The ADHD advantage

what you thought was a diagnosis may be your greatest strength

280 pages

English language

Published Aug. 3, 2015

ISBN:
978-1-59463-351-5
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OCLC Number:
893895112

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"Why ADHD could be the key to your success. For decades physicians delivered the diagnosis of ADHD to patients as bad news and warned them about a lifelong struggle of managing symptoms. But The ADHD Advantage explodes this outlook, showing that some of the most highly successful entrepreneurs, leaders, and entertainers have reached the pinnacle of success not in spite of their ADHD but because of it. Although the ADHD stereotype is someone who can't sit still, in reality people with ADHD are endlessly curious, often adventurous, willing to take smart risks, and unusually resilient. They are creative, visionary, and entrepreneurial. Sharing the stories of highly successful people with ADHD, Dr. Archer offers a vitally important and inspiring new way to recognize ADHD traits in oneself or in one's loved ones, and then leverage them to great advantage--without drugs. As someone who not only has ADHD himself but also has …

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I see this as the ADHD book for people who are in a good socio-economic position, haha; or otherwise already has some sort of padding to support success and lessen the blow of failures. The book is inspiring, in some way, but I don't think it's inclusive for all people with ADHD. This would, however, be a good addition if you're already reading other books about the condition.

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Subjects

  • Self-care, Health
  • Popular works
  • Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • Success