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Here is the official YouTube blog release on YouTube Insight:
http://www.youtube.com/blog?entry=IRJjhiDz6RU
I have ADD/ADHD, and like SlightlyShadySEO, the (prescribed) adderall really helps. The hard part is finding the proper amount to work efficiently, but still be socialable.
I think being a SEO with ADHD has its positives and negatives. I found that the high turnover rate, and the unique challenges for each project is great to keep my attention on new challenges. I have also found that when clients are slow to implement recommendations I tend to lose focus, get frustrated and move on to another projects.
I find I am much happier and more successful when I surround myself with people who are flexible and forgiving. Luckily at work, we have Account Managers who help manage the projects, and they are nice enough to remind me of (and sometimes adjust) important due dates if I get swamped, forget or get distracted.
I notice I have "good days" and "ok days". When I am having a good day everything falls into place and I can accomplish just about everything. I try to take advantage of good days by staying late and getting as much work done as possible to get ahead. On ok days my brain (and ability to concentrate) just shuts down. At that point I go home (if it is the end of the day), or I take a break (go get lunch, take a quick walk, or check out something online I find interesting).
If you have adult ADD/ADHD do not feel alone, there are more of us out there than you think. I recently recommended this article to a co-worker (another SEO with ADD) and he said it helped him as well:
http://www.addresources.org/article_50_adhd_tips_adult_hallowell_ratey.php
Another good book to read on ADHD that helped me (and my girlfriend) understand my ADHD is: Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder
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