I actually do have extreme ADHD, latest test was a couple years ago but I take one every time I go to a new doctor.
I think that is what allows me to focus so intensely that I wind up with a stiff neck and shoulder pain. Hours pass by and you barely noticed. You only notice the neck pain when you’re not doing deep work.
You can’t break out of deep work easily. Even if it’s self destructive.
If you really are getting distracted you’re not doing deep work. Another example, Basquiat painted with music on, the news on, people visiting, didn’t matter. He was doing deep work.
It’s like playing music. When you’re in the zone, time flies by and you don’t get distracted.
Notice how both of your examples your not doing any creative work. You’re reading for fun.
I think that is what allows me to focus so intensely that I wind up with a stiff neck and shoulder pain. Hours pass by and you barely noticed. You only notice the neck pain when you’re not doing deep work.
You can’t break out of deep work easily. Even if it’s self destructive.
If you really are getting distracted you’re not doing deep work. Another example, Basquiat painted with music on, the news on, people visiting, didn’t matter. He was doing deep work.
It’s like playing music. When you’re in the zone, time flies by and you don’t get distracted.
Notice how both of your examples your not doing any creative work. You’re reading for fun.