Living with ADHD as an Entrepreneur | How To Turn ADHD Into a Superpower | Amen Clinic Brain Scans

Living with ADHD as an Entrepreneur | How To Turn ADHD Into a Superpower

ADHD and entrepreneurship [00:00:01]
I introduce myself and my purpose of helping entrepreneurs with ADHD manage their condition and succeed in business.

Challenges faced by ADHD entrepreneurs [00:00:57]
I discuss the challenges faced by entrepreneurs with ADHD, including difficulties with managing money and the lack of tailored information and support available.

Importance of tailored support for ADHD entrepreneurs [00:04:28]
I emphasize the importance of tailored support for entrepreneurs with ADHD, as generalized information and advice may not work for those with neurodivergent conditions.

Debt and Bankruptcy [00:07:47]
I talk about my personal experience with debt and bankruptcy, and the advice I received from influential people.

Procrastination and Fear [00:09:18]
I discuss my observations and insights on procrastination and fear, and how they relate to my own experiences.

Brain Scans and Deactivating Tasks [00:10:00]
I talk about my brain scans and how they relate to deactivating tasks, stove moments, and the difficulties faced by people with ADHD and neurodivergent individuals.

Brain Activating and Deactivating Activities [00:15:28]
I discuss the difference between brain activating and deactivating activities and how they affect my ability to concentrate and procrastinate.

Paralysis by Analysis [00:20:09]
I talk about how overthinking and the abundance of options can lead to paralysis by analysis, making it difficult to make decisions and take action.

Flowing vs Concentrating [00:21:36]
I explain the difference between flowing and concentrating, and how they relate to effortless and immersive focus versus deliberate and intentional application of focus.

Building a Business [00:24:14]
I talk about how I started my production company with the help of my friends and how having help was crucial for me to thrive. I also mention how I struggled when I had less help and how I ultimately got what I wanted, which was to stop traveling.

Shifting Focus [00:26:24]
I talk about how I shifted my focus and language from what I didn’t want to what I wanted, which was to stay home, coach, and be abundant. I also emphasize the importance of being clear about what one wants to achieve.

Brain Activating Tasks [00:27:57]
I talk about how I try to build a life that allows me to spend as much time as possible in brain-activating tasks, such as walking, bike rides, and talking to people. I also mention the importance of reducing or delegating brain-deactivating tasks, such as doing taxes.

Recognizing Your Sweet Spot [00:31:08]
I talk about recognizing my strengths and focusing on what works for me, leading to inner peace and satisfaction.

One Size Does Not Fit All [00:32:02]
I discuss how advice and courses may not work for everyone and the importance of finding what works for me.

ADHD as a Superpower [00:36:21]
I talk about how ADHD can be a superpower for entrepreneurs, using the example of David Neeleman, founder of JetBlue Airways.

Designing the paperless ticket [00:38:49]
I discuss David Neman’s contribution to paperless ticket design, with reference to ADHD thought leader Ned Hollowell.

Collaboration between opposites [00:39:35]
I discuss the benefits of collaboration between people with different thinking patterns and preferences, with examples from successful companies.

Overcoming fear and finding direction [00:43:40]
I share a success story of a client who overcame fear and found direction, and emphasize the importance of finding what works best for each individual.

Listening to others [00:46:13]
I talk about the importance of listening to others to gain more context and help me identify blind spots.

Coaching pricing and method [00:46:54]
I explain my coaching pricing and method, which involves using an asynchronous app called Voxer and emphasizes personalized help.

Defining success in business [00:51:16]
I discuss the loose definition of suc