How to Be Better at Almost Everything

From Pat Flynn's book, "How to Be Better at Almost Everything," which champions "generalism" over "specialization." Flynn argues that true success and happiness come from being "good to great" at "many things" and "skill stacking"—combining diverse abilities in a unique way—rather than striving to be the absolute best at a single pursuit. The text outlines five core principles for developing a broad skillset, including "Short-Term Specialization," "the Rule of 80 Percent," "Integration > Isolation," and "Repetition and Resistance," while also emphasizing foundational "metaskills" like "discipline," "focus," "logic," and "persuasion." Through personal anecdotes and profiles of accomplished generalists such as David Bowie and Mark Twain, Flynn illustrates how this approach fosters adaptability, resilience, and personal fulfillment, ultimately leading to a more meaningful existence.