I have ADHD. And instead of fighting it, I built a business around it.
Here's what that looks like.
Barely Any Meetings
I have maybe 1-2 hours of meetings per week. 99% of meetings are pointless. I'd rather be working.
Three Pinned Texts
I have 3 people pinned in my texts: my assistant, my COO, and my husband. Everyone else? I might respond weekly. Texts destroy my focus.
Their Dreams
I help my team achieve THEIR dreams, even if it means leaving. Want more clients? Want to travel the world? Want to quit? I'll help you get there. I'm happy to be a stop on your journey, not the destination.
No Micromanaging
I hire people with high autonomy and I genuinely do not care when or how they work. Just that they show up for their responsibilities. People should have the freedom to do whatever the fuck they want.
Money Moves
I've spent six figures on personal development. Half a million growing my business. Also wasted six figures. I'm not precious about money. It comes and goes. It's the same mindset I talk about when comparing wealthy vs broke people.
I'm Bougie
Nice hotels. First class. Treat my clients and team well. I didn't start a business to be broke again. Profit is not the most important thing to me.
No Emergencies
Nothing is an emergency. Ever. We're not doing brain surgery. It's chill.
Weekends Too
I work weekends and holidays. But I also have great work-life balance. I work when it feels good. I don't when it doesn't.
Your Version
This is what works for MY brain. Your version will look different. The bottom line? Build around how you actually work: fewer pointless meetings, fierce protection of your focus, real autonomy for your team, and a definition of balance that fits your life. If you want more on building a business your own way, check out the 100k a year playbook.
But if you've been trying to force yourself into someone else's business model and it's not working? Maybe it's not you.
Stop fighting your brain and start building around it.