Faster Than Normal: Unlocking the Gifts of the ADHD Brain

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Listen to Peter Shankman

Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives. I just got diagnosed with ADHD at age 56. I’ve lived a private double life for decades and am exhausted, but the diagnosis means I am not broken and podcasts like this help me realize it’s been a super power. Now I can focus (ha!) on methods to remove the “exhausted” parts of my daily life. I am not broken, I…from podcasts.apple.com

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