ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

EP. 300: My Son Markus' Journey: Turning Academic Challenges into Strengths and Resilience

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Oct 2, 2024

Markus, a recent college graduate who overcame ADHD and dyslexia, shares his inspiring journey from academic struggles to thriving in recruitment consulting. He discusses the importance of resilience, taking risks, and pushing through setbacks. Markus emphasizes embracing discomfort and finding success on your own terms. His insights are not just motivational; they offer a fresh perspective on managing challenges in both education and career. Listeners will find relatable wisdom as Markus reflects on his dynamic path and the lessons he's learned along the way.

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ANECDOTE

Markus' Unconventional Path

Markus attended three high schools and had three majors in college.
He was told he wasn't "college material" but proved those labels wrong.

ADVICE

Recruitment Consulting as a Career

Consider recruitment consulting for a fast-paced, high-responsibility career.
This field blends recruitment with consulting, offering client and candidate-side work.

INSIGHT

Performance-Based Pay & Risk

Performance-based pay attracts those with a hunger for risk and higher gains.
It offers freedom and control over income, unlike fixed-income jobs.

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Celebrating the 300th Episode with a Special Guest—My Son, Markus

For this milestone episode of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, I wanted to do something meaningful and personal. So instead of interviewing a high-profile guest, I invited my son, Markus. While we usually only feature women, there have been a few exceptions—like Dr. Ned Hallowell, my husband, and Markus, who has been on twice before.

Now, Markus is at a different stage in life. He’s just graduated from college after navigating a challenging academic journey with ADHD and dyslexia, including attending three high schools and changing majors multiple times. Despite being told he wasn’t “college material,” Markus has proven that those labels mean nothing in the long run. He’s thriving in his first job in recruitment consulting and has gained a lot of wisdom along the way.

In this episode, Markus shares advice that blew me away. He talks about what it means to take risks, to stay hungry in a fast-paced career, and how to push through setbacks with resilience. His story is not just about overcoming challenges, but about thriving and finding success on his own terms.

Join us for this special conversation, filled with lessons on embracing discomfort, managing ADHD in academic and professional settings, and building resilience in both life and work. You may even catch a glimpse of yourself or your children in Markus’s story.

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