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The 20% That Changes Everything…

There’s a principle in productivity circles called the Pareto principle: roughly eighty percent of outcomes come from twenty percent of causes. For me, with ADHD, that twenty percent is note-taking.

The Problem

Early in my career, I got caught out. Not from lack of knowledge, but fuzzy recall. I knew the answer. I just couldn't retrieve it clearly under pressure.

I remember attending an external meeting with our SVP, filling in for my supervisor. The SVP took over, and I figured I didn't need to do much with the most senior person on my team running the show.

I watched him take notes, going back and forth, making sure he understood everything. I thought I understood it too. I messed up. And he checkmated me.

At our next team meeting, in front of everyone, he asked, "Can you share what was discussed in the external meeting?"

I couldn't. I had pieces. No order. No decisions. The room went quiet, and I sat in it. Then he opened his notes and walked through the whole thing like it was easy.
Presence is not ownership. I learned that the hard way.

The Fix

Now I write everything down. Not just to record it, but to codify it. A week later, I know exactly what happened. Recall, not just note-taking, is the real win.

The Payoff

Better communication. Clearer delegation. Deadlines met. I don't get checkmated in the room anymore, because the meeting already lives on the page. And a real dopamine hit when it all clicks into place.


My System

I use OneNote. Step one: brain dump everything. Step two: schedule time to review and organise it. That second step is where the magic happens. I rewrite it in my own words, star the actions, and send myself three bullets: what was decided, who owns it, what's next.

Make It Yours

Your method doesn't have to look like mine. Brainstorm, list, record your voice, whatever works. The key is capturing thoughts fast, then coming back to shape them.

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In other neuro-related news, I stumbled across the web this week.

1. A viral thread claiming one 3pm appointment can wipe out an ADHD day sparked huge “this is me” recognition—and a debate over whether that’s science, waiting-mode, or just a planning problem.

2. UK rapper Giggs sits down with Dr Tai to talk autism, fatherhood, and why he’s opening a SEND school. Check it out on YouTube.

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.