Chapter
Understanding the Spectrum of Boredom
45:24 - 52:14 (06:50)
The guest speaker discusses the spectrum of boredom and the difference between hot and cold boredom. They explore how being constantly busy with many different things can be a strategy for avoiding negative feelings.
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The speaker shares his perspective on the excitement and complications of living a complex life with various investments, and contemplates the value of such complexity.
45:24 - 48:32 (03:08)
Summary
The speaker shares his perspective on the excitement and complications of living a complex life with various investments, and contemplates the value of such complexity.
ChapterUnderstanding the Spectrum of Boredom
Episode#554: Jerry Colonna — How to Reboot Yourself and Feel Unrushed in the New Year
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The discomfort of boredom may stem not just from the individual, but also the learned behavior of the family or society.
48:32 - 50:38 (02:06)
Summary
The discomfort of boredom may stem not just from the individual, but also the learned behavior of the family or society. Doing self-work is crucial in understanding and accepting our relationship with boredom.
ChapterUnderstanding the Spectrum of Boredom
Episode#554: Jerry Colonna — How to Reboot Yourself and Feel Unrushed in the New Year
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The fear of facing our uncomfortable thoughts and feelings can push us towards staying busy and avoiding introspection, leading to a sense of hot boredom.
50:38 - 52:14 (01:36)
Summary
The fear of facing our uncomfortable thoughts and feelings can push us towards staying busy and avoiding introspection, leading to a sense of hot boredom. This avoidance can also occur in family and work systems, as seen in a CEO's Sunday dinners and an executive team's use of humor to avoid tension.