Faster Than Normal
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Faster Than Normal

by Peter Shankman

Brief Summary

“Faster Than Normal” provides guidance for dealing with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This book puts forward various strategies that will help you avoid ADHD triggers and live a happy life.

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Have you ever had the feeling that your brain works differently than other people's? For example, you have difficulty concentrating on small and basic activities, such as your morning routine, filling out reports at work, or cleaning your room. But at the same time, you can fully focus on a highly complex project and work on it for hours. This approach often turns life into chaos, so you can easily lose touch with reality and think this problem is unsolvable. If you recognize yourself in this description, you most likely have ADHD, also known as *attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.*

Let’s look at the scientific side of this syndrome. The bodies of ADHD people usually do not produce all the necessary chemicals, such as serotonin, adrenaline, and dopamine, needed for complete concentration. That is why such people can concentrate 100% at one moment but cannot focus even on small everyday tasks at another.

In addition, people with ADHD often suffer from forgetfulness and absent-mindedness. They may have difficulty sleeping and relaxing, as well as proneness to increased levels of depression, impulsivity, and anxiety. However, such people are incredibly creative and courageous. They often develop unusual, innovative ideas and are not afraid to implement them. Prime examples of people with ADHD include Leonardo Da Vinci, Henry Ford, Steve Jobs, and Albert Einstein.

These innovators often looked at the world from a different angle, and even if others did not see the point behind their ideas, they still embodied the most daring goals. For example, Henry Ford became famous after inventing the automobile. At that time, the only fast thing people could imagine was a fast horse.

This shows that ADHD is a superpower and not a curse, as it is commonly believed. The main thing is to learn how to use your abilities correctly and control ADHD. This can be done through the following techniques.

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a superpower, not a disadvantage
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To reveal the positive aspects of ADHD, build your daily rituals
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In order to use ADHD to your advantage, learn to avoid triggers
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Numerous life hacks can make you more productive and concentrated
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Digital devices can help you deal with ADHD triggers
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ADHD can be confusing to others, but there are ways to understand it
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The negative aspects of ADHD can show up from time to time, but you can combat them
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