That was a fork in the road in my career. In those six months, I went from "we just need to get it out!" to "we just need to make sure it works and will be easy to change", and - it turns out - *that's* how you "get it out" sooner.

It's like a magic trick.

I’m seeing some undiagnosed people recognizing themselves in the experience described. I encourage those who do to consider pursuing ADHD assessment. Many who remain undiagnosed into adulthood internalize views of themselves as “broken,” when the reality is they have a neurodevelopmental difference.