Robert Dempsey
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Robert Dempsey
@robertdempsey.bsky.social
Clear-eyed, practical survival guides for progressive thinkers navigating chaotic times.

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Pathfinders: hours before 44M Americans lost food benefits, Trump threw a “Great Gatsby” party. Gold chandeliers. Champagne towers.

This isn’t politics. It’s utter cruelty.

All November, I’m donating 100% of The Myth That Broke Us proceeds to @feedingamerica.org

Here's the impact you'll make →
The shutdown solved nothing.
But it proved one thing: the people in charge will let their own voters go hungry.
ACA subsidies still aren't fixed. My partner and 22 million other Americans still risk losing their healthcare in January.
They keep their pay and coverage.
How do they sleep at night?
November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Families go hungry while they eat well.
Parents ration medicine while they refill theirs without a thought.
They play power games, we pay the price.
They keep their pay and healthcare while we sacrifice.
How is any of this fair?
November 13, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Yesterday’s post hit a good nerve!

If you've done everything "right" but it still doesn't add up, you're not alone.

The Myth That Broke Us is for people with ADHD who are ready to let go of the old story — and create a new one.

The Myth That Broke Us: Letting Go of the Story That Was Never Meant for Us
A guide for people with ADHD who’ve done everything "right" — and are still wondering why it never feels like enough.Every fall, I find myself reflecting — on where I am, what's working, and what's not. This year, that reflection turned into something bigger.It started with a simple realization: The American Dream isn't broken — it’s been captured.For people like us — especially those of us with ADHD — that realization hits hard. We've done everything "right." We've worked hard, chased opportunity, followed every rule we were taught. Yet so many of us are still living paycheck to paycheck, still fighting for a sense of stability that never seems to arrive.The Myth That Broke Us is a guide for people who are ready to stop chasing the dream that broke them — and start building one that sets them free.Inside, we'll unpack how cultural myths around work, worth, and success have shaped our lives, and why our brains often confuse urgency for importance. More importantly, we'll start writing a new story — one that fits who we actually are, not who we were told to be.Because once you see the myth for what it is, you can finally stop living up to it… and start living beyond it.You’ll Learn How To: Identify the hidden cultural stories driving your choices Recognize how the "hustle mindset" keeps you stuck in survival mode Understand how ADHD and neurodivergence interact with modern expectations Reclaim your focus, your peace, and your definition of success Who It’s For ADHD entrepreneurs, creators, and changemakers who feel stuck in "almost there" mode People reevaluating what success really means in a system that's shifting beneath their feet Anyone ready to let go of a dream that doesn't fit — and create one that does The American Dream may be dead — but your dream isn't.👉 Get your copy of The Myth That Broke Us
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November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
For years I believed if I worked hard and did things right life would reward me. That dream was never meant for us.

The Myth That Broke Us is a new guide for people with ADHD ready to stop chasing the broken story, and write a new one: https://learn.pathfinderchronicles.com/l/the-myth-that-broke-us
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Spent $200 on groceries today.

At the baked beans aisle, an older woman said to me, "These prices are outrageous."

Her $21 Folgers coffee proves it—tariffs raised prices 20%+.

We both shook our heads.
November 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
There's a moment between realizing something's broken and deciding to rebuild.
It’s quiet, and for us with ADHD, it's very uncomfortable.
But that's where change begins.
November 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
ADHD is a hell of a thing. On one hand, we have a high capacity for work and are highly self-aware. On the other hand, we then take that self-awareness and become massively overwhelmed because we see all the work that needs to be done.

Can you relate to that? If so, how do you get started?
November 8, 2025 at 1:50 AM
What if the story that built our lives, the story of the "American Dream", was never meant to make us whole?
My next guide, The Myth That Broke Us, is coming Nov 11.
It's for anyone who's ever felt betrayed by the dream.
November 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Just saw a sign that reads, “Business runs on process.”

Made me wonder how much “process” we implement in both business and life to give ourselves a feeling of control in a life that’s inherently chaotic and unpredictable.

What do you think?
November 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
My ADHD brain loves the chase. But sometimes the chase is the trap.
The harder I grip, the less control I have.
Maybe it's not about doing more.
Maybe it's about finally letting go.
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
As of today we are now in the longest government shutdown, the REPUBLICAN EPSTEIN SHUTDOWN, in history.

The previous longest was during the Fanta Fascist's first term.

