Zero To Hero – Darren (The Unstoppable)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder; this means that the symptoms are present from an early age, usually before seven years old. As the name suggests, the symptoms of ADHD are characterised by serious and persistent difficulties in three areas, namely: inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity.
Did you know, a survey amongst 2,400 children aged 6-12 in Singapore indicated that close to 5% of Singaporean kids had disruptive behaviour disorders. Worldwide ADHD rates are around 5%?
Darren is the name of this 36 y/o hero, who has achieved many successes in life including owning his own company and a vivid triathlon runner.
During his schooling time, Darren was constantly being criticized by his schoolmates and ‘friends’ because he was behaving out of the norm from them. He did not understand why either. But he still pursued his studies until his Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, there came a point in his life where he gave up in himself and indulged in unhealthy consumption and behaviors, like having a constant intake of booze(alcohol). That was the time he hit about 150kg. OVERWEIGHT!!!
But despite the pieces of advice from his doctors, he did not want to change to a healthier lifestyle. Until the death of his favorite uncle due to a similar scenario, gave him a “wake-up call”.
That is where he started exercises for losing weight. And slowly got an interest in triathlons and got involved in it. And it got more and more. His successes in it too grew bigger and bigger.
Darren’s message to the world: “Don’t ever stop believing in yourself, as it all starts from one step at a time ~ Onward!”
–> Click here to watch Darren’s interview with me for a inclusive society in YouTube <–
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