Running Through Ultra-Endurance Challenges: CEO | Entrepreneur | ADHD Advocate Simon Blair of 'Beyond Limits'

About this episode

Simon Blair discusses his journey with ADHD and how ultra-endurance sports have contributed to his personal growth and mental clarity.

Our guest today, Simon Blair, is an ultra-endurance athlete and entrepreneur; who is also the founder of the successful London-based property company SHB He is a husband, and father of three. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Simon has turned his diagnosis into a source of strength, using ultra-endurance sport as a tool for personal growth and mental maintenance. Today we discuss the intersection of ADHD, mental health, and extreme sports. Simon shares his journey from being diagnosed with ADHD later in life to using ultra-endurance sports as a tool for personal growth, brain management and mental clarity. The conversation delves into the challenges and triumphs of living with ADHD, the importance of diagnosis, and how Simon's documentary, " Beyond Limits ," explores these themes. We're talking resilience, neurodiversity, and the power of pushing beyond perceived limits- enjoy! 01:27 - Introducing and welcome Simon Blair!! 01:55 - ADHD and Ultra-Endurance Sports Dive into his inspiring journey and documentary ' Beyond Limits .' Watch now on Amazon Prime! #ADHD #Endurance #Inspiration 02:43 - Personally speaking.. 05:50 - When were you diagnosed? 06:00 - Influences of ADHD on…

People in this episode

Host: Peter Shankman

Guest: Simon Blair

Topics covered

• ADHD
• ultra-endurance sports
• mental health
• personal growth
• neurodiversity
• resilience

Keywords

• ADHD
• ultra-endurance
• mental health
• personal growth
• neurodiversity
• resilience
• documentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SHB

Books & works: Beyond Limits

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