I haven’t read his book, but what I get from that message is that he is trying to shift the label of ADD being a disability to being a condition that, once treated, can be an asset. Sounds a little like positive self-talk, ie, I AM a beautiful person, I CAN do whatever I want to do, I AM someone special. I think its kind of silly and condecending personally. Rebranding the disorder and putting a positive spin on it to make people feel better about having the condition (trying to sell books perhaps). However, many people who have ADD do seem to have positive traits that are overshadowed by the negative, thus holding them back from accessing their creative abilities and strengths.
It is disheartening that there doesn’t seem to be a solid consensus, but Dr.s don’t know everything and one dr’s. view whose opinion is “more colorful” than the mainstream’s shouldn’t throw you off course. I know for me, since having started Ritalin a few weeks ago, I find I am able to develop the positive, creative side of me without all the noise, doubt and distraction holding me back. I’ll be you too have a creative side, I can see it in your humor (cynicism?) 
Sometimes I hate telling people here that Ritalin is helping me (tremendously) for fear of being accused of advocating for drugs and the pharmaceutical industry. i’m just sharing what my experience has been and allthough there are common traits ADDrs may share, everyone is different and reacts differently to treatments. I’d watch the video series here. It gives good insight and information ….helped me a lot. Just want to say, there is help, there is hope… without sounding like a walking platitude. Its late, I’m tired, I hope this makes sense. I wish you luck Wgreen.
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