Praise for How to Be Better at Almost Everything

“There is a moment, early in the book, where Pat discusses freedom. This insight stopped me in my tracks: it is a nuanced point that we should discuss at table with our family, from the podiums of the classroom, and from the pulpits at church. Yes, Pat includes to-do lists and discussions from Aristotle, Aquinas, and C. S. Lewis, but I like his forceful argument for appreciating and embracing generalism that springs from an understanding of freedom. This book is an easy read and a must-read. So much of this book is easily adopted into one’s life and I will be saying a small prayer/mantra each time I enter my home, hoping everyone will read this book. “

—Dan John, author of Never Let Go

“As a business owner in the competitive market of martial arts and fitness studios, understanding and applying the principles behind generalism has been a game changer for the health and growth of my business. What Pat presents in this book represents a paradigm shift in the way we all should be approaching our businesses and lives. It’s not about killing yourself trying to be the best. It’s about putting the puzzle pieces together, getting better at what you need to get better at, and offering something valuable and unique to the marketplace. This book is the ultimate handbook on how to do just that.”

—Som Sikdar, CEO of Dragon Gym Martial Arts and Fitness

“When I first read How to Get Better at Almost Everything, I felt both excited and sad: excited that I woke up to how effective generalism—skill stacking—can be to make myself more marketable; and sad that I lived my entire life believing that specialization was the key to success. This book is a great life lesson in how to achieve your goals by learning to be good at multiple skills instead of killing yourself trying to master one.”

—Jon Reed, president of YourOnlineVideoCoach.com