Paris Hilton said ADHD is a 'superpower' that helps her take risks as an entrepreneur

"The 44-year-old original influencer, reality star, and founder of a laundry list of business ventures, said on the January 21 episode of "On Purpose with Jay Shetty" that her neurodivergent brain helps her "think outside the box." "I never wanted to be in one lane. I wanted to create my own lane. And I just have always been someone who just loves to do things and take risks and do things before anyone else," she said."

"Hilton was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, and although she struggled to cope with some of the symptoms as a teen, she now calls it her "superpower." "I know I would not be the woman I am today or the entrepreneur without it, because it just gives me such drive and curiosity and creativity and having a million ideas all the time, and just my brain just never stops," Hilton added."

"People with ADHD, which stands for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, can have trouble concentrating or sitting still, because their brains work differently to most people. Signs and symptoms can include having high levels of energy, being impulsive, finding it hard to follow instructions or finish tasks, and being very talkative. Before Hilton was diagnosed with ADHD, she often worried something was "wrong" with her, and didn't understand why she struggled at school."

Paris Hilton credits adult ADHD with enhancing her entrepreneurial abilities by encouraging risk-taking, creativity, and a restlessly active mind that generates many ideas. She reported enjoying variety and creating her own path rather than following one lane. Her neurodivergent brain enables periods of hyperfocus and flow when tasks interest her. ADHD can cause difficulty concentrating, impulsivity, high energy, distractibility, trouble following instructions, and challenges completing tasks. Before diagnosis, she struggled academically despite effort, frequently losing homework and failing tests. She characterizes ADHD as a superpower that provides drive, curiosity, and a competitive edge in business.

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