Jesse J. Anderson

“Captivate: how can I make it interesting? Create: how can I make it creative or novel? Compete: how can I make
it competitive or challenging? Complete: how can I make its completion feel urgent?”
― Jesse J. Anderson, Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD

“Stop using outcome-based goals, which are typically framed like this: “I’m going to finish writing this paper today.” “I’m going to clean the entire office this weekend.” “I’m going to do my taxes tonight.” These types of goals set you up for failure because your estimates often aren’t accurate. Then you get frustrated with your lack of progress, which further demotivates you. Instead, use time-based goals: “I’m going to write for one hour.” “I’m going to clean for twenty minutes.” “I’m going to work on my taxes until 8 p.m.”
― Jesse J. Anderson, Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD