The ADHD CEO 171: Posting Isn’t the Problem: Why Your Nervous System Shuts Down When You Try to Show Up
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May 6, 2025 ADHD entrepreneurs often face challenges with visibility due to their nervous systems reacting strongly to social engagement. This discussion dives into how posting can feel daunting, perceived as a survival threat rather than just a task. It emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and authenticity, showcasing how embracing these traits can enhance confidence and foster deeper connections. Actionable strategies are shared to help navigate these fears and build momentum in business, ultimately leading to a successful online presence.
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Visibility Feels Like Survival Threat
- Posting feels like a survival threat for ADHD entrepreneurs due to nervous system shutdown, not lack of discipline or strategy.
- Visibility registers as danger, making posting emotionally exhausting rather than a simple task.
Elise's Posting Vulnerability Struggle
- Elise struggled for months with posting vulnerability, often deleting drafts due to dopamine crashes and nervous system reactions.
- Despite traction, she initially failed to connect vulnerability to sales and feared the attention it brought.
Vulnerability's Double-Edged Impact
- Vulnerability drives visibility but can trigger fear when attention focuses on undesired aspects rather than business.
- Gaining visibility without personal trust can reduce sales despite authority presence.