You’ve been lied to.
ADHD is not a mental disease.
It’s a gift.
Once you harness it, you’ll unlock hyper-focus.
Here’s how to turn ADHD into a superpower (backed by science): x.com
ADHD is not a mental disease.
It’s a gift.
Once you harness it, you’ll unlock hyper-focus.
Here’s how to turn ADHD into a superpower (backed by science): x.com
ADHD means Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
It hinders focus, motivation and impulse control.
1 in 10 children have ADHD.
15.5 million US adults have ADHD.
404 million adults worldwide have ADHD.
And I am one of them.
It hinders focus, motivation and impulse control.
1 in 10 children have ADHD.
15.5 million US adults have ADHD.
404 million adults worldwide have ADHD.
And I am one of them.
In school, I couldn't focus. I couldn't study in advance, everything was done last-minute.
My mom would tell me something, and I forgot it 2 minutes later. She thought I was ignoring her, but I couldn’t help it.
My mom would tell me something, and I forgot it 2 minutes later. She thought I was ignoring her, but I couldn’t help it.
During phone calls, I walk around like crazy. When I go out, I check pockets 15 times for my wallet and keys.
My desk is always filled with heaps of papers. 14 months ago, I quit college because I couldn’t force myself anymore.
My desk is always filled with heaps of papers. 14 months ago, I quit college because I couldn’t force myself anymore.
Still, I always knew I was gifted.
Since childhood, everyone said “I have potential”.
And 8 months after quitting college, I've built a full-time business by turning my ADHD into a superpower.
In the end, only one thing saved me - proper education.
Since childhood, everyone said “I have potential”.
And 8 months after quitting college, I've built a full-time business by turning my ADHD into a superpower.
In the end, only one thing saved me - proper education.
You see…
Everyone tells you that ‘you have ADHD’.
Nobody explains what it is and how it works.
Everyone tells you all the symptoms.
Nobody explains what to do about them.
This thread will fix that. 👇
Everyone tells you that ‘you have ADHD’.
Nobody explains what it is and how it works.
Everyone tells you all the symptoms.
Nobody explains what to do about them.
This thread will fix that. 👇
Here’s the 4-step framework we'll use:
[Step 1] Understand Your Attention
[Step 2] Fix Your Habits And Addictions
[Step 3] Supercharge Your Brain
[Step 4] Unlock Your Hyper-Focus
Read slowly. This isn't "for fun" thread.
I hope it changes your life, just as it changed mine.
[Step 1] Understand Your Attention
[Step 2] Fix Your Habits And Addictions
[Step 3] Supercharge Your Brain
[Step 4] Unlock Your Hyper-Focus
Read slowly. This isn't "for fun" thread.
I hope it changes your life, just as it changed mine.
[1/4] UNDERSTAND YOUR ATTENTION
ADHD = Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
But that’s stupid.
It should be attention DIFFERENCE. Not deficit.
Your brain isn’t damaged - it’s just build different. x.com
ADHD = Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
But that’s stupid.
It should be attention DIFFERENCE. Not deficit.
Your brain isn’t damaged - it’s just build different. x.com
![[1/4] UNDERSTAND YOUR ATTENTION
ADHD = Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
But that’s stupid...](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GjWVrBwawAAukud.jpg)
Seriously, calling ADHD ‘a disease’ is dumb.
Just because you can’t focus ‘the normal way’ doesn’t mean you can’t focus.
It’s like being told you can’t write because you're left-handed … while being forced to write with your right hand.
Let’s fix that: x.com
Just because you can’t focus ‘the normal way’ doesn’t mean you can’t focus.
It’s like being told you can’t write because you're left-handed … while being forced to write with your right hand.
Let’s fix that: x.com
There are two types of attention:
1) Bottom-up: unconscious, driven by stimuli (noise, visuals)
2) Top-down: conscious, driven by thoughts (goals, intentions)
What does this mean for people with ADHD? x.com
1) Bottom-up: unconscious, driven by stimuli (noise, visuals)
2) Top-down: conscious, driven by thoughts (goals, intentions)
What does this mean for people with ADHD? x.com
1.1/ Distractions
With ADHD, bottom-up attention overwhelms top-down attention.
