Hello, this is my first post (second if you count my intrduction) but nevermind. I've an important question to ask. Lately, i've been reading asperger success stories and it seems the best things happen when one's obsesions are channeled into a positive outlet. The problem is, i'll get really obsesed about something but will lose my focus when things become static. I love solving tough problems, but when I have to force myself to read about something boring I will start erroring out. Take mathamatics for example. I love math. I love finding out how numbers work together. I love pure mathamatics and number theory, but when it comes to basic algebra, the foundation of all that other stuff, I can't think about it.
I just finished reading Look Me in the Eye and when reading about the authers obsesion with electronics as a kid, I am reminded of myself. I used to really like electronics. I would get so excited when I realized why something worked. I would start to see how things interacted with one another. But when I have to think about things to long, I just give up. The same thing happened with music. Not only did I like music, but when I discovered the mathish side to music and music theory, I became obsesed. But when I started learning about triads and tonality and some other hard stuff, I stoped. And now, about a year later, I can't even remember the circle of fifths that I foud so easy back then.
So, has anyone else had this problem of concentration ADDness? How do you think I could cultivate my focus? Everyone tells my I only bother to read about useless stuff, but I know I could be useful if I could really dedicate myself to something. Then I could be like all those success stories when I apply what I know......
14 Aug 2009, 9:55 am
