Episodes

  • Build Mode vs. Sell Mode: The ADHD Cave Problem

    Build Mode vs. Sell Mode: The ADHD Cave Problem
    Apr 30 2026
    ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/build-modevs-se-ll-mode-the-adhd-cave-problem -------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, shares a solo episode on the challenge of balancing build mode and sell mode as an ADHD entrepreneur. He explains how getting deep into creation can lead to going quiet on marketing and outreach. Steve talks about all-or-nothing thinking, how it affects consistency, and why it is important to challenge that mindset. He introduces a simple, good, better, best approach to stay visible while building. This episode highlights the importance of setting timeframes, doing minimal actions, and working with your brain to stay consistent.Steve shares a personal experience of being deep in build mode while working on his program and how it affected his ability to stay consistent with marketing and outreach. He explains that ADHD can lead to all-or-nothing thinking, which makes it harder to balance creating and selling at the same time. Steve highlights the importance of questioning these thoughts, adjusting expectations, and focusing on small, consistent actions. He also emphasizes setting clear timeframes and doing minimal outreach to stay visible. The focus is on self-awareness, simple systems, and maintaining progress while building.Key Takeaways:Balance Build and Sell: Stay visible with simple actions.Challenge All or Nothing Thinking: Progress still counts.Take Small Actions: Focus on good enough output.Additional Insights:Build Mode Pulls Focus: Deep creation can reduce time spent on marketing and outreach.Set Clear Limits: Having a timeframe helps you avoid staying in cave mode too long.Minimum Effort Matters: Small actions keep you visible even during busy build phases.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“It’s really easy for ADHD brains to go into a little bit of their cave and just create.” - Steve August“Anything that’s put out there is by default good.” - Steve August“Give yourself a timeframe for when you’re going to come out.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he shares how being deep in build mode affected his focus on marketing and outreach as an ADHD entrepreneur. Learn how to stay visible with simple actions, challenge all-or-nothing thinking, and set clear timeframes while building.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![00:28] - Why ADHD Entrepreneurs Hide in "Cave Mode"[01:47] - The Danger of Going Dark on Marketing & Selling[02:36] - Stop All-or-Nothing Thinking (You're Doing More Than You Think)[04:00] - Use "Good, Better, Best" Instead of Chasing Perfection[05:30] - Give Yourself a Deadline & a Minimum to Stay VisibleFOLLOW THE HOST:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/ August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
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    8 mins
  • When Life Hits Hard: Grief, ADHD, and the Systems That Held Me Together

    When Life Hits Hard: Grief, ADHD, and the Systems That Held Me Together
    Apr 23 2026
    🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/when-life-hits-hard-grief-AD-HD-andthe-systems-that-held-me-together -------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, shares a personal episode about dealing with grief after the loss of a close college friend and how it impacted his focus and emotions. He explains how ADHD can make emotional regulation and executive function more challenging during difficult moments. Steve talks about adjusting expectations, doing lighter tasks, and giving yourself grace instead of forcing deep work. This episode highlights the importance of self-awareness, building a supportive system, and creating a buffer so you can handle life’s unexpected challenges without losing progress.Steve shares a personal experience of losing a close college friend and how it affected his focus, emotions, and ability to work. He explains that grief can disrupt executive function and emotional regulation, especially for ADHD entrepreneurs. Steve highlights the importance of recognizing your limits, adjusting your workload, and focusing on simpler tasks during difficult moments. He also emphasizes building consistent systems and creating a buffer so you can handle unexpected challenges. The focus is on self-awareness, giving yourself grace, and maintaining progress even during hard times.Key Takeaways:Adjust Your Expectations: Accept that focus and productivity will drop during emotional challenges.Do What You Can: Shift to simpler, low-effort tasks instead of forcing deep work.Build a Buffer: Consistent systems help you handle unexpected events without losing progress.Additional Insights:Grief Affects Focus: Emotional stress can disrupt attention, memory, and productivity.Give Yourself Grace: Allow space to process without forcing high-level work.Awareness Helps You Adjust: Understanding your ADHD patterns makes it easier to respond and adapt.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“I knew right from the get-go that I was not going to be able to focus.” - Steve August“I just did the easy stuff, the stuff that did not require a ton of executive function.” - Steve August“Give yourself some grace.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he shares a personal experience of loss and how it impacted his focus, emotions, and daily work as an ADHD entrepreneur. Learn how to adjust your workload, focus on simple tasks, and give yourself space during difficult moments.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![00:28] - Losing a Close Friend at 57[02:55] - Why Grief Hits ADHD Brains, Harder[03:58] - Giving Yourself Grace & Doing Easy Work[06:30] - The Key: Building a Buffer Before Life HappensFOLLOW THE HOST:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/ August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
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    8 mins
  • ADHD Changed My Whole Approach to Leadership with Heather Gunnell

