I don't think I'm going to have a problem with mental burnout, at least not yet. My problem is that I can't even muscle up the will power to get started. I've gone through life with an aversion towards hard work and so far it hasn't gotten me in any short term trouble I can't handle. But I'm now...
Thanks guys. I think all your advice has given me some real insight, the confusion seems less hazy.
A quick follow up question though, let's say I do get my act together and shoot for academia, will my prior lack of motivation and low gpa (I'm ashamed to say it's hovering around a 2.0) prohibit...
Thanks for the great advice everyone. I've always envied those med school kids who knew exactly what they wanted since they were 5 for what ever reason, and now they just have to work hard to get it. I guess for me the hard work will have to come before the passion, if I ever find it. I suppose...
And now for the long story.
I'm a first time poster, long time reader. A little bit about me, I am in my third year of undergrad studying way too many subjects yet not studying at all. I have jumped from philosophy, to physics, to bio, to economics, and now math. During this time...