Robert Dempsey

ADHD is a hell of a thing. On one hand, we have a high capacity for work and are highly self-aware. On the other hand, we then take that self-awareness and become massively overwhelmed because we see all the work that needs to be done.

Can you relate to that? If so, how do you get started?

What if the story that built our lives, the story of the "American Dream", was never meant to make us whole?
My next guide, The Myth That Broke Us, is coming Nov 11.
It's for anyone who's ever felt betrayed by the dream.

Just saw a sign that reads, “Business runs on process.”

Made me wonder how much “process” we implement in both business and life to give ourselves a feeling of control in a life that’s inherently chaotic and unpredictable.

What do you think?

My ADHD brain loves the chase. But sometimes the chase is the trap.
The harder I grip, the less control I have.
Maybe it's not about doing more.
Maybe it's about finally letting go.

Also not a coincidence that the fascist in charge wants to get rid of mail in ballots and put other unconstitutional roadblocks in place to further suppress voter turnout for the upcoming 2026 midterms, which Dems will most likely sweep and put an end to the destruction of this regime.

As of today we are now in the longest government shutdown, the REPUBLICAN EPSTEIN SHUTDOWN, in history.

The previous longest was during the Fanta Fascist's first term.

No, it's not a coincidence.

Given the absolute Democrat crush across the country yesterday, grocery and other prices skyrocketing, and the massive loss of jobs in the past weeks, I would say this is 100% BS.

Bringing the Portland anti-fascist frog energy after a democrat sweep here in Virginia! LFG!!!

Now to ensure our elected sleep fighting for our rights, for our communities, and against the regime!

Here’s looking at you 2026 midterms!

Here’s some more cause this is fun 😂😂😂

Trump is totally crashing out right now on Truth Social. He’s posting his vitriol about every 30 minutes.

The pinwheel of insanity never ceases, and you can’t keep an utter narcissist down when they live in their own little world.

Is it ADHD of me to never watch live videos because people speak too slowly, and I can only watch videos at 1.5 (or more) speed?

Note: I was officially diagnosed and most definitely have ADHD.

But tell me - is it?!

The Myth That Broke Us: Letting Go of the Story That Was Never Meant for Us A guide for people with ADHD who’ve done everything "right" — and are still wondering why it never feels like enough.Every fall, I find myself reflecting — on where I am, what's working, and what's not. This year, that reflection turned into something bigger.It started with a simple realization: The American Dream isn't broken — it’s been captured.For people like us — especially those of us with ADHD — that realization hits hard. We've done everything "right." We've worked hard, chased opportunity, followed every rule we were taught. Yet so many of us are still living paycheck to paycheck, still fighting for a sense of stability that never seems to arrive.The Myth That Broke Us is a guide for people who are ready to stop chasing the dream that broke them — and start building one that sets them free.Inside, we'll unpack how cultural myths around work, worth, and success have shaped our lives, and why our brains often confuse urgency for importance. More importantly, we'll start writing a new story — one that fits who we actually are, not who we were told to be.Because once you see the myth for what it is, you can finally stop living up to it… and start living beyond it.You’ll Learn How To: Identify the hidden cultural stories driving your choices Recognize how the "hustle mindset" keeps you stuck in survival mode Understand how ADHD and neurodivergence interact with modern expectations Reclaim your focus, your peace, and your definition of success Who It’s For ADHD entrepreneurs, creators, and changemakers who feel stuck in "almost there" mode People reevaluating what success really means in a system that's shifting beneath their feet Anyone ready to let go of a dream that doesn't fit — and create one that does The American Dream may be dead — but your dream isn't.👉 Get your copy of The Myth That Broke Us

Standard Edition ($15) → 150 meals
Deluxe Edition ($24.50) → 245 meals

Gumroad takes about 10% in fees, but I’ll personally cover that so EVERY PENNY goes to Feeding America.

Let’s prove that compassion is stronger than greed.

Pathfinders: hours before 44M Americans lost food benefits, Trump threw a “Great Gatsby” party. Gold chandeliers. Champagne towers.

This isn’t politics. It’s utter cruelty.

All November, I’m donating 100% of The Myth That Broke Us proceeds to @feedingamerica.org

Here's the impact you'll make →

While things continue to burn down all around us, I had a huge win today - Zephyr the cat jumped onto my lap for the first time ever, cuddled while purring, looked me in the eyes and rubbed his face on mine.

Does this mean I belong to him now, or just that I've been accepted?!

The cuteness!!!

Ever feel like the dream we were sold — work hard, play by the rules, and life will reward you — doesn't work for most of us with ADHD?
Maybe it’s not us that's broken. Maybe the story was never built for people like us.

They (and you know who I mean) are keeping the government shutdown and trying to force a deal by holding 44 million hungry Americans hostage, mostly children.
Just to take healthcare from 22 million others.
This isn't politics, it's cruelty, pure and simple.
#GovernmentShutdown

This week reminded me of something simple: awareness isn't peace — action is.
The last two weeks have been heavy and hopeful all at once, but I'm ending them grounded and grateful.

Thank you for reading, reflecting, and resetting with me.

More transformations coming soon Pathfinders.

Hope it helps!

This week I practiced what I teach in The Three-Foot Reset.
One morning: no phone before coffee (super hard!!).
Another: 10 minutes outside to walk and breathe.
Tiny resets.
But they changed everything.

