"I can relate. I've worked call centers before. NOT very successfully I might add. My sister on the other hand does very nicely in call centers. It was pure torture for me both times I tried it and I really hope I'm not ever desperate…"
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I need advice on how to capitalize on my strenghts, instead of struggling with my weaknesses
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Due to a recent failure in my latest business venture/invention, I had to accept a minimum wage job in a call center. I thank God that I have a job that helps me to pay some of my debts, but it…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Trasonda Maharaj Nov 18, 2012.
Is the humble honeybee trying to tell us something?
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I'm not a beekeeper, but I've come across some articles about new scientific discoveries about different genetic differences in bees that really made me wonder about our own ADD personality, and our…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mmori Oct 8, 2012.
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Trasonda Maharaj replied to Mmori's discussion I need advice on how to capitalize on my strenghts, instead of struggling with my weaknesses
doug puryear replied to Mmori's discussion I need advice on how to capitalize on my strenghts, instead of struggling with my weaknesses"mmori
this is characteristic of our ADD.
one possibility is to get a partner - you can be the idea person and they can be the follow thru person (as well as the reality checker)
best wishes,
doug
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hyperspacecadet replied to Mmori's discussion I need advice on how to capitalize on my strenghts, instead of struggling with my weaknesses" If you have to take any old job just to pay the bills for now, why not take one that's more physically active or socially active so that you are not sitting at a desk staring at a screen and trying to sell stuff you…"
Mmori posted a discussionI need advice on how to capitalize on my strenghts, instead of struggling with my weaknesses
Due to a recent failure in my latest business venture/invention, I had to accept a minimum wage job in a call center. I thank God that I have a job that helps me to pay some of my debts, but it certainly is one of the worst jobs for an ADDer. I find that once the training phase is over, the monotony sets in and my anxiety grows. I've had terrible experiences with the meds, definitely not the way to go for me. The only medicine I take is coffee, and lots of it. But even a coffee overdose…See More
Mmori replied to Margaret's discussion A most unexpected reaction."When I read this post a thought came rushing to the forefront in my mind's eye. I saw myself as a 7 year old kid with big oversized glasses to correct my near-sightedness and astigmatism. I felt better back then about being able to…"
Mmori replied to zahir ibrahim's discussion vision overload in ADHD"It is an interesting theory with the vision overload, but in my humble opinion, I don't think it add has to do with vision overload.
I had a job once where I had to answer phones all day and help people with their questions. Even…"
Mmori replied to Mmori's discussion Is the humble honeybee trying to tell us something?"That is such a great suggestion, thank you Liz! I've always enjoyed writing but I never thought about turning it into a career. Maybe it will be a good outlet for all the things I want to say, and with a life filled with…"
Liz♥ replied to Mmori's discussion Is the humble honeybee trying to tell us something?"I would think a job like a travel writer might be good. You could travel to exciting new unexplored places and write articles about them. You seem to be a good writer to me :) Not sure on how to get a job like this but I know I…"
doug puryear replied to Mmori's discussion Is the humble honeybee trying to tell us something?"i hope people will laff but at of times they seem more frustrated with me. it is good if i can remember to laff. and to exercise. and to spend time outdoors. after learning strategies for coping that work, i need…"
Debbie Treadwell replied to Mmori's discussion Is the humble honeybee trying to tell us something?"Having ADHD God gave it to people to make other laugh and at times for us to step back and laugh, Because I'am very creative and have five hobbies started now I just wish I can reimmber how to do them. Or set long enough to get one done. The…"
Mmori replied to Mmori's discussion Is the humble honeybee trying to tell us something?"Thank you very much for your reply. I totally agree that, unfortunately, our true natural state does not work well in modern settings such as school and work. My whole life has been a testament to that. I would eagerly start a new…"
doug puryear replied to Mmori's discussion Is the humble honeybee trying to tell us something?"i think that's fascinating, and that its good to be able to focus enough to function as a scout or anything else. i do feel sorry for the scout bees that are so novelty seeking and distracted by everything that they never make it…"
Bryan Hutchinson replied to Mmori's discussion Is the humble honeybee trying to tell us something?"Excellent way to present this argument, Mmori. I agree that ADHD is not necessarily a 'bad' thing and it may actually be part of human nature, but there is a very strong counter to this belief because it doesn't work in today's…"
Mmori posted a discussionIs the humble honeybee trying to tell us something?
I'm not a beekeeper, but I've come across some articles about new scientific discoveries about different genetic differences in bees that really made me wonder about our own ADD personality, and our place in society.If you search for "scout bees" on the web, you'll be able to read about how scientists have discovered that these types of bees have a different genetic makeup than their "worker" sisters. They have found that these scout bees are wired for novelty seeking behavior (sounds…See More
Mmori replied to Sherri Crowder's discussion Are there actually employers that seek those of us who have ADD?"Ooooh! How often I've dreamt of getting the opportunity from big companies to do what I do best; spend time gathering lots of seemingly useless information, digest it, and in the end, come up with great revolutionary ideas that will…"
Mmori replied to Kenn's discussion If the medication kills the artist..."I don't know where you read that neat vs. messy desk explanation but I think it's a perfect description for my thought processes, and it's exactly the reason why I am perfectly happy thinking that way.
I know that you're…"
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