Why Smart People Build Systems They Never Use youtube.com/shorts/clODB...
Why Smart People Build Systems They Never Use
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George Sudarkoff
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Executive Leadership and Neurodiversity Coach I help gifted ADHDers thrive by working with their brain, not against it. 📫 Newsletter: https://UnleashYourADHD.com/newsletter ✨ Coaching: https://UnleashYourADHD.com/start-conversation
80% of adulthood is pretending you’re not sick, “it must be just allergies.” The other 20% is trying to power through it the next day, hoping it’s just one of those 24-hour bugs.
I finally figured out what my book is about and cranked out 5,000+ words in a single day! (Yay ADHD hyperfocus!) sudarkoff.com/meditation-f...
Know any startups tackling ADHD challenges in the workplace? I'm looking for introductions to companies seeking an ally who understands both the technical and neurodiversity landscapes.
What percentage of executive presence do you think is just emotional regulation during frustrating, tense, and high-stakes moments? I'd say it's a substantial part! Maybe 60-70% of what we perceive as "executive presence" comes down to how well someone manages their emotions.
From time to time I run my writing through AI/plagiarism detector and discover… I am AI! Maybe we do live in a simulation after all!
"Was [he promoted] because of his skin color? Or his skill? We’ll never know, but always doubt" is such a wild thing to write, like you are literally just saying "I am a racist"
Max Kennerly@maxkennerly.bsky.social · 2y agoJust look at these paragraphs from the AP story. Hegseth called Brown unqualified solely because he's Black. Then they fired him... and replaced him with a white guy so indisputably unqualified that he requires a Presidential waiver. This is what "merit" means to them. apnews.com/article/trum...
— …whatever you do, don’t read Soviet newspapers before dinner. — But there aren’t any other papers! — That’s what I mean, don’t read newspapers. Bulgakov, The Heart of a Dog
I'm honored to have been nominated for Top Specialized Coach in the Momentum Awards! If my work has impacted you or someone you know, I'd appreciate your vote by February 24: themoderncoach.co/george-sudar...
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Who among us ADHDers hasn’t read or seen a short about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and thought, “Oh my gosh, it's me!” It's incredibly validating! But what exactly is RSD, and what can you do about it? (Based on fascinating new research!) sudarkoff.com/blog/rejecti...
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD: It's More Complex Than You Think
Explore the complex relationship between ADHD and emotional regulation, and develop personalized strategies beyond Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD).
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Tired of team members shutting down every time you point out a problem? Your communication style might be the culprit. Starting with curiosity can change everything! Learn how to communicate effectively without creating defensiveness. How to Be Direct Without Damaging Relationships at Work
Are you accidentally burning bridges at work with your direct communication style? In my latest article, I show a different approach that transformed my leadership. The secret isn't being less direct—it's leading with curiosity before jumping to conclusions. sudarkoff.com/blog/how-to-...
How to Be Direct Without Damaging Relationships at Work
Learn how to be direct at work without damaging relationships by leading with curiosity, fostering collaboration, and maintaining authenticity.
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The best performers aren’t those who maintain constant focus—they’re the ones who intentionally switch gears and match their mental state to each task and vice versa. Switching Mental Gears: Mindfulness, Flow, and Mind Wandering
Multitasking is out, mental gear switching is in. Learn how to tap into mindfulness, flow, and mind wandering to match your mental state to the work at hand. Switching Mental Gears: Mindfulness, Flow, and Mind Wandering
I'm honored to be nominated for Top Specialized Coach in the Momentum Awards! As an ADHD coach, my mission is to change how we see ADHD in leadership—from a weakness to a superpower. If my work has impacted you or someone you know, I'd appreciate your vote at themoderncoach.co/george-sudar...
AuDHD folks, I’m doing a bit of a research (results will be published). If you’re in a leadership position and struggling with your executive function, task management, communication, and emotional regulation—I’d love to talk to you. DM me if you’re open to chatting.
There’s this idea that you should be always focused and present to be productive. But it’s neither possible nor desirable. Different states work for different tasks. E.g., mind wandering is better for creativity. Learn to match your mental state to the task at hand: sudarkoff.com/blog/switchi...
Switching Mental Gears: Mindfulness, Flow, and Mind Wandering
Learn to switch between mindfulness, flow, and mind wandering to match your mental state with specific tasks for optimal performance and creativity.
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Something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. How people probably don’t choose to remain ignorant for the sake of ignorance. They must have other motivations! And if it’s not competence they are motivated by, then we’re left with either autonomy or relatedness.
True consistency isn't about maintaining perfection. It's about maintaining direction.
My wife is borrowing my laptop stand, so I’m using these to prop up my computer to eye level for zoom calls. And it just about perfectly represents my ADHD-eclectic interests. Excels 📈 and sailboats ⛵️. 🤣
Oof! Undiagnosed and/or untreated ADHD leads to a shorter life. (A brand new study finds. Link in comments.) Up to 7 years shorter for men and 9 for women! www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Adults with ADHD live shorter lives than those without a diagnosis, a new study finds
A large study of 30,000 adults diagnosed with ADHD in the U.K. found women with ADHD died roughly nine years younger than women without a diagnosis. Men had about a seven-year shorter lifespan.
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This is really interesting. Groundbreaking study on the value of libraries and “third places.” “A whopping 82% of people who used the library’s physical space and 79% of people who physically attended programs reported more optimism regarding the future, compared to only 58% of digital-only users.”
Innovative Study by UPenn and NYPL Finds That Public Libraries Positively Impact Community Health and Well-Being
"Our research found that patrons experience refuge, joy, connection, purpose, and expansion through their library use"
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True consistency isn't about maintaining perfection. It's about maintaining direction. Consistent effort is the kind of effort that moves you closer to your goals. And yes, sometimes it might look like a meandering river. But all rivers eventually end up in an ocean.
Feeling like a failure because you can't stick to a consistent routine? You're not broken—the traditional understanding of consistency is. Learn how to work with your #ADHD brain, not against it. sudarkoff.com/blog/redefin...
Redefining Consistency for the ADHD Brain: Embracing Natural Variation
Redefine consistency for the ADHD brain by embracing natural variation and adaptive strategies to maintain direction, not perfection.
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Gah! Two ADHDers texting each other, often with multiple days passing between the messages, is like pulling teeth! I’m so frustrated with us sometimes!
SHARE WIDELY. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights. You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one. (1/3)
Happy Quitter’s Day! According to various surveys, around 85% of Americans have already abandoned their New Year’s resolutions by mid-January. (If it’s you—don’t feel bad, it’s not your fault.) [1/3]
Why Your New Year's Resolutions Keep Failing (And How to Finally Succeed)
Learn why New Year's resolutions fail by mid-January and discover science-backed strategies for making lasting changes without relying solely on motivation.
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If you feel like a square peg trying to fit into a round hole—it's time to toughen up and become a broach! The time of round holes is over! Let them deal with our edges and corners. We're not here to fit in, we're here to square things up! #SquarePegRevolution #WearYourAngles #GeometryRebel