About this episode

This episode explores how ADHD Entrepreneurs grow through friction and failure rather than diagnosis alone.

You didn't get innovative because you were born with ADHD. You got there because you survived the friction. The world wants friction-free — but ADHD Entrepreneurs are forged through resistance, not by default. In This Episode: Friction: how real growth happens for ADHD Entrepreneurs Why life experience — not just brain wiring — shapes creativity When to quit, when to persist, and why resilience is earned What You'll Take Away: ADHD does not guarantee problem-solving or creativity — life makes you build it Too much friction leads to burnout. Too little? Stagnation. Your workarounds and adaptability are proof of lived experience, not wiring Failure is not a flaw. Mistakes are the step before mastery. Quitting what drains you is a strategic decision, not a weakness Guest: Dr. J. Russell Ramsay is a psychologist specializing in the assessment and psychosocial treatment of adult ADHD. He recently launched a solo virtual telepsychology practice, which can be found at www.cbt4adhd.com . Dr. Ramsay is recognized for his contributions to the field of adult ADHD and is a repeat guest on The Impulsive Thinker™ podcast. www.cbt4adhd.com Books by Dr. Russell Ramsay: The Adult ADHD and Anxiety…

People in this episode

Host: André Brisson

Guest: Dr. J. Russell Ramsay

Topics covered

• ADHD
• entrepreneurship
• friction
• resilience
• creativity
• failure

Keywords

• ADHD
• entrepreneur
• friction
• resilience
• creativity
• failure
• growth
• burnout
• adaptability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Impulsive Thinker, www.cbt4adhd.com

Products: The Adult ADHD and Anxiety Workbook: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills to Manage Stress, Find Focus, and Reclaim Your Life, The Adult ADHD Tool Kit

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