Gary,
Well said -- and well noted! You are right, of course. How much someone can focus is often dependent on how much interest there is in the topic at hand. What is the "payoff" for getting the task done. Sometimes, the student brings his/her own motivation to the table. Sometimes, it can be provided by a creative instructor who helps the student see the importance of the task in the grand scheme of things.
Dr. Jane Jarrow
