Be Happy Alone

I love spending time alone—whether it’s writing, reading, or taking myself out on solo dates.

Because I enjoy my own company so much, I’ve set a high bar for the people I spend time with and the events I attend. If I choose to go, it has to be more rewarding than simply being by myself.

There’s a saying that many of the world’s problems stem from people’s inability to site quietly in a room alone. There’s a lot of truth to that. If you’re always surrounded by others, you can’t develop independent thoughts. Their definition of success becomes your own. And if you’re uncomfortable being alone, you’ll accept the company of just about anyone.