Show HN: My Book, ADHD Pro – Happy Productivity for People with ADHD(adhdpro.xyz)
adhdpro.xyz
Show HN: My Book, ADHD Pro – Happy Productivity for People with ADHD
https://adhdpro.xyz/
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What’s the main draw on your book vs others?
There are some great ADHD books out there, but many of them are deeply scientific or for parents.
My book is geared towards people who want to complete side projects and have better strategies at work, without reducing the scope of their goals or quality of work. I explain how to take a mindful approach to ADHD symptoms rather than chaotically bouncing from hyperfocus to burn-out.
My book is geared towards people who want to complete side projects and have better strategies at work, without reducing the scope of their goals or quality of work. I explain how to take a mindful approach to ADHD symptoms rather than chaotically bouncing from hyperfocus to burn-out.
When I started in tech, I had a difficult time focusing on the right tasks at work. Sometimes I would hyperfocus and complete an entire week's work in one day, but most of the time, I was suffering and fighting myself to keep focused. Context switching was a tremendous drain on my energy, and my organization was chaotic at best.
I felt like shit all the time.
Two years ago, I started interviewing other "out" ADHD professionals to see what they were doing to manage. My goal was to be productive AND happy at the same time. I succeeded.
I found several patterns from these interviews and started compiling notes. I was also shocked at how poor our experiences were with therapy! The majority said therapy was NOT helpful with ADHD.
Other ADHD books seemed to be focused on "coping" rather than thriving, or they made overzealous claims about ADHD being a "superpower". It's a neurodevelopmental disorder with pros and cons, not magic.
When the pandemic hit, I quit my job and started writing. I took my own advice, and this project has been completed with minimal stress. I can't believe I'm actually launching something that I didn't have to grind on. I was able to maintain sustainable productivity, and I think you can too.
If you have (or think you have) ADHD, I think this book can help you build a better strategy for how to maintain happy productivity while avoiding burn-out.
The book is DRM free and available in all major e-book formats, and the companion videos are all recorded at 1080p 60fps.