About this episode

This episode discusses how ADHD isn't the problem for entrepreneurs, but rather how societal expectations create challenges for them.

You already know the world doesn't get you, and it never will. ADHD isn't the problem — the world has a problem with your brain. This episode is confirmation you're not doing it wrong. In This Episode: Why ADHD entrepreneurs get stuck chasing chaos (and how it's actually safety) The cost of measuring yourself on society's measuring stick Building out-of-the-book businesses as an ADHD Entrepreneur What You'll Take Away: ADHD isn't your whole identity — it's just one part, and it's not the issue Chaotic systems feel like "home" for ADHD brains, even when they're burning you out People-pleasing + urgency can destroy your schedule (and energy) You can't outgrind burnout — boundaries win, guilt or not You're only failing on society's measuring stick, not yours GUEST BIO Nicole Solitar is a program advisor and team coach at Strategic Coach . She kicked The Impulsive Thinker® podcast into existence and returns to call out what matters for ADHD Entrepreneurs. Nicole Solitar appears courtesy of Strategic Coach®. Strategic Coach® is a registered trademarks of The Strategic Coach Inc. All rights reserved. ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® blows up the lie that you…

People in this episode

Host: André Brisson

Guest: Nicole Solitar

Topics covered

• ADHD entrepreneurship
• chaos and safety
• measuring success
• boundaries and burnout
• neurodivergent challenges

Keywords

• ADHD
• entrepreneurship
• chaos
• boundaries
• neurodivergent
• success
• burnout
• people-pleasing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Strategic Coach

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