ADHD As Asset For Entrepreneurship

The other day I was writing about my experience finding I have many “ADD” traits.

Here’s an interesting discussion I found on ADHD and Entrepreneurship

I think they did a good job summarizing how the traits commonly called “ADHD” are really entrepreneurial assets:

ADHD Distracted-Seems to always have something new to think about.
Entrepreneur - Constantly has new ideas for how to improve the business

ADHD - Starts several projects at the same time, may not complete any of them.
Entrepreneur - Flexible. Approaches problems from several different angles, always ready to change direction if that is what is needed

ADHD - Distorted sense of time. For example, will spend hours playing a video game without realizing how much time has passed.
Entrepreneur - Immerses him or herself in the job and often does not realize how much time has passed

ADHD - Visual thinkers
Entrepreneur - Visionaries who paint a picture for others

ADHD - Hands-on learners
Entrepreneur - Hands-on managers

ADHD - Hyperactive
Entrepreneur - Always on the go

As I keep reading about ADD/ADHD, I wonder if it’s only a “disorder” to people who want everyone else to learn and do things the way they learn and do things!

Here’s an interesting discussion on careers and ADD… If you know your MBTI type, you’ll benefit the most from this page.

So what’s your opinion? Get paid to tell us! It’s free!