Used to multi task like crazy when younger.
Turned out it was a coping mechanism for severe ADHD.
Then had a few years of brain injuries.
I would see a problem. Say “reverse a string”, and think oh that’s trivial.
A week later I would finally finish.
I “knew” how to solve the problem, but as you described something was missing.
Eventually recovered, plus got on adhd medication.
Now I don’t multitask much. Only if I skip medication.
I still can but it’s harder unless I’m off medication.
In general I’m much more productive. But grander problems are a little harder as I’m not thinking too much beyond the moment.
Used to multi task like crazy when younger. Turned out it was a coping mechanism for severe ADHD.
Then had a few years of brain injuries.
I would see a problem. Say “reverse a string”, and think oh that’s trivial. A week later I would finally finish. I “knew” how to solve the problem, but as you described something was missing.
Eventually recovered, plus got on adhd medication. Now I don’t multitask much. Only if I skip medication.
I still can but it’s harder unless I’m off medication.
In general I’m much more productive. But grander problems are a little harder as I’m not thinking too much beyond the moment.