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Close Minded Podcast
Episode 6: Pat Flynn on How to Be Better at (Almost) Everything
Dec 21, 2018
Pat Flynn, a generalist, discusses the advantages of generalism vs specialization, starting a side hustle, prioritization for success, their personal life, and their journey from atheism to Catholicism.
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- The philosophy of generalism emphasizes the importance of acquiring a diverse set of skills and combining them for unique and powerful results.
- The rule of 80% highlights the principle that most people do not need to be 100% at anything, encouraging individuals to focus on areas that require improvement.
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The Journey into Generalism
The speaker, Seth, shares his introduction of Pat Flynn and his book, How to Be Better at Almost Everything. The book discusses the philosophy of generalism, acquiring a diverse set of skills and combining them for unique and powerful results. Pat Flynn shares his personal experience of realizing the benefits of being a generalist and how it has led to his success in various areas of his life. He emphasizes the importance of acquiring a range of skills rather than focusing on being the best in the world at one thing.
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