I used to think being easily distracted was a bug, not a feature. Imagine trying to focus on a task and then – “Oh look, a squirrel!” But then I realized some of the greatest minds in business, like Richard Branson, share this ‘superpower’. If it’s good enough for Branson, it’s good enough for me!
I’m not saying I’m a superhero, but I have a ‘superpower’ – ADHD. That’s right, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. While it’s not as cool as flying or teleporting, it does come with its own set of secret abilities.
I used to think being easily distracted was a bug, not a feature. Imagine trying to focus on a task and then – “Oh look, a squirrel!” But then I realized some of the greatest minds in business, like Richard Branson, share this ‘superpower’. If it’s good enough for Branson, it’s good enough for me!
A study (a real, scientific one, I promise) by Daniel A. Lerner, Ingrid Verheul, and Roy Thurik, showed a positive connection between ADHD and entrepreneurial action. Now, I’m not saying we should start diagnosing business talent with a stethoscope and a list of symptoms, but it’s food for thought!
Of course, having ADHD isn’t all rainbows and unicorns. Focus can be as elusive as a cat during bath time. In school, I was the kid who considered window gazing a subject. In business, every opportunity is like a shiny object trying to lure me away. But worry not, I’ve got tricks up my sleeve.
The Magical Idea List:
Thanks to my many mentors over the years, I discovered the magic of the idea list. It’s like a pen for my brain – it helps me herd my wild, galloping thoughts into a neat little corral. The trick is to pick the top ideas and focus on them like a cat on a laser pointer.
The Art of the Pause:
When a sparkly new idea tries to whisk me away from my main gig, I say, “Yes, but not today.” It’s like telling a kid they can have candy later. The idea doesn’t throw a tantrum, and I get to stay on track.
The Accountability Squad:
Every visionary needs a team. I’ve got mine – the folks who turn my sky-high ideas into grounded realities. They’re like the babysitters who make sure the kid (that’s me) doesn’t eat too much candy and bounce off the walls.
Calendar Conqueror:
Between a new investment, moving houses, and hitting the big 4-0, my calendar used to look like a jigsaw puzzle dumped on the floor. Now, it’s my personal assistant, telling me where to be and what to do – like a GPS for my day.
In the grand ballet of life with ADHD, every day is a dance with untamed creativity. And while it might look like I’m freestyling, trust me – there’s a method to the madness, and a bit of madness in the method!
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