📚 Book Review: Disrupt Everything and Win by James Patterson & Patrick Leddin, PhD

This is the first of what I hope will be many book reviews—because few things bring me more joy than getting lost in a good story. Whether I’m stretched out by the pool or curled up on the couch with my favorite blanket and my dogs nestled around me, reading is my ritual of choice.

I recently bought Disrupt Everything and Win as a birthday gift for my friend Kristen. She’s a natural disrupter—bold, curious, and always shaking things up. The title practically shouted her name. When she opened it, she laughed and said, “You need this too.” She wasn’t wrong. I’ve been known to stir the pot myself. So, I ordered a copy for me (because let’s be honest—who doesn’t love a surprise package on the doorstep?).

The book is an easy, engaging read, but it doesn’t shy away from asking big questions. It opens with: Are you living a good life? That one line made me pause and reflect. It nudged me to take stock of my choices, my habits, and the quiet ways I resist change.

What I appreciated most was its invitation to embrace transformation—not through dramatic leaps, but through micro-steps. You don’t have to quit your job and move to Bali (though that does sound tempting). You can start small. You can choose to see change not as a threat, but as a tailwind—something that lifts you, rather than drags you down.

My favorite quote? “Dare to Suck.” To me, that means letting go of perfectionism and the fear of judgment. It’s a reminder that when you stop worrying about what others might think, you open yourself up to possibility. You might stumble. You might fail. But you also might fly.

So, whether change finds you unexpectedly or you feel called to be the one who sparks it, take that first step. Disruption doesn’t have to be loud or dramatic—it can begin with a single, intentional choice. You never know how beautifully things might unfold when you dare to shake up the status quo.

💬 At Kicking the Chaos, we believe in the power of bold moves and quiet revolutions. Share your story: How have you been a disrupter in your own life, and what happened when you leaned into the change?