Focus Like a Hunter — Not a Lab Rat: Why most productivity advice fails neurodivergent minds

Rusty Johnson
Jun 17
2 min read

Updated: Sep 4

The Problem with Traditional Focus Advice

Sit down.Eliminate distractions. Do one thing for 8 hours.

That’s the script — the “lab rat” model of productivity designed for people with linear, uniform attention spans. But if you’ve got A.D.D. or a wild, divergent brain, you know the truth: that formula doesn’t just fail you — it fights your nature.

You weren’t built to sit still in a box under fluorescent lights. You were built to move, respond, pivot, scan, track, and create. You’re not a lab rat. You’re a hunter.

The Hunter Brain

The hunter brain doesn’t follow schedules — it follows signals. It thrives on motion, curiosity, intensity, and instinct. It’s alert to novelty. Wired for change. Tuned to stimulus.

This isn’t dysfunction — it’s design. The problem is, our system was built for farmers and factory floors. Not fire-minded creators with wild attention rhythms.

So What Actually Works?

For the FREEWIRED mind, traditional productivity rules must be broken — or rewritten.

✅ Movement-based focus — pace, stretch, walk while thinking ✅ Stacked sensory input — music, scent, lighting that enhances state ✅ Short bursts, deep intensity — sprint-style sessions, not marathons ✅ Purpose-driven goals — you need why, not just what ✅ Dopamine-friendly routines — variety, novelty, visual cues ✅ Tools that don’t sedate you — support systems that fuel without dulling

Enter the FREEWIRED Way

FREEWIRED is built for the neuro-exceptional.We don’t expect you to become “normal.”We build tools for the brain you actually have.

Whether it’s FOCUS FUEL for clarity without the crash, or STILLSTATE for emotional regulation without sedation — we’re here to help you sharpen your instincts, not suppress them.