    ADHD Changed My Whole Approach to Leadership with Heather Gunnell
    Apr 16 2026
    🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/Heath-erFarr-Gunnell---------------------------------------------------------------In this episode of the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast, host Steve August talks with Heather Gunnell, an executive coach and leadership consultant, Co-Founder, and the Culture Champion of LumenusWorks. With more than 20 years of experience across nonprofit, healthcare, and leadership development, Heather shares insights on building healthy team culture, improving communication and trust, and turning self-awareness into real change. She also discusses her recent ADHD journey, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and how structure and support can improve focus and productivity.Heather shares how her career across nonprofit and healthcare led her to notice burnout, communication gaps, and leadership challenges in teams and herself. She explains how ADHD traits became more visible when she started her own business, making it harder to stay organised, follow through on ideas, and create structure. Drawing from her experience, she highlights the value of simple routines, coworking support, and practical tools to build focus, consistency, and steady progress in business and daily work.Key Takeaways:Leadership Gaps: Poor communication and low trust hold teams back.ADHD Challenges: Lack of structure makes focus and follow-through harder.Simple Solutions: Routines and coworking help improve consistency and progress.Additional Insights:Naming Issues Helps: Addressing hard topics directly improves team communication and trust.External Perspective Matters: Outside support helps teams see problems clearly and take action.Small Structure Changes: Simple routines and support systems can drive steady progress over time.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Most people want to do the right thing. They just do not quite know how.” Heather Gunnell“The best way to push through it is to name it.” Heather Gunnell“I feel like I am getting off the hamster wheel.” Heather GunnellJoin Heather Gunnell as she shares how her journey through nonprofit and healthcare work led her to build a leadership consulting business focused on team culture and communication. She explains how starting her own business revealed challenges with focus and structure, and how simple routines, coworking support, and practical tools can help improve consistency, build momentum, and create more sustainable success.Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Teaser[01:04] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![01:32] - Introducing Heather Gunnell[03:45] - Heather’s meandering career journey[06:10] - What Luminous Works does (leadership & team dynamics)[08:00] - Handling cynicism and uncomfortable conversations[11:49] - Trust as the foundation of team cohesion[14:03] - How ADHD got on Heather’s radar[18:20] - What works in the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (coworking)[22:25] - “Low trauma deadlines” and planning months aheadFOLLOW THE GUEST:LinkedIn Profiles:Heather Gunnell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathergunnell/LumenusWorks: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lumenusworks/Website:LumenusWorks: https://lumenusworks.com/FOLLOW THE HOST:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugust?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
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    24 mins
  • ADHD and AI: Holy Grail or Infinite Rabbit Hole?

