Imagine you’re sitting in your favorite restaurant. You glance across the room and do a double take.
That person looks familiar.
Then it hits you.
It’s you—at 10 years old.
Weird, right?
Curious, you walk over and say hello. But as you do, you realize something: Your 10-year-old self is checking you out.
– Would they think you turned out awesome?
– Would they be excited about what you do every day?
– Would they recognize the dreams you once had—or wonder what happened to them?
Sure, maybe they’d be bummed that you’re not a pro athlete, astronaut, or rock star. But that wouldn’t really matter—as long as they saw that you’re passionate, driven, and actually love what you do.
Fast forward 20 years. This time, you’re the one visiting your future self.
But now, they’re the one assessing you.
– What big moves did you make?
– What risks did you take?
– What did you leave on the table?
Would they be proud of the chances you took and the growth you embraced? Or would they be shaking their head, wishing you had started sooner, taken that leap, or let go of fear?
Here’s the truth: Your future story isn’t written yet—but you’re the one holding the pen.
The choices you make today shape the next chapter of your life. But too many people wait for the “right time” to make a move. Waiting is a choice. And it’s a choice that keeps you stuck.
If you want your future self to look back with pride, you need to start disrupting your story right now.
– What’s one shift you can make today?
– What bold step can you take tomorrow?
– How can you start rewriting your future—right now?
In our upcoming book, Disrupt Everything, James Patterson and I break down 16 behaviors of positive disruptors—people who refuse to settle and instead reshape the world around them. Here are two that can help you start disrupting your future today:
Behavior 1: Think Deeply to Uncover Insights
Stay curious. Keep asking questions. The best disruptors don’t just react—they think, reflect, and dig deeper to uncover what really matters.
Behavior 2: Believe Better Is Possible
Adopt an unshakable belief that things can get better. The moment you stop believing change is possible, you give up your power to create it.
If your future self could sit across from you today, what advice would they give? Would they push you to start sooner? To take the risk? To stop making excuses?
The biggest disruptions often start with one decision to act.
So, what’s yours?
I’m currently booking keynote presentations and speaking engagements for organizations that want to embrace disruption and shape a better future.
Bring the 16 behaviors of positive disruptors to your team and start putting them into action today. If you book now, you’ll receive exclusive preview copies of Disrupt Everything months before they hit stores!
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Make it a great day!
-Patrick
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