

182: ADHD Money Mindset: Why We Self-Sabotage Our Pricing (And How to Fix It)
Sep 16, 2025
11:55
Ever quote $2,000 then somehow send $800? Your ADHD brain has specific quirks that sabotage pricing success.
Discover the neurological reasons we undercharge and the surprisingly simple fixes that actually work.
What You'll Learn:
- The real reason ADHD brains struggle with pricing (hint: it's neurological)
- How rejection sensitive dysphoria sabotages your bank account
- Why "nice people don't charge a lot" is toxic programming
- The "Best Friend Test" for confident pricing
- How to separate pricing from emotions using the 24-hour rule
- The Value Anchor Method that changes everything
Key Takeaways:
Value-Based Thinking: Price the transformation, not just your time
ADHD-Specific Insights:
- How our "built-in critic" affects pricing decisions
- Why comparison spirals are especially dangerous for ADHD brains
- The connection between people-pleasing and undercharging
- Practical coping strategies for pricing anxiety
Action Items:
- Complete the Reality Check Exercise this week
- Apply the "Best Friend Test" to your current pricing
- Practice saying your ideal rates out loud 3 times
- Implement the 24-hour rule on your next quote
Here’s what’s helped me and my clients, and could help you too: