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#554: Jerry Colonna — How to Reboot Yourself and Feel Unrushed in the New Year
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Published: Tue Dec 14 2021
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Jerry Colonna — How to Reboot Yourself and Feel Unrushed in the New Year| Brought to you by Wealthfront automated investing, Headspace easy-to-use app with guided meditations, and Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating. More on all three below.“What benefit do I get from the conditions I say I don’t want?” — Jerry ColonnaJerry Colonna (@jerrycolonna) is the CEO and co-founder of Reboot.io, an executive coaching and leadership development firm dedicated to the notion that better humans make better leaders. For nearly 20 years, he has used the knowledge gained as an investor, an executive, and a board member for more than 100 organizations to help entrepreneurs and others lead with humanity, resilience, and equanimity.Prior to his career as a coach, he was a partner with JPMorgan Partners (JPMP), the private equity arm of JPMorgan Chase. Previously, he led New York City-based Flatiron Partners, which he founded in 1996 with partner Fred Wilson. Flatiron became one of the nation’s most successful early-stage investment programs. Jerry’s first leadership position, at age 25, was editor-in-chief of InformationWeek magazine. He is the author of Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up.Jerry lives in Boulder, Colorado. This is his second appearance on the podcast. His first can be found at tim.blog/jerrycolonna.Please enjoy!This episode is brought to you by Eight Sleep! Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover is the easiest and fastest way to sleep at the perfect temperature. It pairs dynamic cooling and heating with biometric tracking to offer the most advanced (and user-friendly) solution on the market. Simply add the Pod Pro Cover to your current mattress and start sleeping as cool as 55°F or as hot as 110°F. It also splits your bed in half, so your partner can choose a totally different temperature.And now, my dear listeners—that’s you—can get $250 off the Pod Pro Cover. Simply go to EightSleep.com/Tim or use code TIM at checkout. This episode is also brought to you by Headspace! Headspace is your daily dose of mindfulness in the form of guided meditations in an easy-to-use app. Whatever the situation, Headspace can help you feel better. Overwhelmed? Headspace has a 3-minute SOS meditation for you. Need some help falling asleep? Headspace has wind-down sessions their members swear by. And for parents, Headspace even has morning meditations you can do with your kids. Headspace’s approach to mindfulness can reduce stress, improve sleep, boost focus, and increase your overall sense of well-being.Go to Headspace.com/Tim for a FREE one-month trial with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation.This episode is also brought to you by Wealthfront! Wealthfront pioneered the automated investing movement, sometimes referred to as ‘robo-advising,’ and they currently oversee $20 billion of assets for their clients. It takes about three minutes to sign up, and then Wealthfront will build you a globally diversified portfolio of ETFs based on your risk appetite and manage it for you at an incredibly low cost. Smart investing should not feel like a rollercoaster ride. Let the professionals do the work for you. Go to Wealthfront.com/Tim and open a Wealthfront account today, and you’ll get your first $5,000 managed for free, for life. Wealthfront will automate your investments for the long term. Get started today at Wealthfront.com/Tim.For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Headspace offers guided meditations through its easy-to-use mobile application, utilizing clinically validated research to advance the field of mindfulness and meditation.
00:00 - 01:37 (01:37)
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Mindfulness Meditation
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Headspace offers guided meditations through its easy-to-use mobile application, utilizing clinically validated research to advance the field of mindfulness and meditation. With the goal to reduce stress, improve sleep, boost focus, and enhance overall well-being, Headspace sets itself apart from the 2000+ other meditation apps available.

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#554: Jerry Colonna — How to Reboot Yourself and Feel Unrushed in the New Year
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Investor and executive, David Fialkow, discusses his experience helping entrepreneurs lead with humanity, resilience, and equanimity, as well as his latest venture, Ate Sleep, which claims to improve sleep quality.
01:37 - 10:18 (08:40)
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Sleep
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Investor and executive, David Fialkow, discusses his experience helping entrepreneurs lead with humanity, resilience, and equanimity, as well as his latest venture, Ate Sleep, which claims to improve sleep quality.

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#554: Jerry Colonna — How to Reboot Yourself and Feel Unrushed in the New Year
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The decision to take a sabbatical can offer an opportunity for personal growth and perspective, but the financial cost will depend on the choices made during that period of time.
10:18 - 19:41 (09:23)
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Sabbatical
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The decision to take a sabbatical can offer an opportunity for personal growth and perspective, but the financial cost will depend on the choices made during that period of time. Even taking a long week of vacation can provide similar benefits.

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#554: Jerry Colonna — How to Reboot Yourself and Feel Unrushed in the New Year
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Companies should implement sabbaticals and workplace policies such as sick time, vacation time, and parental leave to ensure a healthy work environment for their employees.
19:41 - 29:10 (09:29)
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Workplace Policies
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Companies should implement sabbaticals and workplace policies such as sick time, vacation time, and parental leave to ensure a healthy work environment for their employees. Building these policies can provide better work-life balance for employees and inspire positive change in company culture.

