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Jesse J. Anderson

Author of "Extra Focus," a book on productivity for adults with ADHD. Shares insights on overcoming challenges and finding focus.

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87 snips
Sep 26, 2023 • 1h 22min

187: Drop Zones & Launch Pads, with Jesse J. Anderson

Join Jesse J. Anderson, author of "Extra Focus," who specializes in productivity for adults with ADHD. He discusses his recent book, sharing strategies for managing ADHD hurdles and personalizing productivity techniques. Jesse emphasizes the significance of adaptability and individual needs in productivity systems. He introduces the notion of 'ta-da' lists to celebrate accomplishments and combat negativity. Listeners are encouraged to embrace unique approaches to enhance their focus and enjoy the rewarding journey of personal growth.
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Sep 28, 2021 • 1h 20min

135: Don't Eat the Frog, with Jesse J. Anderson

Jesse J. Anderson, a productivity expert focused on ADHD and self-awareness, shares his insights on rethinking productivity strategies. He critiques the 'Eat the Frog' approach, emphasizing customized methods for those with ADHD. The conversation highlights the importance of aligning tasks with immediate gratification and overcoming procrastination barriers. Jesse discusses transformative personal experiences, like using a whiteboard for task management, and shares strategies for enhancing emotional intelligence and navigating time perception challenges.
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Jan 8, 2024 • 33min

Extra Focus with ADHD Jesse

Jesse J. Anderson, author of 'Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD', discusses practical coping strategies for memory and motivation challenges. They also explore the importance of adapting to individual mental processes and offer solutions for prospective memory. The podcast covers misconceptions about ADHD and the necessity of hyperfocus. Design elements of ADHD-friendly books and the benefits of exploring novelty and building effective productivity systems are also discussed.
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Jun 18, 2025 • 48min

From Tweets to 70k: How Jesse "Accidentally" Built a Newsletter of 70k Subscribers

Join Jesse J. Anderson, known as ADHD Jesse, as he shares his journey from a full-time job to creating the Extra Focus newsletter with 70,000 subscribers. He reveals the real side of building a brand around ADHD with humor and honesty. Discover how he stumbled into virality, the importance of authenticity over expertise, and what it's like juggling family life while growing an engaged community. Jesse also discusses key lessons from managing paid newsletters and the challenges of content creation, all while prioritizing connection.
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Apr 18, 2023 • 1h 1min

479 | Juggling Chainsaws with Jesse J. Anderson

In this episode, Eric is joined by Jesse J. Anderson, a.k.a @ADHDJesse.  Jesse is a writer, speaker, developer, and content creator who was diagnosed with ADHD at 36.  He is the co-founder of Polar Habits, a guilt-free habit app, and he writes a weekly newsletter called Extra Focus.  He is the author (rather, soon-to-be-author!) of Refocus: Thriving with Adult ADHD.  He also has two podcasts and more!  You’ll hear about leaning into mistakes, what Polar Habits is all about, how breaking a ‘streak’ of habits doesn’t undo your progress, and how changing our environments can impact our habits.   Then, you’ll hear more about habits, perfectionism, prioritization, and the importance of being vulnerable while having a curious and non-judgemental mindset.  Finally, you’ll hear Jesse fill us in about his creative writing process and what prompted him to start writing his book.  Timestamps coming soon!  Resources: Find Jesse on Twitter and Instagram as @ADHDJesse  Jesse’s Website: Adhdjesse.com    Get Jesse’s newsletter & the waiting list for his book at ExtraFocus.com   Polar Habits at polarhabits.com   Podcast: ADHD Nerds   Honorable Mentions: Tool: Llama Life   ADHD reWired episode #47 - ADHD at 55 MPH   ADHD reWired episode #453 with Marie Ng   Book: Change Your Questions, Change Your Life by Marilee G. Adams   “So much of managing ADHD is just like learning my patterns, and then trying to build systems around catching those patterns.” - Jesse  “...one of the most important ingredients of a good coachee [is] curiosity [...] That’s gold.  If you have a non-judgemental curiosity towards how things are going, you’re going to figure it all out.  It just takes time.”  - Eric 🌟 Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan Hacking Your ADHD with Will Curb ADHD Diversified with MJ Siemens 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
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Feb 19, 2024 • 40min

Jesse J. Anderson and Juggling Chainsaws

Jesse J. Anderson, ADHD advocate and social media funny man, shares his journey with ADHD, embracing authenticity, humor, and vulnerability. He discusses his ADHD diagnosis, struggles with medication, managing multiple projects, and the sense of community found online among those with ADHD.
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Aug 23, 2022 • 22min

Jesse J. Anderson: My ADHD Diagnosis Story

Sign up for the Extra Focus newsletterand get your free ADHD Strategy Guide:extrafocus.comGuest:Jesse J. Andersonjessejanderson.comExtra Focus NewsletterRefocus Booktwitter.com/jessejandersoninstagram.com/jessejandersonyoutube.com/jessejandersonSponsor:Sunsama
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Oct 1, 2024 • 32min

Finding your career with ADHD - Marie & Jesse's ADHD journeys - (Ep. 1)

Marie Ng and Jesse J. Anderson, both with ADHD, share their personal journeys of navigating career paths that align with their unique strengths. They discuss the challenges and humor in finding suitable jobs, including unconventional career aspirations and whimsical summer gigs. The conversation touches on the importance of flexible work environments and embracing individual work rhythms. They offer practical tips for ADHDer listeners to reframe productivity and adapt to career changes, celebrating creativity and satisfaction in their professional endeavors.
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Jan 24, 2024 • 47min

138 10,000 Book Copies Sold in 3 Months with Jesse J. Anderson

Author Jesse J. Anderson, who wrote 'Extra Focus' about adult ADHD, discusses how he sold 10,000 copies in 3 months. Topics include understanding ADHD, self-publishing, selling on Amazon, writing challenges, book review gathering strategies, and social media marketing.
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Nov 10, 2023 • 49min

Episode 38: Jesse J Anderson

Join Jesse J. Anderson, a writer and ADHD advocate, as he shares his humorous journey of self-discovery living with undiagnosed ADHD. He reflects on the challenges of motivation and the struggle to find a diagnosis later in life. Jesse discusses balancing a full-time job while pursuing personal projects and highlights the therapeutic benefits of video gaming as an escape. He also shares strategies for overcoming bedtime challenges and navigating the complexities of hyperfocus, offering relatable insights for neurodivergent individuals.

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