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At 38, I finally got diagnosed with ADHD.
But if I’m being honest, I’ve known it since I was six.
I just didn’t want to admit it.
Because “ADHD” sounded like something that needed fixing.
Like I was defective.
Like I needed a hall pass and a quiet room to calm down.
But here’s what no one tells you:
~29% of entrepreneurs show ADHD traits
(compared to 5% of the general population).
That’s not a bug.
That’s a feature.
Here’s what ADHD feels like; at least for me:
I call it “Times Square Brain.”
All lights. All noise. All the time.
But when I’m in flow?
It’s like the entire street clears.
No distractions. No traffic.
Just one lane, wide open.
Here’s the paradox of ADHD:
Most people think ADHD = distracted.
But actually, ADHD is often the opposite.
It’s attention dysregulation. Not attention deficit.
When I’m bored, I can’t do anything.
But when I care?
I’ll spend 12 hours deep diving niche topics like:
My friends call it “Andrew’s Rabbit Hole Mode.”
My brain has always been:
Which, as it turns out, is the perfect setup for founding companies.
I get interested → build momentum → spin up a team → move on
(while still texting ideas at 2am)
It’s a chaotic superpower.
But it comes with downsides.
I’ve lost money chasing too many ideas at once.
I’ve neglected personal emails for weeks because my brain short-circuits on admin.
I’ve ghosted people I care about; not because I don’t value them; but because I literally forgot mid-thought.
Here’s a few patterns I’ve had to confront:
After years of chaos, I finally decided to get help.
I started ADHD meds in 2023.
The first week, I cried.
Because for the first time in 20+ years, my mind felt… quiet.
Not empty. Just… spacious.
Like Times Square after a snowfall.
Suddenly:
It wasn’t a miracle cure.
But it gave me a fighting chance.
Here’s what actually helped:
Here’s how I now approach business, knowing I have ADHD:
Here’s a short checklist that made me cry when I saw it:
If that’s you?
You’re not lazy. You’re not broken.
You’re probably running an operating system not built for corporate life.
Good news?
Entrepreneurship is ADHD’s playground.
You just need the right guardrails.
I’m still obsessed with how AI assistants are replacing admins.
Email triage, calendar management, and context prep—all automated.
If you’ve built something weird, send it my way.
I’m hosting a small dinner in Victoria next month for other ADHD entrepreneurs who don’t want to talk about productivity hacks.
Just honest conversation and maybe some ice cream.
1. Do you really have ADHD?
Yes. Clinically diagnosed at 38. Wish I’d done it sooner.
2. Did meds actually help?
Yes, dramatically. But it took a few tries to get the right dosage and type.
3. Are you still impulsive?
Yep. But now I schedule the chaos instead of letting it run my life.
4. Can you run companies with ADHD?
Only if you design around it. You need systems and people who complement your chaos.
5. Is it worth getting diagnosed as an adult?
100%. Even just understanding your brain is life-changing.
6. What books helped?
“Driven to Distraction,” “ADHD 2.0,” and oddly, “Atomic Habits.”
7. Do you tell your team you have it?
Yes. Vulnerability is a leadership cheat code.
8. Do you still miss stuff?
All the time. But now I don’t hate myself for it.
9. How can I work better with someone who has ADHD?
Clear tasks. Follow-ups. Fewer words. More structure. Kind reminders.
10. Best ADHD hack for founders?
One: calendar = boss. Two: turn guilt into systems.
That’s all for now…
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