Summary

“A little tiny small move today could actually change our future for the positive tomorrow.”

Peter Shankman is a spectacular example of what happens when you merge the power of pure creativity with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and a dose of adventure and make it work to your advantage. An author, entrepreneur and corporate keynote speaker, this “worldwide connector” is recognized worldwide for radically new ways of thinking about customer service, social media, PR, marketing, advertising, and ADHD.

Peter Shankman is a busy guy and he always seems to have more than 24 hours in a day. How does he do it?

Peter attributes his unusually high energy level and extreme productivity to his ADHD. In his new book Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain, Shankman shares his hard-won insights and daily hacks for making ADHD a secret weapon for living a full and deeply satisfying life.

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Discussion Topics

• What is ADHD – the chemistry, why it exists, and how it can be harnessed?
• How do you know you’ve got it – the signs.
• Learn how to drive your creative energy and harness what gets you excited.
• Learn how to avoid pitfall and the unhealthy distractions. Routines, practices and rules.
• The relationship between ADHD, distraction and boredom.
• Find your creative energy and how to get into hyperfocus (FLOW) so you can execute your ideas and live the life you love.

Quick round questions

Do you have any routines and rituals that you believe contribute to your success?

Exercise, Limiting Choice, Regular Self-evaluation.

What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?

Stop caring about what other people think and just live your life.

What is the meaning of success?

Having enough money not to waste time and to be able to help others in any way I choose.

What is your number one productivity advice?

Get out of your comfort zone where you are used to working and finding an environment that your not with your typical distractions.

What advice would you give someone that needing/wanting to make a change?

Understand why you want to do it not because you have to. Visualise how you want to be and feel and work backwards from there.

Favourite Food

Pizza

Favourite Leisure Activity

Skydiving

Favourite Book

The Warrior Elite: The Forging of SEAL Class 228 by Dick Couch

By Joseph Garber Vertical Run (Reprint) [Mass Market Paperback] by Joseph Garber

They Can Kill You… But They Can’t Eat You: Lessons from the Front by Dawn Steel

Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain by Peter Shankman

Favourite Quote

“If you can’t change the people around you, change the people around you.”

Do we all have a why?

Yes, but not everyone knows it.

What does living with passion and purpose mean?

Helping people.

The Underlying Motivation

I enjoy creating change.

“A little tiny small move today could actually change our future for the positive tomorrow.”

How to Connect with Peter 

His personal website here – Peter Shankman

Faster Than Normal Website here.

All Social media – @petershankman

Further Reading and Resources 

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American Psychological Association: The largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United State

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Tiny Buddha: Simple wisdom for complex lives.

Brain Pickings: An inventory of cross-disciplinary interestingness, spanning art, science, design, history, philosophy, and more.

Mind Body Green: Lifestyle media brand dedicated to inspiring you to live your best life.

Zen Habits: Find simplicity and mindfulness in life.

Creative NonFiction: “true stories well told.” 

Addicted 2 Success: Motivation & Inspiration Website full of quotes and inspiring articles for entrepreneurs.

Barking Up the Wrong Tree: science-based answers and expert insight on how to be awesome at life.

The Positivity Blog: Practical articles on happiness, self-esteem, productivity and social skills.

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