Do you actually know what you want out of life, or are you stuck in the "I'll figure it out someday" loop?
In this episode, we break down why so many ADHDers struggle to identify their goals, passions, and purpose and why that's not a personal failing, but it's actually an executive function and dopamine-driven challenge. We unpack the "hobby graveyard," the danger of using AI as a decision-making crutch, and why knowing what you don't want is just as valuable as knowing what you do.
Megs also shares her own journey breaking away from social media as a real-world case study in messy, non-linear progress.
If you're an adult with ADHD who feels behind, indecisive, or like everyone else got a "purpose manual" you never received, this episode will help you reframe what progress actually looks like.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Why ADHD brains struggle to "just know" what they want
- How the "hobby graveyard" keeps you stuck
- What “progress” actually means
- Megs' personal, honest story of quitting social media
- How to ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHD
Resources on ADHD and Executive Function:
00:00 What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
04:57 Having Big Dreams but Executive Function Gets in the Way
07:35 How AI Doesn't Actually Help You
08:51 How Do We Even Know if We Are Making Progress?
13:41 Knowing What You Don't Want is Progress
17:22 Journey to Breaking Away From Social Media
22:18 What If We're Wrong about What We Want?
26:02 Don't Lose Sight of Progress by Focussing on the End Result
31:21 Conclusion
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