I think the situation is pretty neatly summed up here. I basically start up wanting some very specific info on the side, and then find something else I really want to learn, and then something else again! I guess it's not random so much as it is absolutely useless, I end up learning and experiencing a lot of different different things, but am unable to master anything. As a result, I'm not really good at anything, which obviously affects me professionally. My personal relationships suffer a lot too, because I forget to call people and honor commitments because I've suddenly leapt onto something else.

I don't quite know how to go about tackling the problem. I think my problem is classified as a mild form of ADD. It's not a full-blown disorder because I still manage to scrape through at work and satisfy the bare minimum criteria for being a well-adjusted adult. The obvious solution would be something like Adderall, but even if I do get a prescription for it I'm too scared to take it because I've seen what it does to some of my friends.

I've recently discovered Vipassana Yoga, which is supposed to work wonders, but it requires a tremendous amount of dedication and effort. I'm still a noob, but getting better. Fingers crossed, I guess.