Hey yall! I now have a Substack and wrote an article about my experience fasting for the last 5 days. It includes tips and tricks as well as mentions common roadblocks I’ve encountered. If you’re considering trying out fasting, read on. Would love to hear feedback! https://open.substack.com/pub/zengabriel1/p/what-i-learned-from-my-first-5-day?r=q6613&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay

It’s @Kat Oakley’s BIRTHDAY!!! Let’s all spam her with birthday wishes (or GIFs of cats for Kat)

I have built three separate six-figure companies, and sold one of them for $350k. I've been a solopreneur for over a decade. (Till this year, when I partnered up with the dope-ass human that is @Rex Loyer ) All the while, I've dealt with my ADHD constantly bombarding me with shiny objects, rejection sensitivity, overwhelm, procrastination, perfectionism... you name it, I've probably faced it. Here's are the best ways I've found to stay focused as an ADHD entrepreneur: 1️⃣ Having a clear vision and goal that excites me and lights me up. Never have I been more successful in my life than when I knew exactly what I wanted and was obsessed with getting it. If you don't know what you want, start with what you DON'T want. Go from there. 2️⃣ Utilizing body-doubling and accountability. The most consistent and sure-fire way I've found to getting something done when I'm really struggling to focus, is to have someone work with me and hold me accountable. This is why we have our virtual eat the frog sessions every single weekday morning. Working on something together—even if you're working on entirely different things and aren't even in the same room—is a cheat code to getting an ADHD brain to focus on the task at hand. 3️⃣ Coming from a place of "get to" rather than "have to". My ADHD brain HATES doing things I "have to" do but don't WANT to do. Especially if that task is boring or tedious, or I don't see the WHY behind doing it. The secret I've found here is to change the narrative; I don't HAVE to do anything. I get to—that is, I choose to—do this thing because it supports me in my vision (point #1). If it is truly a "have to" or "should do" thing, I GET to re-assess whether this task is actually in greatest service of my vision for my life. If it is, I GET to either CHOOSE this task (turn it into a choice and a get to) or remove this task by delegating, automating, or choosing not to complete it.

We built Focus Founders to be a space where ADHD entrepreneurs can find community, tips, and support in achieving their business and personal goals. In honor of that, I want to hear from you... What would you like to see more of in this community? Pick the one that MOST appeals to you, and if you want multiple, leave a comment!

It's @Jorick Sikkes birthday!! Let's all shout him out in the comments. How many birthday GIFs can we spam him with?!