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Why ADHD Is a Superpower | Jason Mayden

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Dec 5, 2024
Jason Mayden, co-founder of Super Heroic and former Senior Global Design Director for Nike's Jordan brand, shares his extraordinary journey in sneaker design. He talks about harnessing curiosity and turning weaknesses into strengths, emphasizing the value of introspection and lessons from icons like Michael Jordan. Jason reveals how he meditates through creativity and service, and the importance of having trusted editors to execute ideas. He encourages maintaining a childlike perspective in adulthood to foster joy and creativity.
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ANECDOTE

Early Suffering

  • Jason Mayden learned about suffering at age seven while hospitalized with septicemia.
  • Playing with terminally ill children gave him perspective; his suffering was an inconvenience, not a terminal illness.
INSIGHT

Curiosity, Not ADD

  • Curiosity is often mislabeled as ADD, but it's essential for mastery across disciplines.
  • Don't let labels limit your potential; embrace curiosity and strive for greatness in all pursuits.
ADVICE

Eliminate the No

  • Identify your weaknesses and actively eliminate ways people can say no to you.
  • Learn from others, broaden your network beyond your discipline, and focus on narrative as a differentiator.
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