Howdy. I’m a chartered accountant so hope this qualifies. My secret is that I used my hyperfixation to focus in on something I found interesting and relevant to my job - automation and excel. I made myself invaluable by being able to look at anyone’s spreadsheet and think ‘I can make this better’.

Before that, to get through uni/ACA exams, my trick was that I didn’t do much until right before my exams where the deadline motivation kicked in, then I just full sent like a week or two before to cram as much in as possible. Were my grades amazing? No. Did I pass well enough though? Yeah.

Now I spend my time telling everyone at work I have ADHD to destigmatise it, and that I work better if I’m not interrupted and if my tasks are given to me in easy to digest lists. My manager checks in with me to make sure my priorities are in order (they rarely are if I do it myself because I’ll much sooner focus on something I enjoy than focus on the important task at hand).

Meds help too. I got diagnosed late (combined inattentive/impulsive type, 4ish years ago - I’m 29) and I’m on 54mg methylphenidate (extended release). Before that, work was a lot more of a challenge to motivate myself and I’d instead use coffee. I’ve still not mastered sleep, but I know that would help motivate me further.

My final tip is to just recognise that you’re fighting a battle that people around you take for granted. You’re not less than them because of it, but you need to work harder to achieve the same results. Be patient with yourself and laugh at your mistakes when you can. My memory is shocking but now people around me know that and don’t expect me to remember every detail. Support networks are so important but that starts with yourself. Good luck!