People who are neurodivergent and struggle with ADHD have to get tasks done and exist in a workplace that has that requirement - how they approach it can certainly be different or more nuanced. This Friday brief hit does not go into all the strategies for every person - and certainly doesn't claim to...but hopefully it gets you thinking. What's blocking you from getting things done? What can be more effective *for you?* to make things move faster or make things happen? And maybe start to focus on those things to do what you need to do.
Hi Matt - I picked up on a key thing you mentioned so I'm going to be bold and quote you. "For instance whilst I could work from home most days of most weeks, if I goto a WeWork for a couple of days a week (I know I'll focus a lot more) than if I'm at home." The part in brackets is you being 100% intentional with your thinking, having complete clarity and deciding in a very focused way what the outcome will be which is why you get the results. My point is that you are taking charge in that moment and you can do it anywhere - The WeWork shouldn't get the credit. You already have a powerful mind - be the observer and leader of it and you will nail it.
I wonder if I've worked with people who've heard Bezos say similar things in other interviews. I've been in meetings which have been scheduled for half hour which have gone on for 2 or 3 hours. I felt like it was a bit if a power play by the senior person in the room at the time... Especially as we went round in circles and didn't reach any conclusion 😵💫 ... There is a fine line between being able to openly explore ideas and using a lack of time constraint to just meander without any clear path - especially if it's being led by the most senior person in the room... But I guess I never worked with Bezos either 🙃
Years ago I read this book by Dr. Mary Lamia titled “What Motivates Getting Things Done: Procrastination, Emotions, and Success” and I have to say that her approach to the subject was different from most of the existing literature on the subject. I loved reading stories about successful procrastinators, those that never missed a deadline, but did their best work close to it when they felt the pressure. Works for me too!
But Doc, Procrastination is a different beast for Neurodivergents with ADHD, not as simple as "Just do it"
People who are neurodivergent and struggle with ADHD have to get tasks done and exist in a workplace that has that requirement - how they approach it can certainly be different or more nuanced. This Friday brief hit does not go into all the strategies for every person - and certainly doesn't claim to...but hopefully it gets you thinking. What's blocking you from getting things done? What can be more effective *for you?* to make things move faster or make things happen? And maybe start to focus on those things to do what you need to do.
Hi Matt - I picked up on a key thing you mentioned so I'm going to be bold and quote you. "For instance whilst I could work from home most days of most weeks, if I goto a WeWork for a couple of days a week (I know I'll focus a lot more) than if I'm at home." The part in brackets is you being 100% intentional with your thinking, having complete clarity and deciding in a very focused way what the outcome will be which is why you get the results. My point is that you are taking charge in that moment and you can do it anywhere - The WeWork shouldn't get the credit. You already have a powerful mind - be the observer and leader of it and you will nail it.
I wonder if I've worked with people who've heard Bezos say similar things in other interviews. I've been in meetings which have been scheduled for half hour which have gone on for 2 or 3 hours. I felt like it was a bit if a power play by the senior person in the room at the time... Especially as we went round in circles and didn't reach any conclusion 😵💫 ... There is a fine line between being able to openly explore ideas and using a lack of time constraint to just meander without any clear path - especially if it's being led by the most senior person in the room... But I guess I never worked with Bezos either 🙃
Fantastic comment...I'm not sure it works with anyone!
Excellent, as always, and perfect timing for me, especially re: procrastination. Thank you!
Fantastic Suzanne - happy to be right on time! (now get that stuff done! lol)
Years ago I read this book by Dr. Mary Lamia titled “What Motivates Getting Things Done: Procrastination, Emotions, and Success” and I have to say that her approach to the subject was different from most of the existing literature on the subject. I loved reading stories about successful procrastinators, those that never missed a deadline, but did their best work close to it when they felt the pressure. Works for me too!