Ever wonder why some of your best ideas come when your mind refuses to sit still? Productivity coach and author <a href="https://addcrusher.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alan P. Brown</a> argues that ADHD isn&#8217;t just a challenge; it can be a hidden advantage when you learn how to harness it.



From understanding how your brain truly works to mastering evidence-based &#8220;brain scaffolding&#8221; and simple focus hacks, Alan shares how he turned distraction into one of his greatest assets.



In this encore episode, you&#8217;ll learn how to quiet mental noise, use your natural bursts of focus, and build systems that work with your brain, not against it. Whether you&#8217;ve been diagnosed with ADHD or just feel constantly pulled in every direction, this episode will help you reclaim control, find flow, and unlock your true productivity potential.



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You can find links to everything that we share in the show notes at <a href="http://theproductivityshow.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">theproductivityshow.com/</a>.













<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cheat-sheet">Cheat Sheet:</h2>



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<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/2728.png" alt="✨" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Top 3 Productivity Resources [01:02]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f9ed.png" alt="🧭" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> The simple litmus test to tell “busy” from true ADHD—and why it matters. [04:35]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f3a2.png" alt="🎢" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> A late diagnosis that flipped a career trajectory—how Alan made the turn. [06:13]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f440.png" alt="👀" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Subtle executive-function signals most people miss until it’s costly. [07:33]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f9f1.png" alt="🧱" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> The trio that trips up high achievers more than they admit. [16:56]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f9e0.png" alt="🧠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> A no-app brain hack that fences off focus (plus when to set the timer). [19:56]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f9e9.png" alt="🧩" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Why some systems overwhelm—and the leaner alternative that sticks. [36:34]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f381.png" alt="🎁" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> The upside of ADHD: the edge that appears once you balance the scales. [38:30]</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-links">Links:</h2>



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<li><a href="https://masterclass.com/tps" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Masterclass</a></li>



<li><a href="https://indeed.com/tps" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indeed</a></li>



<li><a href="https://claude.ai/tps" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Claude</a></li>



<li><a href="https://25xcoaching.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">25X Productivity Coaching</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/succeed-book/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals</a></li>



<li><a href="https://add.org/adhd-test/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Take the Online Adult ADHD Test from ADDA</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/monaplanner/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">monaplanner</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/seven-spiritual-laws/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Pocketbook Guide to Fulfilling Your Dreams</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/zen-art-productivity-book/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zen and the Art of Productivity: 27 Easy Ways to Have More Time, Earn More Money and Live Happier</a></li>



<li><a href="https://addcrusher.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADDCrusher.com</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/add-crusher-youtube/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ADD Crusher youtube</a></li>



<li><a href="https://crushertv.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CrusherTV</a></li>



<li><a href="https://go.asianefficiency.com/productivity-academy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Productivity Academy</a></li>



<li><a href="https://youtube.com/asianefficiency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Productivity Show on Youtube</a></li>



<li><a href="https://youtube.com/@ProductivityClips" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Productivity Show Youtube Clips</a></li>



<li><a href="http://theproductivityshow.com/plus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Become a member of TPS+</a></li>



<li><a href="http://asianefficiencygo.com/productivity-quiz-podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Take the Productivity Quiz</a></li>
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