In this episode of Great Men, Shane sits down with longtime friend and mentor Pat Flynn—creator of Smart Passive Income, host of Deep Pocket Monster, and author of the brand-new book Lean Learning. Together they explore how to cut through information overload, focus on what matters most, and pursue greatness with clarity.
Pat shares his concept of lean learning: taking action, learning just-in-time, and avoiding the trap of hoarding knowledge. He introduces his Inspiration Matrix framework for sorting priorities—separating recreational sparks, passion pursuits, junk distractions, and critical commitments. Shane and Pat also open up about personal stories, family, and how values guide their business and life decisions.
Other highlights include the power of micro mastery—breaking down goals into small, targeted steps—and why having a mission statement helps filter out noise and keep you aligned with your "why."
Get Pat's book Lean Learning here: https://leanlearningbook.com/
If you're ready to sharpen your focus, align your work with your values, and learn how to move from good to great, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.
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