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5 ADHD Entrepreneurship Pitfalls & How to Overcome Them

Nov 22, 2024β€’15 minβ€’Transcript available on Metacast
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🎯 Episode Overview:
For ADHD adults and aspiring entrepreneurs, learn the common pitfalls that prevent moving from idea to launch, plus practical strategies to overcome them.

πŸ”‘ Key Points:

  1. Shiny Object Syndrome
  • Constantly jumping between business ideas
  • Solution: Use the 48-hour rule - park new ideas for 48 hours before evaluating them
  • Creates distance between stimulus and response
  1. Perfectionism Paralysis
  • Endless research and planning without action
  • Solution: Ask yourself:
    • "What's the fastest path to revenue?"
    • "What are we optimizing for?"
  1. Complexity Overwhelm
  • Getting stuck in tools, systems, and platform decisions
  • Solution: Start with basics only:
    • One offer
    • One customer type
    • One platform
    • Simple website
    • Email service
  1. Energy Mismatch
  • Building a business that doesn't align with your ADHD traits and personality
  • Solution: Understand your:
    • Energy fluctuations
    • Strengths
    • Work style preferences
    • Introvert/extrovert needs
  1. Everything All at Once Syndrome
  • Trying to tackle all business tasks simultaneously
  • Solution: Break down tasks into smaller components
  • Recognize that some tasks (like Facebook ads) require multiple skill sets

πŸ’‘ Fun Fact: ADHD adults are 2-3 times more likely to pursue entrepreneurship than neurotypicals

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🎯 Action Step:
Use these awareness tools to identify which pitfalls are holding you back and implement the suggested strategies to move forward with your business launch.

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