Pat Flynn can easily remember sitting at his architecture desk in 2008, staring at his layoff notice and wondering how the helk he was going to make money online. He had tabs open for about 47 different “how to start a business” courses, three half-finished business plans, and exactly zero dollars in revenue.
Sound familiar?
The Paralysis of Perfect Preparation
Here’s what he learned the hard way: Most aspiring entrepreneurs aren’t actually stuck because they don’t know enough. They’re stuck because they’re trapped in an endless cycle of learning without doing.
He calls it the “Perfect Preparation Paradox” – the more courses you take and guides you read, the more you convince yourself you need to learn just one more thing before you can start.
The Uncomfortable Truth About Making Money Online
After helping thousands of new entrepreneurs through Smart Passive Income, he’s noticed something striking: The people who succeed fastest aren’t the ones who know the most. They’re the ones who take imperfect action while learning.
Consider Sarah, one of his community members. She had zero business experience but made her first $100 online within 30 days. Her secret? She picked ONE simple idea and took action before she felt “ready.”
The 24-Hour Revenue Rule
Here’s the simple framework that’s helped our students break through the paralysis:
- Pick ONE business idea you can explain in a single sentence
- Find ONE person who might need it
- Make ONE offer within 24 hours
That’s it. No fancy funnels. No complex strategies. Just rapid implementation of the basics.
But What About All The Things I Don’t Know?
You’re right – there’s a lot to learn about building a successful online business. But here’s the reality: You’ll learn more from one failed attempt at making $1 than from 100 hours of courses teaching you “theory.”
The real learning happens in the doing. Every “mistake” is actually market research in disguise.
Your Permission Slip to Start
If you’re reading this and feeling that familiar mix of excitement and terror, Pat wants you to know something: You already know enough to earn your first dollar online. The only question is whether you’ll give yourself permission to start before you feel completely ready.
Because here’s what he wishes someone had told him back in 2008: The perfect moment to start isn’t when you know everything. It’s right now, with whatever you already know.
Ready to Break Free from Learning Mode?
If you’re tired of endless preparation and ready to actually start making money online, Pat’s created something special. It’s called “Smart From Scratch” – a free course that walks you through earning your first dollar online in 30 days or less.
No fluff. No theory. Just practical steps you can implement today.
Click here to get instant access to Smart From Scratch and finally turn your business dreams into revenue reality.
Remember: Perfect preparation is the enemy of profitable progress. Start before you’re ready. The rest you can figure out along the way.
Hope you enjoyed this as much as I did puttig it together for you. CHRISTOPHER
