Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
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In today’s society, being outgoing and sociable is highly valued. Introvert characteristics like craving solitude and quietness are seen in a less favorable light.
As an introvert, I’ve struggled with this my whole life. Why couldn’t I be as outgoing as others? I felt handicapped by my personality.
Over time, I developed better social skills, even to the point that extroverts confused me for one of them. But I always maintained a desire to spend a good chunk of my time on my own. And over the years, I’ve come to appreciate solitude more and more and even started seeing it as a superpower!
So today I want to give an introvert’s perspective on the power of being alone. If you’re someone who feels pressured to be more outgoing than you’re comfortable with, I hope this video will encourage you to stay true to your values and not deny yourself what you deeply crave inside.
And if you’re a total people person and were dumbfounded when you first found out your partner or friend enjoys doing something dull like spending time alone, this video might give you some insight into their reasons. And that alone time can be good for anyone, introvert or extrovert.
Resources mentioned in the video:
• Inside Out (2015): imdb.com/title/tt2096673
• Lead Yourself First – Raymond Kethledge and Michael Erwin: https://a.co/d/dKzwl2F
00:00 Intro
01:24 Being alone is not the same as loneliness
03:45 Find your authentic self
04:46 Understand others better
06:09 Strengthen your relationships
08:01 Increase productivity and creativity
– WHAT TO WATCH NEXT –
Why Stillness Is The Key To Happiness: youtu.be/JFp-YiO9BRw
– LINKS –
📚 Interesting books to read:
• Stoicism For Beginners: https://a.co/d/hPU8GTX
• Minimalism 101: https://a.co/d/bJkA6Lt
• Declutter Your Life: https://a.co/d/carqttB
DISCLAIMER: Some of the links are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a commission, at no cost to you.
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In today’s society, being outgoing and sociable is highly valued. Introvert characteristics like craving solitude and quietness are seen in a less favorable light.
As an introvert, I’ve struggled with this my whole life. Why couldn’t I be as outgoing as others? I felt handicapped by my personality.
Over time, I developed better social skills, even to the point that extroverts confused me for one of them. But I always maintained a desire to spend a good chunk of my time on my own. And over the years, I’ve come to appreciate solitude more and more and even started seeing it as a superpower!
So today I want to give an introvert’s perspective on the power of being alone. If you’re someone who feels pressured to be more outgoing than you’re comfortable with, I hope this video will encourage you to stay true to your values and not deny yourself what you deeply crave inside.
And if you’re a total people person and were dumbfounded when you first found out your partner or friend enjoys doing something dull like spending time alone, this video might give you some insight into their reasons. And that alone time can be good for anyone, introvert or extrovert.
Resources mentioned in the video:
• Inside Out (2015): imdb.com/title/tt2096673
• Lead Yourself First – Raymond Kethledge and Michael Erwin: https://a.co/d/dKzwl2F
00:00 Intro
01:24 Being alone is not the same as loneliness
03:45 Find your authentic self
04:46 Understand others better
06:09 Strengthen your relationships
08:01 Increase productivity and creativity
– WHAT TO WATCH NEXT –
Why Stillness Is The Key To Happiness: youtu.be/JFp-YiO9BRw
– LINKS –
📚 Interesting books to read:
• Stoicism For Beginners: https://a.co/d/hPU8GTX
• Minimalism 101: https://a.co/d/bJkA6Lt
• Declutter Your Life: https://a.co/d/carqttB
DISCLAIMER: Some of the links are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a commission, at no cost to you.