(you get easily distracted by all the external stimuli around you)
To fight this:
Clean your desk. Put your phone away. Avoid working in public and use noise-cancelling headphones if you have to. x.com
With ADHD, bottom-up attention overwhelms top-down attention.
(you get easily distracted by all the external stimuli around you)
To fight this:
Clean your desk. Put your phone away. Avoid working in public and use noise-cancelling headphones if you have to. x.com
1.2/ Discipline
Weak top-down attention makes ADHD brains struggle with discipline.
Forcing yourself to do something boring?
Impossible.
Doing something you love for 10 hours straight?
Laser-focused. x.com
Weak top-down attention makes ADHD brains struggle with discipline.
Forcing yourself to do something boring?
Impossible.
Doing something you love for 10 hours straight?
Laser-focused. x.com
1.3/ Intentions
Finally, ADHD impairs your intentions.
You know you should do something, you intend to do it, yet you don't.
Forgetting birthdays. Procrastinating on a 15-minute task for months. Having to physically force yourself to take out the trash.
It is what it is. x.com
Finally, ADHD impairs your intentions.
You know you should do something, you intend to do it, yet you don't.
Forgetting birthdays. Procrastinating on a 15-minute task for months. Having to physically force yourself to take out the trash.
It is what it is. x.com
Okay, quick recap.
ADHD brain struggles with top-down attention. This makes it:
• vulnerable to distractions
• difficult to consciously direct attention
• difficult to follow through with your intentions
Next step - ADHD brain and habits:
ADHD brain struggles with top-down attention. This makes it:
• vulnerable to distractions
• difficult to consciously direct attention
• difficult to follow through with your intentions
Next step - ADHD brain and habits:
[2/4] FIX YOUR HABITS AND ADDICTIONS
How normal brain forms habits:
1) Get dopamine from rewards (good grades/money)
2) Connect rewards to cues (sitting down to study/work)
3) Get motivation (dopamine) from early cues
4) Habit is created
But ADHD brain works differently… x.com
How normal brain forms habits:
1) Get dopamine from rewards (good grades/money)
2) Connect rewards to cues (sitting down to study/work)
3) Get motivation (dopamine) from early cues
4) Habit is created
But ADHD brain works differently… x.com
![[2/4] FIX YOUR HABITS AND ADDICTIONS
How normal brain forms habits:
1) Get dopamine from rewards (...](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GjWV-zTbEAEv-LM.png)
People with ADHD need the reward IMMEDIATELY.
Otherwise, the habit doesn’t form.
That’s why they get so easily addicted to video games and social media - those give the reward INSTANTLY, every single time, day after day. x.com
Otherwise, the habit doesn’t form.
That’s why they get so easily addicted to video games and social media - those give the reward INSTANTLY, every single time, day after day. x.com
Here’s what it means for anyone with ADHD:
1) Avoid highly addictive behavior at all costs
2) Gamify the ‘boring’ habits you’re trying to form
For example, I autistically track everything important in my life: x.com
1) Avoid highly addictive behavior at all costs
2) Gamify the ‘boring’ habits you’re trying to form
For example, I autistically track everything important in my life: x.com
Quick recap:
• Your brain is vulnerable to addictive behaviors, so avoid them
• You CAN create habits, you just need to gamify them
• Motivating yourself for delayed rewards is difficult
Next step - rewire your brain for proper focus:
• Your brain is vulnerable to addictive behaviors, so avoid them
• You CAN create habits, you just need to gamify them
• Motivating yourself for delayed rewards is difficult
Next step - rewire your brain for proper focus:
[3/4] SUPERCHARGE YOUR BRAIN
To focus, you need:
• GABA (impulse control)
• Dopamine (motivation)
• Adrenaline (energy & alertness)
But 24/7 stimulation fries your brain. Your chemical levels are all messed up. You feel tired, anxious, and depressed. Here’s how to fix it: x.com
To focus, you need:
• GABA (impulse control)
• Dopamine (motivation)
• Adrenaline (energy & alertness)
But 24/7 stimulation fries your brain. Your chemical levels are all messed up. You feel tired, anxious, and depressed. Here’s how to fix it: x.com
![[3/4] SUPERCHARGE YOUR BRAIN
To focus, you need:
• GABA (impulse control)
• Dopamine (motivation)...](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GjWWHNObYAAYwBW.jpg)
First, do a ‘system reset’ to restore chemical balance:
• No caffeine
• No social media
• No video games
It takes around 30 days. Yes, it will suck. Especially the first week. You will feel horrible. But you must do it. And the reward is 100% worth it.
