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Faster Than Normal
- Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain
- Narrated by: Peter Shankman, Bernie Wagenblast
- Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Health & Wellness, Psychology & Mental Health
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ADHD 2.0
- New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction - from Childhood Through Adulthood
- By: Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins
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Now, most people have heard of ADHD and know someone who may have it. But lost in the discussion of both childhood and adult diagnosis of ADHD is the potential upside: Many hugely successful entrepreneurs and highly creative people attribute their achievements to ADHD. Also unknown to most are the recent research developments, including innovations that give a clearer understanding of the ADHD brain in action.
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Great!!
- By Insanely-Asian on 10-03-2021
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I Always Want to Be Where I'm Not
- Successful Living with ADD and ADHD
- By: Wes Crenshaw PhD
- Narrated by: Wes Crenshaw PhD
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
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Dr. Wes Crenshaw offers thirteen principles for successful living with ADD and ADHD drawn from twenty-two years of experience and 23,000 hours of clinical discussions with hundreds of interesting clients. Written in an entertaining, conversational style for readers aged fifteen to thirty, Dr. Wes pulls no punches in confronting the cognitive, social, emotional, and academic pitfalls people with ADD face every day.
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A Touching book with deep and useful insites!
- By B on 02-03-2016
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ADHD: A Hunter in a Farmer’s World, 3rd Edition
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- Narrated by: Robin Douglas
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With 10 percent of the Western world’s children suspected of having Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADHD, and a growing number of adults self-diagnosing after decades of struggle, the question must be raised: How could Nature make such a “mistake”? In this updated edition of his groundbreaking classic, Thom Hartmann explains that people with ADHD are not abnormal, disordered, or dysfunctional, but simply “hunters in a farmer’s world.”
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Good Book
- By Anonymous User on 19-07-2022
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Taking Charge of Adult ADHD, Second Edition
- Proven Strategies to Succeed at Work, at Home, and in Relationships
- By: Russell A. Barkley PhD, Christine M. Benton
- Narrated by: William Sarris
- Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
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If you're among the millions of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you need the latest facts about the disorder and its treatment. You need practical strategies to help develop your strengths and achieve your goals, whether on the job, in family relationships, or in personal pursuits. From renowned ADHD researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley, this is the book for you. Dr. Barkley takes you through the process of seeking professional help, addresses frequently asked questions about medications and other treatments, and offers a wealth of advice and tips.
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Adult ADD Solution
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My name is George Sachs. I'm a clinical psychologist and expert in adult ADD. I also have adult ADD, so much of what I teach comes from my own personal experience. This audiobook is just the beginning of a lifetime of learning about your unique symptoms. In 30 days, you will learn what critical areas of your life need more attention. That is what this audiobook does - offering 30 days of holistic, actionable advice that can be implemented immediately. With no negative side effects!
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A useful tool for those with ADHD
- By SomethingWithWolves on 04-02-2020
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A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD
- Embrace Neurodiversity, Live Boldly, and Break Through Barriers
- By: Sari Solden MS, Michelle Frank PsyD, Ellen Littman PhD - foreword
- Narrated by: Marni Penning
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
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A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD is the first guided workbook for women with ADHD designed to break the cycle of negative self-talk and shame-based narratives that stem from the common and limiting belief that brain differences are character flaws. In this unique guide, you'll find a groundbreaking approach that blends traditional ADHD treatment with contemporary treatment methods, such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), to help you untangle yourself from the beliefs that have kept you from reaching your potential in life.
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Hard to maintain interest
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ADHD 2.0
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- By: Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey
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- Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins
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Now, most people have heard of ADHD and know someone who may have it. But lost in the discussion of both childhood and adult diagnosis of ADHD is the potential upside: Many hugely successful entrepreneurs and highly creative people attribute their achievements to ADHD. Also unknown to most are the recent research developments, including innovations that give a clearer understanding of the ADHD brain in action.
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Great!!
