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How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed & Achieve More By Learning LESS - With Pat Flynn

June 4, 2025
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We are exposed to more information than ever, and in the age of social media, that information moves fast. In a world of never-ending advice, it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of consuming information without taking action. On today’s show, you’re going to learn how you can achieve more by learning less. On this episode of The Model Health Show, I’m sitting down with Pat Flynn. Pat is a serial entrepreneur, author, and one of the leading authorities in the space of digital marketing. His new book, Lean Learning, is a powerful guide to changing the way that you learn so that you can accomplish more. In this conversation, Pat is sharing strategies you can use to focus on what matters, to simplify learning, eliminate distractions, and maximize efficiency. You’re going to learn specific tactics and tools you can use to make progress on any goal, how to deal with FOMO, and how changing the way you learn can change your life. I hope you enjoy this interview with the one and only, Pat Flynn! 

In this episode you’ll discover: 

  • Why information overload is the new normal. (9:25)
  • The different types of information, and which is the most important. (12:20)
  • How Pat got started making money online. (12:43)
  • What to look for in a mentor, and why you should only have one or two. (16:49)
  • A powerful strategy for dealing with FOMO. (17:32)
  • What selective curiosity is. (21:33)
  • How to filter out your inspirations. (21:59)
  • What the inspiration matrix is. (22:46)
  • The importance of spending time on hobbies that allow you to recharge. (22:58)
  • How to do a junk spark audit. (25:22)
  • What micro-mastering is and how Pat used it to become better at public speaking. (27:02)
  • The power of incremental improvements. (31:03)
  • A visualization exercise you can use to make decisions. (35:28)
  • Why we need to change the way we learn. (39:37)
  • What the 20% itch rule is. (44:49)
  • The critical role of champions. (51:52)
  • How to use voluntary force functions to accelerate growth. (59:25)
  • Why preparing to teach is a profound way to learn. (1:15:02)  

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