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Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, is an expert ADHD coach and productivity specialist, and shares a quick solo episode on a powerful mindset shift. Instead of “dropping the ball,” Steve talks about the idea of “putting balls down,”  making clear choices about what to pause or delay. He explains how ADHD brains often treat every task as equally urgent, which leads to overwhelm. By learning to be intentional and organized each week, we can feel more in control and less guilty. This episode offers real tools and encouragement to help ADHD entrepreneurs focus, plan better, and take pressure off themselves.

Steve shares a smart strategy for ADHD entrepreneurs to stay calm and focused: instead of feeling bad about "dropping the ball," he encourages them to "put balls down" on purpose. This means choosing what truly matters each week and letting go of the rest. ADHD brains often make everything feel urgent, causing stress and confusion. By planning weekly, being honest about limits, and seeking support, ADHD minds can reduce overwhelm and gain clarity. Steve’s approach helps simplify tasks, making life feel lighter, more manageable, and in control.

Key Takeaways:

• Put Balls Down: Choose what to pause instead of feeling like you failed.
• ADHD Overload: Brains treat everything as urgent; learn to sort it out.
• Weekly Planning: A clear weekly plan helps reduce stress and confusion.

Additional Insights:

• Not Failure: Putting things down is a smart choice, not giving up.
• ADHD Brain Truth: Everything can feel urgent, even when it’s not.
• Planning Helps: A weekly check-in makes choices feel easier.

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• “You don’t have to drop the ball, you can choose to put it down.” - Steve August
• “ADHD brains make everything feel urgent. They need help sorting.” - Steve August
• “Letting go of some things gives you the space to move forward.” - Steve August

Join Steve August as he shares how choosing to “put balls down” on purpose helps ADHD entrepreneurs feel less stressed, more focused, and better able to plan their weeks. Learn simple ways to handle overload, sort priorities, and move forward with clarity.

Episode Highlights:

[00:00 ] - Teaser

[01:31 ] - Dropping Balls vs. Putting Them Down

[02:14 ] - Why ADHD Brains Struggle with Overload

[03:28 ] - Refocusing on What Truly Matters

[04:35 ] - Choosing Intentionally, Not Reacting

[05:40 ] - Getting Support and Planning Weekly

[06:43 ] - Letting Go to Move Forward with Clarity

FOLLOW THE HOST:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/ 
• Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/ 
• August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/ 
• Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ 
• Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.com
• X: https://x.com/steveaugust
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ 

FOLLOW THE PODCAST:

• Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAccelerator
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035