Re: Successful ADDers annoy the h*ll out of me.

[Anonymous]

Quizzical………what the hell???? I found myself liking Ed Hallowell right away……just from your description!!!! You say egotistical like it’s a bad thing. In knowing myself I know my ego is in tact, not maniacal, but in tact and strong. I’m not embarrassed about it either. Ego, self-esteem, self-image…….all positive. The alternative does not strike well with me though. Those traits allow me to be fearless…….dive in where angels fear to tread, do things, and, accomplish things that others would not consider. Once in…..my ego won’t let me quit, or fail either, it drives me. So when you say egotistical…….I am smiling…go man go!!!!

Also I find the statement ADD and creativity have no relationship, curious. ADD has nothing to do with writing music, poetry, painting, sketching, dance, telling stories, acting, being a comedian, doing quantum physics???? Is that an assumption or a Barkley quote??? Jeeze Louise, the man wrote a book damn it….how much creativity does he have to display before somebody says……YES????

Here is a definition of creativity from some damn on-line dictionary

1. Having the ability or power to create

2. Productive; creating.

3. Characterized by originality and expressiveness

Reminds me of a story……..a passing observer says to the artist…..”how did you carve that beautiful elephant”??? “Easy”, said the artist, “all I did was chip away everything that did not look like an elephant”!!!!!! No biggie eh (no pun intended)???

In closing here is an observation I have…how easily/readily condemnation and skepticism come forth…….and yet the contrary appears so rare and pricey????

Toofat

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