We talk a lot here about “stop attacking the operator.” But there’s a second half that matters just as much. If you feel overwhelmed, defensive, misunderstood, or shut down… there’s a good chance the other person does too. ADHD makes emotional signals louder. Faster. Harder to filter. So when a conversation turns tense, the instinct is to assume: “They’re judging me.” “They don’t get it.” “I messed this up again.” This video on Nonviolent Communication: Self-Empathy reframes that moment. Self-empathy isn’t just about being kinder to yourself — it’s how you recognize that everyone in the interaction is probably operating from an unmet need. When you pause and ask: • What am I feeling right now? • What do I need? You’re also creating space to ask: • What might they be feeling? • What might they need? That’s not weakness. That’s regulation. In this OS, we don’t optimize for winning arguments. We optimize for staying connected without burning ourselves out. 🎥 Watch before posting today: https://youtu.be/XvhQe2aPTeU Call to action (pick one): A) A recent moment where you felt misunderstood B) A need you realized both sides probably had C) One sentence you want to replace with a better question D) “Lurking — but this explains a lot” No fixing. No debating. Just noticing. That’s how this system scales — internally and socially. Thank you @Kaleigh Tiffany for sharing this video — it landed at the exact right time and put words to something I’ve been trying to explain for a while. Appreciate you.

I know I disappeared like a dad going to get milk in 2004 But I started Maestro and instantly turned into a feral app-building creature Designing apps building little systems testing ideas breaking stuff fixing it repeat Also I lost 185 pounds last year which means I’m basically a completely different pokemon now So yeah life has been a lot But im back and I’m not doing the “post once a month and call it community” thing anymore Im gonna stay active and share what im building + what I’m learning Tag me if you need eyes on something because I’m catching up today

👋 WELCOME TO THE ADHD OS COMMUNITY — START HERE! This is your new ADHD-friendly home base. Here’s how to use this space without getting overwhelmed: 🌟 1. Introduce Yourself (Optional but fun) Drop these in the comments: - your name - your vibe - your biggest ADHD struggle - your funniest ADHD moment - one tiny win from this week We hype tiny wins like they’re Nobel Prizes. 🔥 2. This Is a ZERO-SHAME Zone You are safe here. - No perfection - No “I should be doing more” - No judgment - No comparing timelines - No guilt spirals - No “why can’t I just…?” This community is built EXACTLY for your brain. 🧠 3. Where to Post Stuff - Wins → Wins/Progress - Questions → Questions - Meltdowns → Support - General chaos → Main feed - “Tell me what to do right now” moments → Anywhere, we got you If your brain says, “idk where this goes,”just post it. We’ll guide you. 🚀 4. Tiny Wins = Big Momentum Every time you: - do one task - copy one prompt - watch one lesson - clean one surface - drink one water - stand up POST IT. We celebrate EVERYTHING. ⚡ 5. Let Yourself Take Up Space Ask questions.Be messy.Be inconsistent.Be chaotic.Be brilliant.Be ADHD. We don’t judge the version of you who shows up —we support the one who TRIES. 🎉 You’re officially plugged into the Operating System. Let’s upgrade your life together.

If your brain had a user manual, what warning label would it need?