Is Your Focus on Business Growth Leading to Burnout as an Entrepreneur with ADHD (And How to Fix It)? (Ep 93)
Defining sustainable business growth is a critical exercise, especially for entrepreneurs navigating ADHD. In this episode of the Mind + Money podcast, financial coach Sherry and financial planner Val discuss the complex relationship between the pressure to scale and the very real risk of burnout.
The hosts explore how they have navigated their own business journeys by shifting their focus from external validation to internal capacity and energy management. They share why traditional metrics can be dangerous and why it is essential to create a business that supports your life, not the other way around.
Key topics discussed in this episode include:
The unique challenges of balancing growth goals with an ADHD brain
Why building a team may not be the right measure of success for everyone
How capacity planning and client boundaries prevent nervous system burnout
Overcoming the emotional and mental resistance to financial tracking
Strategies for aligning your income goals with your desired lifestyle
If you have ever felt like you are chasing metrics that do not serve you, this episode will provide the framework to fix your focus and find a definition of success that is right for you.