- By Insanely-Asian on 10-03-2021
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I Always Want to Be Where I'm Not
- Successful Living with ADD and ADHD
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- Narrated by: Wes Crenshaw PhD
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Dr. Wes Crenshaw offers thirteen principles for successful living with ADD and ADHD drawn from twenty-two years of experience and 23,000 hours of clinical discussions with hundreds of interesting clients. Written in an entertaining, conversational style for readers aged fifteen to thirty, Dr. Wes pulls no punches in confronting the cognitive, social, emotional, and academic pitfalls people with ADD face every day.
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A Touching book with deep and useful insites!
- By B on 02-03-2016
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ADHD: A Hunter in a Farmer’s World, 3rd Edition
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- By: Thom Hartmann, Michael Popkin - foreword
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With 10 percent of the Western world’s children suspected of having Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADHD, and a growing number of adults self-diagnosing after decades of struggle, the question must be raised: How could Nature make such a “mistake”? In this updated edition of his groundbreaking classic, Thom Hartmann explains that people with ADHD are not abnormal, disordered, or dysfunctional, but simply “hunters in a farmer’s world.”
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Good Book
- By Anonymous User on 19-07-2022
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Taking Charge of Adult ADHD, Second Edition
- Proven Strategies to Succeed at Work, at Home, and in Relationships
- By: Russell A. Barkley PhD, Christine M. Benton
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Adult ADD Solution
- A Thirty Day Holistic Road Map to Overcoming Adult ADD/ADHD
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My name is George Sachs. I'm a clinical psychologist and expert in adult ADD. I also have adult ADD, so much of what I teach comes from my own personal experience. This audiobook is just the beginning of a lifetime of learning about your unique symptoms. In 30 days, you will learn what critical areas of your life need more attention. That is what this audiobook does - offering 30 days of holistic, actionable advice that can be implemented immediately. With no negative side effects!
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A useful tool for those with ADHD
- By SomethingWithWolves on 04-02-2020
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A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD
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- By: Sari Solden MS, Michelle Frank PsyD, Ellen Littman PhD - foreword
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Hard to maintain interest
- By Rebecca on 15-10-2021
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Dr. Hallowell now identifies the underlying reasons why people lose their ability to focus at work. He explains why commonly offered solutions like "learn to manage your time better" or "make a to-do list" don't work because they ignore the deeper issues that are the true causes of mental distraction. Based on his years of helping clients develop constructive ways to deal with distraction, Dr. Hallowell provides a set of practical and reliable techniques to show how to sustain a productive mental state.
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How ADHD Affects Home Organization
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Do you walk in a room to organize and find yourself paralyzed and overwhelmed? Do you find yourself spending money on organizing solutions that don't work? Organizing isn't easy. And having ADHD doesn't make it any easier. But it doesn't have to be impossible.
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Meh.
- By Wendy Laigne-Stuart on 16-06-2021
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ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life: Second Edition
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the only ADD help book youll ever need
- By Anonymous User on 20-10-2018
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Order from Chaos
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Late fees on forgotten bills. A home full of clutter and unfinished projects. Eroding respect with your friends, family, and colleagues. Health worries from doctor's appointments you keep meaning to schedule. Nonstop anxiety as you wait for the other shoe to drop. You deserve better. Order from Chaos will teach you how your brain works and how to stop getting in your own way.
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Smart but Stuck
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Smart but Stuck offers 15 true and compelling stories about intelligent, capable teens and adults who have gotten "stuck" at school, work, and/or in social relationships because of their ADHD. Dr. Brown highlights the often unrecognized role that emotions play in this complex disorder. He explains why even very bright people with ADHD get stuck because they can focus well on some tasks that interest them but often can't focus adequately on other important tasks and relationships.
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The Queen of Distraction
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The Queen of Distraction presents practical skills to help women with ADHD achieve focus and balance in all areas of life, whether it's at home, at work, or in relationships. Psychotherapist Terry Matlen delves into the feminine side of ADHD, discussing the elements of this condition that are particular to women, such as relationships, skin sensitivities, meal planning, parenting, and dealing with out-of-control hormones.
