Geoff Brewer #FBPE #FBR #FBNHS #NAFO

The @BBCRadio4 #politicalthinking interview by @bbcnickrobinson talking to the wonderful @AngelaRayner is quite simply superb. Well done Nick and thank you Angela for being such a refreshingly warm and in-touch human being. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

8. Structure = freedom. Lists, routines, and visual reminders don’t restrict ADHD brains. They free them. Timers, alarms, and small task chunks reduce overwhelm and build momentum.

7. Movement = focus. Pacing, fidgeting, walking… They aren’t distractions. They’re self-regulation tools. Exercise—especially cardio—boosts mood and focus. Many ADHDers do better with standing desks or walking meetings.

6. The real bottleneck? Executive function. ADHD makes planning, prioritizing, and starting tasks feel like climbing a mountain. It’s not laziness. It’s a brain wiring challenge that needs the right tools.

5. ADHD and entrepreneurship often go hand in hand. ADHDers are: • Risk-takers • Big-picture thinkers • Comfortable with uncertainty They may struggle with structure but thrive when building things their way.

4. Rejection Sensitivity (RSD) is real. ADHDers often feel extreme emotional pain from: • Criticism • Being ignored • Perceived failure It’s not “overreacting.” It’s how their brain processes emotional pain.

3. ADHD brains crave novelty and stimulation. Routine feels like torture. But they thrive in: • Fast-paced, urgent environments • Creative challenges • Work with rapid feedback loops These are superpowers in the right career.

2. ADHD doesn’t “end” in childhood. For many, it follows into adulthood. The signs shift: • Mental restlessness > physical hyperactivity • Overwhelm > impulsivity This is why millions of adults go undiagnosed.

1. ADHD isn’t a lack of attention—it’s a mismanagement of it. ADHD brains can hyperfocus for hours on what they love… But completely tune out everything else. It’s not about “focus problems,” it’s about focus control.

ADHD isn’t about “being distracted.” It’s a complex brain wiring—full of strengths most people overlook. Here are 8 truths about ADHD that change everything (especially if you or someone you love has it): 🧵

Epstein accuser Maria Farmer on Ghislaine Maxwell: “I’ve never met a more predatory, terrifying human being in my entire life. She’s a very dangerous person. The woman is not a victim, she’s a victimizer.”

Kupyansk: Russian forces recently advanced into and northwest of Kupyansk. Russian forces will likely leverage advances northwest of Kupyansk to support the future envelopment of Kupyansk and complicate Ukraine's ability to supply positions in the town and defend west of the town…

KADEN GROVES COMPLETES THE GRAND TOUR TRILOGY 🏆 An amazing solo attack sees the Aussie take stage 20! 🥇 7 wins at La Vuelta 🇪🇸 2 wins at the Giro 🇮🇹 1 win at the Tour de France 🇫🇷

Thailand is close to completing one of the world's biggest floating solar farms. How big? Roughly the size of 230 football fields. We have the solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate #climate #energy #renewables #GreenNewDeal

Aid trucks start moving towards Gaza from Egypt — Egyptian media say

Absolutely fascinating insights on my walk today from ⁦@jonsopel⁩ ⁦@TheNewsAgents⁩ 🎧🚶‍♀️ podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the…

NEW: Russian forces conducted a combined missile and drone strike against Ukraine on the night of July 25 to 26 and appear to be increasingly integrating missiles into overnight strike packages after mainly relying on drones in Spring and early Summer 2025. (1/4) Other Key…

Demons blocking aid trucks when children in Gaza are starving.

Let’s not forget, Turkey recorded 50.5C yesterday. No words!

RUSSIA’S MILITARY PLANTS ATTACKED IN STAVROPOL & ROSTOV Vlog 1117: War in Ukraine youtu.be/XFIrRJt01t4

Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ Cross-Strait Relations: Taiwan concluded its annual Han Kuang military exercises on July 18. The PRC held military exercises and increased its ADIZ incursions around Taiwan during the exercises, likely to protest the Han Kuang exercises. The PRC stated…