ADHD 2.0 by Edward M. Hallowell Summary
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ADHD 2.0 revolutionizes how we view attention differences, introducing VAST - Variable Attention Stimulus Trait - as a potential strength, not deficit. Endorsed by bestselling psychologist Michael Thompson, this guide reveals why the cerebellum may hold the key to unlocking ADHD's hidden superpowers.
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When Your Brain Is a Ferrari With Bicycle Brakes
What if the very trait that made you fail in school could make you a millionaire? What if your inability to sit still wasn't a flaw but a feature? Twenty-five years after revolutionizing our understanding of attention deficit disorder, two Harvard psychiatrists returned with a radical proposition: ADHD isn't just a disorder to manage-it's a different operating system that, when properly understood, can become a competitive advantage. From Olympic champion Michael Phelps to Virgin mogul Richard Branson, some of the world's most successful people share this "condition." The difference between struggle and success isn't fixing what's broken-it's learning to drive the Ferrari you've been given.
The Beautiful Chaos of the ADHD Mind
Inside the ADHD Brain: When Networks Collide
The Cerebellum Secret: Your Brain's Hidden Gyroscope
The Healing Power of Connection: ADHD's Missing Vitamin
Finding Your Right Difficult and Building Your Stellar Environment
Movement and Medication: The Dynamic Duo
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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