Hacking Your ADHD

How to do Hard Things - Part 2

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Jan 17, 2022
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INSIGHT

Circular Logic Undermines Capability

  • People often claim they can't do hard things because they pre-assume failure based on past experiences.
  • That belief is circular: labeling tasks you can do as "not hard" reinforces the idea you can't handle real difficulty.
ANECDOTE

Podcasting As Hidden Proof

  • William reflects on nearly one hundred podcast episodes as concrete proof he's done something hard.
  • He still struggles to acknowledge it as difficult because he minimizes his own effort and focuses on flaws.
INSIGHT

Context Matters When Judging Effort

  • Identity and privilege can change how we perceive difficulty, but that doesn't negate personal challenges.
  • Viewing achievements only in component parts makes it easy to dismiss genuine effort.
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