The Futur with Chris Do

132 - When your plan fails — with Pat Flynn

May 5, 2021

In this conversation, Pat Flynn, an acclaimed podcaster and author of 'Superfans,' discusses how job loss propelled him toward entrepreneurship. He shares insights on navigating failure, the importance of mastermind groups, and how helping others can change your life. Pat emphasizes the role of collaboration in personal growth, the emotional challenges of public speaking, and the unpredictability of success in content creation. With humor and honesty, he highlights the need for resilience and community engagement in any journey.

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Intro

3min

From Adversity to Entrepreneurship

24min

Navigating Small Group Dynamics and Toxicity

3min

Collaboration and Personal Growth

7min

Navigating Public Speaking and Content Creation

17min

Highlights and Evolution in Podcasting

3min

Reflecting on Insights and Engaging with the Community

2min

“Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth.” We love that quote from Mike Tyson. It encapsulates life so well.

You can do everything right—even go above and beyond—and still be a fantastic failure. But as they like to say: failure is inevitable. It’s how you deal with it that matters.

Pat Flynn is an acclaimed podcaster, author, entrepreneur, and Pokémon card collector. Yes, you just read “Pokémon.” Growing up, he did everything right. Earned perfect grades. Landed the perfect, dream job. And then, was laid off.

But that crushing defeat was the catalyst to his success to come. You might say that getting laid off was the best thing that ever happened to him.

In this episode, Pat and Chris discuss failure’s role in success, the benefits of mastermind groups, and how helping others can truly change your life.

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