A lot of people I meet in the ADHD world are thrown into “all things ADHD” because they simply have no choice. What’s interesting is that my guest today has decided to make educating and helping folks with ADHD his profession! He coaches, he blogs, and he has started an ADHD support group for men- which is how I found him. There aren’t just loads of places to go, especially outside of the medical community, where you can have open and frank discussions with others who are similarly gifted. Marc has recently co-authored a book that will be out soon. We talk about how he chose this path, and some about what it’s like to be a guy who’s grown up with ADHD. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Marc discuss:
1:00- Intro & welcome Marc!
1:57- You struggled in school like most all of us, but you got diagnosed at age 16; tell us your story.
4:40- On receiving the diagnosis
5:25- After you were diagnosed, what were the most noticeable changes in your life?
6:25- What made you want to become an ADHD life coach/wellbeing instructor?
7:56- Tell us a little more about your “awakening moment”, how you got into the concepts of wellbeing- and how all of that mattered. ref: Our Transformative Journey book
9:00- What’s next for you? ref: ADHD Men’s Support Group
10:48- On how men are conditioned from a young age to ‘just shake it off’; breaking that mold
12:28- What do you say to the 16 year-old boy who has realized that he has a problem?
13:40- On realizing you’re not broken, but instead have an incredible gift once you learn how to use it.
14:20- How can people find you? www.WellnessWithMarc.com @wellnesswithMarc on INTSA @wellnesswmarc on Twitter FB YouTube
14:45- Thank you Marc and Thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening. PLEASE.. stop right now and write us a review so that we will all be able help more people! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
15:27- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
My guest today had undiagnosed ADHD until she was twenty-one, and she wore a back brace for scoliosis from the age of eleven to thirteen, an experience that led directly to her debut novel Braced from Scholastic. It received three starred reviews, was a Junior Library Guild Selection, and has been nominated for several awards. Her new middle grade novel Focused, about a girl caught between her love of chess and her ADHD, will be in stores on March 26. Focused has received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews and the American Library Association’s Booklist and is a Junior Library Library Guild Selection. We talk about her struggles in learning to read, how things felt for her growing up, and how she ultimately found her voice. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Alyson discuss:
1:24- Intro & welcome Aylson! ref: books “Braced” and “Focused”
2:20- Between your back brace and ADHD, growing up must’ve been a blast! Tell us your story?
3:48- Were you getting a ‘you're not smart’ vibe from you teachers?
6:16- We’re seeing more & more middle aged parents get diagnosed, because they’re kids are getting diagnosed! i.e. Richard Titus interview here
7:00- Have you always retreated into writing like me and many of our guests? What was YOUR thing?
9:40- On Alyson’s first creative writing class
11:00- On reading for enjoyment! ref: Encyclopedia Brown Archie Comics Choose Your Own Adventure Books
11:38- So tell us about your latest work, “Focused”
14:54- How can people find you? AlysonGerber.com @AlysonGerber: Twitter INSTA FB: AlysonGerberBooks
15:28- Thank you Alyson and Thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
15:50- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
Please check out my new ADHD Coaching! www.shankminds.com/ADHDCoaching
As always, leave us a comment below and PLEASE drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! The more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note, we’d love to hear!
So as it turns out, Titus and I have like thousands of contacts in common. Like me, he was diagnosed with ADHD later in life, after he was named to the Wired 100 list in 2010.. his resume is super extensive & impressive! We talk today about how he first discovered that he had ADHD & Dyslexia, and what he’s implemented that is making his super powers even stronger! (Oh and my voice is better now by the way- thanks for suffering though my rasp the last couple of weeks). Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Titus discuss:
1:46- Intro & welcome Richard Titus! ref: Wired Razorfish Breezeworks Shenzen BBC Samsung
3:20- Tell us your story. You didn’t realize you had ADHD until you had a daughter and she was diagnosed? ref: Dr. Roz Wright
7:05- On realizing you're not alone
8:06- On indicators of having ADHD
9:54- What’s working for you; what’s your daily routine?
11:20- On isolating yourself in order to focus/flow/deep-work
11:49- On the importance of being punctual
12:43- At what point did you realize your ADHD was benefiting you?
14:00- On seeming forgetful, or even disrespectful on the daily
16:18- How are you getting your dopamine fix these days?
17:32- On switching gears form ‘Work mode’ to ‘Daddy mode’
19:06- On blasting music to help focus. ref: Daniel Clark interview, Brain.FM
19:47- Tell me what you’ve learned over the past several years, understanding your diagnosis, that makes you a better person.
21:31- How can people find you? @Richard Titus Twitter, INSTA, FB about.me/richardtitus
21:55- Thank you Richard Titus and Thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
22:15- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
Please check out my new ADHD Coaching! www.shankminds.com/ADHDCoaching
As always, leave us a comment below and PLEASE drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! The more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note, we’d love to hear!
Dr. Lade Abuah is a Specialist Registrar in child and adolescent psychiatry; or in American parlance- a Medical Doctor with a passion for children & mental health.
She’s the host of Our Mental Health Matters Podcast, a member of the Royal College Of Psychiatry and today we get to talk about her experience in working with kids who have ADHD/ADD living in the United Kingdom! We exchange and compare notes about social stigmas, teaching methodologies, and ways of increasing education & awareness. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Lade discuss:
1:44- Intro and welcome Dr. Abuah!
