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autononymous

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autononymous··on If Susan Can Learn Physics, So Can You (2013)
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.