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Worth reading
- By Amazon Customer on 01-04-2021
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Your Brain's Not Broken
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- By: Tamara Rosier PhD
- Narrated by: Suzie Althens
- Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
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In Your Brain's Not Broken, Dr. Tamara Rosier explains how ADHD affects every aspect of your life. You'll finally understand why you think, feel, and act the way you do. Dr. Rosier applies her years of coaching others to offer you the critical practical tools that can dramatically improve your life and relationships.
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Useful
- By Katie Peken on 06-04-2022
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Learning Outside the Lines
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- By: Jonathan Mooney, David Cole, Edward M. Hallowell - foreword MD
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Learning Outside the Lines is written by two such "academic failures" - that is, two academic failures who graduated from Brown University at the top of their class. Jonathan Mooney and David Cole teach you how to take control of your education and find true success - and they offer all the reasons why you should persevere. Witty, bold, and disarmingly honest, Learning Outside the Lines takes you on a journey toward personal empowerment and profound educational change, proving once again that rules sometimes need to be broken.
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ADHD Adult : How to Recognize & Cope with Adult ADHD in 30 Easy Steps
- The Blokehead Success Series
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has always been associated to children's developmental problems. However, in the US alone, WebMD.com states that there are about 8,000,000 adults with this problem. Some of them still remain undiagnosed and thus, untreated.
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I didn't find it helpful
- By Anonymous User on 19-07-2022
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The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success
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- By: Peg Dawson EdD, Richard Guare PhD
- Narrated by: Randye Kaye
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Are you smart, scattered, and struggling? You're not alone. Cutting-edge research shows that today's 24/7 wired world and the growing demands of work and family life may simply max out the part of the brain that manages complex tasks. That's especially true for those lacking strong executive skills - the core brain-based abilities needed to maintain focus, meet deadlines, and stay cool under pressure.
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Monotonous delivery very hard to listen to
- By Jorgen S on 07-04-2021
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Women with ADHD
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- By: Roberta Sanders
- Narrated by: Monica Wolfkill VO
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Don’t let ADHD symptoms hold you back. Gain the skills you need to achieve your goals with help from this book. Women are as likely as men to have ADHD, and the latest research suggests that ADHD in women causes even greater emotional turmoil. This book doesn’t force you to do anything you’re not ready to do. You have all the time in the world to complete it, and you do it on your terms and at your speed. It's time to change your life! Learn how to turn your fear and self-doubt into confidence and self-love.
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The voice over is robotic and annoying
- By Anonymous User on 20-07-2021
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Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD, 2nd Edition - Revised and Updated
- Tips and Tools to Help You Take Charge of Your Life and Get Organized
- By: Susan C. Pinsky
- Narrated by: Erin deWard
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
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Organizing Solutions for People with ADD, 2nd Edition outlines new organizing strategies that will be of value to anyone who wants to improve their organizational skills. This revised and updated version also includes tips and techniques for keeping your latest technologies in order and for staying green and recycling with ease.
Publisher's Summary
A refreshingly practical and honest guide that rewrites the script on ADHD
Peter Shankman is a busy guy - a media entrepreneur who runs several businesses, gives keynote speeches around the world, hosts a popular podcast, runs marathons and Iron Mans, is a licensed skydiver, dabbles in angel investing, and is a loving father to his young daughter.
Simply put, he always seems to have more than 24 hours in a day. How does he do it? Peter attributes his unusually high energy level and extreme productivity to his ADHD.
In Faster Than Normal, Shankman shares his hard-won insights and daily hacks for making ADHD a secret weapon for living a full and deeply satisfying life. Both inspiring and practical, the book presents life rules, best practices, and simple but powerful ways to:
- Harness your creative energy to generate and execute your ideas
- Direct your hyperfocus to get things done
- Identify your pitfalls - and avoid them
- Streamline your daily routine to eliminate distractions
- Use apps and other tech innovations to free up your time and energy
Filled with ingenious hacks and supportive self-care advice, this is the positive, practical book the ADHD community has long needed - and is also an invaluable handbook for anyone who's sick of feeling overwhelmed and wants to drive their faster-than-normal brain at maximum speed...without crashing.