    ADHD and AI: Holy Grail or Infinite Rabbit Hole?
    Apr 2 2026
    🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/ADHD-an-dAI-Holy-Grail-or-Rabbit-Hole -------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, explores the role of AI for ADHD entrepreneurs and whether it acts as a powerful support or a major distraction. He explains how AI can help with organisation, decision-making, and reducing overwhelm, while also warning about the risk of falling into endless tool chasing and procrastination. Steve shares a simple and practical approach to using AI with intention, focusing on clear goals, core offers, and proactive use. This episode highlights how to get the benefits of AI without losing focus or direction.Steve explores how ADHD entrepreneurs can approach AI in a fast-moving and distracting environment. He explains that while AI can support organisation, decision-making, and content creation, it can also become a source of procrastination and overwhelm. Steve highlights the importance of staying focused on core goals, clear offers, and the real value you provide. He shares a simple approach that includes setting priorities, building a problem list, and using AI with intention. The focus is on using AI as a helpful tool without losing direction or control.Key Takeaways:Stay Focused on the Work: AI is a tool that supports your core business, not the main goal.Avoid the Rabbit Hole: Chasing every new tool can lead to distraction and lost time.Use AI with Intention: Clear priorities and proactive use help you get real value.Additional Insights:AI Can Be a Distraction: The constant flow of new tools can pull attention away from real work.Tools Are Not the Solution: AI improves what you already have but does not replace clear offers.Proactive Use Matters: Setting time and choosing tasks helps you stay in control and avoid overwhelm.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“AI is an optimizer, an enhancer, something that helps you do the thing itself.” - Steve August“The AI tools become the work instead of an aid to the work.” - Steve August“Proactivity over reactivity.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he shares a practical approach to using AI as an ADHD entrepreneur. Learn how AI can support your focus, organisation, and decision-making without becoming a distraction.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![00:28] - AI for ADHD: Holy Grail or Rabbit Hole?[02:12] - Why ADHD Brains Are Drawn to AI[05:16] - AI Is an Optimizer, Not the Main Thing[08:04] - 6 Steps to Use AI Without Getting Distracted[11:58] - Wrap-Up & Call to ActionFOLLOW THE HOST:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/ August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
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    12 mins
  • The Loneliness Nobody Talks About - When You’re Neurodivergent

    The Loneliness Nobody Talks About - When You’re Neurodivergent
    Mar 26 2026
    🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/the-lone-linessnobody-talks-about -------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, shares a personal reflection on the loneliness that can come with being a neurodivergent entrepreneur in a neurotypical world. He explains how masking, isolation, and mental overload can drain energy and create disconnection. Steve highlights the importance of finding supportive communities where you can be yourself, co-regulate, and feel understood. This episode offers a simple reminder that you are not alone and that being around people who share your experience can improve both well-being and focus.Steve explores the feeling of loneliness that many ADHD and neurodivergent individuals experience while living in a neurotypical world. He explains how constantly masking and trying to fit in can be exhausting and lead to isolation. Steve also shares how ADHD brains often withdraw to manage mental overload, which can create a cycle of disconnection. He encourages listeners to seek out supportive communities where they can drop the mask, feel understood, and connect with others who share similar experiences. The focus is on reducing isolation, improving emotional balance, and creating space for better focus and well-being.Key Takeaways:You Are Not Alone: Feeling isolated as a neurodivergent person is common.Drop the Mask: Being yourself around the right people reduces stress.Find Your People: Supportive groups help you feel understood and improve focus.Additional Insights:Masking Takes Energy: Constantly trying to fit in can be mentally draining.Isolation Can Grow: Withdrawing to manage overload can increase loneliness.Co-Regulation Helps: Being around similar minds can improve calm and focus.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Being a neurodivergent individual, living in a neurotypical world can be lonely.” - Steve August“We are always putting on the mask.” - Steve August“You are not alone, and there are places you can go to where people catch you.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he shares a personal reflection on the loneliness many ADHD and neurodivergent entrepreneurs experience. Learn how masking and isolation can drain your energy and make it harder to stay connected.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![00:28] - The Loneliness of a Neurodivergent World[01:37] - The Cost of Masking[02:54] - The Cycle of Isolation[03:58] - Co-Regulation and Dropping the Mask[04:55] - Finding Your Tribe[05:53] - A Simple InvitationFOLLOW THE HOST:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/ August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
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    7 mins
  • The Scattered Week, The Dopamine Desert, and The Inevitable Drift

