I was deep in the grind, typing away at my desk, when my dog Jasper gave me the nudge. It was time for our walk. "Just a second," I told him, determined to finish my blog. But Jasper’s persistence won out. “Okay, let’s go.”
What followed was a comedy of errors.
Socks? Upstairs. On my way, I decided to toss a load of laundry in the wash. Phone? Not in my pocket. Back to the sock drawer. Headphones? Essential. I could almost hear Jasper sigh as he trailed me from room to room, wondering when the actual walk would begin.
By the time we finally stepped out the door, I felt dizzy just from the mental and physical zig-zag. This wasn’t a one-time thing—it mirrored how I used to tackle tasks in my business.
The ADHD Business Loop
Start here. Get distracted. Start something else. Forget where I left off. Cue frustration. Cue mental trash talk: Why can’t I just get this done?
Sound familiar?
I knew I needed a system. But more than that, I needed accountability—a buddy who could hold me to my routines when my brain wouldn’t cooperate. Enter Neal.
The Buddy System That Changed Everything
“Hey Neal, let’s do this morning routine together.”
“I’m in.”
Together, we dove in:
- Tony Robbins Priming Exercise – Hello, mental focus!
- Cold Shower – If I could survive that, I could survive anything.
- Exercise – Endorphins replaced the need for my usual gallon of coffee.
- Time Blocking – Structure gave my day direction, turning a chaotic to-do list into manageable action steps.
The trash talk in my head? Gone. The dopamine hit? Glorious. Suddenly, the task I’d been avoiding felt doable. Neal tackled his work on his side of the screen, while I worked through mine. At the end of an hour, we’d both accomplished more than I usually managed in a week.
Why This Works (According to Science and Experience)
- Cold Showers: Boost dopamine levels and increase resilience. Thanks, Huberman!
- Exercise: Releases endorphins, improves focus, and quiets the ADHD urge to jump from task to task.
- Time Blocking: Structure creates a clear plan for the day, preventing overwhelm and giving purpose to each hour.
- Accountability: When someone’s counting on you, it’s harder to procrastinate. Bonus points if you make it a game—Neal and I started tracking our progress and competing to see who got the most done.
Why This Matters for ADHD Entrepreneurs
If you’re neurodivergent like me, you probably know what you need to do. You just don’t do it consistently. Why? Because traditional productivity methods feel boring, and if it’s not fun or stimulating, it’s not happening.
So, we made it fun. We added structure. And the results? Game-changing.
This Could Be You
If you’re reading this and thinking, This is exactly what I need, you’re not alone. Maybe you should get tested for ADHD—or maybe you should join my group.
We’re a tribe of neurospicy entrepreneurs who thrive on accountability, structure, and fun. Together, we tackle the chaos and turn it into clarity. Yes, we could do it alone, but where’s the joy in that?
Message me if you’re ready to ditch the chaos, get things done, and enjoy the process. Let’s rise together—one task at a time.
Because structure is powerful. Fun is essential. And we’re better together.
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