There are times to do both, positions that disregard balance in life bother me. When I see notes that advocate some "extreme" position relative to the majority of people often make things worse in my experience. There is an awful lot of implicit balance being ignored

> learn to be bored

Only when necessary, not the solution for those already bored and need a purpose (thus confirming their biases)

> silent

Sometimes you must speak to communicate clearly with others, knowing when is the key

> alone

Again, when necessary but one cannot live a fulfilling life alone, you need family and friends (disregarding loneliness)