Roozbeh (Rooz) Khoshmiyat shares his journey of living with ADHD and how it has impacted his career and personal life. He discusses his midlife crisis and the realization that he needed to make a change. Rooz explains the challenges he faced in school and the workforce due to his ADHD symptoms, such as hyperactivity, restlessness, and difficulty focusing. He also talks about the support he received from his wife and the importance of finding a career path that aligns with his strengths and interests. Rooz reflects on the trauma and self-doubt he experienced and how he ultimately found hope and a new sense of purpose. Roozbeh discusses his struggles with ADHD and how it affected his personal and professional life. He shares how he lacked knowledge and understanding of how to utilize tools and systems to manage his ADHD symptoms. Roozbeh emphasizes the importance of having a support system and finding the right resources to help with ADHD. He also talks about the challenges of self-hate and feeling different from others. Tav shares his own experiences with ADHD and how he learned to manage it through first principles thinking and goal-setting. The conversation explores the idea of finding passion and purpose in life, especially for individuals with ADHD. It emphasizes the importance of self-happiness and self-love before pursuing a career or external validation. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD, such as impulsiveness and the constant search for dopamine rushes. The conversation concludes with the idea that ADHD can be seen as a superpower, but it also has its weaknesses. It encourages individuals to find what they are passionate about and be persistent in pursuing it.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:03 Midlife Crisis and the Need for Change

06:01 ADHD Symptoms and Challenges

10:56 Difficulties in Education and Career

13:51 Struggles in the Workforce

16:28 Reflecting on Life and Meaning

26:45 Gratitude for Life-Changing Experiences

32:28 Understanding ADHD and its Impact

38:35 The Importance of Support and Resources

41:46 Challenges of Self-Hate and Feeling Different

52:14 Managing ADHD through First Principles Thinking

57:55 Struggles with Focus, Organization, and Impulsivity

01:03:20 Finding Passion and Purpose

01:05:45 The Future of Work and Finding Purpose

01:10:10 Dopamine and ADHD

01:18:05 Money vs. Happiness

01:20:36 Finding What Makes You Happy

01:23:49 Persistence and Luck in Success

01:26:34 ADHD as a Superpower