Angela - I considered that, because when it is a subject that truly inspires me I am engaged. These are usually documentaries or movies about brain stuff. For example, I had no problem staying engaged through 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' which I loved and fully understood. I feel like I'm copping out when I say that though - I don't truly believe it. I should still be able to focus on content that I enjoy but isn't up to my "intellectual stimulation level", especially if I am really trying, right?
Lola - I am wondering this too. It has started clicking with me lately that something might be wrong. I keep getting fingered for not living up to my intellectual potential. I don't think I'm lazy, because when I'm really into something I am ultra-results-oriented. When I put my mind to something, success comes really easily. But most of the time, I'm not fully engaged and therefore not living up to my potential. I've also been accused of blending into the background too often rather than standing out, in spite of my abilities.
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