Welcome to the ADHD-ish Blog
If you've ever Googled "why can't I just get my act together" at midnight, you're in the right place.
The ADHD-ish Blog is where business strategy meets brain science — written for entrepreneurs and small business owners who are tired of advice that wasn't designed for the way their minds actually work.
Whether you're officially diagnosed or just ADHD-adjacent, this is your no-fluff resource for building a business that works with your brain, not against it.
What You'll Find on the ADHD-ish Blog
Every blog is grounded in 20+ years of clinical experience and real-world business strategy — not toxic positivity and generic productivity hacks.
Browse the blog for episodes, frameworks, and straight-talk insights on focus, decision-making, pricing, boundaries, and everything else nobody warned you about when you started your business.
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Best Business Pivot Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
For neurodivergent entrepreneurs, small business ownership is rarely a straight line. The pressure to pick one thing and stick with it can leave us feeling stuck when our interests shift or we lose steam. I sat down with creative serial entrepreneur Megan Eckman, whose story of continual reinvention is a masterclass in sustainable entrepreneurship. Society idolizes grit, but that's a recipe for deep burnout. Megan's journey offers a nuanced model for creative entrepreneurs: multiple pivots, gradual swaps, and knowing when to stop. She shares three strategies: the test-and-build pivot (test, prototype, and build a new path while the old one winds down—this business pivot strategy methodically reduces risk); the hard stop (ending a successful project when it no longer aligns with who you are); and hibernate and evolve (pausing without panicking to explore new avenues). Ultimately, successful neurodivergent entrepreneurs thrive through relentless curiosity. Sustainable success in small business ownership depends on honoring your own cycles—experiment boldly, exit gracefully, and stay curious. Your business is allowed to evolve as quickly as you do.