How to Be Awesome at Your Job

997: How to Push Past Self-Doubt and Find the Confidence to Pursue Big Things with Pat Flynn and Matt Gartland

Sep 26, 2024
Pat Flynn, a successful podcaster and author known for his work on SmartPassiveIncome.com, joins Matt Gartland, an entrepreneur and CEO of SPI Media, to tackle self-doubt in entrepreneurship. They discuss mindset shifts that can combat impostor syndrome and share three daily questions to build confidence. The duo emphasizes the importance of embracing discomfort for growth, building connections, and reframing challenges as opportunities. Listeners will find valuable insights on proactive value creation and the significance of community support.
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ANECDOTE

Pat's Leap from Architect to Entrepreneur

  • Pat Flynn was laid off from his architecture job in 2008 and started an online business helping architects pass an exam.
  • Within a year, he earned over $238,000, which felt unreal and sparked his entrepreneurial journey.
ADVICE

Prioritize Actions Over Results

  • View failure as learning: bailing fast means learning faster.
  • Consider success as your consistent actions, not just the results you get.
ADVICE

Invest in Relationships First

  • Do not expect instant rewards in relationships; invest in delivering value first.
  • Build trust incrementally through consistent value delivery, improving connections in any career.
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