Why “just try harder” is a myth (David Flink’s story)

As a child, David Flink was told to “just try harder.”  But
David wasn’t lazy. He was trying as hard as he could.
  


After being diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia in the 5th grade,
David went to a school that taught him to “try smarter” instead.
There he learned to pick paths that work better for his brain.
  


Today, David is an author, advocate, and speaker. He’s also the
founder and chief empowerment officer of Eye to Eye, a non-profit
organization dedicated to improving experiences for students with
learning differences. Host Laura Key and David discuss how Eye to
Eye was born, and bust some age-old ADHD myths.   


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Related resources

David’s article, “Why just try harder” is a myth

How having mentors can help kids who learn and think
differently

Eye to Eye’s website



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