1089: Mastering New Skills and Information Overload through Lean Learning with Pat Flynn

1089: Mastering New Skills and Information Overload through Lean Learning with Pat Flynn

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job September 1, 2025 Duration: 36:32
Pat Flynn shares his strategies on how to escape the trap of endless information—and learn the right way. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why learning less can help you achieve more 2) How pressure helps you learn better 3) How to teach others in order to learn faster Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1089 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT PAT —  Pat Flynn is a father, husband, and lifelong learner from San Diego who has built a reputation as one of the most influential voices in digital entrepreneurship.  Through his diverse portfolio of businesses, award-winning podcasts, newsletters, YouTube channels, and thriving online communities, Pat reaches and inspires millions of people each month. He is the founder of SPI, an online community for digital entrepreneurs, co-inventor of the SwitchPod, and host of the Deep Pocket Monster YouTube channel as well as founder of Card Party, a large-scale live event for the community of Pokémon collectors. Pat also serves as an advisor to dozens of companies and is a sought-after keynote speaker.  In his free time, he enjoys fishing, collecting Pokémon cards, and rewatching the Back to the Future trilogy. • Book: Lean Learning: How to Achieve More by Learning Less • Website: SmartPassiveIncome.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Tool: Poppy AI • Book: Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire by Dan Martell • Book: Moonlighting on the Internet: Five World Class Experts Reveal Proven Ways to Make and Extra Paycheck Online Each Month by Yanik Silver • Book: The Long-Haul Leader: Ten Strategies to Work Smarter, Live Better, and Achieve Lasting Success by Chris Ducker — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/beawesome • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Square. See how Square can transform your business by visiting Square.com/go/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Podcast Episodes
1062: How to Build a Personal Brand that Resonates with Lola Linarte [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:22
Lola Linarte reveals her three-part framework for building a strong personal brand. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why every professional should care about their brand 2) The critical first step to building your brand 3) The minor…
1060: How to Use Sponsorship to Open Doors with Dr. Rosalind Chow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:01
Dr. Rosalind Chow discusses how to become a better sponsor to open new opportunities for others—and yourself. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why mentorship isn’t enough to advance 2) How sponsoring others elevates your status 3) Fo…
1057: How to Improve Your Next Conversation with Jefferson Fisher [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:31
Jefferson Fisher shares his three-part communication system for handling difficult conversations with ease. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The best first word to use 2) How to set boundaries people will respect 3) Two tricks for ha…
1056: Winning the Mental Game of Leadership with Sébastien Page [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:18
Sébastien Page explores how great leaders navigate failure, conflict, pressure, and purpose. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How agreeableness holds you back 2) How to know whether a goal is still worth pursuing 3) How to make stres…

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