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It seems most people who are curious experience the same thing. I'm interested in all those things even though I wouldn't want to pursue a career in most of th

It seems most people who are curious experience the same thing. I'm interested in all those things even though I wouldn't want to pursue a career in most of them. But I realize I spend X hours a day doing nothing, and I could spend those hours learning all kind of stuff, including for a career, even if I didn't to do it. Instead of meaningless TV shows and movies I'll forget, and infinite amounts of Internet distractions, I could be an expert in Python or welding, for that matter. I could be making 5 times my income and change my life dramatically within 2-years, guaranteed. No more hoping, wishing, wanting, dreaming. But I won't. I can't. I'm not. Do I have ADHD? Do I need an amphetamine to focus me? If it doesn't work for you that well, what's the cure? I don't believe in ADHD but I don't know anything for sure anymore. I am a pragmatist and open-minded. I'd gladly do anything to just focus on one thing.

botexpert 10y ago
ADHD is a real thing. Maybe not the same as procrastination and lack of self-managment. I've known ADHD people with extreme self-control (amazing time planning), persistence and will to learn but when they tried concentrating it wouldn't happen. Either something in their brain can't click to grok the subject or they get constantly distracted by their thoughts. The time they put into the subject is huge but they get so little from it. I've tutored several and am amazed at how well they try to avoid the problem by being better organized but their brain sometimes just can't focus on the important stuff which limits their ability to learn stuff that requires serious attention as quickly as others.
jwdunne 10y ago
It is because of ADHD that I pursue these. It's a constant stream of stimulation. If my gut says no, it's impossible to focus on it no matter how hard I try. But I do spend time on them. People think I'm a weirdo for even reading a math textbook outside of uni. I don't care: I am who I am.

botexpert 10y ago

ADHD is a real thing. Maybe not the same as procrastination and lack of self-managment. I've known ADHD people with extreme self-control (amazing time planning), persistence and will to learn but when they tried concentrating it wouldn't happen. Either something in their brain can't click to grok the subject or they get constantly distracted by their thoughts. The time they put into the subject is huge but they get so little from it. I've tutored several and am amazed at how well they try to avoid the problem by being better organized but their brain sometimes just can't focus on the important stuff which limits their ability to learn stuff that requires serious attention as quickly as others.

jwdunne 10y ago

It is because of ADHD that I pursue these. It's a constant stream of stimulation. If my gut says no, it's impossible to focus on it no matter how hard I try. But I do spend time on them. People think I'm a weirdo for even reading a math textbook outside of uni. I don't care: I am who I am.