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 132: 5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Getting In Shape
Pat talks about 5 things he wish he knew when he started getting in shape. How exciting!!!
Sunday School EP 4: Why You Should Be Religious and Not Just Spiritual with Trent Horn
Today's society is marked by people of increasing religious indifference, and yet, the vast majority of folks still maintain a sense--and often a deep sense--of spirituality, however ambiguous.
So, i…
Bonus: Evolution and God with Dr. Gerard Verschuuren
Since many have requested episodes on the topic of science and religion, how they relate, why there are so many myths around their alleged incompatability, and what the right way to view the relation…
EP 131: How to Have a Good Argument
An arguments (at least in philosophy) is giving reasons for a conclusion. It isn't about "fighting" with people or getting into emotional disagreements. Philosophical arguments, then, shouldn't be av…
EP 130: The Right Way to Look at the 80/20 Rule
This episode is all about productivity, which isn't about making more time, per se, but making most of the time you already have.
So in this episode Pat shares a series of strategies--including, but…
EP 128: How to Be Better - Plain and Simple!
Pat talks about how to, well, be better! What else needs to be said?
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EP 127 Training vs Working Out - What's the Difference?
Aleks and Pat discuss the differences between "training" and "working out." It's fun. You should listen. OK, thanks. Ta-ta, then!
Sunday School EP 3: Are All Religions Saying the Same Thing?
Today begins a series on religious pluralism, or the idea that all religions are saying the same thing (or close to the same thing, or at least something vaguely similar) and therefore that you shoul…
EP 126: Does soreness mean you've had a good workout?
Hint: Soreness doesn't mean you've had a good workout. It's not hard to make a person sore. But it is hard to make a person better and stronger, especially if they've been at the fitness game a while…
How to Do a Pistol Squat
Pat and Aleks talk progressions and strategies for mastering the pistol squat.
EP 124: The Necessity of Sacrifice
The god of gains demands sacrifice; loves it and feeds on it. So it's not enough to squat and it's not enough to do push ups or frolic gaily around the gym, like this--oh wee, how fun. No! We need to…
Business Tip: How to Write Engaging Emails
Tom asks Pat for ideas on how to write engaging emails as a way to grow your business, promote a cause, etc.
EP 122: The "Lift Heavy, Eat Protein, and Go for a Walk" Program
Pat offers a minor rant on why people who aren't reaching their goals just aren't lifting heavy enough. Or maybe they're not eating enough protein? Or maybe they're too sedentary outside of the gym?
…
Sunday School EP 2: How to Think About God
In his should-be famous book, Mortimer J Adler talks about how to think about God from a pagan perspective. That is, how to deduce that God exists, and how to figure out what he is like, purely from …
EP 121: Why You Should Stop Reading So Many Fitness Articles
Pat and Aleks think maybe it's time to stop reading so many different fitness articles and to do this instead...
EP 120: Zach Even-Esh on Creating Your Perfect Day
Zach Even-Esh, host of the Strong Life Podcast, owner of The Underground Strength Gym, joins Pat to talk about planning, and creating, your perfect day.
Will Keto Work for Me?
Tom asks Pat about the keto diet. Pat answers Tom. Many things are discussed. Including:
- What is the ketogenic diet?
- What are the symptoms of "carb flu" (and how to combat them)?
- Is the keto di…
EP 118: Using Strategic Meal Replacements for Safe, Sustainable Weight Loss
One of the best nutritional strategies (yet one people are seldom to talk about, perhaps because it isn't particularly "trendy") is the use of protein-rich meal replacements.
Studies have shown that…
EP 117: A Very Important Practice Secret
Today Pat talks about an important technically--an attitude of mind, really--to bring into your practice of physical and mental training. This technique can be used to increase the amount of weight y…
Sunday School: What Is Faith?
Sunday School is a bonus series of the Pat Flynn show, discussing matters of faith, spirituality, and religion. In this inaugural episode, Pat gives what he believes to be the best definition of fait…