"The truth of the matter is that you always know
the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it."
(General H. Norman Schwarzkopf , U.S. Army four-star general)

ADD is not a mental disorder but a collection of traits and tendencies of that define a way of being in the world. Having ADD makes life paradoxical. You can super focus sometimes, but also space out when least mean to. You can radiate confidence and also feel insecure. You can perform at the highest level feeling incompetent as you do so. You can be lovely by many and feeling that no one really likes you. You can absolutely intend to do something then forget to do it. You can have the greatest ideas of the world but feel as if you cannot accomplish a thing.

What are the characteristics of ADD?

• Many creative talents, usually underdeveloped until the diagnosis is made
• Out-Of-The-Box thinking
• Tendency toward an unusual way of looking at life, a zany sense of humor, unpredictable approach to anything and everything
• Persistence and Resilience (stubbornness)
• Warm-Hearted and generous behavior
• Intuitive style
• Difficulty on turning great ideas into significant actions
• Difficulty explaining themselves to others
• Chronic underachievement
• Mood often angry or down in the dumps due to frustration
• Problems in handling money and making sensible financial plans
• Poor tolerance of frustration
• Inconsistent performance despite great effort
• Trouble with organization
• Trouble with time management
• Search for high stimulation
• Impatience
• Chronic wandering of the mind (distractibility)
• Poor ability to appreciate own strengths
• Trouble by staying put with one activity until it is done
• Tendency to change channels, plans, directions for no apparent reason
• Failure to learn from mistakes
• Difficulty making and keeping friends
• Tendency to get lost in own thoughts

Who can diagnose ADD?

• Child psychiatrists have the most training in ADD and they treat also adults.
• Developmental pediatricians (they do not treat adults)
• Most psychologist have training with ADD
• Adult psychiatrist tend not to have training with ADD

What are the best methodology for mastering ADD?

1. Diagnosis
2. Promoting talents & strengths
• Connect with a teacher, mentor, supervisor, coach, friends, etc.
• Discover your talents & strengths
• Practice your talents & strengths
• Master your talents & strengths
• People will recognize you. It will connect you with these people
3. Education
4. Change life style
• Positive human contact (smiles, hugs, handshakes, etc)
• Reduce electronics (TVC, Video games, internet, etc.)
• Sleep
• Diet
• Exercise
• Meditate
5. Coaching, counseling, therapy

I suggest to develop the following habits additionally:

• Do what your are good at
• Delegate what you are bad tat to others
• Get well enough organized to achieve your goals
• Keep regular contact to your friends
• Go with your positive site