ADHD Aha! Ready, fire, aim! ADHD, creativity, and magic tricks (John Michael Hinton’s story)
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Jul 22, 2025 John Michael Hinton, a magician and speaker diagnosed with ADHD as a teenager, shares his journey from struggling academically to embracing his vibrant creativity. He reveals how caffeine helped identify his ADHD, and a mentor encouraged him to shift from ‘Ready, FIRE, Aim’ to ‘Ready, AIM, Fire.’ John performs mesmerizing magic tricks and discusses how ADHD fuels his unique performance style, all while navigating life as a husband and father in an ADHD family. His insights inspire others to embrace their quirks and find strength in their uniqueness.
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Growing Up in War Zone
- John Michael grew up in Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War with many unique challenges.
- He experienced gas masks at school and a missile within a mile of his home.
Caffeine Calmed His ADHD
- John Michael's hyperactivity was ironically calmed by caffeine as a child.
- His parents realized caffeine helped and even his sister bought it for him to stay calm.
ADHD Diagnosis Improved Grades
- Freshman year, John Michael's GPA dropped to 1.7 as he struggled academically.
- After diagnosis and medication, his GPA improved drastically, enabling him to graduate with a 2.9 GPA.