A free-form list of ADHD resources for entrepreneurs—books, podcasts, apps & more that make a difference to me as an entrepreneurial ADHDer, and also as a parent of ADHDers.
Coaching has generally failed for me because ADHD can make you "coach-resistant." The only time it worked was with a coach who also has ADHD.
Marla is pretty magical. An ADHD coach who gets it because she lives it. If you've tried coaching before and it didn't stick, try someone who actually understands how your brain works.
Executive function coach for kids & teens. Also my wife. If you're a parent of an ADHDer, Julia helps kids build the skills that school expects but never teaches.
Weekly planning sessions are hard and full of detail, but 100% needed to keep the ship headed in the right direction.
A guide by Marla Cummins. If weekly planning feels impossible, this framework was designed specifically for brains like ours.
Run by Dr. Ned Hallowell. Purpose-made for the diagnosis, treatment, and success of ADHDers. Highly recommended. Locations in Boston, New York City, Seattle, and San Francisco.
Originally published in 1995 and updated recently. This was the first place where I recognized the story of my life. It's a book that helps you see yourself as part of the ADHD tribe.
Goes beyond the "AHA!" moment. Focuses on ADHD management including time resources, health resources, and functional tips to manage the downsides and maximize the benefits.
For anyone married who has ADHD, or married to someone with ADHD. Helps the ADHD partner realize how difficult it is to be married to them, and shows the non-ADHD partner how they've adapted in ways they may not be thrilled with.
More academic than Hallowell but awesome at explaining ADHD in a way that makes sense to non-ADHDers. His description of ADHD as an "Intention Deficit Disorder" is one of the most powerful reframes I've encountered.
Task manager I've used for years. Helps organize, categorize (by subject & kind of task), and set reminders. Simple enough that you'll actually use it. Powerful enough that it can handle the chaos.
Mac-native task manager. I've used it for years, lapsed into bad habits and stopped, and may give it another go. If you're in the Apple ecosystem, it's worth a look.
Alarm app for those who have trouble waking up. I have to do 20 squats to make it shut off. Alarmy does this in a fun way—it forces you to actually get moving before it stops screaming at you.
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