Anger isn't the problem. It's what happens when the world ignores it. The Impulsive Thinker® tears apart the lie that ADHD entrepreneurs have "anger issues" — and calls out why nobody ever asks why.
In This Episode:
- Anger versus aggression — the difference nobody sees
- Why ignoring anger creates bigger messes for ADHD entrepreneurs
- How shame and gaslighting feed emotional blowups
What You'll Take Away:
- Anger is a signal, not a character flaw — aggression is what happens when it's ignored
- Shame keeps ADHD entrepreneurs from even feeling anger
- "Anger problems" are often society's refusal to listen, not yours
- ADHD, RSD, and other labels get weaponized to silence you
- The right question isn't "why are you angry" — it's "what boundary got crossed?"
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
The Impulsive Thinker® takes on anger and emotional dysregulation in ADHD entrepreneurship. Why are ADHD entrepreneurs labelled angry when nobody asks what's happened to trigger it? This episode drills into anger as a signal, not a failing, and why mixing it up with aggression misses the real point.
Shame, dismissal, and gaslighting push ADHD entrepreneurs to a breaking point. Ignoring anger never solves it. The Impulsive Thinker® unpacks how aggression happens when signals keep getting suppressed and why asking "why" matters.
This episode calls out how society uses labels like RSD and ADHD as excuses to ignore or blame. Real-world business situations — from customer service to team dynamics — get broken down for neurodivergent Entrepreneurs. You'll see why your blowups have a root cause nobody's asking about.
If you've ever heard "you're too much," "too angry," or been written off for getting upset in business, this episode is for you. Hit play if you're done being dismissed — and ready to hear what nobody says about anger and ADHD.
Email me about it at andre@theimpulsivethinker.com. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference.
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Patrick Murphy is a former Wall Street Journal executive turned mental health coach for high-performing Entrepreneurs. He built his startup after somatic work finally addressed the anxiety therapy never touched.
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00:00 Understanding Anger: A Societal Perspective
02:51 The Consequences of Ignoring Anger
05:37 Navigating Anger: From Emotion to Understanding
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