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The Pat Flynn Show
Want to become better than most people at most things? Then the Pat Flynn Show is for you. Listen in, and learn: - How to Master The Pat Flynn Philosophy of Generalism—or why it's better to be better at many things, not best at just one. From there, how to combine abilities to create a competitive advantage at anything you could want—a tactic known as "skill stacking." - Obtain Knowledge Fast, Learn Any Skill Quickly—Discover the 5 Generalist principles for ultra-efficient practice sessions and…
Episodes
- The Pat Flynn Show
EP 130: The Right Way to Look at the 80/20 Rule
This episode is all about productivity, which isn't about making more time, per se, but making most of the time you already have. So in this episode Pat shares…
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EP 128: How to Be Better - Plain and Simple!
Pat talks about how to, well, be better! What else needs to be said? More on http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com
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EP 127 Training vs Working Out - What's the Difference?
Aleks and Pat discuss the differences between "training" and "working out." It's fun. You should listen. OK, thanks. Ta-ta, then!
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Sunday School EP 3: Are All Religions Saying the Same Thing?
Today begins a series on religious pluralism, or the idea that all religions are saying the same thing (or close to the same thing, or at least something…
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EP 126: Does soreness mean you've had a good workout?
Hint: Soreness doesn't mean you've had a good workout. It's not hard to make a person sore. But it is hard to make a person better and stronger, especially if…
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How to Do a Pistol Squat
Pat and Aleks talk progressions and strategies for mastering the pistol squat.
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EP 124: The Necessity of Sacrifice
The god of gains demands sacrifice; loves it and feeds on it. So it's not enough to squat and it's not enough to do push ups or frolic gaily around the gym…
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Business Tip: How to Write Engaging Emails
Tom asks Pat for ideas on how to write engaging emails as a way to grow your business, promote a cause, etc.
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EP 122: The "Lift Heavy, Eat Protein, and Go for a Walk" Program
Pat offers a minor rant on why people who aren't reaching their goals just aren't lifting heavy enough. Or maybe they're not eating enough protein? Or maybe…
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Sunday School EP 2: How to Think About God
In his should-be famous book, Mortimer J Adler talks about how to think about God from a pagan perspective. That is, how to deduce that God exists, and how to…
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EP 121: Why You Should Stop Reading So Many Fitness Articles
Pat and Aleks think maybe it's time to stop reading so many different fitness articles and to do this instead...
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EP 120: Zach Even-Esh on Creating Your Perfect Day
Zach Even-Esh, host of the Strong Life Podcast, owner of The Underground Strength Gym, joins Pat to talk about planning, and creating, your perfect day.
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Will Keto Work for Me?
Tom asks Pat about the keto diet. Pat answers Tom. Many things are discussed. Including: - What is the ketogenic diet? - What are the symptoms of "carb flu"…
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EP 118: Using Strategic Meal Replacements for Safe, Sustainable Weight Loss
One of the best nutritional strategies (yet one people are seldom to talk about, perhaps because it isn't particularly "trendy") is the use of protein-rich…
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EP 117: A Very Important Practice Secret
Today Pat talks about an important technically--an attitude of mind, really--to bring into your practice of physical and mental training. This technique can be…
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Sunday School: What Is Faith?
Sunday School is a bonus series of the Pat Flynn show, discussing matters of faith, spirituality, and religion. In this inaugural episode, Pat gives what he…
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EP 116: How to Get Your Handstand
Aleks Salkin (aka The Hebrew Hammer) joins Pat to discuss strategies and tactics for mastering a freestanding handstand.
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Tips For Getting Into Ketosis (Without Going Insane!)
The ketogenic diet has surged in popularity recently, and many people have come to swear by it. Now, whether or not a person SHOULD follow a ketogenic diet is…
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EP 114: How to Write a Book
Today Tom asks Pat what it's like to write a book, why a person should consider doing so, and how to go about it. As an experienced and successful author…
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EP 113: Keto, Deadlifts, Stoicism, and More!
