“Now I Finally Know Who I Am” - John Brink on Discovering ADHD at 62

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Cut The Tie Podcast with John Brink

What does success really look like when you are eighty five years old, still building companies, competing in bodybuilding, writing books, and hosting hundreds of podcasts?

In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with John Brink, an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster whose life story spans war time Europe, immigration to Canada with almost nothing, decades of business building, and a late in life discovery that finally explained everything. At sixty two, John learned he had ADHD and dyslexia. Instead of seeing it as a limitation, he reframed it as the key that unlocked his true identity.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that it is never too late to understand yourself, redefine success, and cut ties to the labels that never fit you in the first place.

About John Brink:
John Brink is an entrepreneur, author, competitive bodybuilder, and prolific podcaster based in British Columbia, Canada. Born during World War II in the Netherlands, John immigrated to Canada with a suitcase, three books, two sets of clothes, and $25.47 to his name. He went on to build multiple successful companies, author five books with a sixth in progress, and host hundreds of podcast episodes. John openly shares his journey with ADHD and dyslexia, advocating for mindset, discipline, health, and lifelong growth.

In this episode, Thomas and John discuss:

• Discovering ADHD at sixty two
  John shares how finding the book Driven to Distraction finally answered the question he had been asking himself for fifty years.
• Growing up labeled as not too bright
  How failing grades and early school rejection shaped his determination to prove himself.
• Starting with nothing by design
  Why John chose to immigrate to Canada alone and build his life from the ground up.
• Attitude, passion, and work ethic
  The three principles John believes always precede success.
• Why ADHD is not a liability
  How John reframed ADHD as an asset and a competitive advantage.
• Staying physically strong into your eighties
  John explains his disciplined approach to diet, training, sleep, and longevity.
• Building a life without regret
  Why John would not change his path even with all the challenges he faced.
• Giving back as the real definition of success
  Success as contribution, mentorship, and service rather than titles or money.

Key Takeaways:

• ADHD is different, not broken
  Understanding yourself changes everything.
• Success will try to find you
  Your job is to be ready when it does.
• Health is non negotiable
  Longevity and quality of life are built through discipline.
• Labels lose power when you define yourself
  The story you accept shapes the life you live.
• It is never too late to grow
  Self discovery can happen at any age.

Connect with John Brink:
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnabrink/

Connect with Thomas Helfrich:
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelfrich
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelfrich/
🌐 Website: https://www.cutthetie.com
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