Noah Kagan Presents Pat Flynn Got Fired. Then Built a 3 Billion-View Pokémon Brand
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May 20, 2025 
Joining the conversation is Pat Flynn, an entrepreneur and author renowned for his impactful work in business and personal growth. He discusses his journey from being laid off in 2008 to launching a seven-figure YouTube brand, Deep Pocket Monster, racking up over 3 billion views. Pat shares insights on balancing parenthood with ambition, the importance of 'just-in-time' learning, and the art of saying no to maintain focus. He emphasizes storytelling as a crucial skill and reveals his strategies for navigating jealousy and staying relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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Positive Confirmation Bias Helps
- Positive confirmation bias can help you expect success and thus achieve it.
- Approaching challenges with optimism tends to lead to more success than pessimism.
Just-In-Time Learning Works
- Just-in-time learning is more effective than trying to learn everything upfront.
- Learn iteratively as you take action, trusting updated info will be available when needed.
Pokemon Empire Growth Story
- Pat Flynn's Pokemon channel has grown vastly with 1.6 million subscribers and viral videos.
- He built a community and live events, turning it into a thriving seven-figure business.
