Richard B. Molina
Technical writer
Dec 7, 04:45
What are you passionate about?

Working hard for something we don't care about is called Stress, Working hard for something we care about is called Passion. What's something you're passionate about?

Adva Shaviv
Adva Shaviv
ADHD fantasy author
Dec 7, 17:22

I love this question! This distinction is all the more true with ADHD. Doing what we love sends a rush of dopamine through our brains, encouraging a hyperfocus, often allowing us to complete work of days or weeks within hours. On the other hand, a boring task not only stresses us, but is sometimes neurologically impossible for our brains to tackle, regardless of will or difficulty. I would love to say writing is my passion, but the truth is more complicated. On the one hand, especially when writing ADHD fantasy, or fantasy in general - thrill and inspiration immediately arise from bringing into life worlds, characters and plots. Ideas flow and genuine excitement propels the typing fingers. Sometimes, however, problems arise - plot inconsistencies, for instance; self-doubt creeps in, or simply boring tasks are involved: editing might be one. On the other hand, even had writing involved only magic, it would eventually get old to a constantly dopamine-seeking brain. Luckily, building an indie author business involves much more than writing. It requires designing, branding, copywriting, website building, social media posting, guest blogging, audience building... - a whole plethora of varied activities all involving creativity - the life substance of dopamine. In short... one thing I'm passionate about is writing and indie publishing my ADHD fantasy fiction!

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