Managing ADHD: Coping with Constant Thoughts and Ideas While Running a Business
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Summary
A person with ADHD shares their experience of managing a constant stream of thoughts, ideas, and projects while running a business and handling life responsibilities. They describe the challenge of deep focus being interrupted by micro-ideas and struggling to stay on track, noting a potential connection between ADHD and entrepreneurship in the tech industry.
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I can go deep on a topic for hours, but then be hit by a barrage of micro ideas.
I really struggle to stay on track and focus.
I think there is a founder/ADHD thing. Paul Graham thinks so.
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