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- Taila D
- 02-05-2021
Denies the struggles of the disorder
This book may be good for those who were forced upon their diagnosis, for whom it has been vilified.
But for those that it was a blessing, an explanation, or a relief, this completely downplays every struggle that comes with this disorder. It also makes the reader feel guilty for not "hacking" ADHD, and for using medication even when it works really well for them. It assumes that everyone has the luxury to build a life that suits them perfectly, and removes all friction points in their life, as if there is someone else in their life that will pick up after them and a healthy bank account to afford the extravagant coping mechanisms. It even goes so far as to suggest that skydiving (and other adventure sports) is a suitable method to get the dopamine the ADHD brain craves.
It is also written for those without ADHD, to learn "tips and tricks which might help them too" which completely minimises the experience and further stigmatises ADHD into a minor inconvenience rather than the disorder that it is.
ADHD is not a life sentence, but it is also not a "superpower" to be lifehacked.
10 people found this helpful
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- Joel Symons
- 08-04-2020
Essential.
Have you ever experienced true magic? Try having someone describe your life and interactions with your partner almost exactly as you experienced them pumped straight into your ears. I feel exposed yet comforted and understood. Thank you Peter for a wonderful and insightful kick in the pants. For anyone on the fence about buying this book, if the only result you get from it is having a clean desk then that is worth the price of admission alone.
4 people found this helpful
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- John Fraser
- 24-04-2021
Painful
Painful to listen to. Mainly just anecdotes of the authors life with simple self-help style advice scattered throughout.
He takes far too long to get to the point in every chapter.
Author said he did research however no evidence or rationale is made regarding his claims except from observations made loosely in his own life.
3 people found this helpful
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- Emma
- 06-08-2020
The best part of this book...
The best part of this book...
... I could listen at 1x speed instead of 2x 😂👏🏻
3 people found this helpful
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- Anonymous User
- 22-09-2020
good
experiences of writer are good to compare to one's self and validate experience of having ADHD, tools and hacks could be better and more concise
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- Anonymous User
- 28-05-2020
we aren't baddies, but not necessarily goodies
my only criticism (and it might be a strange one, considering the positive frame the book is meant to be in) is that it shone a light on people with ADHD as all good folk. It is true that a lot of us thrive in the industries such as the sciences and just want to "help out" etc, but there are those with ADHD that have commorbid issues, such as conduct disorder that may or may not be in prison. I kind of cringed when Peter said "we never mean to do the bad thing" because of this. I guess my main point is just that you should judge people case by case as always. Besides that mostly enjoyable and relatable.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-01-2020
great tips on being productive with ADHD
Great book similar to the podcasts. love how they called out squirrel when there was a change of topic. Listened to this for productivity tips and great to show that something that might be seen as a disability can be harnesses as a strength.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-07-2021
Only just started but...
This book seems useful so far, however I just wanted to make a point for potential new listeners... there has already been an odd choice of example for ADHD greatness in the “founders” of America. A good point in that they were breaking away from monarchy and trying to find a balance between order and freedom, but anything remotely colonial makes me want to vom. Hopefully there aren’t more examples of this kind of worldview. The “squirrel” prompt is a pretty tired joke and I’m personally over it as a misrepresentation of ADHD... but it is a genius idea to use a prompt for ADHD listeners.!
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- Mike McGill
- 11-09-2020
A great insight into ADHD
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. Can’t wait for the next edition. Just hope their are more Peter Shankman’s out there so willing to help others and share what works for them
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- Anonymous User
- 07-09-2020
Must read for anyone with ADHD
Living with ADHD, this is an awesome listen. A bit more casual and relaxed for our brains..i hyperfocuses and finished it in less then a day.
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- George
- 25-07-2018
Good, not great
Let me begin with what worked. There’s a section towards then end of the book where he addresses the dynamic of an ADHD brain in a relationship.
