I suggested in previous posts that ADHD is really only a “problem” within certain cultures or social structures. Those suffering from ADHD are those who are in a “sit still and do what you’re told” environment such as school and a corporate workplace. Those thriving with ADHD have managed to land in a role where they’re able to lean into the parts of ADHD that are powerful. Thom Hargmann’s book “ADHD: A Hunter in a Farmer’s World” takes the whole notion of ADHD and turns it on its ear.
I should start by thanking
for suggesting this book to me. I should also say that I’m waiting for my copy to arrive and read, so everything below is my thoughts or rudimentary research. What I want is to explore this idea before I explore the book. I want to see where my own thoughts lead… because I have some. To me, the things that make a hunter or gatherer successful are not what makes a farmer successful. I’m curious to explore what a modern version of these roles looks like.