The Unscheduled CEO An update on my ADHD journey
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Dec 16, 2025 Dive into a transformative journey as the host shares insights from a year-long ADHD medication experiment. Discover how mindset shifts and encouraging friends can inspire bolder choices for 2026. Unpack the lessons from a favorite book that reframes life’s ambitions. Explore the tension between surrender and proactive change, along with nonchemical tools for focus and creativity. Plus, hear about the importance of letting creativity flow without the weight of skepticism. Lastly, get a fun ranking of sparkling water!
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Value People Who Push You
- Jonathan described people like Blake who see gifts in others and push them toward vocation, calling them rare and invaluable.
- He urged listeners to keep such people close because they provoke growth and action.
Concert Sparked Urgency
- After seeing Radiohead live, Jonathan felt compelled to make drastic changes and not wait years to pursue creative work.
- That concert experience crystallized his commitment to act sooner rather than defer change.
Medication Clarified, Not Solved
- Jonathan Courtney found ADHD meds reduced his anxiety and made routine tasks easier, revealing how chemical tools can change experience.
- He concluded medication can help short-term life-admin resets but shouldn't mask deeper life direction issues.