Post by snapplema on Nov 21, 2010 3:00:11 GMT -5
"Delivered from Distraction" by Edward M. Hallowell & John J. Ratey
I think the authours also have ADD
I haven't read everything yet but found an encouraging story about a successful life with ADD, it's about JetBlue CEO who has ADD and 9 (NINE) children- all with ADD ;D
He's not on meds (although his wife wouldn't mind ;D)
How can he manage a big company, him being not organized and never on time and so on: he delegates organizational tasks to others - so brilliant.
So I told my ds: honey, if you ever manage anything- it might work out very well if you hire an excellent secretary, be kind to her/him, and pay her well
Nevertheless, for a change, this shows positive life stories, pointing to strengths of people with ADD/ADHD. The message (so far) is: focus on your strenghts, get help from others to manage the weaknesses - and move forward
I think the authours also have ADD
I haven't read everything yet but found an encouraging story about a successful life with ADD, it's about JetBlue CEO who has ADD and 9 (NINE) children- all with ADD ;D
He's not on meds (although his wife wouldn't mind ;D)
How can he manage a big company, him being not organized and never on time and so on: he delegates organizational tasks to others - so brilliant.
So I told my ds: honey, if you ever manage anything- it might work out very well if you hire an excellent secretary, be kind to her/him, and pay her well
Nevertheless, for a change, this shows positive life stories, pointing to strengths of people with ADD/ADHD. The message (so far) is: focus on your strenghts, get help from others to manage the weaknesses - and move forward