It's Mailbag Monday, and today we're answering questions on keto, deadlifts, stoicism, starting a blog, and more. Specifically: - Is keto all hype or actually…
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EP 112: What Are Macros and Do You Need to Count Them
What are macros and do you need to count them? This is just one of the many fitness and nutrition related questions I answer in today's QnA episode. Enjoy!
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Exciting News!
Exciting news! My new book--you know, the one I've been talking about for, well, ever--has FINALLY (read: just) went up for pre-order on Amazon. I seriously…
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EP 111: How to Get Your First 1000 Followers
Pat shares a cool strategy for gaining attention online without needed a marketing department or advertising budget.
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EP 110: Fitness Pirate Maps and the Power of Simplicity
Tom asks Pat about his idea of Fitness "Pirate Maps", or why simplicity is often the ultimate secret weapon for achieving your goals.
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Bonus Ep: My Take on Mere Christianity - Part 1
A lot of people have asked me to share a bit more on my experience of coming into the Christian faith - what persuaded me, how has it affected my life, and in…
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EP 108: Are Burpees Really Idiotic?
An article's has been going around condemning burpees as inherently bad and, at times, downright idiotic? But are they, really? Let's discuss.
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EP 107: Chris Holder on Training Athletes with Kettlebells, Qigong, and Integrated Health
Chris Holder, Master RKC, collegiate strength coach, and practitioner of medical Qigong joins me for a discussion on training athletes with kettlebells, and…
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Quick Thank You
Just wanted to offer a quick thank you for all the support you've given me since the launch of The Pat Flynn Show. Here's to the next 100 episodes!
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EPP 106: How to Manage Work and Family
Today as very special guest joins the show -- Pat's wife, Christine! -- to discuss how they manage business, family life, and their relationship.
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EP 105: Using Facebook Groups to Build Your Community and Brand
In this episode, Som and Pat talk strategies for creating an engaging and value-laden Facebook group, so you can effectively build and spread the message of…
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EP 104: The Forgotten Aspects of Fitness
Tom asks Pat and Aleks about the forgotten aspects of fitness--the things people should be doing, but probably aren't.
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EP 103: How to Get a Flat Stomach (and Other Common Fitness Questions)
Tom asks Pat a series of questions that are commonly heard in most fitness centers. Pat gives a quick and sufficient response to each.
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EP 102: How to Build a Strong Business Brand
Tom asks Pat a series of business questions today, all of them related to branding. So Pat gives his best advice on what makes for a compelling brand, and how…
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EP 101: Jason Leenaarts on Making Fitness His Drug of Choice
Today Pat is joined my Jason Leenaarts of Revolution Fitness to discuss how fitness and spirituality helped Jason overcome his battles with drug addiction, and…
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EP 100: I Answer Every Question I Can
We've got a fun surprise for this very special 100th episode: Pat does a lightening round with Tom to answer as many questions about as many things as he can…
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EP 99: Could You Really Have NOT Eaten That Cupcake? (A Discussion on Free Will)
Today Pat is joined by philosopher Peter Koch of Villanova University (go Wildcats!) to discuss the topic of free will. Is free will an illusion, or do we…
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EP 98: How to Fix Your Sleep
Tom asks Pat what people can do to get the best ever nights sleep, and/or overcome poor sleeping habits. Pat then gives tips. It's fun!
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EP 97: What Progress Really Looks Like
Pat and Som talk about what the path to progress looks like, why you should expect plateaus, how to overcome periods of stagnation, and how to improve multiple…
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EP 96: How to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories, My Religious Experience, and More!
We're back with another eclectic and exciting episode based on the questions sent in by all of YOU. Today we discuss: - Strategies for losing weight without…
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EP 95: A Psychologist on Strength Training, Philosophy, and God
Dr. Kevin Vost, clinical psychologist, philosopher, speaker, and author, joins me to talk about the importance of strength training as we age, why the study of…
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EP 94: When Is Good Enough, Good Enough?
