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Being an entrepreneur calls for more than just business expertise and commitment. Whether working from home or in an office, entrepreneurship can be lonely. You must be prepared to handle situations as they arise, and this can deny you the chance to socialize and share your challenges.

While it may sound easy to deal with business issues, personal problems can get tricky. This can make entrepreneurship a lonely experience and get worse when things aren’t working as planned.

Related: It Doesn’t Have To Be Lonely At The Top: Why Entrepreneurs Need To Take Charge Of Their Mental Health

Some have it, and some don’t; I’m talking about the entrepreneur spirit. Some entrepreneurs make it look easy when running a business. So, what does loneliness in entrepreneurship mean, and how can you deal with the effects?

How does loneliness

Richard Tait, co-creator of the hit party game Cranium and a well-regarded Seattle entrepreneur, has died from complications of COVID-19. He was 58.

Known as the “Grand Poobah” in the Cranium offices, Tait, a native of Scotland, led the company until its 2008 sale to Hasbro for $77.5 million in 2008. Cranium was named Game of the Year five times by The Toy Association while Tait led the company.

Tait loved to find and celebrate the “special something” that made each person shine, said Amy Paron, Tait’s fiancee.

“Even if you just met him for 15 minutes, you’re gonna feel connected to him,” Paron said Monday.

That goal, to bring out the best in everyone, formed the backbone of Cranium, the board game Tait co-created. At work, his meticulous planning and unrelenting drive helped him turn ideas into real-life products and succeed as an entrepreneur.

While he loved seeing his