2:15- What do you see as some of the biggest differences between how ADHD is viewed in the UK versus the US? ref: DSM-5 versus ICD-10 classifications
3:14- Do you think ADHD is as common in the UK as it is in the US?
4:15- How did you end up working in child Psychology/Psychiatry?
4:45- How would you explain an ADHD diagnosis to a parent for the first time?
6:40- Is there a movement of awareness happening in the UK? ref podcasts w/: Tony Robbins, Seth Godin, Danny Meyer. ref: STOMP, & Dr. Abuah’s podcast “Our Mental Health Matters”
9:42- Do you see physical fitness come into play when you’re working with children?
10:19- Are the schools in the UK becoming more adaptable to those with ADHD/ADD?
11:15- Some studies show that when recess is increased from 15m a day to 90m a day, ADHD students experience dramatic benefits. Is there anything like this happening in the UK? Freeplay Houston School specializing in ADHD
12:20- Is the National Health Service looking at ADHD more than they were say, five years ago?
13:06- How can people reach you if they want to find about more? Mental Health Matters Podcast, Twitter @OmoladeAmaka
13:41- Thank you Lade and Thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
14:00- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
Please check out my new ADHD Coaching! www.shankminds.com/ADHDCoaching
As always, leave us a comment below and PLEASE drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! The more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note, we’d love to hear!
Rett Harmon wasn’t diagnosed with ADHD until he was in college, where he studied Real Estate. Now co-owner of Century 21 Novus, he actively sells real estate and leads his Team- Rettro Group. His previous team closed 226 transactions in 2017 so the man stays super busy! He likes video marketing, blogging for publications, and speaking at industry events, but additionally he’s an Amazon Best Selling Author, Eagle Scout, (my personal favorite), has ownership in 9 companies, and loves raising money via Reels for Easter Seals. So we talk today about how he balances it all, and his story of success. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Rett discuss:
1:32- Intro and welcome Rett!
2:00- You didn’t get diagnosed until you were in college- what was it like for you growing up?
2:42- What did your college professor notice about you, exactly?
3:29- What’s an average day like for you?
4:47- What do you do to keep yourself centered?
5:32- How does ADHD affect you positively? Negatively?
6:25- How do you switch your brain from “Work Mode” to Family Mode” -especially with a hectic, never-stop career in Real Estate?
7:29- Talk to me about your personal self care, and how you get your dopamine fix.
8:19- Do you see any signs of ADD/ADHD in your kids?
10:30- What would you tell a parent who’s kid was just diagnosed with ADHD?
13:50- Do you have any funny stories about how ADHD has affected your life?
14:55- How can people find you Rett? Facebook, INSTA, RettHarmon@gmail.com
15:46- Thank you Rett and Thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
16:18- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
Please check out my new ADHD Coaching! www.shankminds.com/ADHDCoaching
As always, leave us a comment below and PLEASE drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! The more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note, we’d love to hear!
We get to share-in a very raw and real conversation today. If your a hockey fan like me, then you know the name Theo Fleury from his 1000+ games on the ice, or from his Olympic Gold medal win in 2002! But off the rink, his life once carried the markings of a troubled childhood, abuse and coping with emotional pain through addictive and self-destructive behaviors. Today, Theo defines himself as a victor over trauma and addiction, and a facilitator to those still trying to find their way. His best-selling books, Playing with Fire and Conversations with a Rattlesnake, encourage open sharing and provide practical tools that people seeking help can personally use. We talk about his ADHD, his childhood, his adjustment to retirement and about never quitting…Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Theo discuss:
1:40- Intro and welcome Theo Fleury!!
2:30- You started playing hockey at five years old- what were things like for you growing up?
4:40- Your career is amazing!! How did things go when you retired from the NHL?
9:28- Theo on True purpose. ref: “Playing With Fire” book
10:46- On ADHD stereotypes
11:48- On labels
13:40- On learning to use a faster brain. Managing dopamine rushes.
15:44- What do you do these days to get your dopamine fix?
17:42- On staying busy, on schedule and fighting addiction
18:48- On transitioning from a completely and fully scheduled career, to surviving on your own from day-to-day.
19:40- On creating a new toolbox for yourself
20:55- Why we need to be talking more about solutions
24:12- How can people find you Theo? www.TheoFleury.life and at Twitter, INSTA: @TheoFluery14
24:28- Thank you so much Theo and Thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
24:56- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
Please check out my new ADHD Coaching! www.shankminds.com/ADHDCoaching
As always, leave us a comment below and PLEASE drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! The more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note, we’d love to hear!
Relationships are hard enough to begin with. Sometimes when people with ADD&ADHD are in relationships with people who are Neurotypical, both parties don’t always know to apply the right lens, or view things for what they really are. They may internalize thoughts, not communicate about their feelings, or completely misread signals, etc. Today we get to talk to a professional who has incredible experience and perspective! Dr. Striar has been on the faculty of many leading universities where she’s taught courses on Group Dynamics, Communication, and Sexology. She has contributed to journals in the field of Sexology and Popular Culture, and has spoken at professional forums, on national television and radio. She studied with Dr. Helen Singer Kaplan, was there at the beginning of St. Mark’s Free Clinic in NYC and was around for the beginning of the Women’s Movement! (A bit more about Dr. Striar here) You probably want to put the kids to bed for this one folks! Here’s hoping you have a positive, if not good Valentine’s Day. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Sharna discuss:
1:57- Intro and welcome Dr. Striar!