He’s describes the deep desire we have to share ourselves—and the radical spaces we can move through when we reach out to a loved one to share some good news...and they don’t answer the phone.
For the ADHD person—we call, we call again, we text, we think why aren’t they answering, they don’t care about me, it didn’t used to be like this, we used to have the best communication, this isn’t working anymore, maybe we should end our relationship, I’m going to email them now to let them know it’s over.
I found it deeply moving. It was as though someone had lifted the deepest thoughts from my mind—and I got in that moment that maybe, just maybe, I’m not totally insane.
That whole section on relationships is actually quite poignant.
There is a heavy emphasis on building lists, routines and habits. Recognizing that it’s easy to get off track and the more you set yourself up—the better your chances are of winning.
Speaking of winning I did’t know that people with ADHD were fierce competitors and often had a desire to best others. I’ve known that about myself for some time and honestly I just thought that I was a jerk.
As a whole some of the information is very helpful. There are also a number of tips/suggestions that are clearly extraneous filler.
Finally, it should be noted that the author takes every opportunity to interject his personality into the material and that can be distracting at times. While it may not be the book to change your life. It’s certainly worth a listen. If you have ADHD, you’re bound to walk away with insights and some practical things to put into your life.
73 people found this helpful
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- Duddy D
- 20-11-2017
Hit the nail on the head!!!
Wow! This book was so amazing. The material was right on point and described many of the challenges and opportunities I have faced throughout my life. What’s more it has helped me to no longer be ashamed of my GIFT, but to realize it for what it is and use it to my advantage. There’s definitely still work to do, but Peter, thanks for starting me out on the right path for my bright future.
17 people found this helpful
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- Tyler
- 24-11-2018
Yikes. When does he stop talking about himself?
Initially, I was impressed with Peter, his story and his accomplishments. .... Then he kept talking. And talking.
22 minutes later, he's still talking about himself. At this point, it's moved from his business to how he likes skydiving, The West Wing, and how flight attendants know him as -- the laptop guy-- because he brings a laptop on the plane. As if that's something super special.
(Who doesn't bring their laptop on the plane, Peter?!)
I figure it's an introduction, so I skip the chapter.
Nope - now we're talking about his college experience and his opinions on dorm rooms. Fast forward - we're still talking about Peter.
I skip another chapter - same stuff.
I'm sure eventually he gets into the meat and potatoes of how to use ADHD to your advantage eventually, but 82 minutes of Peter talking about himself was too much for me.
51 people found this helpful
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- A. Yoshida
- 26-01-2019
Great Tips for Harnessing ADHD
This is first time I've read that deficiency in dopamine as a possible contributor to ADHD. It makes sense why many people with ADHD exercise in the morning before starting their work day. The physical activity releases chemicals like serotonin, endorphins, and dopamine, which then allows them to focus. The author, like many people, intuitively have found ways to handle the downsides of ADHD but kept the upsides (like ability to hyperfocus on a topic/task for hours and faster, creative thinking).
The book is filled with recommended actions, including these for limiting distractions:
* Limit choices - For example, have a "uniform" for work so you don't have to pick out outfits every morning; have an eating window like 11 am to 7 pm (so you're not thinking about eating donuts that a colleague brought into the office in the morning).
* Eat good, nutritional food - Good health is important in managing ADHD.
* Sleep well
* Exercise
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- Ben S.
- 29-03-2018
Describes my life - the gift of ADHD
Loved the book and Peter's narration. Great strategies.
Stories describe my life. As I kept listening more I could relate to the stories.
I applaud Peter for turning ADHD into a gift for himself and had shared his strategies.
Some strategies I had figured out with trials and errors during life, others I test after hearing them in this book.
