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Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain

Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain

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A refreshingly practical and honest guide that rewrites the script on ADHD
Peter Shankman is a busy guy — a media entrepreneur who runs several businesses, gives keynote speeches around the world, hosts a popular podcast, runs marathons and Iron Mans, is a licensed skydiver, dabbles in angel investing, and is loving father to his young daughter. 
Simply put, he always seems to have more than 24 hours in a day. How does he do it? Peter attributes his unusually high energy level and extreme productivity to his ADHD. 
In Faster Than Normal, Shankman shares his hard-won insights and daily hacks for making ADHD a secret weapon for living a full and deeply satisfying life. Both inspiring and practical, the book presents life rules, best practices, and simple but powerful ways to:
Harness your creative energy to generate and execute your ideas
Direct your hyperfocus to get things done 
Identify your pitfalls–and avoid them
Streamline your daily routine to eliminate distractions
Use apps and other tech innovations to free up your time and energy
Filled with ingenious hacks and supportive self-care advice, this is the positive, practical book the ADHD community has long needed – and is also an invaluable handbook for anyone who’s sick of feeling overwhelmed and wants to drive their faster-than-normal brain at maximum speed…without crashing.
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01NARNVTX
Publisher ‏ : ‎ TarcherPerigee (Oct. 3 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
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13 reviews for Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain

  1. Jade20 –

    Actually finished this book! Best ADHD book
    I finished this book within a few days! It kept me engaged and eager to read more. He is funny, witty and offers great insight into his own life and real world examples. He gave me hope and empowered me to view myself differently. ADHD can be a superpower and Shankman offers that perspective. I bought 2 more copies for friends. Highly recommend.

  2. Miles MacDonald –

    Explains the benefits of ADHD and how to maximize your potential
    great read that explains the benefits of ADHD and how use use them to maximize you potential. This book also describes the cons of ADHD in a humorous way and how you can make them a non issue by implementing routines in you daily life. The views are from a personal perspective. It has helped me understand why i am the way i am. Being recently aware of Being ADHD and a survivor of a brain tumor at an early age, This book helped me realize why I was able to come through tough times in life and never gave up. ADHD in some ways has saved my life and thanks to this book, I have learned more about myself then ever and It is one messed up gift. I recommend it to anyone who has ADHD. I think it would also be very beneficial to anyone who has an ADD/ADHD child to give them a better understanding of how this is a gift and not a curse. It just may not be as funny to someone who doesn’t have this gift. I really rarely read books but this one I could not put down. The author is super cool too and i suggest listening to his podcast and subscribing to his mailer.

  3. Aimee –

    Great read
    I would definitely recommend this book to anyone with ADHD or living with someone with ADHD. Its written so a person with ADHD will not get side tracked. Its brilliant.

  4. J W. –

    One of the best books I’ve read in awhile
    This book has changed my life for the better. I’ve seen results in one week, just from taking small suggestions from it.This book isn’t just for those with brains faster than normal. It’s for those with those people in their life.Not only that, ANYONE could gain some organizational and productivity benefits from this book. Even Sloths.If you’re on the fence, jump off to the side where you buy it

  5. Amazon Customer –

    an enlightening read
    The book was promised to be in “like new” condition – as far as I can tell, it is completely brand new. There was a little tiny black bot on the bottom edge of the pages, with doesn’t affect the quality of the book at all.As for the book itself, my 21-year-old son has ADHD, and I got this book for him. At one point he was in tears because the author was able to so precisely articulate what’s going on inside his head, especially when it comes to emotions and self-doubt, which he particularly experienced as he got older. He has found this book to be incredibly revealing and helpful.

  6. I used this like for years when I was younger back in the 80’s and I am so happy that I found it at Amazon. Must have this. Gives you healthier hair, brittle free, curly friendly –

    Worty buying
    I bought this for my daughter graduation. She loving it. So educational. Highly recommended

  7. AL JENSEN –

    Three Stars
    WAS A GIFT TO SOMEONE, I NEVER READ IT

  8. Gareth Morris –

    I found myself in this book
    I haven’t been clinically diagnosed (yet) with ADHD but after listening to a couple of Peter’s podcasts, I wanted to learn more , in a distilled format. I found that in Faster Than Normal. I immediately found both permission to be the way I am, think the way I think and a load of helpful tools and knowledge. I’m excited to employ some better tactics to create the success I know that I am capable of. I have greater confidence that my way of thinking, when managed properly, is a gift, not a disability. Thank you for the awesome book.