2:52- How did you get into the study of Sex and Sexuality?
4:15- Let’s talk a little about how ADD&ADHD play a role in sexuality, and in relationships.
7:38- ADD&ADHD, sex and medications. What are you learning from the patients that you are treating?
9:45- What do you find happens whenever kids stop taking their meds, or when their insurance runs out?
10:26- On self regulation and mindfulness
11:22- What advice would you give for couples- one who has ADHD, and one who does not?
14:00- Can you give any tools to help couples who may be arguing, or who haven’t quite learned how to argue yet?
16:20- Give us one more tip about ADHD, or ADHD & Sex- give us your best one?
17:12- How can people reach you? www.SharnaStriar.com or DrStrair@Gmail.com Also- her phone number is on her website.
17:44- Thank you Sharna and Thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
18:10- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
Please check out my new ADHD Coaching! www.shankminds.com/ADHDCoaching
As always, leave us a comment below and PLEASE drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! The more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note, we’d love to hear!
Are you curious? Are you curious on a regular basis? Do you want to know all about everything you see? If you said yes, then we’re like-minded, because I am curious about EVERYthing! So, today we’re talking with curiosity expert Diane Hamilton! Dr. Diane Hamilton is a nationally syndicated radio host, speaker, moderator, consultant, and educator. Through her work as the MBA Program Chair at the Forbes School of Business and at several other universities, she has taught more than 1000 business courses. I have no idea how she made the time to do all that! She is also the author of multiple books, including her most recent, Cracking the Curiosity Code: The Key to Unlocking Human Potential. She is the creator of the Curiosity Code Index assessment and I’m really excited today, (and really curious), to talk with her! Here we go- Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Diane discuss:
1:57- Intro and welcome Dr. Hamilton! ref: “Cracking The Curiosity Code- The Key to Unlocking Human Potential”, “Take The Lead” Radio Show
2:44- Tell us about curiosity; it’s a good thing??
4:35- What are some of the things about traditional classroom learning that might hold our curiosity back?
7:20- How does a parent help guide a child w/ ADHD toward utilizing good and appropriate habits of learning? ref: Leader Kid Academy, DocuSign
8:45- How might you instruct parents to showcase and encourage a healthy curiosity as being a positive thing? ref: Steve Wozniak’s book “iWoz”
11:42- What is one of the most surprising things you’ve discovered in your research?
12:26- What are the negatives of stifling curiosity?
13:10- On staying curious and encouraging curiosity
14:34- How can folks find you Diane? https://drdianehamilton.com/blog/ @DrDianeHamilton on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube
15:05- Thank you Diane and Thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
15:32- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
Please check out my new ADHD Coaching! www.shankminds.com/ADHDCoaching
As always, leave us a comment below and PLEASE drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! The more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note, we’d love to hear!
I am thrilled & honored to finally visit with famed restauranteur & author, Danny Meyer! What a great guy, plus- he is the CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and the founder of Shake Shack! (If I see you at the gym twice this weekend, you’ll know why). Today we talk about building a business that puts quality customer satisfaction first, coffee milkshakes, the necessity of cheese, and how folks with ADD&OCD often become great entrepreneurs! A little more about Danny: The Union Square Hospitality Group comprises some of New York’s most beloved restaurants, including Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, and more. Danny, his restaurants and chefs have earned an unprecedented 28 James Beard Awards, and Danny’s recent personal achievements include the Julia Child Award (2017) and his inclusion on the TIME 100 list of the Most Influential People in the World (2015). His first business book, Setting the Table (HarperCollins, 2006), a New York Times bestseller, examines the power of hospitality in restaurants, business and life.. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Danny discuss:
1:18- Intro and welcome Danny Meyer! ref: “Setting the Table”, Union Square Hospitality Group, City Harvest, Share Our Strength, Union Square Partnership, Madison Square Park Conservancy
2:38- Explain to us the travel that took you from a Political Science Major at Trinity College, then working in Chicago for John Anderson’s Presidential Campaign- over to the Restaurant & Travel business.
5:15- On the invent of Union Square Cafe circa 1985
6:10- When you opened, you were a twenty-sever-year-old entrepreneur, focused on customer satisfaction, who was gambling on an entirely new genre of restaurant! Tell us a little about that experience please?
8:56- How did you take the one great success and turn it into several? What would you say to entrepreneurs who are wanting to expand? ref: Union Square Hospitality Group
14:40- On ADD/OCD. Do you have moments of waking up and feeling like “This can’t be all real”?! ref: Imposter syndrome
16:58- Can you give us the one piece of advice that you’ve given all four of your children?
19:17- Awesome. How can people get in touch with you on the web? Twitter & INSTA: @dhmeyer
19:36- On Social Media and how Danny uses it.
20:59- Peter Shankman’s go-to order at Shake Shack
21:30- Danny Meyer’s go-to order at Shake Shack
22:15- Thank you so much Danny!
22:29- Thanks again to Danny Meyer, and thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
22:51- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
Check out my new ADHD Coaching at www.shankminds.com/ADHDCoaching
As always, leave us a comment below and PLEASE drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! The more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note, we’d love to hear!
Today we visit with Marvin Russell, the founder of two startups in the digital marketing world. that were both successfully acquired for millions. He is now working on Checkli, a passion project born out of necessity that has become startup number three, visited by 60,000 people every month to make, share and publish their most valuable checklists. We talk about his hyperactivity as a kid, his drive, how he stays on track and is always on the move. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Marvin discuss:
1:32- Intro and welcome Marvin
2:30- What was growing up like; what’s your background?
2:54- On childhood and hyperactivity
4:46- When teachers would give you laps to run, did it help you?
5:40- On the pressures of making great grades
6:40- On not being able to stand still. How movement is beneficial
8:43- On practical uses of movement in daily life
9:20- So what prompted the entrepreneurship?
10:55- How did you put systems in place to keep you on track in your new business?
12:47- Dow long did that initial drive/energy last in your business?
13:38- On the value of a personal assistant
15:28- How did you decide that is was time to sell your company?
17:28- Tell us about your third & current company? ref: www.Checkli.com
19:50- Will you sell this company and quickly move on to the next?
21:20- How can people find you? Twitter: @MarvinRussell or at www.MarvinRussell.com
21:50- Thanks Marvin, and thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
21:11- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
Check out my new ADHD Coaching at www.shankminds.com/ADHDCoaching
As always, leave us a comment below and PLEASE drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! The more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note, we’d love to hear!
Due to unresolved personal life traumas he failed to appropriately address at a younger age – life experiences he was unaware were affecting his mental health – Eric developed a severe bout of PTSD, along with symptoms of anxiety and depression. This fall came essentially “out of nowhere” and left him almost permanently in bed, and with severe cognitive impairment, for just over two and a half years. Once he found a way to climb out of his abyss, he vowed to spend the rest of his life focused on changing the global conversation through mental health advocacy. We talk about his journey and the organization he founded, WeAreAllALittleCrazy.org, here today. Thanks to my friend Dr. Jennifer Hartstein for introducing us! Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Eric discuss:
1:28- Intro and welcome Eric
2:32- Give us a little more detail on your background and how you got here.
3:47- What were you doing instead of ‘having a life’?
5:14- Where was your breaking point?
5:50- So what did you do to get better? ref: TMS Therapy ECT Therapy
7:08- On “Pills don’t teach skills”
9:20- So how did the turn-around ultimately happen for you? ref: integrative psychology
12:54- Tell us how this turned out to be the best thing ever ref: WereAllALittleCrazy.org
15:48- Everyone has a story! ref: Mike Mauti
17:25- Finding your people and Eric’s launch event ref: Anita Nall
18:48- On the nondiscriminatory nature of ADHD
19:40- Are intelligent people perhaps more disposed to having more mental health issues?
20:05- How can people get involved with the non-profit? WereAllALittleCrazy.org Twitter/INSTA/Facebook
21:14- Thank you Eric! How can people find you? Twitter: @AllALittleCrazy or on LinkedIn
22:10- Thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
22:23- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
Check out my new ADHD Coaching at www.shankminds.com/ADHDCoaching
As always, leave us a comment below and PLEASE drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! The more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note, we’d love to hear!
Eight years of college, ‘being stubborn’ and above all- never giving up, made a success story of our guest today Liz Wells. A friend recommended I interview her for many reasons, but what really got me- is that she’s a huge animal lover too!! We don’t talk that much about animals today, (big ones, or small ones), but we definitely talk about big passion, drive and perseverance! Happy New Year! I hope you enjoy this one!
In this episode Peter and Liz discuss:
1:28- Intro and welcome Liz
2:25- Share with us your background- growing up, school, when you got diagnosed, etc.
3:50- On college years and repeating classes
5:00- So when you finally got diagnosed- how did you feel?
6:03- On depression, meds and ADD
7:20- When you were taking home mostly all “D”s and “F”s on your report card; what did you do?
8:50- On keeping your true passion & drive, and not letting others sway you
10:11- Peter on keeping true to his passion
11:00- Liz on how she maintained on track towards her passion
12:09- How are you using your ADD/ADHD as a superpower?
13:45- What one piece of advice would you give to kids who are struggling and not sure they are going to be able to make it all happen?
14:42- How can people reach out to you? INSTA: @WellsCleanLiving Email: Lizzie453W@Gmail.com
15:29- Thank you Liz!!
Thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
15:48- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
Check out my new ADHD Coaching at www.shankminds.com/ADHDCoaching
As always, leave us a comment below and PLEASE drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! The more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note, we’d love to hear!
This young man is just beginning his career path with a stealthy little product called the Robiii. We learn today about how he’s learning to hurdle ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dysorthography and about the road he’s currently traveling. Like all of us he’s making his own pathway; here’s to helping him onwards as a young entrepreneur. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Robi discuss:
1:27- Intro and welcome Robi
2:10- When were you diagnosed and what’s your backstory?
2:42- So when you were first diagnosed, what did they tell you- how was it presented to you?
3:18- What was it like before you were diagnosed and on meds? ref: Vyvanse
3:58- What else were you diagnosed with? ref: Dysorthography
4:48- How do you work and deal with the Dysorthography? I’ve never even heard of that!
5:18- Tell us about the ways you deal with the Dyslexia and Dysgraphia?
5:34- Do you have plans to go to University?
5:58- What made you decide to become an Entrepreneur?
6:30- So for you, it was really learning what worked and what did not work?
7:06- When you decided to become an Entrepreneur and incorporate, did you get any pushback?
7:45- So tell us about your current project on Kickstarter! https://www.robiii.com
8:29- How did you come up with the idea?
9:28- How’s the fundraising going?
9:54- What do you say to parents listening, who might have kids similar to you who also want to get out and do their own thing?
10:46- How can people get in touch with you, and find your Kickstarter project? Link to Kickstarter Also via https://www.robiii.com INSTA is @robiii.inc and @robi.robillard
11:16- Thank you Robi! Please stay in touch to let us know how it’s going!
Thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
11:40- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
Check out my new ADHD Coaching at www.shankminds.com/ADHDCoaching
As always, leave us a comment below and PLEASE drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! The more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note, we’d love to hear!
I’ve been looking forward to this visit with Scott for a while! He’s written six books, but it’s his latest best-sellar that I’m totally in love with! The best part? He’s had ADHD since he was a nano-sphere in his mother’s belly, and when I say “I take cold showers every day”, he doesn’t respond: “What the hell is wrong with you man??!” We talk about all of his journeys here today. I know your going to like this one, Enjoy!
A little bit more about Scott: Investigative journalist and anthropologist Scott Carney (scottcarney.com) has worked in some of the most dangerous and unlikely corners of the world. His work blends narrative non-fiction with ethnography. Currently, he is the CEO of the tiny Denver-based media company Foxtopus Ink, a senior fellow at the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism and a 2016-17 Scripps Fellow at the Center for Environmental Journalism in Boulder, Colorado. His books include the New York Times best seller"What Doesn't Kill Us" as well as "The Red Market" and "The Enlightenment Trap."
Carney was a contributing editor at Wired for five years and his writing also appears in Mother Jones, Men's Journal, Playboy, Foreign Policy, Discover, Outside and Fast Company. His work has been the subject of a variety of radio and television programs, including on NPR and National Geographic TV. In 2010, he won the Payne Award for Ethics in Journalism for his story "Meet the Parents," which tracked an international kidnapping-to-adoption ring. Carney has spent extensive time in South Asia and speaks Hindi.
In this episode Peter and Scott discuss:
:09- Check out my new ADHD Coaching at www.shankminds.com/ADHDCoaching
1:42- Intro and Welcome Scott! Foxtopus.ink http://www.scottcarney.com book: “What Doesn’t Kill Us”
3:00- What’s your background, what’s your story?
4:48- Failing is part of our process, but your career doesn’t seem to reflect failure that much; do tell!
5:25- On college
5:42- On travel, documentations and perspective
6:18- On India
7:00- On cults
7:30- On career evolution refs: Wim Hof The Iceman Cometh
9:58- On Hunters, Farmers and “burst” mentality ref: Seth Godin podcast interview
10:55- On existential threats in the past versus nowadays. (Rest&Digest vs. Fight or Flight) ref: parasympathetic and sympathetic tones
12:40- On simulated stress, cold showers and adaption
16:14- On shirtless runs in the winter time
17:30- Cold showers and ADHD
18:22- Explanation of the potential benefits- from a physiological standpoint
19:40- When you’re in a cold shower, how are you interacting with the cold water?
20:40- The heart of the Wim Hof Method ref brown fat article
23:30- How do you handle your ADHD Scott?
25:25- How can people find you? @sgcarney on Twitter INSTA Book
26:10- Get This Book! What Doesn't Kill Us: How Freezing Water, Extreme Altitude and Environmental Conditioning Will Renew Our Lost Evolutionary Strength
26:23- Thank you Scott!!
26:33- Thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
26:53- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
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Lisa Betts-LaCroix is a podcaster, speaker, actor and dancer. As host of the Super Power U Podcast she does long-form interviews revealing the mental models and tactical skills needed to be your very own superhero. She's been featured in over one hundred films, television episodes and movies-of-the-week. Lisa is a dance performer and speaker who inspires audiences to embrace vitality, passion and reclaim empowered living in later life. In spite of taking up dance at age 50 she has also recently become a World Champion Pro-Am American Rhythm Ballroom dancer. We talk about all about her story here today. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Lisa discuss:
1:25- Intro and Welcome Lisa!
2:00- You have an amazing bio- tell us your story and a bit of your history.
3:15- When were diagnosed? Were you diagnosed?
5:30- On recognizing your own brain.
6:25- You talked about people saying “Me also” when you began to share with friends. Do you think there is some sort of magnetic pull between those of us who have ADD/ADHD?
8:05- How do you handle the things you have to do, that you really dislike doing?
9:22- What do you do nowadays with that emotion, or passion?
9:40- On outsourcing
10:57- Tell us about your Podcast, “Super Power U” ref: FasterThanNormal, Tim Ferris, Pat Flynn, Michael Gervais
13:10- So what was it like working with Kathy Bates!?! ref: The Late Shift, Fargo TV series
14:42- How does one become a World Champion Ballroom Dancer.. like yourself?
16:48- Do you find that dancing gives you the same serotonin & dopamine high that runners often talk about?
18:53- How can people find you Lisa? Super Power U Podcast, Facebook: @SPUPodcast Twitter: @LisaBL. INSTA: @LisaBL
19:30- Thank you Lisa and thank YOU for listening! Would you please leave us a review? Yes, you, dear reader. I know I say it all of the time and I’ll ask once again below- but when you leave YOUR review, it really does help OTHERS to find us here! As always, you can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
20:00- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
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Today we talk with James Oliver, Jr. He’s the Founder of WeMontage, the world’s only websites that turns your permanent photo memories into removable wallpaper, and author of the book, “The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You Can Be a Successful Parentpreneur.” James has an MBA from UNC-Chapel Hill, an accounting degree from Morehouse College and is known throughout the universe as Co-Founder of the world’s cutest twins, Thaddeus & Zoe. We talk some about his proud parenting, about being entrepreneurs and about James’ unique journey thus far. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and James discuss:
1:20- Intro and Welcome James! refs: WeMontage, The More You Hustle The Luckier You Get
2:08- How did you wind up an entrepreneur; tell us about your background?
4:25- How & when did the Parentpreneur thing begin?
7:47- Talk to us about your day-to-day struggle, balancing being an entrepreneur & a parent.
9:32- How did you develop a good/working rule-set for yourself, with regard to balancing work versus Daddy/family time?
10:20- How do you limit your daily distractions?
11:52- How can people find you James? INSTA: @TrepDad Twitter: @JamesOliverJr TheMoreYouHustle.com
12:40- Thank you James and thank YOU for listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
13:04- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
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My friend Ari is a very successful Private Investigator, and a Forensic Genealogist. About a year ago though he had finally had enough! Enough of the teasing, enough of the big-pants shopping, enough of the failed attempts to lose weight & diet gimmicks, but perhaps most importantly his little girl couldn’t get her arms around him to give him a hug. Ari once served as an EMT and knew a likely future he would be facing unless he really made a commitment. So- he began taking some important steps. Literally. We talk about those steps today, one year later. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Ari discuss:
1:18- Intro and Welcome Ari!
1:55- So tell us some about your background & how you got to the “Enough is Enough Place”
3:05- On his experience with a meal delivery product
3:58- On his first experience working with a personal trainer, twice a week
5:13- Most of our listeners are ‘all-or-nothing’ like you. How did you begin & not give up; on day one, day two, day three, etc?
7:15- What gave you that hit, or encouragement to keep going?
8:20- On NOT being tied to a goal-weight
9:07- Talk about the days you messed it up, overslept, etc.
11:28- What have you learned about yourself?
12:50- What has been the reaction from your family?
13:30- What do you tell people who ask you or say: “I’ve tried everything to lose weight & nothing works!!”
15:08- So what’s your next challenge?
15:30- ref: Peter’s trainer David: The podcast episode. on Twitter
15:50- How can people find you for inspiration? @IFindHeirs on Twitter&INSTAFacebook, or email: Ari@BestPI.com
16:15- Thank you Ari and thank YOU for listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankmanon all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormalon all of the socials.
16:49- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
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Writer, illustrator, editor, musician and occasional entrepreneur PJ Perez spends his days managing web & digital content for The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. He spends every other waking hour making comics, writing scripts, shooting videos! Today in this short Faster Than Normal “Extra”, we talk about the in-home calisthenic challenge he set for himself this year, and how he’s achieved it. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and PJ discuss:
1:18- Intro and welcome PJ! PJ’s: blog Twitter: @PjPerez Vimeo Channel YouTube Channel
1:48- Tell us about what you started doing this year!
2:56- So 100 pushups a day, for 30 days was the goal!? How did it go for you starting out?
4:03- Was there a point when you had to really double-down & convince yourself to continue pushing through?
4:42- On the importance of setting goals & setting a concrete timeline.
5:24- On logging your progress.
5:47- Any new challenges coming up for you?
6:21- Did you see & feel changes in your body within just 30 days?
7:15- Do you recommend doing it? Link to PJ’s YouTube video
7:38- Thanks PJ! And thank YOU for listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
7:51- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
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It was never pointed out to Neil that he had all the tell-tale signs of ADD; not until he was 42 years old and recently separated from his then-wife. A good friend sent him an article on Adult ADHD/ADD. He soon after listened to my bookon a drive to Detroit. The lightbulb switched on and he found himself overwhelmed by his recent self-discoveries. It took him a couple of years, (one on Concerta), to sort things out and fully understand that he wasn’t “broken” or alone. He soon-there-after found a community of dog trainers, discovered the joy that comes from teaching & training dogs, (and their owners), and he committed to owning a training franchise. Has been working in and growing the "Dog space" ever since! His prior pursuits and careers have been: CEO, Marketing Consultant, Chimney Sweep, a few rides during the dot-com boom, Circus Trainer & Performer, scuba diver, competitive unicyclist, world traveler, maintaining his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and being a stay-at-home Dad! It’s a lot. We talk about his journey, his love of dogs and how he’s found a happy home. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Neil discuss:
:44- Intro and welcome Neil! www.SitMeansSitCT.com
1:29- So if you had two choices; being the CEOof Norwegian Cruise Linesor owning a Sit Means Sitfranchise, which would it be?
1:46- Tell us about growing up!
3:48- Do you think that rebelling was a residual product of your ADD?
4:35- You switched majors howmany times in college?
5:56- What were you doing in the circus?
6:31- Were you finding excitement in switching-around pursuits and jobs?
7:09- So how did you wind up with dogs?
8:30- Tell us about a routine day for you, and how does that work with your ADD?
9:48- How has hiring an assistant changed your life?
11:38- On relinquishing control and trusting an assistant
12:32- Tell us about how your ADD is a superpower to you
13:58- Tell us about the things & routines you must do in order to function each day
16:17- What do you think is a popular misconception of people with ADD/ADHD?
