Jerry Bair Back in 2005, I went to Las Vegas for my first time. Two of my best friends – and fellow Marines – went with me. We were between Iraq deployments and needed a break. Of course, it was more than just a break for me. I won’t get into all the details of the trip … Read more
(Photo: emdot) It’s funny how much you notice people with a certain problem when you have that same exact problem. It’s just eye-opening. Take ADHD, for example. When my ADHD is treated and under control, I can easily spot other people exhibiting signs of ADHD, especially adults. When it’s not under control, I still notice … Read more
In light of my posts about productivity, follow-through, and consistency, I figured this would be an appropriate segue for an “ask the readers” post. I’ve been following many of you, especially those of you with ADHD such as myself, and observing how you stay focused. Being a fellow ADHDer, I’ve tried many of the things … Read more
A few weeks ago, I was writing on my new favorite site, 750words.com, and made an interesting correlation between the site’s “rewards/consequences” system and a message I heard from Tony Robbin’s about getting leverage. The common theme was basically how to make a change and stick with it. That means deciding on something and keeping … Read more
(Photo: febisola91) In the life of someone with ADHD, consistency can be hard to come by. Our brains switch rapidly between interests, which makes it difficult to establish new patterns and behaviors. On top of that, ADHD makes it difficult to manage time effectively. There are a lot of systems out there to help with … Read more
(Photo: Scrunchy17) Someone recently told me that if I have a problem, I should own it. That specific problem is ADHD, and right now, I’m owning it. Most of the people closest to me know that I have it, but I haven’t really gone out and told the world about it. In fact, until now, … Read more
Want to know how to double, triple, or even quadruple your writing speed in 10 minutes? Let me tell you how I did it. A few mornings ago, I sat down to freewrite with the intent of boosting my creativity, and I wrote for 10 timed minutes, without looking at my monitor. I know… Sounds … Read more
Last weekend, I played the role of groomsman at my best friend’s wedding and had an amazing epiphany. You see, I wasn’t just any groomsman. I was a sharp-looking Marine in my Dress Blues. This wasn’t just any ordinary wedding, either. It was kind of a hybrid wedding – a cross between a garden … Read more
Welcome to my blog, world! This is my first blog post strictly as a writer. I’m going into it with my eyes closed and just writing until something clicks. I’ve actually started this without fully developing the other important pages on the site, like my autobiography/biography, news, and “coming soon” pages. I’m just so excited … Read more