Eddie Pinero

I think it's one of the most important books someone can read in this day and age.

You know, Cal Newport talking about separating ourselves from distraction.

I remember the day I first listened to that book, I was sick, so I wasn't on my usual run.

I was walking, and because of that, I felt this urge to, as the book was playing, to reach into my pocket and check for notifications.

And it really was eye-opening.

It's like...

We are scared to completely immerse ourselves in solitude.

But solitude is where we uncover so much.

Silence is where we hear what our souls have to say.

It's where we understand who we are.

My favorite Joseph Campbell quote, the cave you fear holds the treasure you seek.

And man, I hate to say it, but

I think being alone, even for a short period of time, is that monster lurking in the cave.

You know, the one we're scared to confront, even though it's what we need.

Solitude is the demon we are consistently masking in a constant influx of media and small talk and DMs and emails.

You know, that stuff has its value, but it's not real.

in the sense that I find it disconnected from purpose.

So here's something that I've been doing, and I would suggest that you give it a try.

It's been certainly helpful in my life.

And start small, even if it's 15 minutes, but take a walk by yourself.