    The Scattered Week, The Dopamine Desert, and The Inevitable Drift
    Mar 19 2026
    Big announcement! The next cohort of my life-changing Focus Formula program starts March 24th.The Focus Formula has helped over 100 ADHD entrepreneurs turn their brilliant chaos into consistent growth and freedom.In 6 weeks, you'll build a weekly system that works with your ADHD brain to help you prioritize what matters, get started with ease, and stay focused through the finish, so you can end each week feeling calmer, capable, and proud of your progress.You’ll get daily co-working sessions, weekly live coaching sessions with me, and a host of other bonuses in a program built specifically to help ADHD brains succeed.The first 10 to apply get a bonus private dashboard build session with me, so if you're interested, apply today. Those spots won’t last long.Get all the details and apply here: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/focus------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, Today he explores three common challenges ADHD entrepreneurs face: the scattered week, the dopamine desert, and the inevitable drift. Steve explains why ADHD often makes execution harder than knowing what to do and shares simple strategies to improve focus, maintain momentum, and build consistent progress.Steve explains three common challenges ADHD entrepreneurs face: the scattered week, the dopamine desert, and the inevitable drift. The scattered week happens when the week begins with strong plans but quickly loses direction as new tasks and distractions appear. The inevitable drift is the tendency for systems and habits to slowly fall apart over time. Steve shares simple strategies like protecting focus, using a two-hour peak work window, and working with others through co-working sessions to maintain steady progress.Key Takeaways:● The Scattered Week: Plans start strong but quickly lose direction.● The Dopamine Desert: Tasks without urgency or excitement are hardest to start.● Protect Your Focus: Reduce distractions to preserve executive function.Additional Insights:Executive Function: ADHD challenges execution more than attention.Interest vs Urgency: These are the two main motivators for ADHD brains.Body Doubling / Co-Working: Working alongside others improves focus, accountability, and momentum for ADHD entrepreneurs.Here are a few quotes from the episode:● “ADHD is not an attention deficit, it’s an attention surplus.” – Steve August● “Progress comes from learning to cross the dopamine desert.” – Steve August● “Compounding works both ways, progress compounds, but so does stagnation.” – Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he explores the three biggest productivity challenges ADHD entrepreneurs face. Learn how the scattered week, the dopamine desert, and the inevitable drift can derail progress, and discover practical strategies to build focus, consistency, and sustainable growth.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Focus Formula - Build a Weekly System for Your ADHD Brain[00:58] - Introducing the Three Problems for ADHD Entrepreneurs[02:58] - The Scattered Week Explained[04:46] - Why Clarity and Priorities Matter[05:38] - The Dopamine Desert[07:28] - The Two-Hour Workday Concept[10:30] - The Inevitable DriftFOLLOW THE HOST:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/ August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
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    13 mins
  • Superpower or Liability? The Truth About ADHD and Entrepreneurial Success with John M. Torrens

    Superpower or Liability? The Truth About ADHD and Entrepreneurial Success with John M. Torrens
    Mar 12 2026
    Big announcement! The next cohort of my life-changing Focus Formula program starts on March 24th.The Focus Formula has helped over 100 ADHD entrepreneurs turn their brilliant chaos into consistent growth and freedom.In 6 weeks, you'll build a weekly system that works with your ADHD brain to help you prioritize what matters, get started with ease, and stay focused through the finish — so you can end each week feeling calmer, capable, and proud of your progress.You’ll get daily co-working sessions, weekly live coaching sessions with me, and a host of other bonuses in a program built specifically to help ADHD brains succeed.The first 10 to apply get a bonus private dashboard build session with me — so if you're interested, apply today. Those spots won’t last long.Get all the details and apply here: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/focus ---------------------------------------------------------------In this episode of the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast, host Steve August talks with John M. Torrens. He's a three-time Inc. 5000 entrepreneur, TEDx speaker on ADHD as an entrepreneur's superpower, and author of Lightning in a Bottle: How Entrepreneurs Can Harness Their ADHD to Win. He's a Professor of Entrepreneurial Practice at Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management and host of The Total Entrepreneur podcast. Key Takeaways:ADHD & Entrepreneurship: Traits like risk-taking and fast action suit early-stage ventures.Functional vs Dysfunctional: The same trait can help or hinder depending on management.ADHD Type Matters: Hyperactive vs inattentive ADHD affects outcomes differently.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Our brains function really well in chaos. If you need somebody to make sense of chaos, we are your guys.” John M. Torrens“Every trait has an upside and a downside depending on the context.” John M. Torrens“There is somebody out there who likes to do the thing you hate, and they are really good at it.” John M. TorrensJoin John M. Torrens as he explains how ADHD traits influence entrepreneurship and business growth, why many people with ADHD start companies, and how founders can manage health, habits, and resilience to build more successful ventures.Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Teaser[01:08] - Focus Formula - Build a Weekly System for Your ADHD Brain[02:06] - Introducing John M. Torrens[04:47] - Early ADHD Awareness[07:19] - Thriving in Chaos, Struggling with Scale[09:25] - ADHD: Superpower or Challenge?[12:23] - Hyperactive vs. Inattentive ADHD[15:04] - Managing Consumption & Activity[19:54] - Delegating Executive Function[23:54] - Decision Paralysis vs. Quick Action[29:04] - Where to Find JohnFOLLOW THE GUEST:LinkedIn Accounts:John M. Torrens: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmtorrens/ Syracuse University: https://www.linkedin.com/school/syracuse-university/ Follow The Total Entrepreneur Podcast on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetotalentrepreneurpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INcJMpftlTHOnYqFoknw5 To learn how ADHD can become an advantage in business, read Dr. John Torrens’ book Lightning in a Bottle: How Entrepreneurs Can Harness Their ADHD to Win. Link here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV4DJZB8/Websites: Syracuse University: https://www.syracuse.edu/ Connections Family Centered Therapies: http://www.connectionstx.com/ FOLLOW THE HOST:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
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    31 mins
  • It’s Not Just Squirrels - Two Other ADHD Animals You Should Know About

