If you’ve been waiting for the right time to take action in your business, this is your wake-up call.

In Episode 167 of the ADHDpreneur Podcast, Alyece Smith breaks down why ADHD entrepreneurs get stuck in overthinking, research mode, and waiting for the “perfect” moment—and how to break free so you can start making real progress.

📌 If you’ve been holding back because you don’t feel “ready,” this episode is for you.

Here’s what we’re covering today:
✅ Why ADHD brains default to waiting instead of moving
✅ The hidden risks of staying stuck in indecision
✅ A step-by-step ADHD Action Plan to stop procrastinating and start executing

Let’s dive in.

Why ADHD Entrepreneurs Default to “Waiting Mode”

🎤 As Alyece shares in Episode 167:

“ADHD entrepreneurs have a default mode and it’s waiting. We don’t just delay action, we actively avoid it, even when we know what we should be doing. Because waiting feels safer than failing.”

Common ADHD Entrepreneur Thought Patterns:

❌ “I’ll start when I feel ready.”
❌ “I just need to learn a little more first.”
❌ “What if I mess up?”
❌ “I’ll do it when I have more time.”

🚨 But here’s the truth: Waiting isn’t protecting you. It’s keeping you stuck.

🎤 Alyece explains:

“Not taking action guarantees failure. Taking action at least gives you a chance to succeed.”

📌 The Fix: Flip the fear…what’s the real risk of NOT taking action? (Hint: Staying exactly where you are now.)

💡 Action Step: Write down one business move you’ve been procrastinating on. Now ask yourself: What’s the worst that happens if I do this today?

Why Waiting Feels Safer—And How It’s Keeping You Broke

🎤 Alyece breaks it down:

“ADHD entrepreneurs get stuck in the illusion of ‘more knowledge.’ We think if we just learn a little more, we’ll finally feel ready. But learning without action is just procrastination in disguise.”

The ADHD Research Trap:

• You watch another training, thinking it’ll give you the confidence to start.

• You compare strategies from different coaches, feeling unsure of what’s “right.”

• You collect more ideas, but never implement the ones you already have.

📌 The Real Problem: ADHD brains love dopamine-driven learning—but information overload leads to analysis paralysis.

🎤 Alyece shares her own experience:

“I used to think I needed more courses, more research, more ‘getting ready.’ Then I realized—I wasn’t learning. I was avoiding.”

Action Step: Pick ONE thing you’ve learned recently—and implement it today. No more waiting.

The ADHD Action Plan: How to Move NOW, Not “Someday”

🎤 Alyece shares a tactical framework:

“The only way to break out of waiting mode is to make execution so easy, you can’t avoid it.”

✅ Step 1: Lower the Barrier to Action

📌 Rule: Make the first step so stupidly simple you can’t NOT do it.

💡 Examples:

• Instead of “I need a full content strategy” → Post one sentence today.

• Instead of “I need a whole offer suite” → Make ONE offer today.

• Instead of “I need a perfect funnel” → DM three people today.

🎤 Alyece’s advice:

“Stop planning. Stop perfecting. Just start. Post something. Sell something. Move.”

Action Step: Pick ONE micro-action and do it in the next 10 minutes.

✅ Step 2: Give Yourself Permission to Do It Messy

📌 Rule: Perfectionism is just procrastination with a better excuse.

🎤 Alyece shares:

“I am the queen of typos. But I’d rather be imperfect and making money than perfect and broke.”

📌 Why This Works:
✅ Lowers anxiety around “getting it right”
✅ Builds momentum without pressure
✅ Normalizes imperfection in business

Action Step: Post something imperfect today—a messy caption, a rough draft offer, a typo-filled email. Just get it out there.

✅ Step 3: Use Dopamine to Your Advantage

📌 Rule: Make action feel rewarding.

💡 Examples:

• Instead of “I need to DM 20 people” → Just start with 3.

• Instead of “I need a full sales funnel” → Just send ONE message.

🎤 Alyece explains:

“Your ADHD brain needs quick wins. The trick is to make each small action feel like progress so your brain wants to keep going.”

📌 Why This Works:
✅ Makes tasks feel fun instead of overwhelming
✅ Trains your brain to crave momentum
✅ Helps you stay consistent without burnout

Action Step: Set a dopamine trigger (like checking off a task, rewarding yourself, or celebrating small wins) for every action you take.

Final Thoughts: The Difference Between Struggling ADHD Entrepreneurs & Successful Ones

If you’re waiting for the “right time,” here’s your reality check:

✅ There is no right time.
✅ You don’t need to feel ready to start.
✅ Action builds confidence. Not the other way around.

🎤 Alyece wraps up the episode with this:

“The biggest difference between ADHD entrepreneurs who struggle and those who succeed? One takes action. The other keeps waiting.”

Why ADHD Entrepreneurs Default to “Waiting Mode”

🎤 As Alyece shares in Episode 167:

“ADHD entrepreneurs have a default mode and it’s waiting. We don’t just delay action, we actively avoid it, even when we know what we should be doing. Because waiting feels safer than failing.”

🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

📩 Join the Waitlist for ADHDpreneur Academy – The first sales system designed specifically for ADHD entrepreneurs. No more burnout, no more chaos—just simple, dopamine-driven strategies that actually work.

🎧 Secret Podcast Series: No BS ADHD CEO Secrets – A private series where I share unfiltered insights on ADHD entrepreneurship and sales. It’s not searchable—you need the direct link to access it! Get it in the show notes.

• Daily Sales & Marketing Training: Available inside my membership.

• Automation Domination Guide: Set up auto-DMs and follow-ups effortlessly. 

Final Thoughts: Your ADHD Is Your Superpower, Not a Weakness

Selling your offer doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—but you need a strategy that actually works for your brain.

Which of these ADHD-friendly sales tips are you trying first? Let me know in the comments or DM me on Instagram (@socially.ausome)!

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See you inside the next episode of The ADHD CEO. 🚀