I've noticed in myself an extremely volatile and unfocussed mind. I have ample creativity and passion, but I rarely apply this consistently due to a lack of focus. I've also noticed the same behaviour in my daughter (she's 8). I was an emotional child and she is following suit in that respect.

I'm wondering how to improve focus in a fun way for the both of us. Is this down to diet or lack of will power, or is it overcome with meditation and the like? It'd be nice to be able to finish projects I start for once.

Do some yoga with your daughter, I am sure she would enjoy that~ Or card games like memory--read to her for like an hour a day. I am sure all of these things will help with focus. Throw a nice cup of green tea into the mix as well

I have the same problem...

The advice I received was to generalize and not specialize in any given subject. Specialization will come naturally once you find your calling.

As well, when specialization comes, you will have the advantage of having a large base of generalized experiences to draw on.

I also recommend you read Cliff Pickover's "A beginner's Guide to Immortality."

You may find that the many examples of "Chameleons" in the book parallel some of the things about yourself.

I also have to slap a warning label on the above advice about generalization... I don't know if it good advice as I haven't reached a point where I have specialized and become amazingly good at something(s) without tiring of them.

Then there is the other 1/2 of the equation. Doing something you are amazing at, enjoy immensely and can make a living at.