Thriving With Adult ADHD by Phil Boissiere Summary
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Discover practical tools for adult ADHD in Boissiere's highly-rated guide that transforms executive functioning. Ever wondered why 4.0/5 star reviewers call it "like talking with a friend"? This 2018 gem offers mental strategies parents use even with ADHD children as young as 11.
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When Your Brain Runs a Different Operating System
Your keys are missing again. You've walked into three rooms this morning and forgotten why. The email you meant to send yesterday is still sitting in your drafts folder, and you've just interrupted someone mid-sentence for the third time today. Sound familiar? For millions of adults, these aren't occasional slip-ups-they're daily reminders that their brains operate differently. What if the problem isn't that your brain is broken, but that you've been trying to run it with the wrong instruction manual? Phil Boissiere spent over a decade coaching Silicon Valley's brightest minds, discovering that success with ADHD doesn't come from fighting your brain's wiring-it comes from understanding it. The prefrontal cortex, your brain's CEO office, handles everything from planning your day to managing your emotions. For adults with ADHD, this command center works differently, not defectively. Think about babies: they grab earrings without hesitation and throw tantrums when frustrated because their executive functions haven't developed yet. Adults with ADHD face similar challenges in more sophisticated contexts. Here's the revolutionary part: neuroplasticity means your brain can rewire itself at any age. With consistent practice, you can strengthen specific executive functions just like building muscle at the gym. Managing ADHD resembles marathon training-it requires steady effort but yields increasing returns. The difference between success and failure isn't avoiding setbacks; it's developing skills to bounce back quickly when they happen.
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Your Brain, Your Rules: Building a Life That Works
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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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