  9. Richard –

    I have this on audible. It’s a really good look at managing your ADHD. Lots of useful tips. Humourous asides. Written by a successful neurospicy person, who has learned the hard way. Can recommend.

  10. Amazon Customer –

    I feel very blessed to find this book and know through it what power hidden inside me. Thank to you

  11. Ju1ce –

    2/27/18What turned me to this book? I’m sure many of your readers including yourself could relate to this but I’m on an endless pursuit to better myself. To your point, with ADHD we’re either on one end of the spectrum or the other, we live on the extremes and I wanted to make sure I was on the right side. School is where I struggled the most with the typical symptoms so I decided to poke around – I always knew I was wired differently. I was diagnosed just before getting into college. At any rate, after I started my initial dosage (Dexedrine) 6-8 months in, I nearly failed all my classes. I also lost all my creativity. My sister remarked I was zombie-like and lost my personality. So, I turned my cheek to the entire concept and began doing my own experimentation to improve myself. In college, even though I didn’t get the best grades, I had a strong entrepreneurial drive starting from elementary school. Junior year college, I co-founded my own business with a friend. That business was in the home loans space (yeah, I know). Obviously it didn’t last too long but luckily I was smart enough hedge with college. The experience gained from this business combined with my background in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Economics landed me a job on a trading desk as a Desk Strat (Quant). In this industry, it was a well known thing: If you didn’t have ADHD, you’re toast! All top performers had the symptoms and they were extremely sought after. Fast forward to now, I lead a Data Science team in Tech. During the journey of self-improvement, disciplining myself, etc. I got wind of Cal Newport’s series. I’ve been a huge advocate of his work since: Read 3 of his books, took one of his courses, read countless blog posts, and participated in one of his experiments thus far. That’s when I first heard about your ability to dial-in on airplanes (read this about 2-3 years ago). Recently, I read Ray Dalio’s new book : Principles. He talks about the benefits of understanding your own brain better and repeatedly emphasized “people are wired very differently,” and the creative type need the most discipline. So in efforts to understand my strengths and weakness, I turned back to ADHD. (By the way, Ray’s definition of a “Shaper” is very similar to the strengths you described on pg.13) As I was browsing through books ADHD, I came across quite a few but the two I bought was yours and Driven to Distraction. On Faster, the reviews were solid and I recognized your name and it was recent.Things I could relate to.. The high you described after/during presentations, I experience a similar feeling – this past friday actually gave one to the entire organization. (I also happen to be good at presentations) I actually wrote this shortly after it: It’s an incredible rush, from the nerves leading up to it and to afterwards when everyone’s high fiving you and giving “Good job!” handshakes, asking tons of questions… it’s absolutely riveting. It’s the same feeling I get from extreme sports and this high last for hours. I’ve been diagnosed about three separate times with ADHD. Though, I do well at my job, I’ve had repeatedly difficulty with coworkers and bosses (not all just 2). I’ve repeatedly been deemed talented but difficult / unmanageable and it’s not my intention to be difficult, but it’s my unique ways which got me into the “talented” category to begin with. Similar what you mentioned on pg 39. I live in Manhattan as well! So envisioning your stories were pretty easy. The Squirrel references for key insights.. Firstly brilliant analogy. My friends joke about how my dog and I have similar personalities but most say I’m very animated and cartoon character-like which bodes well for presentations, now that I think of it.What distinguishes this book from others.. Thought leadership and advice material is often provided as a disparate set of facts. You do a great job of connecting these into a greater, overarching concept.Which insights did I extract?- Early rises (5a) but I go straight to work (90 mins) – meditate – gym – office I can’t begin to tell you how much this has positively impacted my life. My issue was waking up and falling asleep before midnight. The WiFi light bulbs coupled with the REM Alarm app on my phone help SO MUCH! This is something I’ve been battling for practically my entire life. As for falling asleep my lights are triggered to dim into this Amber tone by 9pm. It automagically makes me sleepy.