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 17: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky on Nutritional Periodization, and Taking an Evidence Based Approach
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…
EP 16: Michael Malice on How to Make a Living Running Your Mouth
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 als…
EP 15: How to Achieve Balance In Life
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…
EP 14: Dan John on Measuring What Matters
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…
EP 13: Chris Brogan Has These Tips for Your Business
Chris Brogan, CEO of Owner Media Group, NYT Bestseller, is is a master communicator. I've been following and learning from Chris for years--he's one of my top "business guys."
I was excited to have C…
EP 12: A Monk Explains Why You Should Meditate
Arjuna Aishaya, a bright path Ishaya monk and meditation teacher, joins me to discuss the many, countless benefits of meditation, and some simple ways of getting started.
From calming an anxious mind…
EP 11: Yuri Elkaim on Scaling the Unscalable, Network Mastery, and More
If you're looking for immediate steps you can take to start growing your business, this episode is for you.
I had the pleasure to sit down with New York Times bestselling author Yuri Elkaim as we di…
EP 10: First Steps Toward Starting an Online Business
What are the first steps toward starting an online business? I thought it would be helpful to talk you through what I believe are essential components you need to have in place for building your onli…
EP 9: The 4 Best Pieces of Exercise Equipment
I'm often asked, "Are kettlebells the only thing you use?" The answer, simply, is no. There is a tool for every job, and your job, is to figure out what that tool is, and how best to use it for your …
EP 8: 5 Skills for Succeeding at Life
David Dellanave joins me to discuss four (or five? It might have been five.) skills for succeeding at life. It's some number of skills. And all of them are important. Perhaps not important enough to …
EP 7: How to Increase Your Personal Creativity with Jon Reed
When we think of creativity, we often think in terms of art – a painting or sculpture, for instance. But creativity is a valuable trait that goes beyond just artistic expression. Professionals need t…
EP 6: Vince Delmonte on Youtube Strategy for Fitness Pros
If you're a fitness pro trying to grow an online audience, this is your episode.
Vince Delmonte joins me to discuss Youtube strategy for fitness pros. We cover everything: How to gain more subscribe…
EP 5: How Kettlebell Complexes Give You The World's Most Efficient Workout
Kettlebell complexes are my go-to for time-efficient, hard-hitting, fat-stripping workouts. So I figured I would discuss both the benefits and versatility of training with complexes for faster fat lo…
EP 4: How Much Should You Be Able to Deadlift?
Som's back and today we talk about how much you should be able to deadlift from the perspective of a generalist. From there, Som gives a simple, 2x/week, 15-rep program for getting your numbers up.
I…
EP 3: How to Get Better At Things
In this episode, Som is back, and we discuss how to get better at anything that interests you, by using the same principles you would in the weight room: Repetition and Resistance.
This is a fun one,…
EP 2: Why Generalist < Specialist
Our first guess is Som Sikdar--who would have known?! The dude is a ninja though. He's a 6th blackbelt, successful business owner, and can design microchips. Also, deadlifts over 400lbs.
Sounds like…
EP 1: Becoming an Expert-Generalist
The point of The Pat Flynn Show is to teach you to evolve into an expert generalist, or someone who is better than most people, at most things.
We're going to cover a wide array of interesting subjec…