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Focus Your Energy: Hunting for Success in Business with Attention Deficit Disorder

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Every entrepreneur I've ever known has been a person who could be described as having ADD. And this book, which revisits Hartmann's ground-breaking ADD/Hunter/Farmer theory, and then puts it in the context of business, is one of the best business books *for the entrepreneur* I've ever read. (If you work in an office, 9-5, and like it that way, it's probably not the right book for you. If you want to start your own business, though, this book is the key.)

This book really helps you to focus on what is important and teaches you how to deal with distractions in a positive manner. The techniques are genuinely masterful. If you want to succeed with ADD in the business world, than this is the ticket.

Even though this was published in 1994 it is still relevant and chock full of useful gems for those of us with ADD. He offers many strategies for setting up a work life congruent with ADD strengths and offers advice on how to navigate the pitfalls of ADD in the workplace, including when to bring in a Farmer. This book is especially helpful to those who are, or wish to be entrepreneurs.

This book just repeats many time management tips gleaned from other sources. Not at all useful for ADD, which was what I was searching for.