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ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

EP. 7: ADHD and Entrepreneurialism

ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

Tracy Otsuka

Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.81.6K Ratings

🗓️ 14 February 2019

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Summary

Entrepreneurs and those with ADHD have some undeniable similarities. But could ADHD itself be the secret to their success? Today, Tracy explores the similarities between entrepreneurs and those with ADHD. We will dive into some scientific evidence, as well as personal examples that show the differences in those with ADHD that make them perfect for being successful when pursuing their passion. Here are the key connections that Tracy makes between Entrepreneurs and those with ADHD. Listen to Tracy’s anecdote of the first business she ever started - an unsuccessful Christmas Card business in her childhood. It may give you a chuckle. Tracy’s entrepreneurial spirit spurred her on to even more endeavors in adulthood. Listen as Tracy explains the pros of entrepreneurialism - from new experiences, never being bored, learning more every day, etc. Tracy lists some ADHD characteristics that entrepreneurs all tend to share: hyperactivity, distractibility, and impulsivity. You won’t want to miss the statistics Tracy shares that show a stocking connection to ADHD and entrepreneurs. Hear Tracy explain how those with ADHD are “left over hunters in a farmer driven world.” Listen as Tracy shares how the resilience of those with ADHD helps them weather the storms they will face in their entrepreneurial ventures. Hear how it all may boil down to biology and neurological responses to our environment. Tracy explores impulsivity from a scientific standpoint and links it to intuition and impatience/boredom. Tracy also explains how those with ADHD use intuitive decision making, proactiveness, and risk-taking to succeed. Entrepreneurs and those with ADHD often love flexibility and love being their own boss. Hear how Tracy explains this from a personal perspective and a scientific point of view. Find out why acting and seeking novelty are traits that explain the entrepreneurial brain. Hear how she explains how creativity is impulsivity “gone right.” Tracy explains “Hyperfocus” and how it is the key to success for entrepreneurs. You won’t want to miss the evidence she shares that it is best to discover and pursue your passion.

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0:00.0

Albert Einstein, Richard Branson, Bill Gates, John F. Kennedy, Tony Robbins, Michael Phelps, Will Smith.

0:12.4

That sounds like a list of highly successful. Robbins, Michael Phelps, Will Smith.

0:13.2

That sounds like a list of highly successful Titans

0:16.2

in a variety of industries.

0:18.1

What else do they have in common?

0:20.1

Well, they all have ADHD, but you don't hear much about that, do you?

0:25.0

You know what you hear even less about?

0:28.0

The successful women navigating ADHD, and that's exactly why I started this podcast,

0:34.0

ADHD for smart-ass women.

0:36.0

I'm your host Tracy Otsuka.

0:38.0

I'm an attorney, not a doctor, a lifelong student, not a coach.

0:42.0

I'm also the creator of courtography. a lifelong student, not a coach.

0:42.8

I'm also the creator of Cortography,

0:45.4

a patent pending system that helps people like you

0:47.9

figure out what they should do with their life.

0:50.4

And we're here today to talk ADHD your superpowers your symptoms your workarounds and how you

0:57.3

proudly stand out instead of trying to fit in. I credit my ADHD for some of my greatest superpowers and you know what? I spy a

1:07.2

happier life for you too. So without further ado a shiny new episode is

1:12.4

starting now.

1:14.0

Hello, I am Tracy Outsuka and welcome to episode six of ADHD for smart-ass women which is going to be all

1:28.4

about ADHD and entrepreneurialism you know I have been fascinated by this subject because I have been entrepreneurial for as long as I can remember.

1:40.0

So the first business I ever decided to start was a Christmas card business where in January

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