I've experienced that same thing (who on HN hasn't? ;). Tips and tricks to cut down on info-addiction can help a bit.
But the only thing that really works for me is when I focus on a positive goal I want to achieve, instead of spending energy on avoiding the bad habits.
Now, I'm focused on building my business. It doesn't mean I have stopped getting lots of shiny new ideas. But now I don't have to fight with myself. I just don't have the time or energy for these new ideas. Too focused on the current idea.
I'm not sure if the issue is that when some people refer to their "info addiction," it actually isn't an addiction (eg. "OMG! I am SOOO ADD sometimes!" says some person without ADD who needs a loving dose of perspective or strangulation) or if there are other things specific to me that mix with the info addiction such that having a positive goal I'm focusing on isn't enough.
Sorry for the previous curt response. This is essentially the only thing I'm trying to deal with right now because it leads to failure in all the things. And progress is slow because getting people to invest time in someone who has no money is seemingly impossible.
I did read your "I have ADHD" in the casual way that most people say it. I certainly don't have ADHD (not that I'm aware of, anyway). The only thing I can think to suggest is to seek professional help, if you haven't already.
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I've experienced that same thing (who on HN hasn't? ;). Tips and tricks to cut down on info-addiction can help a bit.
But the only thing that really works for me is when I focus on a positive goal I want to achieve, instead of spending energy on avoiding the bad habits.
Now, I'm focused on building my business. It doesn't mean I have stopped getting lots of shiny new ideas. But now I don't have to fight with myself. I just don't have the time or energy for these new ideas. Too focused on the current idea.
Were that all it takes for me, I wouldn't be posting here.
Sorry I think I misunderstood you. If you have a medical condition, then ignore whatever I said.
I'm not sure if the issue is that when some people refer to their "info addiction," it actually isn't an addiction (eg. "OMG! I am SOOO ADD sometimes!" says some person without ADD who needs a loving dose of perspective or strangulation) or if there are other things specific to me that mix with the info addiction such that having a positive goal I'm focusing on isn't enough.
Sorry for the previous curt response. This is essentially the only thing I'm trying to deal with right now because it leads to failure in all the things. And progress is slow because getting people to invest time in someone who has no money is seemingly impossible.
I did read your "I have ADHD" in the casual way that most people say it. I certainly don't have ADHD (not that I'm aware of, anyway). The only thing I can think to suggest is to seek professional help, if you haven't already.