Welcome to episode #45 We’re thrilled to be joined by Richard Wray today.
A genuine pioneer in new media, Richard has over 25 years of experience in sales, market analysis, project management, and customer relations. He helps organizations and individuals achieve success in multiple areas. His passion is exploring the intersection of innovation and intelligence, and how artificial intelligence can transform businesses and lives
Welcome to the show Richard!
Questions
JN: Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical? What challenges did you face? What is it like now?
ADHD leads to unpredictability: at times killing it - amazing creativity - at other times struggling with basic skills
Career has facilitated novelty - jumped into the deep end with a lot of jobs
E.g. interactive TV football project for Sky TV - but didn’t know much about football. Learned quickly!
Creating artificial pressure
Pomodoro technique
External accountability - tell other people about the goal especially people who might give negative feedback
Get dogs to motivate you to get outside
JC: What "work" projects are you concentrating on?
Producing AI/entrepreneurship podcasts
JN: How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
Running (but not ultras)
Dogs
Movies
JC: What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?
Prepare for interviews with US guests at 7 am
Breakfast
Meds
Grooming
Write script
Days when don’t have interviews
A bit different each day
Morning routine: only do things that must be done in the morning (e.g. shave)
Exercise
JN: What do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours?
Using AI:
Pixel Rich: AI version of Richard. E.g. episode “Chat GPT for work-life balance”
Ask ChatGPT for a schedule for your week
Pomodoro technique
Write a to-do list for that day (only what is achievable in one day) and make it visible
Markerboard next to coffee machine: wife can put chores on that list
Time blocking
COMMERCIAL BREAK
JC: What is one habit you'd like to remove from your life (either a bad habit or one that takes up too much time)?
Alcohol (work-related socialising + pain from injuries)
JN: How do you switch off at night?
Be with people - have fun
White noise/pink noise drown out external noises
JC: What resources (books, philosophies, apps, sensory toys) do you find most helpful for productivity and habit formation?
Sleep headbands with speakers for white noise
Sensory toys (but don’t annoy other people)
Coaching
Join local support groups
JN: Where can people connect with you or find your work?
https://aiadvantage.show/
https://evolvepreneur.app/
JC: Do you have any final words or asks for our audience?
Be prepared for mourning “What if I’d been diagnosed earlier?”
Episode 44