The plan is structured specifically to:

- Break large projects into tiny, achievable tasks

- Front-load the visually rewarding parts (design/UI)

- Include built-in dopamine triggers throughout

- Keep scope extremely limited to ensure shipping

- Provide clear "done" criteria for each day

- Make everything actionable and concrete

Each project is designed to be completed in exactly one week, with the most overwhelming parts simplified into small, manageable steps.

You can literally start this Monday morning with the first checkbox and work your way through, knowing exactly what to do each day without getting overwhelmed by the bigger picture.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Living in a mid-sized Midwestern city, my life represents what I call "optimized contentment." I own a modest house that I've turned into an art sanctuary - complete with commissioned murals worth more than many would spend on "practical" renovations. This choice perfectly encapsulates my philosophy: true wealth is the freedom to prioritize beauty and meaning over conventional wisdom.

Augmented reality with the Apple Vision Pro has turned time into a fluid, dreamlike state, where digital and physical worlds blend and dance together. In this new terrain, I find my brain struggling to reconcile the dimensions when a digital item intersects with a physical object, like my monitor or table. It's as if the boundaries of reality blur, creating a momentary confusion that leaves my mind in a haze, a visual blurrity. However, shifting the digital object to its own space, just adjacent to the physical world, restores clarity, and the two realms coexist like Yin and Yang.

As someone who has navigated ADHD and technology since my diagnosis in 2016, I've seen significant changes in how we can leverage our Macs to support our unique needs. The landscape of productivity tools has evolved dramatically, especially with the integration of AI and automation. Here's my updated guide to the essential Mac apps that help manage ADHD symptoms in 2024.