    It’s Not Just Squirrels - Two Other ADHD Animals You Should Know About
    Mar 5 2026
    Big announcement! The next cohort of my life-changing Focus Formula program starts March 24th.The Focus Formula has helped over 100 ADHD entrepreneurs turn their brilliant chaos into consistent growth and freedom.In 6 weeks, you'll build a weekly system that works with your ADHD brain to help you prioritize what matters, get started with ease, and stay focused through the finish — so you can end each week feeling calmer, capable, and proud of your progress.You’ll get daily co-working sessions, weekly live coaching sessions with me, and a host of other bonuses in a program built specifically to help ADHD brains succeed.The first 10 to apply get a bonus private dashboard build session with me — so if you're interested, apply today. Those spots won’t last long.Get all the details and apply here: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/focus—------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, Today he explores two powerful metaphors that describe the emotional patterns many ADHD entrepreneurs face: the bear and the hamster. He explains how the bear represents fear of the future and constant hypervigilance, while the hamster reflects nonstop motion and reactive productivity. Steve shares simple head-based and body-based tools to calm the nervous system, step off the wheel, and build systems that create steady progress instead of burnout.Steve introduces two common patterns that many ADHD entrepreneurs experience: the bear and the hamster. The bear represents fear of the future and the feeling of always being chased by looming consequences. The hamster reflects constant motion and reactive productivity that creates effort without real progress. Steve explains that both patterns can lead to burnout if left unchecked.Key Takeaways:Spot the Bear: Notice fear of the future and constant hypervigilance before it leads to burnout.Step Off the Wheel: Avoid reactive productivity and create space for clear direction.Regulate and Reset: Use simple head-based and body-based tools to calm your system and move forward with steady focus.Additional Insights:Bear and Hamster: Fear-driven vigilance and nonstop reactive motion.Survival Trap: Both patterns drain energy and limit real progress.Regulate and Systemize: Use nervous system tools and clear systems to create steady growth.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Sometimes it feels like I am always being chased by a bear.” - Steve August“We cannot continue to function in that mode of being always chased.” - Steve August“Reactive productivity does not actually move us forward.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he explores two powerful metaphors for ADHD entrepreneurs, the bear and the hamster. Learn how fear of the future and nonstop reactive motion can lead to burnout and stalled progress. Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Focus Formula - Build a Weekly System for Your ADHD Brain[00:58] - Two ADHD Spirit Animals [01:57] - The Bear: Driven by Fear [03:56] - The Hamster: Stuck on the Wheel [05:53] - Calming the Nervous System [07:41] - From Reactive to Proactive [09:43] - Progress Over Perfection FOLLOW THE HOST:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/ August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
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    11 mins