5 hours of focus, concentration, and energy for $3? “Not bad,” says the ADHD-riddled mindset. Even if you had one 2 oz. bottle every day for a month, which comes out to roughly $90, many prescription stimulants like Ritalin, Adderrall, Vyvanse, and Concerta cost much more than that. Some cost over $300 according to Consumer Reports. … Read more
Oooof! Silence. Stars. Breathlessness. For one very slow blink, the world stood still. It took me a second, maybe two, to realize I just been slammed on the ground. Somehow, I managed to regain my composure, though. One minute later, I saw an opportunity and forced my opponent to tap using a strange leg choke. … Read more
Overwhelm. It’s a common visitor to the ADHD mind. Of course, you don’t need to have ADHD to get overwhelmed. Information overload and an abundance of consumer options plagues our society to the point of paralysis. Throw in a mind, though, that runs like a 4-second 0-60 mph Tesla, and you’ve got a recipe for … Read more
The ADHD brain possesses some incredible innate characteristics commonly shared with entrepreneurs. For example, adults with ADHD are 300% more likely to start their own business1. Yep. Surprising, yet true… As an adult with ADHD, my mind is always looking for ideas. Like other ADHDers, my interests are constantly changing, and with each change of … Read more
ADHD and Motivation Insights My ADHD diagnosis in 2012 gave me a lot of profound insights regarding productivity and motivation. In my research, I learned that it’s not uncommon for people with ADHD to have problems with internal motivation, and instead, rely a lot on external motivation. Came as no surprise to me… The difference between the … Read more
With all the hype lately surrounding Season 4 of The Walking Dead, one has to wonder what a zombie apocalypse would look like from the perspective of someone with ADHD. Not that it’s been on my mind, but I’m just curious… What if zombies took over and you no longer had the comforts of every … Read more
(Photo: DivaInTrainingDesigns) Chores. Chores. Where to begin… We all know that chores are a part of life and they must get done. Of course, for many, maybe most, they are absolutely no fun at all. That probably doesn’t matter to the neat freaks out there who have everything spotless in their home. Hell, I used … Read more
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