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
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
Back in December, I ran a survey asking you, my fellow ADHDers, what your best and worst ADHD-related moments were for 2013. As expected, I received some interesting responses. A few were pretty extreme, but most were fairly humbling. Many of the “worst ADHD moments” were actually glimpses into my own life. In fact, many … Read more
A few years ago, I had one of those crazy summers. You know… the kind you talk about over beers with your buddies… I had just come out of a four year relationship and was exploring every possible avenue to fill that “void” in my life. Don’t get me wrong. I was glad to be … Read more
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
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
(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