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How To Be Insanely Productive Even with ADHD w/ Dr. Jeff Karp | EP #111
Jul 25, 2024
Dr. Jeff Karp, a leading bioengineer at Harvard and MIT, shares his innovative journey in the biomedical field while managing ADHD. He discusses fascinating advancements in health diagnostics, including a revolutionary nasal spray for allergies and COVID-19. Karp tackles the stigma around neurodiversity and emphasizes resilience as crucial for success. He also highlights the entrepreneurial mindset's importance in academia, illustrating how passion can lead to breakthrough technologies that address real-world problems.
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- Dr. Jeff Karp pioneers advanced biomedical technologies through Karp Lab's research.
- Innovative nasal spray Profi shows 99.99% efficacy against influenza and COVID-19.
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Fostering Resilience and Overcoming Adversity
Growing up, the speaker faced discouragement and negative labels from teachers, like being called a lost cause or lazy. Despite this, the speaker aspired to become a doctor, but was told to aim lower due to perceived limitations. This experience led to a lifelong journey of perseverance and hard work, including seeking extra help after school and during weekends to succeed academically and mentally.
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