#361. Dad, what is the status game?
Seeking status and looking rich is an expensive game to play. Participation isn’t required.
#360. Dad, how can I be humble when I am in a conversation?
Being humble is not being afraid to be naive. Allow the other person to teach you something new.
#359. Dad, how do I achieve my goals and focus on my values?
You have to do both. Otherwise, your goals will not have any value.
#358. Dad, what is the most important relationship I can have?
No relationship is more important than the relationship you have with yourself.
#357. Dad, what does it mean to be connected?
MLK explained it best: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”
#356. Dad, what does it mean to be a person of colour?
It is exhausting being a person of colour. Beyond discrimination, psychological and social stress are long lasting and damaging.
#355.Dad, which people do you admire most?
The people I admire most are kind and generous and do what they can to make others feel truly seen.
#354. Dad, how has social distancing impacted you?
Social distancing has increased my screen time, decreased my energy and increased my snacking.
#353.Dad, what is the paradox of social distancing?
The paradox of social distancing is that most people have grown closer to their work colleagues, families and neighbours.
#352. Dad, what should our priorities be during a pandemic?
Our priorities should be our sanity, survival and safety of our loved ones
#351. Dad, what is decision fatigue?
When you are unsure what to do and the situation wins.
#350. Dad, how do I manage my guilt?
Guilt is self-hate. Self-hate destroys optimism. Be kind to yourself every day.
#349. Dad, is it advisable to “just let go?”
Letting go to the point of not caring is actually similar to trying to control everything.
#348. Dad, how do I show up every day?
Show up for yourself first, and then you will be in a strong position to show up for others.
#347. Dad, what is grace?
Grace is the ability to find peace regardless of your capacity to control your circumstances
#346. Dad, what is the difference between delusional optimism and realistic optimism?
Pretending everything is fine is not the same as knowing you’re going to be OK.
#345. Dad, what is the best average day for you?
A low-stress day. Quality time with family and watching my favourite sports team.
#344. Dad, some people take pleasure in making me feel bad.
Successful, happy and emotionally balanced people don’t have time to shit on other people. Always be kind.
#343. Dad, I focus too much on yesterday and tomorrow?
Obsession with yesterday leads to regret and a constant focus on the future breeds anxiety.
#342. Dad, can anger be useful?
Anger can be useful when it is used to defend the innocent.
#341. Dad, are habits developed all at once?
Drip by drip, day by day. Habits lead to commitments and commitments create learning.
#340. Dad, how do you know if somebody has low EQ?
They blame others for their problems.
#339. Dad, how do I get through these dark days?
The best way to combat stress and anxiety is to focus on one positive thought after another until you are drowning in positivity.
#338. Dad, why do some people avoid happiness?
Some people avoid happiness because they fail to be grateful for the little things.
#337. Dad, some days I just want to vent
Be sure to vent about your joys and not only your problems.