The Productivity Show

Focus, Flow, and the ADHD Advantage w/ Alan P. Brown (TPS581)


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Ever wonder why some of your best ideas come when your mind refuses to sit still? Productivity coach and author Alan P. Brown argues that ADHD isn’t just a challenge; it can be a hidden advantage when you learn how to harness it.

From understanding how your brain truly works to mastering evidence-based “brain scaffolding” and simple focus hacks, Alan shares how he turned distraction into one of his greatest assets.

In this encore episode, you’ll learn how to quiet mental noise, use your natural bursts of focus, and build systems that work with your brain, not against it. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD or just feel constantly pulled in every direction, this episode will help you reclaim control, find flow, and unlock your true productivity potential.

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  • Top 3 Productivity Resources [01:02]
  • The simple litmus test to tell “busy” from true ADHD—and why it matters. [04:35]
  • A late diagnosis that flipped a career trajectory—how Alan made the turn. [06:13]
  • Subtle executive-function signals most people miss until it’s costly. [07:33]
  • The trio that trips up high achievers more than they admit. [16:56]
  • A no-app brain hack that fences off focus (plus when to set the timer). [19:56]
  • Why some systems overwhelm—and the leaner alternative that sticks. [36:34]
  • The upside of ADHD: the edge that appears once you balance the scales. [38:30]
  • Links:
    • Masterclass
    • Indeed
    • Claude
    • 25X Productivity Coaching
    • Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals
    • Take the Online Adult ADHD Test from ADDA
    • monaplanner
    • The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Pocketbook Guide to Fulfilling Your Dreams
    • Zen and the Art of Productivity: 27 Easy Ways to Have More Time, Earn More Money and Live Happier
    • ADDCrusher.com
    • ADD Crusher youtube
    • CrusherTV
    • Productivity Academy
    • The Productivity Show on Youtube
    • The Productivity Show Youtube Clips
    • Become a member of TPS+
    • Take the Productivity Quiz
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