From an early age, we’re taught that the more you know, the better. But times have changed, as must our approach to learning.

More information is overwhelming, confusing, and slows us down. If information alone were the answer, we’d all be exactly where we want to be. The true indicator of success or failure isn’t the volume of what you know but how effectively you apply that knowledge.

Whether it’s consuming podcasts and books or keeping up with social media on top of our work and family life, many of us spend time learning but struggle to implement what we’ve learned.

That’s why I’m thrilled to welcome Pat Flynn back on the podcast. Pat is a long-time friend, beloved author, entrepreneur, speaker, and host of the Smart Passive Income Podcast. In today’s podcast, and in his newest book, Lean Learning: How to Achieve More by Learning Less, Pat shares a brilliant approach that can change the way you think, learn, develop, and enhance new skills.

In our conversation, you’ll learn the difference between what Pat calls “just-in-time learning” and “just-in-case learning,” how micro mastery enhances our learning process, and how voluntary force functions like setting dates and deadlines helped him succeed in business, public speaking, and even fishing. You’ll walk away with new tools on how you can shift your mindset, apply lean learning to any goal, and start making immediate progress—one small action at a time.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The difference between just-in-time learning vs just-in-case learning
Why we’re overinformed, overwhelmed and not productive
The power of mentors, support and community to keep you motivated
How micromastery reduces overwhelm and helps learn new skills faster
How to apply lean learning to your Miracle Morning and the value of teaching others
The power of voluntary force functions and adding dates to your goals

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