If you're as smart as you say you are, then there will be opportunities to put your talents to work.
Hyperintelligent people are never easily satisfied doing one thing. They quickly move from one project to another. It is the nature of the beast. Likewise, just so you are aware, a higher percentage of hyperintelligent people are prone to mental disorders. The guy represented in "A Beautiful Mind" is a great, if not extreme, example of this.
Consider ADHD and what seems to be some type of depression small sacrifices. Certainly the latter can be treated with a psychologist and the former can be treated with meds, though they may impair your ability to think.
Don't look at the glass as being half-empty, instead look at it as being half-full. Sure, you get distracted. Develop habits to force you back into working on whatever it is you need to work on. Also, structure your efforts so you don't get distracted. As much as possible, structure any research in such a way that you don't massively explore the things that interest you until the end. That way they serve as a carrot to keep you working.
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