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...
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...
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...
(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...
(Photo: John Morgan) Picture it. There’s only one Twinkie left in the entire world and it’s all yours. That soft, golden delight is yours for the taking. Imagine the happiness you’d feel biting into it. Wouldn’t that just change the flow of the...
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...
(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,...
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...
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...
(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....