Neurodivergent effect?

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Was anyone else curious how neurodivergence might affect one's understanding and application of this book? It stood out to me as very concrete and I was curious if anyone else had this thought.
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Considering the potential impact of neurodivergence on understanding and applying the concepts of "The Unfakeable Code®," it is essential to recognize the unique perspectives and cognitive styles of individuals with neurodivergent traits. While the book concretely presents ideas, neurodivergent individuals, such as those with autism or ADHD, may bring diverse strengths and challenges. Some neurodivergent individuals may resonate with the structured approach and step-by-step strategies outlined in the book. For instance, those with autism might excel in pattern recognition and attention to detail. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that neurodivergent individuals may face specific obstacles in embracing discomfort and vulnerability due to sensory sensitivities or difficulties with social interactions.
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Indeed recognizing the impact of neurodivergence on understanding 'The Unfakeable Code®' is crucial. Each individual's unique perspective and cognitive style must be acknowledged. Neurodivergent traits bring diverse strengths and challenges; some may resonate with the structured approach, while others could face obstacles due to sensory sensitivities or social interactions.
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I think it would really depend on the individual and their own unique traits. Some may thrive with the approach, and others may struggle. With ADHD for example, if they find the concepts interesting then they could definitely do very well with them.
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This is an interesting yet complex question. Neurodiversity explains the unique ways that people's brains work, and being neurodivergent means having a brain that functions differently from the "neurotypical" person. And while everyone's brain develops similarly, no two are alike. There may be differences in social preferences, ways of communicating, ways of learning, and/or ways of perceiving their environment.

Therefore, each neurodivergent person will have unique struggles and strengths. Even two neurodivergent people with the same underlying condition can have widely different personalities and preferences. In conclusion, since each individual differs, the effectiveness of this self-help guide would also vary.
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Indeed recognizing the impact of neurodivergence on understanding 'The Unfakeable Code®' is crucial. Each individual's unique perspective and cognitive style must be acknowledged. Neurodivergent traits bring diverse strengths and challenges; some may resonate with the structured approach, while others could face obstacles due to sensory sensitivities or social interactions.
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This is a very interesting topic. I'm not quite conversant with neuro divergence but I've learned something from this forum.
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I had to return this book, refusing to do a review. Before answering the question, let me explain that decision as it wasn’t reached lightly. The editing is atrocious. Page after page of egregious errors jump off the page! If the writer isn’t going to try harder than this, how can I take him seriously? He appeared more interested in tooting his own horn than trying to produce a crisp, quality manuscript.

Additionally, he went on and on about how great his five principles are and how easy the reader will will find them to use. He used fewer pages actually teaching specific techniques. He brags on himself so much in such a short book that he comes across as a writer trying to meet a page minimum.

Count the pages spent giving actual advice vs. pages giving personal praises (by others and himself), along with pages devoted to more about him and his books in the back of the book.

As for neurodivergence, as it relates to the code, here goes. We believe that neurodivergent individuals may be geniuses, yet they may be unable to relate to the nuances of societal definitions of success, failure, and so on. This slippery slope is just becoming to be understood, and any attempt at putting these individuals in Tony Selimi’s made-up code box comes out as sloppy-looking as the text in his book.

I said all of that to say that he impresses himself way too much. Read his book again.
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