What if the thing you’ve been calling a “disorder” is actually your unfair advantage in life, business, and even politics? Most people never question the box they’ve been shoved into. They’re told to be “normal,” to tone it down, to hide the things that make them different. But what if the quirks, the hyperfocus, the highs, the lows, the pattern-recognition nobody else seems to have… are actually the exact tools you need to dominate in your career, create breakthroughs, and build a life that actually fits you?

In this episode, we dive into the raw, real-world truth: the traits you were told to manage or suppress might be the hidden engine behind your biggest wins. Todd Hagopian breaks open the hypomanic toolbox he used to turn around failing companies, revamp business strategies, and outperform competitors who were playing the game safely and predictably. This isn’t theory. This is lived experience weaponized.

You’ll hear how ADHD, bipolar hypomania, and other neurodivergent traits can become powerful drivers of innovation, leadership, and opportunity. Not because they make life easy… but because, when properly channeled, they give you angles and insights most people can’t even see. And yes, we talk about the guardrails too, because raw horsepower still needs a steering wheel.

And if you’ve ever felt like you’re “too much,” “too intense,” or “thinking too far outside the box,” this conversation will hit home. Todd and I break down how to stop apologizing for your wiring and start using it to create results that make people say, “How the heck did you do that?” This is one of the most important conversations we’ve had on The Brian Nichols Show. Buckle up. Because once you see your quirks as tools instead of flaws, you’ll never play small again.

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