#120. Dad, I don’t have time to understand my personal finances.
What I’m hearing is that “I don’t want to make the time.” If it’s important to you then you will […]
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#119. Dad, how did decluttering make you feel?
Decluttering allowed me to have more of what I love, and less of what I don’t.
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#118. Dad, what is the external comparison trap?
Comparison makes us feel as if life is a race. The only benefit to comparison is inspiration.
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#117. Which is best, the carrot or the stick?
Neither. Motivate people by sharing context about the work they are doing. People are motivated when their work has relevance.
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#116. Dad, how do I beat procrastination?
Get better at two things: self- management and willpower
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#115. Dad, I have made some bad decisions.
Forgive yourself for any bad decisions you have made in your life. See it as an opportunity for growth.
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#114. Dad, how do I use social media responsibly?
Before using social media, ask yourself: How can I use this tool as little as possible and still add value?
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#113. Dad, what is progress?
Progress is any action that moves you in the direction of becoming a better, kinder human being.
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#112. Dad, what is the difference between thinking and doing?
Thinking is valueless, unless it leads to doing.
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#111. Dad, sometimes I judge people too quickly
We all make snap judgements unconsciously. Try to observe, listen and understand before judging.
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#110. Dad, give me money advice in ten words or less.
Be mindful of how you spend money
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#109. Dad, why should I be humble?
There’s so much about this life we do not understand.
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#108. Dad, I am anxious about being judged by strangers.
First, become aware of your own judgments of strangers.
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#107. Dad, why do we have to keep learning?
Socrates believed he knew nothing and kept learning and discovering. We also know nothing. So, we have to keep learning.
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#106. Dad, how do I move forward?
Focus on the excitement of discovery, improvement and experimentation.
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#105. Dad, what is the “30-day rule!”
When making large purchases, use this rule to decide whether the item is a need or a want.
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#104. Dad, why should I be humble about my knowledge?
When you are humble about your knowledge, you realize that the more you have learned the more remains to be
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#103. Dad, how do I get motivated every day?
Try being fully engaged with your passion and you will be motivated every day.
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#102. Dad, does having more stuff equal happiness?
Material items do not always equal happiness. Sometimes they just add stress and debt.
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#101. Dad, how do I continuously grow, develop and get better?
Become self aware about your inadequacies and areas of development.
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#100. Dad, what is identity confusion?
When your spending behaviour contradicts your values and goals.
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#99. Dad, what is the frivolous purchase threshold?
If you ever wonder where your money went to at the end of the month, it is probably hidden in
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#98. Dad, what is a side hustle?
It is something you do on the side to earn extra income and it provides a creative outlet and a
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#97. What is #3 rule of money?
Pay your credit card balance in full every month.
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#96. What is #2 rule of money?
Strive to save 10 to 20 percent of your monthly income.
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#94. Dad, is there such a thing as sustained happiness?
Day-in-and-day-out joy is something that many of us never truly find. The best life you can build is to regularly
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#93. Dad, tell me about eating in restaurants
Eating at home is normal. Eating out is an expensive treat and should be done when there is a social
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#92. Dad, how much debt do Canadian households owe?
The level of consumer debt in Canada has been increasing for the past 30 years. Canadian households owe more than
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#91. Dad, what is a credit card?
A credit card is money that does not belong to you. It is not free, and the longer you take
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