In this compelling episode of the ADHD Goals podcast, Laurence interviews John Brink, an extraordinary individual who has transformed adversity into opportunity. John, the oldest competitive bodybuilder in North America, survived the horrors of World War II in Nazi-occupied Holland, emigrated to Canada, and built a successful business empire. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, John shares how understanding his condition unlocked his potential. With insights into overcoming educational challenges, entrepreneurship, public speaking through Toastmasters, and the importance of physical health, John's story is a powerful testament to resilience, optimism, and the superpower of ADHD. Links: John A. Brink: https://johnabrink.com/ Timeline: 00:00 Introduction to the Guest: John Brink 02:04 John Brink's Early Life in Nazi-Occupied Holland 04:48 Post-War Struggles and Emigration to Canada 08:20 Building a New Life and Career in Canada 10:25 Discovering ADHD and Its Impact 16:04 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Advocacy 19:57 Public Speaking and Toastmasters Experience 22:27 ADHD as a Superpower and Final Thoughts 31:19 Embracing Your Uniqueness 31:58 Harnessing ADHD for Success 32:23 The Importance of Health and Fitness 32:52 Journey into Bodybuilding 33:32 Overcoming Health Challenges 37:39 The Power of Exercise for ADHD 43:51 Balancing Multiple Ventures 50:25 Reflections on Early Life and Career 55:45 Future Plans and Final Thoughts 57:45 Outro to the ADHD Goals Podcast Need Help with your ADHD? Visit my website: https://adhdgoals.co/ Want me to be your ADHD Coach? Book a FREE call intro call
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