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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 1117
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
EP 189: The Best Way to Lose Weight And Keep It Off (According to Science)
Pat talks about the science of partial meal replacements/controlled fasting, and why people wanting to lose weight should consider this strategy. Hint: Because it works!
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EP 188: How to Handle "Resistance"
Pat talks about the concept of "Resistance", or why nothing good comes easy in life, why this should excite us, and how to respond.
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Sunday School EP 21: One Quick Book Recommendation
Pat gives a brief talk on the relationship between philosophy and theology, and then offers a recommendation for Ed Feser's book Five Proofs of the Existence of God, which you can get here:
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EP 187: How to Overcome Any Plateau
First, Pat talks about why plateaus (in training, dieting, or otherwise) aren't something to be fear,ed but rather celebrated. Then, Pat gives a few ideas on how to overcome them.
Bonus Ep: Prominent Professor Exposes the Dangerous Ideology Being Taught on University Campuses
Pat Flynn interviews Professor Michael Rectenwald of New York University, who has recently been making headlines for speaking out against the radical, postmodernist views infesting academia--views th…
EP 186: How to Make a Good Argument (Philosophy Friday)
On this first segment of Philosophy Friday, Pat gives an argument for 1) why every person should study philosophy and 2) how to actually give a good argument(!), by exploring the basic form of deduct…
EP 185: So, What Is Truth?
This episode is a teaser for an upcoming series, called Philosophy Friday, where Pat will begin to explore some of the biggest and most interesting (and challenging!) questions in life.
On deck for …
EP 184: The 1 Question to Ask Before Hiring a Coach
Pat talks about the essential qualities of being a good student, and getting the most out of working with a coach. Also, the single most important question a person should ask before hiring a coach i…
EP 184: Why You Need to Be Selective With Your Friends
Pat talks about how important a person's environment is for success, and why we need to check our surroundings constantly for contamination. This includes not only who we hang around with, but what w…
Sunday School EP 20: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 1
In this episode of Sunday School, Pat takes on the problem of pain.
In other words, if God exists, then why do bad things happen to good people?
This is part 1 of 2.
EP 182: German Volume Training with Kettlebells? Can It Be Done?
Pat talks about various forms of high volume training with kettlebells (including German volume training, and the ever-notorious Prometheus Protocol) for the purpose of gaining muscle. Does it make s…
EP 182: What Can Science Really Tell Us?
Science is a powerful enterprise. But it has it's limitations. In this episode, Pat talks about how to have the right expectations of science (especially with regards to fitness and nutrition) and wh…
EP 181: 2 Essential Skills That Every Business Owner Needs to Have
Pat asks Som what he thinks are the essential skills for being a successful business owner. Som answers Pat. A very fine discussion ensues.
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EP180: Leadership Starts with Self Awareness
Pat builds on a theme he discussed with Som in an upcoming episode: Why self awareness is crucial for leadership, even if you're only leading yourself.
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Sunday School EP 19: Send This Episode to Your Atheist Friend
Pat shares his story out of atheism, and why he thinks the position is (ultimately) absurd. First, he explains what atheism is and what the worldview entails, then offers a series of objections again…
EP 179: Nutrition Simplified
Pat talks about the common principles of success that support any well executed nutrition plan.
EP 178: How to Live the Good Life (According to Aristotle)
Pat shares a few of Aristotle's infinitely precious insights on living the good life.
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EP 177: My Best Diet Advice
Pat offers his very best diet advice, and answers other questions that people have sent him on Instagram.
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Sunday School: One Person Everybody Should know - Mortimer J Adler
Pat talks about one of his biggest intellectual influences in life: Mortimer J. Adler.
The five books Pat recommends of his, are:
EP 176: Are You Making These Turkish Get Up Mistakes?
In preparation of the upcoming Get Up Challenge, Pat talks about common get up mistakes, and how to fix them.
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