Ready to begin or deepen your meditation practice? Join Dan Harris and world-class meditation teachers on the 10% with Dan Harris app here: https://app.danharris.com/membership Most of us spend way too much energy bracing against change — or pretending it isn't happening. What if the moments that knock you sideways are actually the ones worth leaning into? James Patterson is one of the bestselling authors alive, with novels co-written with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, Viola Davis, and Mr. Beast. Before that, he ran J. Walter Thompson's New York office and was CEO of its North American operation by his late thirties. Patrick Leddin is a former Army Ranger and longtime Vanderbilt University professor who spent years researching what separates people who get crushed by disruption from people who use it. Together, they wrote "Disrupt Everything and Win." In this episode we talk about: – Why "trust your gut" is mostly bad advice — and what to do instead – The four facts about change most of us keep ignoring (starting with: the status quo is a deceptive little devil) – How to find your "fire inside" using one short question James asks college students – The five roles you can play when disruption hits — including why choosing stability can be the most disruptive move – Patrick's story about his dad that proves changing a relationship can take more guts than jumping out of a plane – Why you don't have to blow up your life to disrupt it Subscribe to watch more 10% Happier videos: https://www.youtube.com/tenpercenthappier Follow Dan Harris on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/danharris/ https://www.tiktok.com/@danbharris https://www.facebook.com/DanHarrisABC https://twitter.com/danbharris https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-harris-91ba5716b/ 0:00:00 What disruption actually means 0:03:00 The Jersey Turnpike moment that changed James's life 0:07:00 Finding your fire inside 0:11:00 Overcoming inertia and taking the first step 0:12:00 The four facts about change you keep ignoring 0:18:00 Why almost every company needs to disrupt 0:22:00 The positive disruptor loop, explained 0:29:00 The car wash story 0:34:00 The five disruptor roles 0:36:00 Why chasing stability can be the most disruptive move 0:45:00 The 16 strengths of a disruptor 0:49:00 Why your first impressions are usually wrong 0:55:00 Patrick's story about his dad 1:02:00 Refine — and why it's the most overlooked step 1:05:00 What to actually do now #10PercentHappier #JamesPatterson #PositiveDisruption Sponsors: BetterHelp: 88% of Americans reported feeling some form of financial stress at the start of this year. If money worries are wrecking your sleep, your relationships, or your peace of mind, therapy can help. Sign up and get 10% off at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier Wix: Wix Harmony is Wix's flagship AI website builder — describe your idea and get a fully functional site, backed by 99.99% uptime and enterprise-grade security. Get started at https://www.wix.com/harmony