Things happen. That's all they ever do.
On how letting things happen without constant emotional analysis can bring peace — especially for neurodivergent minds running at a hundred tabs open.
Writing
The Machines That Make the Makers
Generative AI lowers barriers to creation but risks coherence. The future belongs to those who use it with intention — to amplify, not dilute.
The Gift of Tangents: Why Divergent Thinking Builds Stronger Brands
Tangents aren't distractions — they're sources of insight. Divergent thinking builds creative reservoirs that linear strategy alone can never reach.
Volunteering: why I do it, and why it matters
Volunteering gives me an anchor. It's a way of putting that energy into something outside myself, where it can make a difference.
Let's talk about what neurodivergence means (to me)
James's talks on neurodiversity aren't clinical lectures — they're grounded in lived experience. Here's what neurodivergence actually means to him.
Shutting the Tasmanian Devil out of the mousetrap factory
Without alcohol masking his ADHD, the noise is louder than ever. Could medication help channel the Tasmanian Devil energy into something that matters?
The Power of "Why?"
The autistic drive to ask 'why?' is a superpower — for navigating a world of unwritten rules and for brands that want to communicate with genuine clarity.
Burnout to balance: Learning to value rest with a Neurodiverse brain
After burning out hard, James reflects on why rest is so difficult with AuDHD — and the practical, non-rigid strategies that help a busy brain recharge.
Effectiveness Over Productivity: Rethinking How We Value Work
Productivity metrics miss what matters. Here's why effectiveness — not output — should be how we measure work, especially for neurodivergent minds.
Is the AI bubble about to burst? How a "Pop" could impact the Creative Industry
As AI investment cools, James explores what a potential bubble burst means for creative professionals — and why IP rights remain the unresolved battle.
How Using a 10-Year-Old Camera Helped Me Focus my AuDHD
How swapping a smartphone for an old digital camera helped James stay present and manage his AuDHD — a small change with a large impact on focus.