Once again, thanks Peter for being an inspiration and sharing strategies to help us fellow Faster Than Normal people. :)
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- David
- 06-11-2020
different then any other book about ADHD
many years with therapy & goimg to school, I had therapist & teachers telling me that I had ADHD but I refused to believe them, I guess because ADHD HAD a made rap, plus every time I tell love one, they would actually laugh at me & say its fake.
then life got really hard, I couldn't work, I was under crippling anxiety & so my therapist strongly recommended for me to see a Psychologist/neurologist, so I did & it was the best thing I had done!
I didn't mention ADHD, I just said I taking crippling anxiety attacks, & I couldn't sleep. for 2 months he just gave me oral tests & he even ask if its ok to take a brain scan, that he is paying for it, yes weird but he was so Fascinating it was like sitting in a classroom that you're so intrested you're sitting at the edge of your seat, & couldn't wait to go back to see what happens next.
come to found out he was a very well respected Neurologist, now at 91 yrs old, couldn't see himself retiring & stayed on as an Consultant to other languages I was told the best looked up to him.
I also found out was I only was his only patient, because he was really in the study of ADHD & he said he put me through every test & I yes I definitely had it, he showed me my scan, where you can see a small difference, compared to a normal scan, he told me that yes ADHD. had a bad rap but in the last 10 years they are founding so much more & as little as five, there has been more information. he explained to me in great detail, ADHD IS.
Even when it came to the medication, he explained in great detail, he even sent me to a pharmacy that he said that they will treat you with respect because yes I will run into Discrimination due to Ignorants of the subject of ADHD , that wil have to deal with.
THIS MAN SAVED MY LIFE! of course I believed him. but unfortunately a couple months afterwards, his son passed suddenly & he gave up his Practice, he called me & said to me, I am sorry that I will not see your Journey, please continue therapy & dont give up, I know you will have a wonderful life.
ok, the reason I told you this story ls because yes I am doing better, but the Psychologist I am seeing now I am thinking is not the right match for me & its not good when I know more about ADHD then she does, so in a process of seeking another one & also I still have the problem of my husband & my mom not taking it seriously, if I ask them to do simple thing like write down reminders for me when they want me to do something for them, & they say no, you dont need it, I almost told a friend & said the doctor said I have ADHD, & she laughed, she ya sure so did he prescribed the good stuff, I was so embarrassed, I told her no, & said he doesn't know what he is talking about, at first when I was told I had ADHD, I was actually relieved, thinking at least now I will know what to do, but it turned in quickly into depression & sadness that I had to have the one thing thaf every ome thinks joke & on top of that my Psychologist was not helping at all! something in side of me said to myself, I am alone in this, & I just cant give up, I going have to figure this out. I reviewed so many books, & I just came across the same thing every time, it was just telling me what ADHD is & I knew that already.
I came across your book, & at first not high hopes,
then your book was different! you explained living with it & tips to avoid triggers for example- which I have been asking my Psychologist for for months & she seem she didn't have a clue for months.
I already took some notes down & I know I will be goimg back to the book, for more suggestions & help.
thank you, with much appreciation, I was feeling a little down & confused & you helped alot. (never wrote a review like this before😃)
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- ChrisField
- 05-01-2018
Squirrel!
Great book for anyone with a faster than normal brain! ADHD is a super power and a gift.
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- BC
- 10-03-2018
Will change your life, a must read!
Will change your life, a must read! My husband and I listened to it together and we are already understanding each other so much better. I can never thank you enough Peter. You truly changed our lives! Me and my Non-ADHD husband lol. He says thank you kind sir!
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- Anonymous User
- 09-10-2017
Loved it!
He hit the nail on the head!!! If you have ADHD or if you have a spouse with it, then you must read this.
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- CalmeOmi
- 31-01-2018
Best Audiobook Read - Hands Down!
Peter Shankman: Thank you! I finished this in less than 24 hours and can’t wait to relisten. Being 32 and just finding out that ADHD has been the answer to soooo many baffling questions and pains in my life has been the best thing to ever happen to me and I’ve digested countless books (actually about 6 so far :) in an attempt to figure out “what now”. My therapist has been awesome, but I needed more info - FASTER and you have given me exactly what I needed. I feel understood, self-assured and prepared to test drive this new me and I owe it to you between this book and your podcast! Keep up the amazing work! P.S. your narration is A1 - couldn’t have been more fluid and personable and the tempo was perfect for me as I usually have to speed up 1.5-2 times in other audiobooks. Thanks so much!