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#554: Jerry Colonna — How to Reboot Yourself and Feel Unrushed in the New Year
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The host discusses his upcoming book on sabbaticals and the benefits of taking time off.
29:10 - 35:42 (06:31)
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Sabbaticals, Investing, Wealthfront
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The host discusses his upcoming book on sabbaticals and the benefits of taking time off. He also mentions the offer of opening an investment account with Wealthfront and getting the first $5,000 managed for free for life.

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#554: Jerry Colonna — How to Reboot Yourself and Feel Unrushed in the New Year
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The podcast discusses methods that individuals can implement to simplify complex tasks and eliminate the internal drama that is experienced when managing overwhelming tasks.
35:43 - 45:23 (09:40)
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Simplification
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The podcast discusses methods that individuals can implement to simplify complex tasks and eliminate the internal drama that is experienced when managing overwhelming tasks. From reframing complexities to identifying essential tasks, small changes can have a large impact.

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#554: Jerry Colonna — How to Reboot Yourself and Feel Unrushed in the New Year
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The guest speaker discusses the spectrum of boredom and the difference between hot and cold boredom.
45:24 - 52:14 (06:50)
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psychology
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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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#554: Jerry Colonna — How to Reboot Yourself and Feel Unrushed in the New Year
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The concept of hot boredom vs. cold boredom can help individuals recognize the early signs of burnout and take action to prevent it.
52:15 - 57:35 (05:20)
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Burnout
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The concept of hot boredom vs. cold boredom can help individuals recognize the early signs of burnout and take action to prevent it. Hot boredom is characterized by feeling overwhelmed and stressed, while cold boredom is a state of calmness and ease that can be achieved through intentional breaks like sabbaticals or mindfulness practices.

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#554: Jerry Colonna — How to Reboot Yourself and Feel Unrushed in the New Year
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Working remotely can offer a lot of freedom, but it's important to choose your workspace carefully.
57:35 - 1:04:45 (07:09)
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Remote work
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Working remotely can offer a lot of freedom, but it's important to choose your workspace carefully. Being in a space with others who have similar routines and are stable can have a big impact on your own wellbeing.

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#554: Jerry Colonna — How to Reboot Yourself and Feel Unrushed in the New Year
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The Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast talks about the experience of trekking at altitude including the feeling of getting punched in the lungs, sleeping in a freezing tent, and waking up to drink shitty instant coffee in the morning.
1:04:46 - 1:08:07 (03:21)
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Trekking
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This podcast talks about the experience of trekking at altitude including the feeling of getting punched in the lungs, sleeping in a freezing tent, and waking up to drink shitty instant coffee in the morning.

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#554: Jerry Colonna — How to Reboot Yourself and Feel Unrushed in the New Year
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The concept of a sabbatical can be seen as a holy time for those who are exhausted and nourishing for the body and mind.
1:08:08 - 1:16:43 (08:35)
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Sabbatical
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The concept of a sabbatical can be seen as a holy time for those who are exhausted and nourishing for the body and mind. While not everyone can take two months off the grid, it's important to find ways to take breaks and nourish oneself, either for a few hours or a week at a time.

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#554: Jerry Colonna — How to Reboot Yourself and Feel Unrushed in the New Year
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss explains how reading poetry is one of the ways that he reaches a Sabbath state and why he enjoys it.
1:16:43 - 1:22:22 (05:39)
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Reading Poetry
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Tim Ferriss explains how reading poetry is one of the ways that he reaches a Sabbath state and why he enjoys it. He also mentions gadgets and books that get sent to him by his friends, including Jerry's book, "Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up."

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#554: Jerry Colonna — How to Reboot Yourself and Feel Unrushed in the New Year
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Learn about Aidsleep and Headspace for better sleep, and the Pod Pro Cover for temperature control.
1:22:22 - 1:26:04 (03:42)
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Sleep Improvement
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Learn about Aidsleep and Headspace for better sleep, and the Pod Pro Cover for temperature control.

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#554: Jerry Colonna — How to Reboot Yourself and Feel Unrushed in the New Year
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker recommends starting with basic meditation practices, such as the ones offered by Headspace, a mindfulness app that offers a free one month trial and full library of accessible meditations for every situation.
1:26:04 - 1:27:00 (00:56)
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Meditation
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The speaker recommends starting with basic meditation practices, such as the ones offered by Headspace, a mindfulness app that offers a free one month trial and full library of accessible meditations for every situation.

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#554: Jerry Colonna — How to Reboot Yourself and Feel Unrushed in the New Year
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show