The Tim Ferriss show is my favorite podcast because it covers topics ranging from startup growth to mental health and spirituality. Tim is a great interviewer and the guests he has on the show are phenomenal. Below are my rough notes from an episode with Jerry Colonna.
Q: “What benefit do I get from the conditions I say I don’t want?”
Family systems can reject feelings, not just individuals
We get busy because we don’t want to feel certain feelings
Cold boredom – we all need it – just stirring oatmeal type of days
Tim – sitting in the void last year – very painful for him
Baby steps – you don’t have to start with 2 months. Start with an evening or a weekend
Digital Sabbath (Brad Feld) – Friday – Sunday devices off
Share a tent with guy friends, sleep in a tent. Make a first at night. Hike at high altitude. Example of something that is relaxing / cold boredom for time. 4-5 days of that and felt like a 6 month vacation
Blessing for those who are exhausted – “To Bless The Space Between Us”