214. ADHD & Running A Business With Skye Waterson
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Recognize that struggles with time management, delegation, and system building might be symptoms of ADHD, even without a formal diagnosis; these aren't just personal failings.
Implement a daily 'truly urgent' task list: identify tasks that, if not completed within 24 hours, will have significant external negative consequences, and prioritize only those.
Avoid the 'try harder' trap; if current methods aren't working, seek different strategies and systems tailored to how your brain works, rather than pushing through with ineffective approaches.
Map out your entire business flow (acquisition, sales, delivery, etc.) to visually identify 'broken' (red), 'partially working' (orange), and 'green' (working well) areas, then prioritize fixing the most critical 'red' sections.
Resist the urge to overhaul your entire business at once; focus on fixing one 'first domino' or 80/20 task that will yield the biggest return on investment, like improving response times to quotes.
Consider leveraging administrative support early to offload tasks that feel boring or overwhelming, freeing you to focus on high-impact areas.
Explore resources like the 'ADHD Skills Lab' podcast for practical strategies and insights from other business owners with ADHD to build a 'toolbox' of effective management techniques.
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