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Practical advice, strategies, and insights for living a more satisfying life as a neurodivergent business owner and entrepreneur.

How to Say “No” More
Sly Stark Sly Stark

How to Say “No” More

We’re all guilty of saying “yes” too often. To projects. To deadlines. To ourselves, when we suddenly get a new idea and think it has to happen now.

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A Simple Trick to Transition from “Work Mode” to “Home Mode”
Sly Stark Sly Stark

A Simple Trick to Transition from “Work Mode” to “Home Mode”

If your brain won’t stop working after work, maybe it’s because work never really left the room.

When your dining table is your office, and your living room is also your meeting space, your brain stays in work mode—even when you’re off the clock.

But what if you gave your brain a cue?

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Overcoming Email Anxiety: An Incredibly Comprehensive Guide for Neurodivergent Folks
Sly Stark Sly Stark

Overcoming Email Anxiety: An Incredibly Comprehensive Guide for Neurodivergent Folks

Email anxiety is a challenge that many people face, especially those who are neurodivergent. Based on what I've observed in my business and while working in a corporate setting, all types of people tend to struggle with this, both neurotypical and neurodivergent.

So, if you've ever opened your email to be greeted by a mountain of unread messages or had an email you’ve been putting off responding to for months, you know the dread that can come with it. But here’s the good news: you can conquer this anxiety.

How do I know this? I am an AuDHD-er who conquered my own debilitating email anxiety. 

With guidance and some practical strategies, you can feel less stress about answering emails, even the difficult ones. Keep reading to learn about why you’re feeling the way you feel about email and how you can address that to kick email’s ass.

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The ADHD Entrepreneur’s Dilemma: Lots of Business Ideas, Limited Time & Energy
Sly Stark Sly Stark

The ADHD Entrepreneur’s Dilemma: Lots of Business Ideas, Limited Time & Energy

If you are an ADHD entrepreneur, chances are you’ve come up with an endless flood of business ideas.

One day, you’re planning to launch a podcast; the next, you’re creating a line of handmade crochet plushies based on deep sea creatures. The creativity and enthusiasm you bring to each idea are unmatched—but when it comes to actually getting those ideas off the ground, things can start to fall apart.

In this article, we talk about why ADHD brains are wired to come up with endless business concepts but struggle with execution. We’ll also go over practical advice on what to do when you get a new business idea, like how to validate a business idea, choose the right one, and—perhaps the most crucial part—stay interested long enough to see it through.

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