Status Quo vs. Innovation: How to Know When to Jump with Patrick Leddin

In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Patrick Leddin—former U.S. Army Captain, entrepreneur, professor, and now co-author (with James Patterson) of the upcoming book Disrupt Everything – and Win: Take Control of Your Future.

This conversation is a practical guide for anyone feeling stuck in the status quo and unsure if it's time to take a leap. Patrick shares how to assess disruption in your life—whether it’s your career, your relationships, or your goals—and gives frameworks to help you navigate major decisions with confidence.

You’ll also hear the incredible story of how he came to co-write a book with the best-selling author of all time, James Patterson.

What You’ll Learn:

● Why the status quo can be the biggest threat to your growth

● When to embrace “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” vs. when to disrupt everything

● How to methodically navigate major life decisions—like leaving your job

● Real-life tools and frameworks to face uncertainty with clarity

● The wild story of how Patrick partnered with James Patterson on their new book

In This Episode:

(These timestamps are based off of the video only version of the episode.)


13:00 – The Moment Patrick Realized He Needed to Improve His Family Relationships

20:57 – Leaving Vanderbilt to Go All-In on the Book

27:01 – When to Pivot vs. When to Stay the Course

38:04 – How to Make Big Career Decisions in Your 30s

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