Aug 21 2024 46 mins
In this episode, I sit down with Jason Raznick, the founder and CEO of Benzinga, a financial content platform that's all about making complex financial information accessible and easy to digest—something we ADHD-ers can definitely appreciate! Jason is not just a successful entrepreneur but also someone who navigates life with ADHD. He shares his personal journey from being a young boy who taped himself to his chair in school to becoming a leading voice in financial news. We dive into the challenges and triumphs of managing ADHD in both personal and professional life, especially in the high-stakes world of finance. Jason’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and learning to harness ADHD as a strength rather than a setback.
Episode Highlights:
[0:42] - Introduction to Jason Raznick, his background, and his mission with Benzinga.
[3:03] - Jason’s early experiences with ADHD, including taping himself to his seat in second grade.
[6:16] - Discussing the dual edge of ADHD: impulsivity versus overthinking.
[10:29] - How Jason turned the corner in fifth and sixth grade and gained confidence in his learning abilities.
[11:35] - The struggle with deadlines and the stress of last-minute work.
[19:46] - How Jason deals with negative feedback and the importance of ignoring the noise.
[25:39] - Growing Benzinga and making financial news more accessible, especially for those with ADHD.
[34:35] - The importance of diversifying investments and following intuition.
[41:17] - Jason’s top success tip for ADHD-ers starting to invest: diversify and start small.
Connect with Jason Raznick:
- Jason’s website: benzinga.com
- Podcast: The Raz Report: https://redcircle.com/shows/the-raz-report
- X: https://x.com/jasonraznick
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raznick
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