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1873:  The Power of Lean Learning in the Age of AI with Pat Flynn

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Sep 1, 2025
Pat Flynn, a titan in digital business and the mastermind behind Smart Passive Income, discusses his latest book on 'Lean Learning.' He reveals how to master skills efficiently in our information-saturated world and shares the '20% itch rule' for effective experimentation. The conversation highlights the importance of focusing on relevant information to validate business ideas and emphasizes the balance between comfort, inspiration, and embracing change in a dynamic landscape driven by AI. Tune in for insights on maximizing productivity without burnout!
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INSIGHT

Application Beats Accumulation

  • Information abundance makes hoarding knowledge counterproductive in today's world.
  • Pat Flynn argues value comes from applying the right info at the right time for the right reasons.
ANECDOTE

Ebook Launched From Necessity

  • Pat Flynn recounts writing an ebook for architects after being laid off and using simple tools to publish it.
  • That early lean process produced a guide and a sales page that generated seven figures over time.
ADVICE

Start By Helping One Person

  • Do the 1-1 strategy: find one real person, solve one real problem, get them a result.
  • Use that result as a case study and confidence builder before scaling.
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