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Stopping Smart with ADHD: Break Free from ADHD Hyperfocus & Perfectionism – Simple Strategies

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Jul 8, 2025
Explore the impact of perfectionism and rejection sensitivity on ADHD entrepreneurs. Learn how the 'improvement vortex' keeps you stuck in endless tweaking instead of launching. Discover the addictive nature of over-researching, which can masquerade as productivity but actually stalls progress. Dive into practical strategies, including the 'Completion Compass,' to diagnose and overcome creative blockages. Embrace the idea that 'good enough' can propel you forward and transform launching into a valuable learning experience.
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ANECDOTE

3 ADHD Entrepreneurs Stuck Differently

  • Lenore endlessly tweaks her course to avoid launching and facing real-world judgment.
  • David protects himself from rejection by never finishing his book.
  • Marta researches endlessly and neglects actual community management, causing member loss.
INSIGHT

Confidence Crash and Research Addiction

  • Confidence crashes cause impulsive starters to doubt their vision and drown in research.
  • Research addiction feels productive but actually stalls progress and fuels paralysis.
ADVICE

Completion Compass Exit Strategies

  • Diagnose your stuck type: perfectionism, fear, or research overwhelm.
  • Use targeted exit strategies like setting completion criteria or reframing done as ready to learn.
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