The term "attention deficit" indicates that people with ADD or ADHD can't pay attention. This is only half true. In reality, we are paying attention to so many things at once that our ability to focus on just one is often hindered. Our minds are working at the speed of light most of the time. This can interfere with concentrated tasks, but it can also lead to amazing inventions, solutions and works of art.

Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Walt Disney and many others had or have AD/HD. This so-called "disorder" comes with a number of very valuable gifts that, when tapped, can foster tremendous success.

Here are the 18 most common and valuable gifts of ADD and ADHD:

1. Above average IQ

2. Intense curiosity
3. Vivid imagination

4. Extreme creativity

5. Resourceful problem solving skills

6. Spontaneous and adventursome nature

7. Empathy. A strong ability to walk in the shoes of others.

8. Introspection

9. Intuition

10. Fun & playful disposition, even as adults

11. Fast & effective brainstorming

12. Able to see all points of view

13. Very passionate & enthusiastic

14. Virtually unable to hold a grudge

15. Magnetic personality

16. Inventive

17. Artistic

18. Able to hyperfocus

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