"Unwillingness. Disinclination. Lack of enthusiasm." No doubt there are some things we should feel reluctant about. That feeling may prevent us from doing something with consequences we would regret. 

You may not be feeling bored at the moment (in fact I hope you're not), but boredom sometimes affects us. Maybe when our work isn't inspiring or challenging, we're in a conversation that doesn't interest us, or stuck in a meeting that's dragging on.

"Is it possible to pay too much attention?"  This question arises from the feeling of mental exhaustion after working on something that demands concentration – like writing a report, sitting an exam, or attending a meeting for example. 

What are you actually rewarded for in life? Whether at work, at play, or just hanging out with family or friends - is it your time, or your effort, or your attention for which you’re valued? 

It’s no coincidence that we use the term “paying” in relation to attention. We also pay compliments and pay our respects, but the obvious thing we pay (and get paid) is money.

The desire to know, or to be right, is a feature of the human condition. 
Sometimes this drives us to learn, to create, and to make progress. Other times it causes the very things we don’t want; unproductive meetings, disagreements that escalate into conflict, relationship breakdowns, even road-rage perhaps.