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Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, is an expert ADHD coach and productivity specialist. He shares about a big ADHD challenge, having too many ideas and tasks at once. In this short solo episode, Steve explains the “Great Wall of Everything Now,” when everything feels urgent and important. He shares why ADHD brains have a hard time choosing what to do first. Steve gives an easy plan: get clear on your goals, pick what matters most, and take action. It’s a quick and helpful episode with real tips for ADHD business owners.

Steve knows how hard it is for ADHD minds to pick what to do first when everything feels important. He learned that ADHD isn’t about a lack of focus, but too much focus on too many things. This makes it hard to choose and start. Steve now teaches ADHD entrepreneurs to get clear on where they want to go, so they can spot the most helpful tasks. With this clear goal, it’s easier to focus, take action, and make progress without feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

Steve used to feel stuck with too many tasks and ideas, not knowing where to start. He realized ADHD made it hard to choose and organize what to do first. Things changed when he focused on getting clear about his goals instead of trying to do everything. Now, Steve teaches ADHD entrepreneurs to find their “magnetic north,” so they can pick the right tasks, focus better, and take real steps forward without feeling lost or stuck.

• Too Much at Once: ADHD makes everything feel urgent and important, causing overwhelm.
• Executive Function: Why ADHD brains struggle to choose and organize tasks.
• Magnetic North: How clear goals help you focus on what really matters.
• Clarity to Action: The path from knowing your goal to taking the right steps.
• Real Progress: Simple ways to sort your tasks and move forward with less stress.

• Overwhelm is Real: ADHD brains take in too much, making it hard to pick what to do.
• Focus is Built: Clear goals help you choose and stick to the right task.
• Small Steps Win: Deciding on one next step can lead to real progress.
• Clarity First: Knowing where you’re going helps sort the mess of tasks.
• Use What Works: ADHD success comes from clear goals, not just more effort.

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• “Everything feels urgent and important all at once.” - Steve August
• “ADHD isn’t a focus problem—it’s a sorting problem.” - Steve August
• “Clarity leads to focus, and focus leads to action.” - Steve August

Join Steve August as he explains the “Great Wall of Everything Now” and shows ADHD entrepreneurs how clear goals, focus, and small steps can break through overwhelm and lead to real progress in business and life.

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] - Teaser

[01:32] - Episode Introduction

[02:28] - ADHD, Executive Function & Action Triggers

[04:32] - Magnetic North: Your...

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Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August talks with Matt Burch, Co-Founder of Humcrush, a music app that brings back the feel of FM radio, and Foundation Member of Agentics Foundation. Matt shares his path from being a creative artist to becoming an AI-focused engineer. He opens up about hitting rock bottom, living with ADHD, and how it shaped his career. Hear how Matt uses AI, structure, and support systems to manage his work and thrive as an ADHD entrepreneur.

Matt isn’t just an engineer; he’s passionate about building tools that help people and create impact. His move from creative work to AI tech shows how ADHD minds can thrive in fast-changing spaces. He believes structure, curiosity, and AI as a second brain help ADHD entrepreneurs stay on track, build better, and grow with purpose.

Matt spent over 20 years building software, starting as a creative and moving into AI-first engineering. He Co-Founded Humcrush to bring back simple, human-curated music experiences. His journey with ADHD, from late diagnosis to daily tools and systems, helps him support founders, solve tough problems, and build with clarity and focus.

• ADHD and Tech Work: Matt shows how ADHD can drive creative thinking and innovation.
• AI as a Tool: How AI helps him solve hard problems and build faster.
• Focus Systems: Using reminders, writing things down, and AI chats to stay on track.
• Personal Story: From hitting bottom to leading in tech with ADHD.
• Community Help: How coaching and peer support boost progress and purpose.

• ADHD and Growth: Matt’s story shows how ADHD can lead to deep learning and fast progress.
• Building with Support: Coaching and community help him stay focused and move forward.
• Life Lessons: His ADHD journey shapes how he works, solves problems, and leads.
• Second Brain: He uses AI chats and notes to stay clear and avoid overwhelm.
• Creative Energy: Matt’s love for new ideas drives his work and helps founders build better.

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• “AI is my exoskeleton, it helps me do the best work of my life.” - Matt Burch
• “I almost spent more time building systems than doing the work.” - Matt Burch
• “Everything in front of me is a giant inbox, I just try to keep it from slipping away.” - Matt Burch

Join Matt Burch as he talks about how ADHD, AI, and support systems help neurodivergent entrepreneurs thrive. Discover how curiosity and structure fuel his work in tech and his journey to building Humcrush.

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] - Teaser

[01:58] - Guest Introduction: Matt Burch and His Journey in Tech and AI

[03:20] - Matt’s Early Journey: From Aspiring Creative to Rock Bottom

[05:51] - Discovery of Programming Through Flash & ActionScript

[09:16] - First Big Break: Digital Signage & Startup Culture

[12:45] - ADHD & R&D: Why Complex Problems Are an Advantage

[14:50] - Transition to Team Leadership in Agency Work

[18:46] -...

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Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, is an expert ADHD coach and productivity specialist. He shares insights on why ADHD entrepreneurs often struggle with discipline. In this episode, Steve explains how ADHD brains have limited willpower and discipline, making it harder to stay on task. He emphasizes that the key isn’t more discipline, but working with your brain's strengths and weaknesses. Steve shares strategies like optimizing your environment, using your peak energy times, and creating routines to work smarter, not harder. It’s a practical episode filled with helpful tips for ADHD entrepreneurs to get more done.

Steve understands the challenge of feeling ready to work but struggling to get started. He learned that it's not about needing more discipline, but about how ADHD affects your ability to take action. By managing energy and setting up the right environment, progress becomes easier. Now, Steve teaches ADHD entrepreneurs to recognize their brain's needs, use their peak times for focus, and create routines that make getting things done feel more natural and manageable.

Steve used to struggle with starting tasks, even though he had great ideas and experience. He realized ADHD made it harder to begin, plan, and finish tasks without a plan. The turning point came when he stopped blaming himself and focused on managing his brain’s energy and routine. Now, Steve helps ADHD entrepreneurs use tools like setting up their environment and working during peak focus times to get things done and feel in control.

• Struggling to Start: Why ADHD entrepreneurs find it hard to begin, even with a plan.
• Executive Function: Understanding how ADHD affects your ability to start and finish tasks.
• Energy and Focus: How knowing your brain's best work times can boost productivity.
• Environment Setup: Why creating the right space helps you focus and stay on track.
• Smart Strategies: Simple tips to use your brain’s strengths and move forward with ease.

• Why It’s Hard: Steve explains how ADHD brains need structure to start tasks.
• Energy Matters: How your energy levels and time of day affect your focus.
• Think Like a Coach: Treating executive function like a limited resource helps you manage better.
• Quick Help: Simple tools like co-working and setting your best hours can boost productivity.
• Work With Your Brain: Success comes from using your brain’s strengths, not forcing it.

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• “I felt ready to work, but I just couldn’t start.” - Steve August
• “It’s not about discipline, it’s about executive function.” - Steve August
• “Manage your brain’s energy and set the right environment to succeed.” - Steve August

Join Steve August as he shares why ADHD entrepreneurs struggle to get started and how understanding your brain, energy, and focus can help you overcome