What's one small way you "reset" this week?

The Three-Foot Reset: How ADHD Minds Step Back, Refocus, and Reclaim Control in a Chaotic World A few years ago, I was walking into a conference after-party when a man came barreling down the escalator, moving fast and out of breath. As he passed me, he said, "There's too many people up there! I've got to get some space."I remember feeling that deep in my bones — because I've been that guy. Overwhelmed. Overstimulated. Trying to hold it together while the world gets louder and louder.These days, that feeling shows up everywhere. The news. Social media. The endless scroll of bad headlines. For those of us with ADHD, our brains don't just see it all — we absorb it. Every headline, every injustice, every "what if" lights up our nervous system like a pinball machine.The Three-Foot Reset was born out of that chaos. It's a simple, real-world method I created to help ADHD minds come back from overwhelm — one grounded step at a time. You’ll learn how to: Recognize the early signs of burnout before it takes over Refocus on what's actually within your control Rebuild calm and capability through small, real-world actions Reset your nervous system using practical grounding tools Reconnect with people and purpose when everything feels too big This isn't theory. It's lived experience. I use this same process myself every day — to step away from the noise, get out of my head, and come back to what truly matters.If you've been running down your own escalator, just trying to find some space, this guide is for you.

If the world feels too big, too loud, too impossible — I get it.
That's why I created The Three-Foot Reset.
It's not about fixing everything. It's about finding focus again — one small decision at a time.

The Three-Foot Reset →

This is cruelty, pure and simple.

This isn't about politics. It's about fairness and basic decency.

And right now, as grocery prices continue to go through the roof, all Americans are losing thanks to the so-called leadership.

When the government shuts down, here's what that really means:

* 44 million families lose their food benefits in 2 days

* 22 million Americans see their healthcare costs jump 100%–400% in 2 months

Meanwhile, enforcement agencies still get full pay and overtime.

Some days, my brain feels like 37 tabs open and 4 playing music I can't find.
When that happens I stop, breathe, and ask: "What’s mine to control right now?"
Nine times out of ten the answer is simple: my breath, my tone, my next move.
Focus starts there — not with willpower, but with awareness.

Scammy text appeal seeking donations for the "No Kings Act" which will be "500% MATCHED"

PSA: The No Kings PAC is not affiliated with and had no role in putting on the 10/18 mobilization. If you get a spammy text from them claiming your donation will be 5x matched, know that it's not from anyone involved in the No Kings protest (and please direct your angry emails to them, not us)

The Three-Foot Reset: How ADHD Minds Step Back, Refocus, and Reclaim Control in a Chaotic World A few years ago, I was walking into a conference after-party when a man came barreling down the escalator, moving fast and out of breath. As he passed me, he said, "There's too many people up there! I've got to get some space."I remember feeling that deep in my bones — because I've been that guy. Overwhelmed. Overstimulated. Trying to hold it together while the world gets louder and louder.These days, that feeling shows up everywhere. The news. Social media. The endless scroll of bad headlines. For those of us with ADHD, our brains don't just see it all — we absorb it. Every headline, every injustice, every "what if" lights up our nervous system like a pinball machine.The Three-Foot Reset was born out of that chaos. It's a simple, real-world method I created to help ADHD minds come back from overwhelm — one grounded step at a time. You’ll learn how to: Recognize the early signs of burnout before it takes over Refocus on what's actually within your control Rebuild calm and capability through small, real-world actions Reset your nervous system using practical grounding tools Reconnect with people and purpose when everything feels too big This isn't theory. It's lived experience. I use this same process myself every day — to step away from the noise, get out of my head, and come back to what truly matters.If you've been running down your own escalator, just trying to find some space, this guide is for you.

My ADHD brain loves to zoom out — systems, patterns, chaos.
But clarity isn't control.
Sometimes the most "radical" thing we can do is focus on what's within three feet of us.
That's where peace — and resistance — begin.

What Writing About Authoritarianism Taught Me About Control Writing about authoritarianism left me heavy — but it also brought clarity. In this reflection, I share what the Serenity Prayer taught me about letting go of what I can’t control, reclaiming what I can, and finding peace in the three feet around me. Because resistance starts with presence — and presence begins with perspective.

I wrote about it in my newest piece: What Writing About Authoritarianism Taught Me About Control

Read it here →

That reminder pulled me back to what is within my control:

My breath.
My tone.
My next action.
The three feet around me.

And that's where real peace — and the actions that are real resistance — begins.

Then I remembered something from alcoholism recovery — the Serenity Prayer.

"Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference."

I didn't believe in "God" the way then, but I believed in the calm it brought.

After writing about authoritarianism last week, I couldn't shake the heaviness.
My ADHD brain already connected the dots, but seeing it all laid out made it real.
Our systems are cracking; some are crumbling.
The noise keeps getting louder.
And for a while, it felt like there was nothing I could do.

Are We Already Living in an Authoritarian America? My pattern-recognition engine has been screaming — and the more I dig, the clearer it gets: we’re closer than we think.

This week, I asked a hard question: How close are we to authoritarianism?

Your responses reminded me that awareness is contagious.

If you read, shared, or simply reflected — thank you.

(Re)read the guide here: