Simplicity mocks me

I come to this place, this place that we use for "learning" and all I can do is hope for the best. But thoughts of others, and experiences cloud my thoughts, every atom in the air suffocates whatever brainpower I withhold. What is this all for, a better living? My body rejects knowledge, while all my mind wants is to suck it up. I aim to please, as much as possible, but that only gets you so far.