Paris Hilton attributes her entrepreneurial success to her ADHD, which she describes as a “superpower.”
The media personality and business mogul says the illness boosts her creativity, her willingness to take risks and her ability to think outside the box.
Hilton’s ADHD: From Combat to Strategic Advantage
Hilton was diagnosed as an adult and initially struggled with symptoms that made attending school difficult. She suffered from memory difficulties and rejection-sensitive dysphoria and often felt like there was something “wrong” with her. Now she is redefining her neurodivergence as a core strength. “I know that without her I wouldn’t be the woman I am today, nor the entrepreneur I am today,” Hilton said on the “On Purpose” podcast with Jay Shetty.
How ADHD boosts your business acumen
Hilton cites specific ADHD traits that give her an advantage:
- Hyperfocus and Flow State: The ability to focus intensely on tasks that interest her, what she calls “where the magic happens.”
- Divergent thinking: A constant stream of ideas and the urge to “go my own way” rather than follow established paths.
- Willingness to take risks and creativity: An impulsive energy that drives their willingness to push trends and be trailblazers.
From personal pain to public advocacy
Hilton is now a vocal advocate, using her platform in music, documentaries and interviews to destigmatize ADHD. She emphasizes that many “brilliant geniuses” share the diagnosis and that it can be “a good thing.” Her message aims to transform the narrative around neurodivergence from a deficit to a narrative of unique abilities.
Understanding the ADHD “superpower.”
While ADHD can include challenges with concentration, impulsivity, and emotional regulation, Hilton’s perspective highlights its potential advantages in the entrepreneurial context: tireless drive, innovative thinking, and the ability to focus deeply and productively on passion projects.
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This story is based on Paris Hilton’s On Purpose interview with Jay Shetty.
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