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10 Benefits of Having Attention Deficit Disorder
Dear Friend,
 There is a common misconception in the world that having ADD is a bad thing. While the ADD-wired brain certainly presents some challenges, it also offers some incredible benefits.
I thought this would be a great time to offer a reminder about how being different can be an advantage! The following is a list of characteristics that I consistently see in my clients, friends, and colleagues with ADD.
1. Compassion. People with ADD have a tremendous power to connect with other people. But it goes a step further than that. We also have an advanced ability to empathize with others, and to see many different perspectives.
TV personality Ty Pennington, host of TV's Extreme Home Makeover, has ADD.
2. Creativity. I've never met an ADDer who wasn't creative! Writers, painters, musicians, film makers, designers, sculptors, comedians - the list goes on! Artistic talents are abundant.
Musician Justin Timberlake has ADD.
3. Drive. When an ADDer is bored with a task, completing it can seem like torture. But give an ADDer an interesting project to work on and watch out! When we want to succeed, and we have the necessary tools to do so, there is no stopping us!
Olympic Gold Medalist and record-breaker Michael Phelps has ADD.
4. Problem Solving Ability. ADDers thrive on solving problems and puzzles. Give us an interesting problem to solve and we won't be able to drop it until we've found the solution!
Important historical inventors such as Thomas Edison is believed to have had ADD.
5. Hyper-Focus. The ability to hyper-focus is something that we ADDers can use to our advantage. When kept under control and directed towards productive tasks, like accomplishing goals and living dreams, it can be an incredible asset that allows us to get the job done, and done well!
David Neeleman, Founder and former CEO of Jet Blue Airways, has ADD.
6. Sense of Humor/Comedic Flair. Most ADDers love to laugh, and many also have a knack for making others laugh!
Famous comedian Howie Mandel has ADD.
7. Resiliency. There's no denying that even though there are many great qualities that come along with ADD, there are also challenges. But ADDers have an incredible ability to bounce back from those challenges.
Chef and Food Network star Tyler Florence has ADD.
8. Intuition. ADDers have a sharp sense of intuition. This may be due to highly tuned levels of perception, or great insight into the human mind, or something else that we have yet to understand. Whatever the reason, it's a very useful gift!
9. Idea Generating. ADDers are wonderful idea generators. We don't usually like to be bothered with details, but we can come up with ideas at lightning speed! We're a true asset in brainstorming meetings!
Entrepreneur Richard Branson of the Virgin empire has ADD.
10. That "Special Something". Many ADDers feel that they have a unique way of looking at the world, a perspective that others just don't understand. That is, until the ADDer meets other people with ADD! You might say that we're on our own wavelength!
And hey, ladies, let's see if we can't represent better! I know there are tons of famous women with ADD out there, and I'll be sure to keep you all posted when they start going public with their stories! :-)
Can you think of more benefits to having ADD? Do you know of any other famous people with ADD? Feel free to share your thoughts on my blog at http://www.experiencingaddvantages.com/2009/06/10-benefits-of-having-attention-deficit-disorder-.html#comments
Registration for the Virtual AD/HD Conference Opens Saturday!
 Last year, the Virtual AD/HD Conference™ brought together over 400 people who were eager to get the latest information and strategies for AD/HD management and interact with the top experts in the field -- all while personally connecting with one another from the comfort of home!
We welcomed adults, parents, spouses/partners, doctors, therapists, advocates, coaches, counselors, and many more in the AD/HD community. And we're doing it again this year!
This Saturday, June 27th, we'll be opening the virtual doors for conference registration.
Early birds will save $50 off the registration fee!
And, there will be special bonuses for the first 20 people who register!
Don't miss this rare opportunity to get all the tools you need to succeed from top experts, break out of isolation as you connect with peers who've been or are in your shoes, and save tons of money by attending from the comfort of your own home, participating at your own pace!
We're pleased to present the following experts at this year's event:
- Dr. Edward Hallowell on AD/HD and marriage
- Dr. Daniel Amen on healthy brains
- Dr. Patricia Quinn on women and girls with ADHD
- Dr. Chalres Parker on medication
- Dr. Kenny Handelman on alternative treatment options
- And many more! Check out the full agenda at: http://www.ADHDconference.com/agenda.shtml
The Virtual AD/HD Conference™ is a can't-miss event for everyone affected by AD/HD. But don't take my word for it when you can hear directly from past attendees!
“The Virtual AD/HD Conference™ was phenomenal! I have told countless people about it.
I almost didn’t register because it wasn’t a good time financially. But I am so thankful that I did register, and that I took care of myself by spending the time listening and following the handouts! I learned so many things and now have renewed hope!
You did a great service to the entire AD/HD community. It had to be a tremendous amount of work because your efforts showed in every aspect of the conference. It was just shy of being flawless. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
Suzanne Troll
Zionsville, Indiana
 Sign up at http://www.ADHDconference.com to be notified when registration opens this weekend.
You'll save $50 off the registration fee and, if you're one of the first 20 registrants, you'll also receive an extra bonus!
And everyone who signs up will receive conference updates and exclusive podcasts with the experts. So you'll want to get on the conference mailing list to grab these goodies--even if you can't attend.
Last year's event was absolutely fantastic, and I'm really looking forward to this year's Virtual AD/HD Conference™. I hope you'll join us!
Have a great weekend!
P.S. Don't forget to sign up for the Virtual AD/HD Conference™ mailing list to be notified when registration opens, save $50, and get access to upcoming podcasts with the conference speakers!
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