{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Focus and Chill - productivity tactics for AuDHDers and other neurodivergent folks ","title":"Episode 22: Andrew Simpson","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/abbc7b31\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2739,"description":"Welcome to episode #22 We’re thrilled to be joined by Andrew Simpson today. Welcome to the show Andrew!Andrew Simpson is the founder and CEO of Aether Automation Inc., a Zoho expert based in British Columbia, Canada. With a passion for Zoho's efficient systems, he transitioned from being a partner to focusing on development. Andrew has a diverse background, having previously worked as a Marketing Manager at Kingman Industries, where he doubled the company's monthly revenue in six months. He also co-founded 80/20 Media, implementing social media marketing strategies for clients.QuestionsJN: 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?Late teens? It’s breaking up for meTough graduating high schoolMath was toughBecause needed to show the stepsChallengesDropped out of uniStudying long hours toughAudiobooks > readingAllows for more visual stimulationFounderSuits ADHD because so many new thingsWhen processes set in, becomes more challengingJC: Tell us about your work (anything that isn’t a top secret)Mostly sales and marketing: Aether MarketingVery good at programmingLots of calls with clients - better able to focus than if it’s emailsInternal comms: Zoho CliqClients = other Zoho partnersDeluge/node JS developmentJN: How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?YT channelPolitical protestsPolytopiaJohn MaddenJC: What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time? Get up/shower/teethAccountability buddy call Landmark course 3 years agoWhat am I resisting?Who am I going to be?Walk to the officeFocus Bear office morning routine:Exercises (squats etc.)Plan what to do that dayUse Notion6:30 wake upScroll for 30 minutesJN: What do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours?Brain dump tasks and then prioritize Rank by Value per hourGo into leverage score5 high value / 1 low valueArbitraryValue /...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QZFZQrtBSDhon7MItX8a5mQvkXQ5KKmI2fe6dyhM72o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzNDE3LzE2NjEw/NjYyOTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}