10 Famous High Achievers Who Have ADHD

Individuals with ADHD have a unique way of looking at the world, and this can lead them to contribute greatly to the world around them. 

​Here are 10 high-achievers who have ADHD:

1. Bill Gates – A software inventor, developer, Microsoft founder, investor, and philanthropist. 
2. Michael Phelps – This swimmer has won 28 medals, including 23 records for Olympic gold, 13 Olympic gold medals in individual events, and 16 Olympic medals in individual events.
3. Adam Levine – American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, entrepreneur, and actor. 
4. Sir Richard Bronson – Creator of the Virgin brand and the new project 2020 Virgin Galactic 
5. David Neeleman – Entrepreneur who founded Jet Blue and 4 other airlines
6. Justin Timberlake – American singer, songwriter, actor, and producer.
7. Thomas Edison – American inventor and businessman, America’s greatest inventor.
8. Terry Bradshaw – Former professional football player and TV sports analyst 
9. Brian Koppelman – This filmmaker created the show Billions
10. Leonardo da Vinci – Perhaps Italy’s greatest artist, this Renaissance man excelled at drawing, painting, architecture, engineering and astronomy. 

Want to discover even more about famous people with ADHD, check out the following articles:
Famous People with ADHD via ADDitude 
76 Famous & Successful People with ADHD via Mental Up