#659: If you have time, how about this for a very short episode description:Imagine that you’re at the absolute peak of your career. You’re the CEO of a prominent advertising company at the age of 36, but you feel like you’re driving in the wrong lane. It’s wrong.Then you make a hard career pivot and it works out beautifully.My guests today know exactly what that’s like. We’re joined by James Patterson, the author who has sold more than 425 million copies of his books. He has co-authored books with President Clinton, Dolly Parton, and now his latest co-author is Dr. Patrick Leddin, who also joins us to talk about disruption.

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(0:00) Defining disruption versus gradual change

(5:20) Positive disruption mindset and overcoming fear

(8:12) Process for uncovering personal passions

(10:25) Patterson disrupts publishing with six books per year

(13:45) Research reveals 16 disruptive behaviors

(16:30) Academia embracing different voices and perspectives

(21:00) Mountain climber story shows gradual disruption

(24:14) Framework for navigating career transitions

(28:19) Limiting beliefs and psychological barriers

(30:55) Being open to change versus stability

(35:00) Taking ownership of disruptive choices

(41:00) Mission versus purpose distinction

(46:37) Advice for embracing positive disruption

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