Reboot 15 | LU5 - Laid Off Twice in 6 Months — And Living His Best Life

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What would you do if you were laid off… twice… in just six months?

Patrick Lyons didn’t just bounce back — he built forward. In this episode of The Reboot Era, Patrick shares how he turned back-to-back Microsoft layoffs into an opportunity to fully invest in his passions:

• Launching and scaling multiple fitness businesses, including The Lion Shred
• Performing improv comedy to packed audiences
• Creating daily content for over 2,000 days straight
• Preparing for a natural bodybuilding competition this year

We dig into:

• How to build a layoff-proof life with multiple income streams
• Structuring your days to fit in career, fitness, creativity, and community
• Why your job title should never define you
• The mindset shift that turns setbacks into launchpads

🎧 Listen now and learn how to reclaim your time, energy, and purpose after a career shake-up.

Connect with Patrick Lyons:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-a-lyons/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patrick_lyons
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricklyons/
• The Lion Shred: https://lyon.training/

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