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Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, is an expert ADHD coach and productivity specialist, and shares how “The Four Agreements” book can help ADHD minds. In this short solo episode, Steve explains each agreement and why they matter more when you have ADHD. He talks about being kind with your words, not taking things personally, asking questions instead of assuming, and doing your best. Steve links these ideas to common ADHD struggles like self-criticism, rejection, and overwhelm. It’s a powerful and helpful episode for anyone with an ADHD brain.

Steve knows how tough it can be for ADHD minds to deal with daily thoughts and feelings. He learned that “The Four Agreements” can really help ADHD brains feel calmer and clearer. These four simple ideas, be kind with your words, don’t take things personally, don’t assume, and always try your best, can change how you think and act. Steve explains how each one helps with things like overthinking, feeling rejected, or being hard on yourself. These tools make it easier to handle life and work without feeling lost or overwhelmed.

Steve used to believe “The Four Agreements” was a great book, but after learning he had ADHD, it hit even harder. He saw how ADHD made things like self-talk, rejection, and quick assumptions feel bigger. Now, he teaches ADHD entrepreneurs how these four simple rules can help calm the chaos. By using kindness, asking questions, and doing your best, it’s easier to handle life and work. These tools help ADHD minds feel steadier, clearer, and less overwhelmed each day.

Key Takeaways:

• Power of Words: How self-talk shapes how we feel and act with ADHD.
• Don’t Take It Personally: Why other people’s actions aren’t always about you.
• Ask, Don’t Assume: ADHD minds often fill in gaps, asking clears things up.
• Do Your Best: Your best looks different every day, and that’s okay.
• Real-Life Tools: Simple ideas to handle stress, rejection, and overthinking.

Additional Insights:

• Words Matter: Kind self-talk helps calm ADHD’s inner critic.
• It’s Not About You: Others act from their own stories, not yours.
• Ask First: Questions clear up the stories we make in our heads.
• Do What You Can: Your best changes day to day, meet your brain where it is.
• Simple Tools Help: These four ideas bring more peace, focus, and control.

• “Our words shape our world, especially the ones we tell ourselves.” - Steve August
• “Most of the time, it’s not about you, it’s their story, not yours.” - Steve August
• “Your best changes every day, and that’s totally okay.” - Steve August

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] - Teaser

[01:29] - Welcome Back: Steve Talks About His Vacation

[02:04] -Why Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Four Agreements Matters More with ADHD

[03:41] - Be Impeccable with Your Word

[05:04] - Don’t Take Things Personally & Don’t Make Assumptions

[07:36] - Always Do Your Best

FOLLOW THE HOST:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/
• Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/
• August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/
• Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/
• Email: [email protected]
• X: https://x.com/steveaugust
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/

• Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAccelerator
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035