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Focus, Flow, and the ADHD Advantage w/ Alan P. Brown (TPS581)

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Ever wonder why some of your best ideas come when your mind refuses to sit still? Productivity coach and author Alan P. Brown argues that ADHD isn’t just a challenge; it can be a hidden advantage when you learn how to harness it.

From understanding how your brain truly works to mastering evidence-based “brain scaffolding” and simple focus hacks, Alan shares how he turned distraction into one of his greatest assets.

In this encore episode, you’ll learn how to quiet mental noise, use your natural bursts of focus, and build systems that work with your brain, not against it. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD or just feel constantly pulled in every direction, this episode will help you reclaim control, find flow, and unlock your true productivity potential.

Masterclass.com/TPS for an additional 15% off any annual membership.

Visit Indeed.com/tps to start hiring now.

Ready to tackle bigger problems? Go to Claude.ai/tps and get 50% off your first 3 months of Claude Pro.

You can find links to everything that we share in the show notes at theproductivityshow.com/.

Cheat Sheet:

Become a member of TPS+ and get ad-free episodes a week before anyone else with other great bonuses like the famous “One Tweak A Week” shirt.

  • ✨ Top 3 Productivity Resources [01:02]
  • 🧭 The simple litmus test to tell “busy” from true ADHD—and why it matters. [04:35]
  • 🎢 A late diagnosis that flipped a career trajectory—how Alan made the turn. [06:13]
  • 👀 Subtle executive-function signals most people miss until it’s costly. [07:33]
  • 🧱 The trio that trips up high achievers more than they admit. [16:56]
  • 🧠 A no-app brain hack that fences off focus (plus when to set the timer). [19:56]
  • 🧩 Why some systems overwhelm—and the leaner alternative that sticks. [36:34]
  • 🎁 The upside of ADHD: the edge that appears once you balance the scales. [38:30]

Links:

If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show. You can also leave a review!

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Ever wonder why some of your best ideas come when your mind refuses to sit still? Productivity coach and author Alan P. Brown argues that ADHD isn’t just a challenge; it can be a hidden advantage when you learn how to harness it.

From understanding how your brain truly works to mastering evidence-based “brain scaffolding” and simple focus hacks, Alan shares how he turned distraction into one of his greatest assets.

In this encore episode, you’ll learn how to quiet mental noise, use your natural bursts of focus, and build systems that work with your brain, not against it. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD or just feel constantly pulled in every direction, this episode will help you reclaim control, find flow, and unlock your true productivity potential.

Masterclass.com/TPS for an additional 15% off any annual membership.

Visit Indeed.com/tps to start hiring now.

Ready to tackle bigger problems? Go to Claude.ai/tps and get 50% off your first 3 months of Claude Pro.

You can find links to everything that we share in the show notes at theproductivityshow.com/.

Cheat Sheet:

Become a member of TPS+ and get ad-free episodes a week before anyone else with other great bonuses like the famous “One Tweak A Week” shirt.

  • ✨ Top 3 Productivity Resources [01:02]
  • 🧭 The simple litmus test to tell “busy” from true ADHD—and why it matters. [04:35]
  • 🎢 A late diagnosis that flipped a career trajectory—how Alan made the turn. [06:13]
  • 👀 Subtle executive-function signals most people miss until it’s costly. [07:33]
  • 🧱 The trio that trips up high achievers more than they admit. [16:56]
  • 🧠 A no-app brain hack that fences off focus (plus when to set the timer). [19:56]
  • 🧩 Why some systems overwhelm—and the leaner alternative that sticks. [36:34]
  • 🎁 The upside of ADHD: the edge that appears once you balance the scales. [38:30]

Links:

If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show. You can also leave a review!

  continue reading

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