Fast learner, but easily bored
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:55 pm
I noticed while studying languages, that as soon as I get a good grasp on what it is I'm meant to be learning, I toss the book with a "good enough for now" type attitude. Idk if I have undiagnosed ADHD or something. I do know that I can hyper-focus sometimes like people with ADHD are meant to be great at, but I also get bored of things easily, can never stay still without feeling trapped(part of why school was a nightmare for me, I would often skip to go for walks when it was warm and sunny out), and I tend to toss aside novels if they don't get to the point VERY quickly. This is what makes me almost entirely incompatible with traditional education, and is therefore part of why I've never pursued a degree. I've always found ways to earn money for myself, very entrepreneurial, but I know that to be taken seriously in certain areas I might need to get a degree.
Since I don't want to take medication to focus(medications do more harm than good, from the looks of certain side effects), I'm not sure how I'd ever go about getting a degree. Understanding the course material is fine, but, having to go to the beat of an organised drum...so not me at all. I'm like those romantic era types(Byron and Shelley) who preferred ditching class to do their own studies while lodging at a University, but to be an actual attending student? HAHAHAHAHAHA...I doubt I'd last without calling everyone out on their being sheep or easily complacent and pointing out that modern education is about molding tax payers rather than critical thinkers. Modern staff would hate me. I know a degree might be important given my scientific interest, BUT, I just don't know if I can fit in with the system. I'm currently working on a blog, am certainly an articulate enough writer to succeed with the blog, so I think I could eventually get a large income from that if I stick with it, BUT, that goes with my chaotic/self reliant personality. I'm beginning to worry I'd only ever get an Honorary Degree. I definitely want to add to the areas of Science and Philosophy, my worry is that without a degree I probably won't be taken seriously, in the scientific arena at least.
Since I don't want to take medication to focus(medications do more harm than good, from the looks of certain side effects), I'm not sure how I'd ever go about getting a degree. Understanding the course material is fine, but, having to go to the beat of an organised drum...so not me at all. I'm like those romantic era types(Byron and Shelley) who preferred ditching class to do their own studies while lodging at a University, but to be an actual attending student? HAHAHAHAHAHA...I doubt I'd last without calling everyone out on their being sheep or easily complacent and pointing out that modern education is about molding tax payers rather than critical thinkers. Modern staff would hate me. I know a degree might be important given my scientific interest, BUT, I just don't know if I can fit in with the system. I'm currently working on a blog, am certainly an articulate enough writer to succeed with the blog, so I think I could eventually get a large income from that if I stick with it, BUT, that goes with my chaotic/self reliant personality. I'm beginning to worry I'd only ever get an Honorary Degree. I definitely want to add to the areas of Science and Philosophy, my worry is that without a degree I probably won't be taken seriously, in the scientific arena at least.