Hacking Your ADHD Research Recap with Skye: Subclinical ADHD and the Entrepreneurial Path
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Jan 2, 2026 
Skye Waterson, founder of Unconventional Organization and an ADHD-focused coach, joins to discuss the impact of subclinical ADHD traits on wellbeing. They unpack the nuances of symptomatology, including the challenges of self-diagnosis. The conversation reveals research findings linking ADHD traits to poorer mental, physical, and financial health among entrepreneurs and employees. Skye offers practical advice for entrepreneurs, advocating for tailored systems and support strategies to enhance autonomy and reduce stress for those with ADHD traits.
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Subclinical ADHD Still Harms Wellbeing
- Subclinical ADHD means you have ADHD symptoms but don’t meet diagnostic criteria.
- Those symptoms can still produce significant negative life outcomes similar to diagnosed ADHD.
Fit Between Work And Abilities Matters
- The paper frames work fit via demands–abilities and needs–supplies dimensions.
- Matching abilities to job demands and receiving needed autonomy and novelty predicts better wellbeing.
ADHD Traits Correlate With Broad Wellbeing Drops
- Higher ADHD traits correlated with worse physical, mental, and financial subjective wellbeing.
- Entrepreneurs showed stronger negative income perception effects than employees.