Why ADHD may actually be an advantage (Interview with Peter Shankman)

Published: June 1, 2016, 9 a.m.

Peter Shankman \u2013 speaker, coach, writer, and fitness enthusiast \u2013 decided a long time ago that he wasn\u2019t going to let ADD lead to a life of medication, and the desire to overcome his condition was so strong it led to a full-on challenge of Western medicine. Peter\u2019s goal is to help people with limiting beliefs and disorders come up with alternative solutions to managing their diagnoses so they can enjoy a rich, full life without hampering their natural state with unnecessary medication.

Peter shares his hard-earned tips and tricks for managing ADD and living a rewarding, productive life, and also affirms the positive that comes from disorders like ADD. As I always say, \u201cADHD and creativity are pretty much the same thing\u2026\u201d

In this episode, you will\u2026

  • Listen to insights about the creativity that comes from ADD unstifled by medication
  • Hear why Peter Shankman thinks we\u2019re overmedicating our kids who have ADD
  • Understand why managing ADD is about learning to drive your brain differently
  • Discover why developing rituals is one of the key ways to managing your ADD
  • Learn how Peter prepares each day for success with a killer morning routine. Find out what it is!
\xa0 \u201cThe essence of life is to enjoy every moment.\u201d \u2013 Hal Elrod

CLICK TO TWEET

\xa0 TRANSCRIPTS

Download the Transcript for Episode #126 (PDF)

EPISODE SPONSORS

Freshbooks:\xa0Freshbooks has created a super intuitive tool that makes creating and sending invoices extremely simple. To claim your free month trial go to Freshbooks.com/AchieveYourGoals

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

>>If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^)

COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below.

SUBMIT A QUESTION

Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Delivered from Distraction by Dr. Edward Hallowell

HalElrod.com

Hal\u2019s Facebook

Hal\u2019s Twitter

HARO (Help a Reporter Out)

Geek Factory, Inc.

Tropical ThinkTank

Zombie Loyalist by Peter Shankman

Peter Shankman\u2019s Website

@PeterShankman

Thug Entrepreneur Shirt

Faster Than Normal Website

Exercise is ADHD Medication by James Hamblin

Shank Minds Website

\xa0

Copyright \xa9 2016 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC