238 A Beginner’s Guide to ADHD, Part 2: ADHD is (NOT) a Gift
Is ADHD a superpower? Is it not a superpower? We’ll talk about that today, in our “Getting Back to Basics” series, part 2.
If you’ve been around here a while, you know that my position is – NO! ADHD is not a superpower. It’s not a gift. It’s not awesome!
When people say ADHD is a gift or a superpower, they point to traits like creativity, hyperfocus, and inventiveness.
So sure, Simon Sinek, if you’re a rich, white, super smart, privileged man, you can look at some of the qualities that you have and say – “ADHD is an amazing quality of my life.”
But here’s the thing: If you’re a student…
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