Why “just try harder” is a myth (David Flink’s story)
ADHD Aha!19 Mars 2024

Why “just try harder” is a myth (David Flink’s story)

As a child, David Flink was told to “just try harder.” But David wasn’t lazy. He was trying as hard as he could.

After being diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia in the 5th grade, David went to a school that taught him to “try smarter” instead. There he learned to pick paths that work better for his brain.

Today, David is an author, advocate, and speaker. He’s also the founder and chief empowerment officer of Eye to Eye, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving experiences for students with learning differences. Host Laura Key and David discuss how Eye to Eye was born, and bust some age-old ADHD myths.

To get a transcript of this show and check out more episodes, visit the ADHD Aha! podcast page at Understood.

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