This Week's Activation...

Why you can't focus (adhd myth) + Birthday boy

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The ADHD Myth

I have a hot take:

90% of people with the label of ADHD don't actually have it.

Whether given to them by a doctor or themselves...

...it isn't true.

The pharmaceutical industry is incentivized to make you think you are sick.

They don't make money from "healthy" or "functioning" people.

Quite the opposite actually.

If I give you a label - whether true or not - you will become it.

Sadly kids are double dosed with food dyes, sugar, and chemicals proven to cause them to act out...

...then given a lifelong label that they are different, and have a broken brain with ADHD...

...or other so called conditions.

Don't even get me started on medications.

But, if you were lucky enough to not be labeled as a kid - adulthood is no different.

You're bombarded with advertising, media, and distractions 24 / 7.

It isn't that your brain is malfunctioning or chemically imbalanced...

...which they can't accurately measure by the way.

It's that our way of living is overstimulating - more than ever before in history.

Now, more than ever we are fighting over our most valuable resources.

Time and attention.

To win this fight we must become skilled at one thing:

Focusing.

Why you can't focus

For millions of years our ancestors lived a simple life.

Outside of survival and basic responsibilities - they had little else to steal their focus.

As our societies developed - our plates became more and more full.

From the early 1900's to now, we quantum leaped.

First it was newspapers, then televisions, and eventually computers.

Now it's 10,001 smart devices and LED screens.

Combined with a face paced, consumeristic lifestyle that can't slow down for one second...

...it's no wonder we are mentally ill, unfocused, and disconnected.

And, unless you decide to become a monk in a monastery - you can't escape it.

It's going to get worse before it gets better.

So... YOU need to get better before it gets worse.

How to fix your focus

PS. I am hosting a free workshop today called “Fix Your Focus: Get More Done In 1 Hour Than Most Do All Day”

If you’d like to go deeper than I can in this letter >> sign up here...

and if you can’t (or didn't) make it I’ll send you the replay.

Now, how can we fix your focus?

1st - Slow Down

The ability to slow down is a gift in today’s world.

It’s the ultimate boss move.

When the whole world is asking you to speed up, do more, and overcommit - do the opposite.

Be still.

• Take a moment to breathe.
• Think through what’s ahead.
• Connect to the infinite.

You won’t fall behind.

You will get ahead - through a clear mind, grounded energy, and inspired action-plan.

2nd - Get Clear

Plan your work before you work your plan.

Ask yourself things like:

• Where am I going?
• Why do I want to go there?
• How do I get there?
• Who can help me?
• What is my highest-impact next step?

Half the battle of being focused is knowing what to focus on.

If not - the worlds agenda for you - becomes more important than your own.

3rd - Go Deep

Block out time to take action on your highest priority.

• Notifications and distractions off.
• Timer and headphones on.

Now execute.

You will surprise yourself on the quality of work you can do.

And with time your focus muscle will grow…

…allowing you to buy back your most valuable resources:

Your time and attention.

“ Always remember, your focus determines your reality. — George Lucas

Don't forget to sign up for my Fix Your Focus workshop here.

Birthday boy

I turned 26 last Sunday.

The joke about your brain fully developing around age 25 seems true…

…this last year brought many lessons and more maturity…

…plus a lot of good times along the way.

Here are my top 5 lessons the last year blessed me with:

➤ 1) Impermanence

Death, and change are constant.

Nothing will remain as it is - relationships, circumstances, seasons, emotions, and even our own self.

Embracing this is a gift - it’s made me appreciate life more and soak up each moment.

➤ 2) Process vs Outcome

Thinking big isn’t enough.

The work doesn’t care about your dreams, it demands participation - and the results don’t come without the work.

Go all in on the process, while staying aligned with your outcome.

➤ 3) Ask For Help

Life will humble you when you try to do it alone.

It isn’t weak to ask for help, it is a sign of strength.

Your loved ones, the higher power, and even strangers will come to your aid - you only need to ask.

➤ 4) Stewardship

Appreciate and nurture what you have.

If left unattended - all things plunge into chaos and disorder.

Take care of your environment, possessions, and most importantly yourself.

➤ 5) Acceptance

Life is full of shoulda, coulda, woulda’s.

We must hold it all with loving, compassionate, and raw acceptance.

The best way to honor our life experience is to embody the lessons it taught us through who we are now.

—

Sending love to all of the people that played a roll in my life over the last year.

Here’s to being the youngest I’ll ever be again 🍻

—

✅ My Win: Found my zest for life and people again.

After a long period of being a hermit - and focusing on my business - I was able to get out, have fun experiences, and meet new people.

❌ My Challenge: Entrepreneur hell.

Being a business owner isn't for the weak.

It's a rollercoaster...

...income, emotions, and progress is always up and down.

What I am working on

In my personal life: Walking my talk.

Accepting that I can’t be perfect, but I can always do better.

Dialing in my routines, plans, and daily actions to get back on track for my goals this year.

• Complete a spartan trifecta race and Brazilian jiu jitsu contest.
• Enroll 100+ clients in my business.
• Invest $100,000.

In my professional life: Taking action on new learnings.

After the mastermind I went to last week - I’ve had several unlocks and wins.

• YouTube videos are performing better.
• More clarity on how to grow my business.
• Renewed energy to win and believe in myself.

The goal this month is $20,000. Keep you posted :)

In my financial life: Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive.

I hope you got that reference.

It's been a bumpy two years financially.

I've lost $40k in cash trying new things, and invested even more in myself.

So right now, I am being smart with my money and keeping my head above water best I can.

Calling in more abundance - and appreciating what I already have along the way.

Curious how your week is?

See you next week and as always...

Rooting for you 💪

–Christopher