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Feb
24
2010
ADD & ADHD // Adult ADD // for Wayseers

Secret to U.S. Olympic Gold = ADHD?

Secret to U.S. Olympic Gold = ADHD?
Why does it seem like the unique qualities of Olympic superstars are also the very symptoms of ADHD?

With the impulsive and “reckless” Bode Miller — who has been known to be easily distracted with partying and socializing — winning another Olympic gold medal, right on the heels of Shaun White’s hyperactive and rebellious display of loose-cannon greatness. It all may start to make you wonder if the qualities of impulsiveness, hyperactivity, “unnecessary” risk-taking, and rebellion — all normally associated with ADHD — may also be the keys to success for U.S. Olympic superstars. Michael Phelps speaks openly about his ADHD diagnosis; and it seems that instead of being something he had to overcome, his symptoms of ADHD, like abundant energy, restlessness and hyper-focus, may have given him a supernormal capacity to triumph as an Olympic athlete.

ADHD — long viewed as a disability — is proving itself to be quite an asset in the Olympic games. Hyperactivity, thrill-seeking, recklessness, hyper-focus, rebelliousness and impulsiveness — all primary “symptoms” of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are proving …

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Feb
17
2010
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My ability to focus has improved beyond my wildest expectations. I am astounded!!

“I purchased both The DaVinci Method and Brainwaves programs and quite frankly, I am astounded!! I have only just started and already my ability to focus has improved beyond my wildest expectations.

I am involved in community development and the problems we face are daunting and extremely complex. I was having difficulty with a very short attention span so the results I am experiencing after only one week of using the Brainwaves material has given me a new lease on life. I am also studying The DaVinci Method and will be keeping you posted on development.

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Feb
17
2010
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How can I transform into into a more creative/heroic person?

Q: “Hi Garret, I am a dreamer who can reach beyond the stars, but all of this is handicapped by my neurotic nature. How can I overcome this? I am in the medical field, and feel imprisoned by it. I lack creativity in my life. When (is it to late?) and how can I transform a neurotic into a more creative heroic Wayseer? Thank you.

My Answer: It’s never too late. So many truly creative individuals find themselves in a situation just like yours. Ultimately, you have a choice. Are you doing what you really want to do? If the answer is “no,” but you feel that you are already too invested in this career to abandon it now, then I recommend you find a creative expression that gives you some bliss. Then make it a priority to spend at least a few hours a week involved in that creative expression. The way you transform your neurotic tendencies into creative/heroic tendencies is to begin trusting your impulses more, taking more chances, being more honest, living …

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Feb
17
2010
Ask Garret // for Wayseers

What are ‘Wayseers’?

Q: “I keep hearing people referring to themselves or others as ‘Wayseers.’ What does that mean?”

My Answer: In my book, “The Wayseers,” I define a “Wayseer” as a natural born pioneer and visionary and who is also likely to be impulsive, distractible, sensation-seeking and creative. Think of “Wayseer” as a personality type – or more accurately a natural temperament some people have. People who are Wayseers tend to be labeled as “troublemakers” or “space-cadets,” and are much more likely to be diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, bipolar, OCD, autism or Aspergers; and tend to suffer from anxiety, depression, instability and addictions. Just about all Wayseers have the natural capacity to tap savant-like abilities if they can unlearn certain limits they may have been forced to accept from a society intolerant of rule-breakers, mavericks, change-agents and nonconformists. Depending on their talents and interests Wayseers tend to make great innovators, artists, athletes, emergency workers, performers and entrepreneurs. You can learn more about Wayseers, what makes them tick, how to overcome the weaknesses that come with this temperament and …

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    Q: As I have found myself becoming more connected with The Way I feel I am beginning to notice how people who are in tune with The Way are not hard to recognize.  I’m not sure how possible this is, but I feel like I am beginning to see the relations between other people and The Way.  I encounter a lot of people who seem to be wayseers, but have not yet awakened to The Way.  Is there any way to aid these future wayseers in finding The Way?  What would be the best approach?

    Garret’s Answer:  Thanks for reaching out. With regards to the “10%”… In nature, what is the ideal mutation rate for natural selection to work and evolution to progress? If it were 100%, then devolution would occur – entire populations of organisms would go into chaotic mutation one generation. Even 50% might be much too much. 10-20% mutation rate might be ideal for there to be fundamental stability with each generation, while 10-20% of that population mutates allowing for new …

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  • How to Stay Committed

    Q:  I just spent the last few most finally finding myself. I got laid off
    and it probably turned out to be the best thing that happened to me because
    I finally was able to figure out what was “wrong” with me (ADHD, etc). I did
    some traveling, read a lot, and figured out how to my adjust sleep. I did a
    few workshops that was very helpful in getting my ups and downs under
    control. The problem is, I still have the same problem when it comes to lack
    of focus.

    I’ve been trying to build websites that would monetize and create a product
    that will help people and help sustain myself.  My last job, I got a new boss
    that disliked me (prior to him coming on board I was doing fine). I don’t
    ever want to be in an abusive position again. Because I was replying on the
    income that came in, I didn’t have a choice put to put up with him until he
    decided to let me go.

    I …

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  • Helping Wayseers Find The Way

    Q: As I have found myself becoming more connected with The Way I feel I am beginning to notice how people who are in tune with The Way are not hard to recognize. I’m not sure how possible this is, but I feel like I am beginning to see the relations between other people and The Way. I encounter a lot of people who seem to be wayseers, but have not yet awakened to The Way. Is there any way to aid these future wayseers in finding The Way? What would be the best approach?

    Garret’s Answer: I totally “get” what you’re saying. You are spot on. The best way to help people find the Way is to become a living, breathing expression of the Way. When your thoughts are guided by the Way you will spontaneously say and do the most surprisingly wonderful and miraculous things for people. Simple things that, because they are so perfect, so insightful, so impossibly knowing, will astonish and intrigue whomever you are with. Then through their relationship with …

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  • Low Hanging Fruit

    Q:Garret thanks for your site. I have just looked on the Internet at drd4r for the first time and am excited that my brain makes sense now and the answer to my issue is dopamine. I am not ADHD, I am hypomanic. Was wondering if you could direct me to any articles on the difference between drd4r, and drd4 with C allele for hypomania. I have not read your book yet but after thousands of sleepless nights have to agree that the only way I can control myself living with this bizarre chemical cocktail is to make every moment about love. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

    My Answer: I wouldn’t worry much about the DRD4 allele specifics as of yet, because there are some very immediate and powerful psychological and lifestyle extrapolations we’ve already made in the book which are just plain helpful and practical for someone who is hypo-manic. Once you’ve benefited from that “low hanging fruit” then you might find digging deeper into the genetics to be an added benefit.
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