Andy Hill sits down with bestselling author and digital entrepreneur Pat Flynn to discuss how "lean learning" can help overwhelmed parents and solopreneurs cut through the noise, focus on what really matters, and take meaningful action. Pat shares how absorbing less information — but more intentionally — can lead to quicker progress, stronger results, and more time for what truly matters: family, health, and creativity.

Whether you're starting your first business, juggling multiple podcasts, or just looking to reclaim some peace of mind, Pat’s approach to learning less but achieving more might be just the antidote you need.

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Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to Lean Learning and Overcoming Information Overload
01:40 – Meet Pat Flynn: Entrepreneur, Author, Father, and Back to the Future Fan
04:12 – How Information Obesity is Slowing Us Down
06:25 – What is Lean Learning? A Golf Story That Explains It All
08:26 – Public Speaking, Force Functions, and Learning One Skill at a Time
10:42 – The Microsoft Word Ebook That Made $200K: Just-in-Time Learning in Action
12:42 – The Double Meaning of “Lean” and the Power of Focus
13:50 – What Should Solopreneurs Do With Their Newfound Time?
14:55 – The “One-One-One” Strategy for Starting a Business
17:09 – Solopreneur Pitfalls: Fear, Procrastination, and Why We Over-Plan
19:10 – Fishing with One Jig: A Metaphor for Mastery
21:17 – Alternatives to Information Overload While Driving or Exercising
23:36 – Why Taking Action > Passive Learning
25:37 – Where to Find Pat’s Book “Lean Learning”
27:00 – Why Focusing on One Project at a Time Delivers Faster Results
29:00 – Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

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Podcast Artwork: Kayli Johnson

Editor: Johnny Sohl

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