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Book SynopsisMost people do not “grow out” of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). For many, their ADHD traits have led to difficulties in school, relationships, and work. But for our hunter-gatherer ancestors these characteristics were necessary for survival. Hunters must be easily distractible, constantly scanning their environment, and unafraid of taking risks. When humanity experienced the agricultural revolution 10,000 years ago, a vastly different type of personality—the methodical “Farmer”—became dominant. Most of our modern world is tailored to this Farmer personality, from 9-to-5 jobs to the structure of public schools, leaving ADHD Hunters feeling like unsuccessful outcasts. However, the Hunter skill set offers many opportunities for success in today’s Farmer society—if you learn how to embrace your ADHD traits instead of fighting against them.In this step-by-step guide, Thom Hartmann explains the positive side of Hunter behavior. Drawing on solid scientific and psychological principles, he provides easy-to-follow organizational strategies, tips to maintain focus and create a distraction-free workspace, and tools to set goals, build a business plan, and discover the right business project to keep you motivated.
Hartmann also includes tips on navigating family relationships and parenting—for most Hunter parents are also raising Hunter children.
Trade Review“Thom Hartmann’s
Adult ADHD is a classic. This book is inspiring, validating, and an extremely practical guide for the entrepreneur with a ‘hunter’s’ mind.
Adult ADHD continues to make an important and unique contribution to the field and to adults with ADHD who long to lead a meaningful and satisfying life.” * Sari Solden, MS, LMFT, author of Women with Attention Deficit Disorder and Journeys Through ADDultho *
“Thom Hartmann is one of the most prolific cultural-creatives of our time. In this book he discloses the inner secret of how he uses his own self-diagnosis of Adult ADD, to ‘make the lemonade’ from what otherwise might be considered a disorder. Likewise, he shows how many of the movers and shakers of our world have succeeded the same way he has--by recognizing how their unique ‘hunter’ talents readily lead both to creative opportunities and financial success.” * Stephen Larsen, Ph.D., author of Joseph Campbell: A Fire in the Mind and The Neurofeedback Solution *
“As an empathetic native guide, Hartmann inspires hunters to revel in their evolutionary legacy. He provides empowering strategies for transforming ADHD challenges into tools for prospering in the farmer’s domain. The motivating success stories reveal a multitude of paths to self-acceptance and celebrate the triumph of neurodiversity over conformity.” * Ellen Littman, Ph.D., coauthor of Understanding Girls with ADHD *
“My therapy clients often compare ADHD to a radio that is on scan--they jump from station to station and get a lot of static. This book is like landing on
The Thom Hartmann Program on your radio--a rare voice of calm, clarity, and compassion that reminds us our so-called deficits can often reveal our greatest strengths.” * Rabbi Hillel Zeitlin, LCSW-C, director of the Maryland Institute for Ericksonian Hypnosis & Psychoth *
Table of ContentsForeword by Michael Popkin, Ph.D.
An Entrepreneur’s Note to the Reader by Wilson Harrell
Acknowledgments INTRODUCTION How This Book Will Help You
TERRITORY ONE What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Why Is It Important?
1 Nature of ADHD
2 Understanding Why ADHD People Are Hunters
3 The Challenges of an ADHD Business Hunter
4 ADHD Medications and Therapies
TERRITORY TWO How to Succeed with ADHD in the Workplace
5 Hunters within Someone Else’s Company
6 Succeeding with ADHD in the Workplace
TERRITORY THREE ADHD and Entrepreneurship: Building Your Own Business
7 The Hunter as Entrepreneur
8 Choosing to Start a Business: Your Best Hunt
9 Picking Out the Prey:
What’s Your Best Business Goal?
TERRITORY FOUR Hunting for Success: Building a Life With, Through, and in Spite of Your ADHD
10 Preparing for the Hunt: Ways to Push through ADHD
11 Tracking the Prey: Heading for Success
12 Enjoying the Fruits of the Hunt
Bibliography
Recommended Reading
Index
About the Author
