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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Finallysomeone with solutions

So different than all the others books on the subject which can make you depressed and stuck in downsides. I had heard his podcast..Bought his ebook but book in his voice with the enthusiasm is so much better

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If open and aware of your condition, this is a MUST read

I liked the content, the delivery, the tips and the humour, if you didn’t get anything useful then you’re not applying the advice given, from day 1 of listening I saw the huge potential for “self help” with strict disciplines and practices.
I immediately began eating better and exercising more and found a huge increase to my faster than normal abilities, also an autistic adhd’er and having discovered some of the skills through undiagnosed self discovery I am aware that it really does come down to Maintanance and discipline.
Product placement was a little off putting and lowered quality, but useful if those things do affect you and worth the discount if relevant to you…

It’s our duty to help others struggling just like he says.

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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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An absolute must-listen, particularly for partners

If you've figured out you've got a touch of ADD, then this book is gold dust. I don't know how it would suit someone at the more extreme full-on ADHD end of the spectrum, but for me, there are some top common sense tips which have helped greatly.

There is a chapter for anyone living with someone with ADD, which you really should play to them. It all makes so much sense.

I particularly liked the use of the "SQUIRREL!" audio bullet points. And overall it's actually very funny.

The only bit that makes me a little uncomfortable is the rather Americanised use of terms like 'gifted', or referring to what I would call 'normal' people as having "slower" brains. To a 'slower brained' person (his words!), this might come across as rather patronising. I guess that's just one of those 'different side of the pond' language things.

If you don't 'get' much of this book, then it's possible you've either not got ADD or have misdiagnosed yourself.
If a whole bunch of stuff rings true and you're left thinking "OMFG that's me" - then this is for you!
But if you're more concerned about whether the author is using a slightly higher voice when reading a female quote, than what he's actually saying, then it's more than likely that you DO have ADD and should be listening more closely to the what is being said.

Well worth a credit!

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Great positive spin on a so-called "disorder"

I got this (and highly recommend this) for it putting a positive slant on a "disorder" which is actually just a different/abnormal/less common - but certainly doesn't have to be a negative - way of thinking/behaving.

Full of lots of "common sense" advice that would be good for everyone, with or without ADHD.
However putting this universal good advice (plus specific tips) into context of ADHD made it more relatable and sink in a bit better.

As I am at a stage where I'm trying to sort things out with a bit more focus, listening to this on commutes home helped inspire me to be more proactive rather than fall into bad habits when arriving home tired. Again, the positive framing of the book is great, but of course it does have examples of how it will not be if one doesn't take the time to examine themselves and actively try and grow.

Main thing I learned for me personally was to use exercise to boost dopamine et. al. as a tool to help keep focus (as well as the more obvious fitness and mood). And actually bothering to start writing things down rather than leaving it all in my racing head.

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acurate

very informative and good insight and helpful into mine and other adhd peoples lives

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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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A comfort and practical guide

Very nice approach to telling you what you can do to better yourself, without (not really but it's optional) telling you what to do. Very entertaining.

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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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