifeBy Andy Hill