Extra Focus • ADHD Newsletter

Extra Focus • ADHD Newsletter

Compete: make it a challenge

Tell us something is impossible and suddenly we have all the motivation in the world.

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Jesse J. Anderson
Sep 22, 2026
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If you tell me something is impossible, everything within me wants to prove you wrong.

Something inside me fills with energy and motivation and pushes me to prove your wrong no matter what. Honestly, it’s not exactly my most flattering trait. It’s definitely gotten me into trouble more than once.

But it’s useful to know that challenge does seem to ignite …

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