17:53- On being kinda 'diagnosed' long before there was an ADHD diagnosis
19:05- On nonconformity and finding the Middle
19:55- Talk about the best dog you’ve ever trained
20:30- How can people reach you Neil? Neil@SitMeansSitCT.com Twitter: @SitMeansSitCT Facebook: @sitmeanssitctInstagramTV: https://sitmeanssit.com/sit-tv/
21:15- Thank you Neil! And thank YOU for listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankmanon all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormalon all of the socials.
21:40- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
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Kevin Roberts has spent a good deal of his adult life coming to terms with his own ADHD and cyber addiction. He has a Master’s Degree in ADHD and Addiction Studies from Antioch University. He has trained therapists, students, physicians, nurses, teachers, parents, and school administrators on the perils of overuse of the Internet and video games, as well as ADHD. He has developed a number of innovative programs, such as Training Your Dragons summer camps that empower ADHD children, including intensive training to their families. His “ADHD Empowerment Groups” have been featured on television programs and other media outlets. A sought-after speaker, Roberts has given lectures and workshops around the world, and has recently spoken in the United Kingdom, Canada, Holland, and Poland. He speaks five languages fluently. He has taken groups of young people and their families to Poland to visit Schindler’s factory, Auschwitz, and other Holocaust sites. Roberts has appeared on national and local television stations across the country and the world. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Kevin discuss:
:54- Intro and welcome Kevin! www.KevinJRoberts.net
2:06- Tell us your story & your background. How old were you, how were you diagnosed, etc. ref: psychometric testing
3:45- How did the internet addiction thing come into play? How did you identify that? ref: “Confessions of a Self Help Junkie”
8:04- So at what point did you realize that something really had to change with the gaming?
9:05- So what happened- what did you do to get better?
10:00- Tell us about your daily routine
10:47- Let’s talk about a good night’s rest
11:30- Talk to us about language-learning skills. That’s not usually a norm with ADHD folks.
12:35- Tell us more of your passions; what else do you do when you’re not in ‘the zone’ working. ref: BBC’s The World At War
14:00- This is definitely not the place to talk politics but considering that reference, how do you feel about what you see going on in the US and European politics today?
15:09- Tell us parents about your summer camps! ref: kinesthetic learning “Training Your Dragons camp”
16:08- On changes being made in recognizing ADHD
17:23- Tell us about your upcoming book! Schindler’s Gift: How One Man Harnessed ADHD to Change the World link to it at Barnes & Noble (Soft release on Oct. 8. Official release on Dec. 7)
18:17- How can people reach you Kevin? www.KevinJRoberts.net or email: Kevin@KevinJRoberts.net
18:38- Thank you Kevin!! And thank YOU for listening1 You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com @petershankman on all of the socials, and also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
18:42- Join us January 24th in Las Vegas! ShankMinds: Las Vegas is a complete business transformation experience. When you attend a ShankMinds Event, you grow your business and boost your revenue in three simple steps. 120 Entrepreneurs. One Day. Unbelievable Breakthroughs.
19:20- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
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Every once in a while we get to interview people who share some goals with Faster Than Normal. These people have a similar calling- to help, inspire and teach people more about ADHD. Today is one of those days! Sarah is the brains behind www.AdultingWithADHD.com, a blog for ADHD women. Along with the blog, she hosts a spin-off podcast and online support group with the mission of bringing self-empowerment and practical tips to her community. A digital marketer by day, Sarah lives with her husband and toddler in San Antonio, Texas. We hope this is helpful and useful to you. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Sarah discuss:
:56- Intro and welcome Sarah! https://adultingwithadhd.com Sarah’s Podcast
1:36- Tell us your story; how did you learn you were ADHD? Inattentive Type ADHD
2:20- Was that a wake-up call? Did things start making more sense afterwards? ref: Jon Snow
3:19- When you began to learn more about ADHD, was it an additive process or did things just switch overnight? ref: ACL Fest
4:34- What were some of the first routines/things you began to implement that made a big difference in your daily life? ref: Brain.FM Brain.FM’s Daniel Clark interview on Faster Than Normal
6:30- Tell us a little more about your color-coding system?
7:14- What are things like with your family, in regards to learning all about your ADHD, etc?
8:45- Have you felt a difference and how do you feel when people misuse & loosely toss around the acronym ADHD?
9:58- How would you go about explaining your ADHD to a romantic partner, or even a potential romantic partner?
11:38- What is a “first visit” like for women who come into your group? How does that go?
12:34- What do you recommend to people who have just been diagnosed with ADHD for the first time? https://www.additudemag.com
13:43- Sarah, how can people get in touch with you? https://adultingwithadhd.com contact@adultingwithadhd.com or @ADHDAdulting on Twitter or INSTA
14:05- Thank you Sarah!! And thank YOU for listening1 You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com @petershankman on all of the socials, and also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials. Thanks as always to Steven Byrom for editing/producing this podcast & for composing our theme!
14:36- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
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Corey is a media and technology expert who has emerged as the 'always-on' innovation and cannabis publicist. His experience as a journalist for outlets like Global News and The Globe & Mail and his prolific hustle on behalf of his clients makes him the ideal partner for brands looking to connect with journalists and consumers. A frequent speaker at hubs such as Leaf Forward, MaRS and Ryerson's DMZ, Corey has unique insight into the inner workings of the media industry and knows how to make a story irresistible.
Corey received his post-grad in public relations from Ryerson University and resides in Toronto, ON, Canada with his wife, daughter, dog and floor-to-ceiling sneaker collection. We begin by talking about those sneakers here today. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Corey discuss:
:52- Intro and welcome Corey!
