Jan 13
Those with ADHD have a brain that’s wired differently, but we aren’t all the same. That can be frustrating. Understanding ourselves and others is going to help us all.
Tracy shares why she doesn’t see her ADHD as a disorder. Hear why she considers some of the traits as part of her super powers. Hear the 2 traits that impact everyone with ADHD. You might relate, but they may have never been explained this way before. ADHD is not a learning disorder; most have a higher than average IQ. Learn the 3 ways a person with a neurotypical brain functions when they need to get things done. Hear the workarounds for those of us who don’t have this type of brain. Learn why procrastination isn’t about will-power or laziness. It’s about our brain and how it works.
Hear how ADHD is a huge contributor to danger. Understanding why is a life and death issue. No one is good at everything. How to do more of what you love and get help with the things you don’t enjoy. Tracy shares why fitting in is so hard and encourages those women with ADHD to focus on standing out instead.
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"I believe that what you focus on, you know, it gets bigger. So I chose I choose to focus on the positive."
- Tracy Otsuka
"For those of us with ADHD for long term success and happiness, we need to do what we have passionate interest for. It's the only way for us to bring meaning to our life."
- Tracy Otsuka
"You're not going to be good at everything, you don't have to be good at everything, farm those things out and focus on what you're passionate about what you're naturally good at what you love to do."
- Tracy Otsuka
- Tracy shares that the ADHD nervous system is unique and responsible for intensity, not impairment.
- Tracy explains how ADHD brains are wired for interest, not importance, to overcome inconsistency and focus issues.
- Tracy argues that interest-based learning is key to success for individuals with ADHD, as they are more focused and attentive when engaged in topics they are passionate about.
[08:38 - 12:24] ADHD, Procrastination, and Finding Passion
- Tracy suggests that challenges and deadlines can help individuals with ADHD focus and thrive.
- Tracy emphasizes the importance of creating a personalized world for individuals with ADHD, as the traditional neurotypical world often doesn't fit their brains.
- Tracy emphasizes the importance of following one's passions and doing what makes them feel engaged, interested, and lit up.
[12:24 - 21:15] ADHD, Passions, and Finding Happiness
- Tracy plans to focus on her strengths and delegate administrative tasks to free up time for her true passions.
- Tracy emphasizes the importance of identifying and leveraging one's strengths and passions to find long-term success and happiness.
- Tracy encourages individuals with ADHD to stop trying to shore up their weaknesses and instead, hire assistants or professionals to help them with areas of necessity in their lives.