Tom asks Pat about his "Rule of 80%" and how to know when good enough is good enough.
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EP 93: How to Know If You Have Candida and What to Do About It
Jen Fugo is back to talk about candida overgrowth--what it is, how to know if you have it, and what to do about it, if so.
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EP 92: A Navy Seal on Mental Toughness Training
Brad Mcleod, former Navy Seal and owner of SealgrinderPT joins Pat and Tom to discuss mental toughness training.
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EP 91: Is There Really Any Point In Going To College?
In an unexpected turn of events, Tom and Pat reminisce about their college experiences, and how they feel about the value of higher education today. Should…
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EP 90: Being Effective vs Being Efficient
Pat and Tom discuss the difference between being effective vs being efficient when pursuing fitness goals, and why "minimalist" attains both.
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EP 89: Is Dieting a Sign of Mental Illness?
Somebody asked me if I thought all dieters were mentally ill. As in, do people who engage in dieting (and/or exercise) have some sort of mental disorder or…
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EP 88: If I Lift Weights, Will I Get Big Muscles?
Tom and Pat dissect another popular fitness myth, then talk about how weight training can be used to reach a variety of goals, whether you want to gain weight…
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EP 87: Personal Experience Vs Science - Are They At Odds?
A good question found its way into my inbox today: What is the value of personal experience versus scientific evidence? Why does it seem the two of these…
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EP 86: A Bodybuilding Priest on How To Be The Best You Can Be
Father Steve Grunow, CEO and Executive Producer of Word on Fire, priest in the archdiocese of Chicago, and one extremely strong and smart fellow, joins me to…
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EP 85: Stress - How to Manage and Reduce
So the first part in stress management is learning to apply the right kinds of stress (eustress), and, before that, understanding what those right kinds of…
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EP 84: Simple Ways of Gaining Self-Discipline
In this episode, Tom asks Pat to explore to topic of self-discipline--what it is, and how to get it. Pat gives simple, but effective ways to increase…
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EP 83: If Som and Pat Ruled the World
Say Som and I were in charge of everything. What would we do to maximize every citizen's health and happiness? Follow us along for a fun thought experiment, as…
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EP 82: The Most Important Question You Can Ask In Life
Hint: It's NOT a fitness question. In today's episode, Tom prods Pat on some deep philosophical topics. Questions like: - What is the most important question a…
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EP 81: Are Food Sensitivities Real?
Today I talk with Jen Fugo, clinical nutritionist, to make sense of so-called food sensitivities. If you've ever thought your diet might somehow be linked to a…
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EP 80: How to Be More Productive Through Strategic Monotony
When used strategically, monotony can be a powerful tool for productivity, dieting, learning, and more. In this episode, Tom asks Pat questions about how he…
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EP 79: What Is The Best Way to Lose Fat?
In this episode, I introduce a new team member to Chronicles Of Strength, Tom Coffey. After which, we take on one of the most common fitness questions: What is…
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EP 78: How to Lose Fat But Not Muscle and Other QnA
We're back with another QnA Episode. Today I answer questions about losing fat while not losing muscle, how to become a better wrtier, and where get started…
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EP 77: 5 Fitness Standards Every Generalist Should Strive For
In this episode, I cover 5 fitness standards (really, feats) every Generalist should strive for. These standards include demonstrations of strength, mobility…
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EP 76: Why IIFYM Is Misleading
While IFFYM ("if it fits your macros") may have some truth/usefulness in its approach, it's often misleading for a lot of people. Here's why.
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EP 75: Jared Zimmerer on Manhood in the Modern Age
Jared Zimmerer, competetive all-natura bodybuilder, speaker, author, and dad of six, joins me to discuss Stoicism, and manhood in the modern age.