Futureforth founder Dave Delaney is a former Google speaker, communication strategist, published author, leadership keynote speaker, business coach, podcasting veteran, and the host of the ADHD Wise Squirrels podcast.

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ADHD Wise Squirrels Podcast –  Listen to Dave’s Podcast.

Wise Squirrels – Hyperfocused on helping late-diagnosed adults with ADHD.

Future Forth – Unlock Your True Potential by Mastering the Art of Communication.

3 Value Bombs

1) Undiagnosed and untreated ADHD can reduce life expectancy by up to 13 years because of unawareness to the risks that goes with it like addiction, excessive consumption, anxiety and depression.

2) ADHD is rampant especially in entrepreneurs with a 60-80 percentage because they are risk-takers, highly intelligent, highly creative and easy to jump into an idea and do it right away.

3) The chances of developing ADHD is adulthood is not likely. If you have ADHD, you have it for life.

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Show Notes

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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: How ADHD can Hinder and Help Entrepreneurs

[1:24] – Dave shares something that he believes about becoming successful that most people disagree with.

• Many people say success is measured by money but he believes that success is measured by the relationship that you have in your life.

[2:12] –  Dave tells more about the statistics that undiagnosed and untreated ADHD can reduce life expectancy by up to 13 years.

• That statistics is from Dr. Russel Barkley seen on Wise Squirrels site. It means that people who have ADHD that are undiagnosed and untreated are not fully aware of their risk to addiction, obesity due to excessive consumption and other comorbidities such as anxiety and depression which can lead to suicide.
• He learned that he had ADHD last year at 50. When he discovered it, it changes his passion and wanted to share his journey with others. The more people will get diagnosed and treated , the more its going to be better for the world.

[3:44] – Dave tells about why he believes that entrepreneurship and ADHD go hand in hand. Ikea, Virgin and Jet Blue are some known companies who have ADHD founders.

• ADHD is rampant especially in entrepreneurs with a 60-80 percentage because they are risk-takers, highly intelligent, highly creative and easy to jump into an idea and do it right away.

[6:13] – Dave answers if there is a basis that people with ADHD has a high propensity to launch a business and be an entrepreneur because they seem to have more energy.

• In reality yes, because when ADHD people find something that gets them excited they want  to work on it right away. But its different from person to person.  Also as the person gets older, they learn to cope and channel their energies in a more productive way.

[8:33] – Dave talks about how to know if we have ADHD.

• You can take a free assessment online but the most important thing is to talk to a doctor to get a diagnosis and treatment.

[11:37] – A timeout to thank our sponsors!

• HubSpot: Get ready for growth, without the growing pains! Visit HubSpot.com/spotlight to see the dozens of major product updates that’ll make impossible growth feel impossibly easy!
• FranBridge: Many EOFire listeners have launched franchises in a variety of industries outside of food – and FranBridge Consulting has guided them to these premier opportunities! Sign up for a free consultation with Jon – or get a free copy of his book, “Non-Food Franchising” – at FranBridgeConsulting.com!

[14:40] – Dave tells what are the symptoms of ADHD.

• There are 3 different types of ADHD that is base on the symptoms. One is Inattention and they have difficulty in focusing on a task, paying attention to details and remembering things. The second is Impulsive and they interrupt a lot of the time, impatient and risk-takers. The third one is the mixed type which is a combination of the 2 types.

[17:48] – Dave tells what to do if you have ADHD.

• If you suspect that you have ADHD go and talk to a doctor.
• Its also important to know that ADHD is hereditary.

[20:19] – Dave shares how he learned that he has ADHD

• A person who has ADHD that he met in a Master Mind meeting texted and asked him if he has ADHD because he noticed the same symptoms with him. He told him to go and see a doctor to be diagnosed.
• His wife who is a teacher suspected that he has ADHD because of her experience with her students.

[21:56] – Dave answers if ADHD can develop over time.

• The chances of developing ADHD is adulthood is not likely. If you suffered head trauma or experience lead poisoning the chances is low. If you have ADHD, you have it for all your life.
• Only a doctor can truly assess and diagnose a person to have ADHD and even their interpretation are open. There are assessments like the DSM 5 that doctors are using to diagnose if you have ADHD.

[24:35] – Call to action.

• ADHD Wise Squirrels Podcast –  Listen to Dave’s Podcast.
• Wise Squirrels – Hyperfocused on helping late-diagnosed adults with ADHD.
• Future Forth – Unlock Your True Potential by Mastering the Art of Communication.

[25:27] – Thank you to our Sponsors!

• HubSpot: Get ready for growth, without the growing pains! Visit HubSpot.com/spotlight to see the dozens of major product updates that’ll make impossible growth feel impossibly easy!
• FranBridge: Many EOFire listeners have launched franchises in a variety of industries outside of food – and FranBridge Consulting has guided them to these premier opportunities! Sign up for a free consultation with Jon – or get a free copy of his book, “Non-Food Franchising” – at FranBridgeConsulting.com!

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