The author discusses their preference for written or asynchronous communication over in-person conversations due to their ADHD. They find it easier to make friends online and make deep connections with people they talk to on the w...
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0Rudderless
2025-02-20 • career adhd fulfillment burnout prevention
The author discusses feeling rudderless and unfulfilled in their career due to the current state of the industry and the overwhelm it triggers. They reflect on the concept of purpose and fulfillment, drawing parallels to a book th...
0Navigating ADHD as a developer
2025-01-03 •
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0Big picture thinking and the New Year
2025-01-02 •
The text discusses the impact of ADHD on goal setting and planning, emphasizing the importance of identifying and revisiting big goals periodically to lead a more fulfilling life.
0Action bias
2024-12-23 •
The author discusses how his ADHD manifests in two opposing forms: jumping right into ideas without overthinking, and deep research and overplanning. He explains how his motivation is impulse-driven and how he needs to capitalize ...
0Live by your own rules
2024-12-20 •
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0The joy of social media
2024-12-19 •
The author discusses how having ADHD affects their ability to communicate in person, and how they find it easier to make friendships online. They explain that online communication allows them to take a beat before responding, whic...
0Not everyone will like you
2024-12-17 •
The author discusses the challenges of being an ADHDer and the struggle of being an acquired taste. He talks about the choice between masking oneself to fit in or embracing one's true self, despite the fact that not everyone will ...
0Not too much. Not too little.
2024-12-16 •
The author discusses the challenges of having too much or too little on his plate due to ADHD, and the importance of finding the right balance to stay focused and productive.
0Whole-body listening, revisited
2024-12-09 •
The blog post discusses the concept of whole-body listening and how it is challenging for individuals with ADHD. It introduces a revised model of whole-body listening that takes into account the different needs and behaviors of in...
0The overwhelm of too many todos
2024-12-02 •
The author discusses the challenges of having ADHD and managing multiple professional endeavors, ultimately deciding to focus exclusively on creating courses and education.
0Energy management
2024-11-25 •
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0Coding for the ADHD brain
2024-11-22 •
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0It's not adult ADHD
2024-11-19 •
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0Putting less pressure on myself
2024-11-18 •
The blog post discusses the challenges of living with ADHD and the pressure to constantly perform at a high level. The author emphasizes the importance of putting less pressure on oneself and accepting that not every day will be p...
0Burnout
2024-11-13 •
The text discusses the experience of burnout for individuals with ADHD, and the challenges of managing energy and following the ADHD flow in a world built for neurotypicals. The author shares personal experiences and insights from...
0Taming the squirrel
2024-11-11 •
The blog post discusses the challenges of ADHD, particularly the 'Squirrel Mode' where the brain struggles to focus on one task. The author shares strategies for managing this, such as breaking tasks into smaller parts, reducing d...
0The squirrel and the magnet
2024-11-08 •
People with ADHD often struggle with task switching, experiencing two modes: Squirrel Mode, where concentration breaks easily, and Magnet Mode, where it's difficult to pull away from hyperfocus. Managing each mode requires differe...
0The big, awful, good-for-nothing day
2024-11-07 •
The author describes their experience of feeling overwhelmed and numb after a difficult day, and how they coped with it by talking to others and taking action in their community. They emphasize the unique strengths that people wit...
0The spectrum of ADHD
2024-11-05 •
The blog post discusses the spectrum of ADHD, including subtypes, traits, and challenges such as limited working memory, impulse control, rejection sensitive dysphoria, time blindness, hyperactivity, and being easily distracted. I...
0Romanticizing ADHD
2024-11-04 •
The blog post discusses the idea of romanticizing ADHD and embracing it as a gift rather than a curse. It addresses the challenges and strengths associated with ADHD, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and understanding...
0Imposter syndrome
2024-11-01 •
The text discusses how people with ADHD often experience imposter syndrome in new roles, feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information and feeling like they should already know everything. The author encourages asking questions...
0Career drift
2024-10-31 •
The blog post discusses the concept of career drift and how individuals with ADHD can use it to their advantage by pivoting into related or adjacent fields when they get bored. It emphasizes the benefits of building depth in skill...
0Fuck the Five Year Plan
2024-10-30 •
The blog post challenges the traditional idea of long-term career planning and offers advice for individuals with ADHD to focus on short-term goals and adapt to changing interests and industry trends.