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Are You Living a Good Life? | James Patterson and Patrick Leddin

Are You Living a Good Life? | James Patterson and Patrick Leddin

10% Happier with Dan Harris
Apr 29, 2026 1h
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<p dir="ltr">Most people hesitate before answering. This episode is about what to do with that hesitation.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.jamespatterson.com/landing-page/james-patterson-home/"> James Patterson</a> is the most popular storyteller of our time and has written more than 200 novels since 1976.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://patrickleddin.com/">Patrick Leddin</a>, PhD, is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Five-Week-Leadership-Challenge-Action-Become/dp/1400225302"> The 5‑Week Leadership Challenge: 35 Action Steps to Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be.</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why we're living in an "age of disruption" </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The five-step positive disruptor loop</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The one question to ask yourself when trying to identify your purpose</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">And how disruption can improve your work, your relationships, and your family</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Get the 10% with Dan Harris app <a href= "https://app.danharris.com/membership">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Sign up for Dan's free newsletter <a href= "http://www.danharris.com">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Additional Resources: </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Disrupt-Everything_and-Win-Control-Future/dp/031659394X"> Disrupt Everything—and Win: Take Control of Your Future</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Judge-Stone-Novel-James-Patterson/dp/0316579831"> Judge Stone: A Novel</a> (with Viola Davis)</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. <a href= "https://www.92ny.org/event/dan-harris-with-allison-gilbert">Register here.</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot <a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party">here</a>, or sign up to livestream <a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-livestream">here</a>!</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-8782683b-7fff-9d33-e0ba-a700cf5acba7">To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></strong></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> This episode is sponsored by:</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>BetterHelp</strong> — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.betterhelp.com/happier">https://www.betterhelp.com/happier</a></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>Wix</strong> — Build a fully functional website with AI in minutes at <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.wix.com/harmony">https://www.wix.com/harmony</a></p>

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