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- Artur
- 04-10-2019
More product placements than average TV show...
Was taken aback right at the beginning as it starts with "ADHD is not a disorder"....it gets worse from there - you are told it's a gift but you need to follow strict set of rules (or rituals as it's called) to be able to do things that average person can do effortlessly. On top of all that as mentioned in the topic it has more product placements than average TV show and is all brag brag brag about expensive trips and expenses and seems to promote not only expensive but also not very eco friendly flights as a way to cope with ADHD.
If you're after genuine advice I would suggest other books. Dr Barkley ones for example.
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- Follow @Aaroninspires | Instagram | Snapchat | Twitter
- 29-05-2018
WOW - Waiting 35 years for this WOW.
Peter Shankman has perfectly captured the experience of what it’s like. I have never been diagnosed as having ADHD. However I found my self in tears at periods of the book because for the first time in 36 years I felt someone got it it. Realised I had not felt heard all my life.
The puzzling paradox of hyper achievement and bewildering and in explicable underachievement was perfectly explained. I found that I had cobbled together almost EXACTLY the same rules and realisations and had to introduce non-negotiableS, playing a game with myself.
If you struggle to focus and yet have produced outstanding deep focus work, if you can get on with people yet are irritated by interruptions , if you have read countless time management books and yet still find yourself out of time or if you just want to be more effective in what you do.
This book is for you.
Thank you Peter.
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- Beej
- 14-08-2018
The narrator was utterly annoying.
I couldn't stand to finish the book and it wasn't due to my ADD. The narrator's manner made me angry, striking me as overly smug. Personally, I wanted to punch a squirrel after listening to him. I returned the book.
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- Giles K.
- 27-10-2017
Great read and tips for the ADHD mind.
I liked how it's written in a way to keep even the easily distracted me focused on it. I would recommend this book to anyone that recently got the diagnosis or wants to hear about the positive sides of ADHD. I think it's a little on the light side but it references other books to read after to get deeper into the subject. Basically, the perfect gift from a parent to give their ADHD kid, it will give them hope that things can and will be better if they focus on the pros and minimise the cons.
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- Amy Denro
- 17-06-2021
Brilliant!
Recommended to everyone with ADHD.
Honestly, this is the first audiobook I’ve managed to finish in around 4 years.
I listened to it on 2x speed (I’m faster than normal) and still heard and felt every word (quality narration).
I’ll be re-listening regularly. Thank you Peter Shankman 💥
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- Paul Smith
- 21-09-2020
Inspiring at a very worrying time for me
Really encouraging at a time that's overwhelming and frustrating, many thanks for the guidance,
Mark
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- Anonymous User
- 21-05-2019
A real eye opener
I listened to this, I realised I’m already following most of the tips, I did move my study time to straight after the gym so my dopamine is still present, then I wash and I’m home with the my family, nothing hanging over me to do later. So good, not a major thing, just affirmation I’m doing all I should.
Then, my wife listened to it, over a week later, she still comes to me and says, do you remember when... and you did this, and I thought what are you doing, and now, I get it.
I always thought I was different, I didn’t realise it was my entire experience of life that was different, why would I? This is a big piece of the puzzle, and a real boon.
Thanks Pete
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-03-2019
Changed my life
Has taught me how my brain works and how to manage it, whereas before I thought I was broken and less intelligent. Above all though this book has given me hope that I can achieve my goals, and now I'm glad that I have ADHD
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- Connor Paul McCarthy
- 05-06-2022
Inspirational and helpful
great listen, very insightful into the world of ADHD. Going to use the advice on finding natural methods of raising dopamine when needed.
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- D Hudson
- 09-05-2022
Very inspiring book
I absolutely loved listening to this book. I now am proud to be an ADHDer.
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