The  AvyHD

21: “I Can Do It Myself”: Why ADHD Entrepreneurs Resist Help Until It’s Too Late


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Real talk? This episode punched me in the face a little.
I sat down to unpack something most of us with ADHD (especially as entrepreneurs and leaders) are deeply guilty of: trying to do it all ourselves.
You know the drill—“It’s faster if I do it,” “No one can do it like I do,” or “It’s too much to explain.” Been there. Lived there. Built a freaking business there.
But here’s the truth: that cycle will burn you out. Fast.
In this episode, I dig into:
• Why delegation feels so hard when you’re ADHD
• The perfectionism + shame spiral that keeps us stuck
• How urgency addiction sabotages our time
• Real, doable steps to finally start letting go (without imploding)
If you’re the “I’ll just do it” type—this one’s for you. No shame, just strategy. Let’s break the cycle.
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The  AvyHDBy Avigail Schondorf