How do you get a 4.0 GPA as an adult with ADHD trying to finish your college degree? Do you study your ass off and hope for the best? Or do you look for ways to hack the system? Surprisingly, the answer lies somewhere between. Let me explain… Earlier this year, I took the plunge … Read more
Beat to smithereens… That’s how I felt a couple days ago, following some intense ninjitsu training and cardio kickboxing. Mat burns, bruises, sore muscles from head to toe… I had the works! The plus side? I felt good afterward! My energy was spent, yet I felt calm, centered, focused, and free of stress. To be honest, … Read more
Take one look at my resume and typically, one of two things will happen. Either you’ll think I have lots of experience or you’ll think I have a commitment issue. I like to believe it’s the former, but maybe I’m in denial. If you’re familiar with ADHD, though, a third possibility may pop up – … Read more
Obtaining my CCNA and CCNA Security certifications were pivotal highlights in my IT career. The CCNA, which I obtained in November of 2010, thrust me into a contractor position with a significant pay raise after a six-month career hiatus. I obtained the CCNA Security certification shortly thereafter. That career move helped justify a $3/hr pay … Read more
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I know it seems a bit crazy to think a distractible, hyperactive, impulsive person can be a millionaire, but that’s just what society has led many of us to believe. That’s part of the stigma around ADHD. The truth of the matter is that many wealthy ADHDers face the same challenges as you. Their interests … Read more
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
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
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