Why Short-Term Solitude Makes You a Better Thinker
Ever wondered why moments of solitude can enhance your thinking? Explore the profound impact of short-term solitude on cognitive abilities. Uncover the science behind this phenomenon and learn how to harness its power to become a more effective thinker.
Jesse Livermore is considered the best stock trader in history
He is known for taking short positions before the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and before the Wall Street Crash of 1929
- His habits were unique for his time, and he had laser focus from 9:30 AM until 4 PM when the final bell rang
- While he was a successful trader, he also went bankrupt three times.
How much is too much alone time?
Research shows that loneliness increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and a New Zealand study concluded that social isolation negatively impacts overall health.
- Short-term solitude is beneficial, but don’t overdo it
- Figure out how much time alone is beneficial to you, personally
- What happens if I’m surrounded by people all the time?
Solitude makes your judgment authentic
By adding more solitude and listening to our own thoughts, we can come up with authentic ideas and judgments that are a product of the outer world and the inner world
- Spend at least 2 hours alone per week with a notebook
- Just sit and try to work through your challenges and make notes
Solitude encourages independent thinking
Take responsibility for your actions and make your own decisions
- Be open to other people’s opinions, knowledge, and input, but form your own final judgment
- Don’t blame others if a decision doesn’t turn out well, you can always take responsibility for that decision
Solitude helps you focus on things that matter
The key to becoming a better thinker and decision-maker is to give yourself more time
- In our fast-paced world, we value quickness over quality
- We often can’t solve our challenges because we don’t spend enough time thinking about the solution