For some people, having a title beside their name is their major goal in life. They may want a title for varying reasons, some professionally, while some just like the way it sounds with their name. These are examples of the possible titles:
John Surname, CPA
John Surname, Esq.
Sir John Surname
Cpt. John Surname
Dr. John Surname, CISSP, Ph.D.
Some people would like to have a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) along with their name so they can be called doctor so and so. But getting a Ph.D. is not a trifle thing. You would have to learn more new stuff and spend some time learning them. And you also need some money to pay the university. Moreover, you would have to write a dissertation or report on what you have learned.
A Ph.D. candidate would have to write over 50 pages of content (see http://io9.com/how-long-is-the-average-phd-dissertation-785483128). It would be like writing a book on the subject. But it would not be just a book on the subject, it would have to have a thesis that you need to defend and show in your report using all those pages of the report. It is a daunting task. And that is why you need to like the subject of your thesis, and possibly even the major of your doctorate degree, otherwise you might die of boredom.
If you would rather spend your time on something else other than this pursuit of knowledge and this degree, then do not waste your precious time on the pursuit of hardships and struggles that comes along with a doctorage degree. Otherwise, have fun in your daunting pursuits.
A Ph.D. in Computer Science or Mathematics is a lot of work. It is really, really a lot of work, especially if the subject does not come to you naturally. It's work that may not interest you in the end, even if you have succeeded, if you have other things that interest you. Work on the things that interest you first and fulfill this fascination before you embark on an adventure that only steers you away from the things that matters most.
Go with the flow!
John
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