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Entrepreneurship is not an easy life. It demands resilience, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Have you heard the term: "Entrepreneurial ADD"? It is often used loosely to describe a cognitive disposition or personality traits characterized by a diverse focus and an ability to easily shift between various tasks, projects, or ideas. Entrepreneurial ADD, also known as "Entrepreneurial Attention Deficit Disorder," is not a medical diagnosis - although there is research linking ADD/ADHD and Entrepreneurialism.

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There are people on my team who prefer not to function off the cuff or unplanned (for this I am grateful). I also have had team members leave because they were uncomfortable in the face of uncertainty and risk. At the time, I was blind to it. These are situations I am comfortable in. I am often in negotiations, thinking on my feet. While I do assess and calculate risk, I will dive into uncharted waters. I prefer to take action even if the details are not ironed out –taking action provides initial results to analyze, iterate or course correct. And I have come to realize that people need certainty. They require a plan. They need the details of the mission.