A "Simple" ADHD Hack to Get More Done

Hey my fellow ADHDers,

Most productivity advice doesn’t work for ADHD entrepreneurs.

❌ “Just use a planner.”

(You’ve bought 10. None worked.)

❌ “Time block everything.”

(Yeah, right. Who sticks to that?)

❌ “Have more willpower.”

(If that worked, you wouldn’t be here.)

You don’t need more motivation—you need a system that works with your brain.

🎯 Here’s 1 simple ADHD-friendly hack that actually works:

(disclaimer: simple is usually NOT “easy” but gets easier over time with repetition)

“The Preview Method”

→ Pick one task you’ve been avoiding.

→ Set a 10-minute timer to start (not finish—just start. I like the phrase “take a peek, or “preview” it.)

→ Turn on a playlist or white noise.

→ Get yourself organized to “review” the task and map out what's involved. No pressure just a quick “preview” to set up the next worksession.

→ Work until the timer stops (or until 3 hrs suddenly pass and you realized you completed the task and 5 other things)

Why It Works:

✅ 10 minutes bypasses overwhelm. (Starting is the hardest part.)

✅ Music triggers focus mode. 

(This is called a “context shift.”)

✅ No pressure to finish. 

(But you usually will anyway.)

This is a strategy I've pushed myself to do for years now.

I can tell you that it becomes a habit and I don't even think about it anymore.

So while it may take time to do this regularly, it's totally worth it.

Give it a try and email me back with how it works. I'd really like to hear!

🔥 Want all 5 ADHD productivity hacks? Reply “HACKS” and I’ll send them to you.

No motivation required—just small, repeatable shifts that change everything.

You got this…

Ian

P.S. If you’ve been spinning your wheels, and you're ready to make a change, let's talk. Reply to me “GROUP” and I’ll send over details about the upcoming case study group we are launching.

P.P.S - if you don't know I'm doing a free workshop Tues at 830am PST. Reply if you want to join and I'll add you to the invite 🤟