ACCA Tutor Ben Wilson on his ADHD Diagnosis and Why You Should Understand Your Own Mind

Thank you to Amicus: Search and Recruitment for Sponsoring this episode. To find your next Finance or Accounting Role, head to https://amicus.ie/ and tell them that we sent you!In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Ben Wilson, AAA and SBL tutor, to talk about his ADHD diagnosis and the difference it has made to how he understands himself, his work and his students.Ben shares what it was like to be diagnosed in his early 40s, how interest, motivation and dopamine affect the way he learns, and why forcing yourself through seven-hour study sessions may not be the best approach. We also discuss short study bursts, rewards, flexible learning and the importance of finding a tutor who can actually bring a subject to life.It’s a very honest, practical and entertaining conversation about understanding how your own brain works, and using that knowledge to make studying, working and everyday life a little easier.Thank you for listening to Study For Tax in your Coffee Break! If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a rating and review on your Podcast platform and share it with others to let them know you enjoyed the podcast.To improve your study for the ACCA ATX Exams this year, head to Paula Byrne's website to purchase the Tax Conditions - the Spoken Word for audio-based revision (updated for 2026).Thank you to Matthew Bliss for editing and production of this episode. If you'd like him to edit your podcast, send an email to [email protected] or head to https://www.mbpod.com/.