10 Successful People Who Have ADHD
Struggling in school because of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can make it difficult for your students to see their potential future success. However, many people in a variety of fields have overcome their ADHD or turned it into an advantage that helped them succeed. Below is a list of 10 successful people with whom your students might be familiar. 1. Will Smith While he doesn't have an official diagnosis, Will Smith has talked about his difficulties paying attention as a child and believes if he were in school today he'd be diagnosed with ADHD. Smith turned his excess energy into what he calls a "ridiculous work ethic," which has led to his success as an actor, rapper, and producer. 2. Terry Bradshaw Former NFL quarterback, Terry Bradshaw has openly discussed his struggles with ADHD and says that he still takes medicine. In addition to his NFL career, Bradshaw has had success in broadcasting, writing, singing, acting, and as a motivatio...