We have a great discussion with Author, Kate Gostick this week.
Kate is the author of two books, Finding a Place to Park My Melon and The Spy Who Saved Christmas. First, Kate explains the unique title of the book and what it means to park your melon. Kate, born and raised in the North section of the UK, explains why where she comes from, this phrase might not be as strange as those of us in America might think it is.
We discussed the topic of dyslexia, what it was like growing up, the challenges that Kate faced in the education system, as well as a discussion around whether she feels she got the proper support as a young person with dyslexia growing up.
As an author in writer that just happens to have dyslexia, Kate talks about how she writes, her writing process and how she is able to have the achievement of writing two books. She also answers the question of whether some people think that it is odd that a person with dyslexia can write a full-length book. She dispels that myth right away.
She talks about the process of success, productivity as well as failure and she offers her inspiration for those of us who may have a different wiring in our brains.
Kate is full of energy and has never let her dyslexia hold her back at all. She also has family members that have dyslexia and together, they live a life full of enjoyment and satisfaction, supporting each other every step of the way.
Kate’s Website https://kategostick.wixsite.com/mysite
Fine her new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Place-Park-Melon-Trailing-ebook/dp/B08L1C5LPN
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Dave and Casey discuss how locking down your schedule while a very popular and effective way to manage your time, has been a challenge from many. Casey discusses strategies to make sure you can still get your work and other responsibilities completes but leave room for some distractions.
Greg talks about how important his routines are as a thriving entrepreneur with ADHD, the power of positive thinking and going for what you want in life, and not letting the little things get in your way. Greg talks about a positive mindset and what it takes to crush it in business as a person with ADHD.
Chris talks about when he was in school and what he was good at and what he was not good at. He says he was always good at English classes so being a writer was a natural for him. Chris talks about how he taught overseas in Korea in other countries and how he ultimately got the chance to follow his dream of being a travel Blogger.