The most universal symptom I have observed for ADHD folks is relying on last minute adrenaline to push through their executive dysfunction and get things done. I did some of my best work ever under this pressure, but it is not sustainable. This worked for me for years until the fateful day when it didn't and I was totally screwed and unable to get a project done on time. It's better to come up with a better system than this for motivation in the long run.
You captured the double edge of urgency perfectly. It can bring out extraordinary focus and clarity, but i find it not to be a sustainable way to operate when panic becomes the only starting gun. I’m not sure how large this community is on Substack, but I think this is a message almost everyone can benefit from. I would also say especially you take on practical ideas for creating smaller, real deadlines. Well said Jesse :) I’m enjoying your writing.
Norman, you are right that urgency is not sustainable in the long run as a starting gun to get things done . It canbe part of a kickstart mechanismvto get that dopamine flowing, but it should be combined with other elements like intrest challenge and novelty.
The most universal symptom I have observed for ADHD folks is relying on last minute adrenaline to push through their executive dysfunction and get things done. I did some of my best work ever under this pressure, but it is not sustainable. This worked for me for years until the fateful day when it didn't and I was totally screwed and unable to get a project done on time. It's better to come up with a better system than this for motivation in the long run.
You captured the double edge of urgency perfectly. It can bring out extraordinary focus and clarity, but i find it not to be a sustainable way to operate when panic becomes the only starting gun. I’m not sure how large this community is on Substack, but I think this is a message almost everyone can benefit from. I would also say especially you take on practical ideas for creating smaller, real deadlines. Well said Jesse :) I’m enjoying your writing.
Norman, you are right that urgency is not sustainable in the long run as a starting gun to get things done . It canbe part of a kickstart mechanismvto get that dopamine flowing, but it should be combined with other elements like intrest challenge and novelty.
So much so that your only the second person I’ve liked enough to recommend on this subject matter:)