• No caffeine
• No social media
• No video games
It takes around 30 days. Yes, it will suck. Especially the first week. You will feel horrible. But you must do it. And the reward is 100% worth it.
Next, increase your dopamine NATURALLY:
• Exercise
• Sunlight
• Meditation
• Good sleep
• Novelty in work
Thanks to the detox you did, these ‘boring’ activities will start to feel enjoyable and naturally boost your motivation. x.com
• Exercise
• Sunlight
• Meditation
• Good sleep
• Novelty in work
Thanks to the detox you did, these ‘boring’ activities will start to feel enjoyable and naturally boost your motivation. x.com
Finally, avoid addictive behaviors.
Remember, ADHD brain is extra vulnerable to addictions.
One episode of Squid Game can easily turn into a 7-hour binge.
(don’t ask me how I know)
Remember, ADHD brain is extra vulnerable to addictions.
One episode of Squid Game can easily turn into a 7-hour binge.
(don’t ask me how I know)
To restore your neurochemical balance:
• Reset your brain with 30-day detox
• Naturally increase your dopamine
• Avoid addictive behaviors
Final step - peak performance.
• Reset your brain with 30-day detox
• Naturally increase your dopamine
• Avoid addictive behaviors
Final step - peak performance.
[4/4] UNLOCK YOUR HYPER-FOCUS
Congratulations, you’re still reading.
Your attention isn’t so bad, after all.
For this final part, we’ll put everything together and make the hard work feel effortless.
Let’s begin:
Congratulations, you’re still reading.
Your attention isn’t so bad, after all.
For this final part, we’ll put everything together and make the hard work feel effortless.
Let’s begin:
4.1/ Gamify Your Work
Work in a way that:
• Narrows your focus
• Gives instant feedback (immediate reward)
• Constantly stimulate senses (bottom-up attention)
If you gamify your work, you’ll unlock hyperfocus and solve all your attention problems. x.com
Work in a way that:
• Narrows your focus
• Gives instant feedback (immediate reward)
• Constantly stimulate senses (bottom-up attention)
If you gamify your work, you’ll unlock hyperfocus and solve all your attention problems. x.com
4.2/ Achieve Flow State
Find work that feels like play.
You'll lose track of time, forget about all distractions, and effortlessly focus for hours on end.
Just make sure the challenge matches your skill level. x.com
Find work that feels like play.
You'll lose track of time, forget about all distractions, and effortlessly focus for hours on end.
Just make sure the challenge matches your skill level. x.com
4.3/ Do What You Love
Remember, ADHD impairs self-motivation.
Don’t force yourself to do something that doesn’t fit your brain.
Forget rules. Embrace creativity.
For me personally, online writing is perfect. x.com
Remember, ADHD impairs self-motivation.
Don’t force yourself to do something that doesn’t fit your brain.
Forget rules. Embrace creativity.
For me personally, online writing is perfect. x.com
I started this account for two reasons:
1) Share my knowledge
2) Go from 0 to 10,000 followers in 30 days
If I succeed at this challenge, I'll create a free course on how I did it.
If you're a writer yourself, click here to join the waitlist:
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1) Share my knowledge
2) Go from 0 to 10,000 followers in 30 days
If I succeed at this challenge, I'll create a free course on how I did it.
If you're a writer yourself, click here to join the waitlist:
martinmasrna.carrd.co
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Finally, I’m not a doctor.
But these guys are:
@HealthyGamerGG
@hubermanlab
@DocAmen
Check out their stuff to learn more about ADHD, human brain and mind.
But these guys are:
@HealthyGamerGG
@hubermanlab
@DocAmen
Check out their stuff to learn more about ADHD, human brain and mind.
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