The Difference Between Loneliness and Solitude

00:00 Introduction
00:32 How the Difference Shows in My Life
01:26 A Quick Word on Burnouts
02:36 An Objective Perspective on Solitude
03:30 Solitude as a Superpower
03:57 Leveraging Solitude
04:24 What Is Deep Work?
05:14 Styles of Deep Work
06:30 Disciplines of Execution
07:12 Putting It All Together

Loneliness and solitude may seem similar, but from my perspective, they are two entirely different states. The former represents feeling a lack of connection or belonging while solitude is the state of being physically alone yet enjoying your own presence. 

We can feel lonely even when we're surrounded by others because loneliness indicates a lack of connection, whereas solitude is the state of feeling connected to your inner self and being at peace.

The last significant time I felt lonely was about a year ago when I...