1:42- So how does one garner a floor-to-ceiling sneaker collection & how are you still married
3:48- What prompted you to finally get diagnosed?
6:05- Outside of CBD, do you take any other meds?
6:47- Talk about the immediate differences you experienced once switching completely to CBD
7:26- Is it/does it work the same for you, to this day?
7:54- What is Indica?
8:58- So you are able to get into your zone of focus this way?
9:49- And for you this has been 100percent better than any sort of medication you got from a doctor, or from BigPharma?
10:24- You also work as a publicist in the cannabis industry; talk a little about that and how you use ADHD to your advantage in your work
12:16- How were things for you, growing up with ADHD?
13:37- What do you tell someone who may have a kid with ADHD and is struggling in school?
14:50- Thank you Corey! How can people get in touch? @CoreyHerscu on Twitter @Herscu on INSTA Facebook and at RainmakerPR on Twitter
15:29- Thank YOU for leaving us your reviews and for subscribing!
15:39- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
Genna Singer grew up going to summer camp. She started early in her single digits and only missed one year. She loves summer camp!! In September of 2002 she joined the wonderful staff at the Marlene Meyerson JCC as Director of After School Programs, while maintaining an active role in the summer camps programs as well. In 2006 she became the Director of Camps and continues to help them develop and grow new, exciting programs! My daughter had a wonderful time here this summer and I was so happy Genna was able to join us today, to talk and educate us about the importance of Summer Camps. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Genna discuss:
:45- Intro and welcome Genna!
1:25- You spent most of your summers as a kid at sleep away camp. What was your favorite summer camp? Camp Timbertops
2:11- What is it about camp that you love so much?
3:02- On nurturing play & freedom from routines and a kids’ school-day grind.
4:50- What have you seen in terms of kids who come in, who might have some soft of neural ‘atypical-ness’ in them; whether it’s ADD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum- what happens when they go to camp?
6:38- Have you seen situations where physical activity has radically changed a kid?
8:56- How do you get kids excited to leave their comfort zones and try bold, new things?
12:40- Peter’s first experience with summer camp. Are there two types of reactions you typically get from kids in the first few days?
16:03- Genna, how can folks reach out to you if they wanna follow-up, or talk to you?
http://campsettoga.org 646-505-4430 or at Marlene Meyerson JCC
16:29- Thank you Genna!! And thank YOU for leaving us your reviews and for subscribing!
16:59- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
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Today we visit with Mark Murphy. He wasn’t diagnosed with ADHD until he was nearly 50. We talk about how he built his company and how being impulsive can sometimes be a huge benefit. Mark is a trusted travel expert, best-selling author, entrepreneur and professional speaker. He is the founder and CEO of travAlliancemedia, the leading travel trade media company in the United States. His company has been recognized 6X (starting in 2008) by Inc magazine, as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the United States. He provides professional commentary for both consumer and business travelers, and is a frequent travel expert and travel analyst on major networks & news stations including: The Today Show, CNN, FOX Business, FOX News, and ABC, CBS,NBC and The Travel Channel. We’ll probably bump into each other again soon on our way to One Columbus Circle. Enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Mark discuss:
1:45- Hello and welcome Mark! http://www.travalliancemedia.com
3:25- How did things go for you in school?
5:02- What made you decide to get tested & diagnosed?
6:42- What is a typical work day like for you?
8:26- Do you do anything to minimize your daily choices and does that help?
9:10- Tell us some about your company and how it came into existence?
11:12- How do you decide which tasks to delegate?
13:40- What are you NOT good at?
15:45- What are you pitfalls, your rabbit holes?
17:05- Has giving into impulsiveness ever been a help to you?
19:02- How can people find you if they’d like to talk more? @MurphyTravels on Twitter/Facebook/Insta. Also at www.MurphyTravels.com and at www.TravelPulse.com @travelpulse
19:40- Thank you Mark! And thank YOU for leaving us your reviews and for subscribing!
20:13- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
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ADHD Balancing Time & Learning w/h Multi-talented Company Builder Vahid Jozi
Vahid is a serial entrepreneur, having founded several companies in the past that resulted in exits, failures, and everything in between. He has held most of the positions in a company including developer, designer, salesperson, marketer, and investor. His focus currently is on product management, machine learning & AI, and retail. He advises various startups, investors & accelerators. He is currently the founder of Yooshi.ai with the mission of utilizing AI to increasing video engagement and reducing cost of video production. We spent some time together on Labor Day talking about how he balances his mental, physical and social health, while keeping it all spinning, enjoy!
In this episode Peter and Vahid discuss:
1:04- Intro & welcome Vahid!
4:45- With so much of your work depending on you 24/7, tell us how you manage that, being ADHD and also having OCD? https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix/
6:40- Do you think the concept of always being ‘on task’ can be a negative thing? How does that work on a schedule?
8:00- What do you get out of planning downtime? Is it working for you?
9:15- Did you ever have “a real job”?
10:54- How do things work in your social life, being around people w/h brains of different speeds?
12:30- Other than work, what do you do for fun? https://weedbox.io
13:20- How do you meet new people?
14:10- Do you exercise regularly?
15:10- So you’re a morning guy too, how’s it going with such little sleep?
16:10- How can people find you? Twitter: @VahidJozi or LinkedIn: www.VahidJozi.com
16:30- Thank you Vahid! And thank YOU for leaving us a review and for subscribing!
16:52- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
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