No, it's not a coincidence.
November 6, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Given the absolute Democrat crush across the country yesterday, grocery and other prices skyrocketing, and the massive loss of jobs in the past weeks, I would say this is 100% BS.
November 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Bringing the Portland anti-fascist frog energy after a democrat sweep here in Virginia! LFG!!!

Now to ensure our elected sleep fighting for our rights, for our communities, and against the regime!

Here’s looking at you 2026 midterms!
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Trump is totally crashing out right now on Truth Social. He’s posting his vitriol about every 30 minutes.

The pinwheel of insanity never ceases, and you can’t keep an utter narcissist down when they live in their own little world.
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Is it ADHD of me to never watch live videos because people speak too slowly, and I can only watch videos at 1.5 (or more) speed?

Note: I was officially diagnosed and most definitely have ADHD.

But tell me - is it?!
November 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Pathfinders: hours before 44M Americans lost food benefits, Trump threw a “Great Gatsby” party. Gold chandeliers. Champagne towers.

This isn’t politics. It’s utter cruelty.

All November, I’m donating 100% of The Myth That Broke Us proceeds to @feedingamerica.org

Here's the impact you'll make →
November 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
While things continue to burn down all around us, I had a huge win today - Zephyr the cat jumped onto my lap for the first time ever, cuddled while purring, looked me in the eyes and rubbed his face on mine.

Does this mean I belong to him now, or just that I've been accepted?!

The cuteness!!!
November 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Ever feel like the dream we were sold — work hard, play by the rules, and life will reward you — doesn't work for most of us with ADHD?
Maybe it’s not us that's broken. Maybe the story was never built for people like us.
November 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
They (and you know who I mean) are keeping the government shutdown and trying to force a deal by holding 44 million hungry Americans hostage, mostly children.
Just to take healthcare from 22 million others.
This isn't politics, it's cruelty, pure and simple.
#GovernmentShutdown
November 3, 2025 at 12:30 AM
This week reminded me of something simple: awareness isn't peace — action is.
The last two weeks have been heavy and hopeful all at once, but I'm ending them grounded and grateful.

Thank you for reading, reflecting, and resetting with me.

More transformations coming soon Pathfinders.
November 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This week I practiced what I teach in The Three-Foot Reset.
One morning: no phone before coffee (super hard!!).
Another: 10 minutes outside to walk and breathe.
Tiny resets.
But they changed everything.

What's one small way you "reset" this week?
October 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
If the world feels too big, too loud, too impossible — I get it.
That's why I created The Three-Foot Reset.
It's not about fixing everything. It's about finding focus again — one small decision at a time.

The Three-Foot Reset →
The Three-Foot Reset: How ADHD Minds Step Back, Refocus, and Reclaim Control in a Chaotic World
A few years ago, I was walking into a conference after-party when a man came barreling down the escalator, moving fast and out of breath. As he passed me, he said, "There's too many people up there! I've got to get some space."I remember feeling that deep in my bones — because I've been that guy. Overwhelmed. Overstimulated. Trying to hold it together while the world gets louder and louder.These days, that feeling shows up everywhere. The news. Social media. The endless scroll of bad headlines. For those of us with ADHD, our brains don't just see it all — we absorb it. Every headline, every injustice, every "what if" lights up our nervous system like a pinball machine.The Three-Foot Reset was born out of that chaos. It's a simple, real-world method I created to help ADHD minds come back from overwhelm — one grounded step at a time. You’ll learn how to: Recognize the early signs of burnout before it takes over Refocus on what's actually within your control Rebuild calm and capability through small, real-world actions Reset your nervous system using practical grounding tools Reconnect with people and purpose when everything feels too big This isn't theory. It's lived experience. I use this same process myself every day — to step away from the noise, get out of my head, and come back to what truly matters.If you've been running down your own escalator, just trying to find some space, this guide is for you.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
When the government shuts down, here's what that really means:

* 44 million families lose their food benefits in 2 days

* 22 million Americans see their healthcare costs jump 100%–400% in 2 months

Meanwhile, enforcement agencies still get full pay and overtime.
October 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Some days, my brain feels like 37 tabs open and 4 playing music I can't find.
When that happens I stop, breathe, and ask: "What’s mine to control right now?"
Nine times out of ten the answer is simple: my breath, my tone, my next move.
Focus starts there — not with willpower, but with awareness.
October 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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October 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM