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Most of the neurodivergents I know all have something they're obsessed about. Be it:

• Business & Politics

• Finance

• Whatever interest tickles your fancy

I'm obsessed with a few things:

• Keeping fit and healthy

• Showing up for work

• Showing up for my family & the little friends I have

• Providing content for my neurodivergent audience

This obsessive state of mind, in my opinion, is what makes us do great things. This is where we can spend hours on end, hyperfocusing on a passionate project.

This is the neurodivergents' heavenly state. For me, it can get frustrating when I'm interrupted in this state of mind.

When I study my favorite Entrepreneurs and Entertainers... "Obsession" is one thing they all have in common. And most of them are neurodivergent or at least exhibit the symptoms of neurodivergence (if undiagnosed).

The downside, though, is that it may hinder other aspects of our lives, for example, the social life, etc, but I guess that's if you care!

This obsessive state of mind makes me believe I can do and accomplish anything! 

At first, I was concerned about it. I thought this mindset was

• Bad

• "Demonic" (I grew up in a religious home) and

• Unhealthy

As I guess it can lead to other problems like addiction if not managed well. I know close people who went rogue with this, going through periods of substance abuse. A downside to us neurodivergents.

But upon reflection, if I were to allocate a key attribute to my personal & professional accomplishments, it has to be the obsessiveness and the passion.

I came to accept that's just the way my brain is wired. I need either inspiration or revelation, then my passion and obsession emerge.

As long as I'm not harming or hurting anyone, I'll run riot and gung-ho with it.

Furthermore, I'd like to think it helps me add value to the lives of others (I hope):

• My work (I'm obsessed with delivering quality work

• My family - I'm obsessed with making them happy and providing for them

• My Friends - I'm obsessed with helping us grow and reach our potential

• My subscribers (you) - I'm obsessed with providing value on life as a neurodivergent within the 9 to 5

What's your obsession, and have you thought about using this energy to provide service and value to people?

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Lastly,

Stay Different,

The AuDHD Exec

Disclaimer: I am not your psychiatrist, coach, doctor. Neurodiverse Diary does not provide medical services or professional counselling and is not a substitute for professional medical care. Everything I publish represents my opinions, experience, not advice.