- EWR instead of JFK Though, I’m sure it wasn’t your intention by mentioning which airport you frequented but it made me question why I leave from JFK so often. Newark is much less crowded. Is that why you prefer it? Seems to be nearly the same commute time.- Decluttering I know you’re a major (pg 139) proponent of outsourcing, however I feel it comes with some bias of being a Manhattanite. The services industry is huge out here. I’ve also found some satisfaction in doing things myself. For example, If I want to take my mind off something stressful, cleaning or doing something else engaging helps me disconnect. But when I get my new job (hopefully soon) I’ll give this a shot. For now, I’ve formed this into a Sunday habit.- Hot buttons After you brought this up, this helped me identify specifically what about my boss drives me up the wall.- Sporadic Burst Exercises Has been a proven successful so far – an instant boost.- Commitment to researching digital productivity hacks So far I’ve mined a bunch of good stuff from your book but as the world evolves, I need to start a habit of it.- Double up on outdoor activities Couldn’t agree more with this. Even in the frigid winters here in NYC, I’ll find enough layers to go running along the Hudson on the way to Chelsea Piers every morning.Was advice tailored to people with ADHD? Yes, I would definitely say so. Certainly on decluttering and exercise. I know health & organization/planning is emphasized in most material on productivity, however I think this impacts people ADHD doubly, I can attest from my own experience. Anders Ericsson, in his book Peak mentions, likens mastering a craft to summiting a mountain: You could either spend a while trying to figure out the path to the top or have a Sherpa show you the way. You sir, are the ADHD Sherpa.Trivial to insightful ratio? I was very compelled to write all this to you so I definitely found it much more on the insightful side. Did it blow me away? No (because I read so many self-help books already) , but close enough. What I liked most was how well I could relate to you, that’s a key distinction from any other book I’ve read. One of my favorite authors Mark Manson puts it this way: Since this book is comprehensive, you’ll find information that’s either trivial or insightful. If it’s insightful great! if it’s trivial, use this as reaffirmation. I think of it kind of doing a math problem and looking at the solutions set just to instill confidence on your approach. I found this often to be the case, for example, I wasn’t sure about sporadically working out throughout the day. I had tried it once when I was unemployed, even though it was effective stopped because I got a job and it’s awkward to seek out remote areas of a building to do burst workouts. But your emphasis on it re-ensured, it was worth the cost.How fast did I read it relatively speaking?I read it faster than any self-improvement book I own and I have at least ~20.- Stuff I find helpful in my own routine- Meditation Vipassana- Exercise, leaning a bit more on the cardio end- Preparation & Planning at the hour-level- Routines & Habits- Nearly a paleolithic diet- Reading & Writing- Timer cube for time deterministic tasks like cleaningMy favorite part of the book Often times being as different could lead to poor treatment and/or being ostracized. He reminds us on how to deal with such behavior: At the end of the day you can’t control other people’s actions, but you can only control your own and you should have the courage to be yourself despite what others think.

  12. Sarah –

    I’m a German girl who just found out about her ADHD. (This will maybe explain some of any possible grammar mistakes). Last month I went on a trip to New York and found this amazing book in a book store there. I’m pretty sure if I wouldn’t have gotten Peter Shankman’s book in my hands, my sight about ADHD and at the same time about myself, would be a totally different one. Because of his super easy descirptions and him giving a lot of examples straight out of his (and ours) life, you can easily follow through. He is giving so many insights on how to rule your ADHD and make the best out of it. What I liked most about this book was that he would never pity himself for having ADHD, but instead calls it a superpower and “faster than normal”. The book works for anybody, not just those with a positive ADHD diagnosis and I would absolutely recommend reading it!

  13. VASANTHAN R –

    If you feel you have ADHD . This is the best book to become more productive . I used to get in trouble always as kid and finally found why.And you won’t feel something is wrong with you after this book. It’s very validating. Thanks to author.

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