#152. What is ethical leadership?
Ethical leadership means leading by example, and doing the “right thing”. There is no other kind of leadership.
Month: May 2019
#151. Dad, do you always do things that make you happy?
Sometimes you forced to do unpleasant things in order to make you happy later. That is called sacrifice.
#150. Dad, what is passive income?
Passive income is income you earn while you are doing something else.
#149. Dad, tell me about experimentation
Experimentation is a necessary ingredient for success. It allows you to make mistakes and shoot for the moon.
#148. Dad, why is personal finance not a topic of discussion at the dinner table?
Most people are afraid to speak about personal finance because they are not comfortable speaking about something, they know very little about.
#147. Dad, sometimes I am afraid to take financial risks.
Measured risks are important to achieve certain goals when you are young.
#146. Dad, is education what you learn in school only?
No. Education is the sum of your total knowledge. Everything from tying your shoes to understanding where you spend your money.
#145. Dad, what is a moonshot?
A moonshot is a big goal. It is a long-term endeavour with the hope of success, but also the awareness that not every outcome lies within our control.
#144. Dad, what is courage?
Courage is an act of humanity, of choosing to take any action that is risky because it demands vulnerability and curiosity.
#143. Dad, I have difficulty balancing my life
Stick to your priorities, instead of being pulled by the expectations of others.
#142. Dad, is it OK that my values about money and spending are different from my friends?
Personal values and spending habits are unique to everybody. Spend based on your personal values.
#141. Dad, sometimes I don’t know what to do
Start with “what makes you happy” and know that there is no right answer.
#140. Dad, what present do you want for your birthday?
Your presence is the best present.
#139. Dad, I feel that I spend so much time organizing my stuff.
Better than organizing more, try owning less.
#138. Dad, sometimes I feel I am busy all the time
We are all busy. We’ve all taken on too much. Saying yes to less is the way out.
#137. Dad, should I fear the unknown?
The unknown should not feared. It is merely something you’ve yet to experience.
#136. Dad, what does it mean to be resourceful?
It means being creative, rebellious, determined, and unstoppable. It means asking for help, but not waiting for help.
#135. Dad, What can I do when other people are being annoying and inconsiderate?
You can only control your behaviour. If you try to change every other person, you are going to be miserable. Dad, taking the lead isn’t […]
#134. Dad, how do I get excited every day?
Each day is a blank canvas waiting for a splash of colour. Paint away and get excited by the beauty of the picture you create […]
#133. Dad, as I get older I am afraid that I will lose my sense of adventure.
As long as you have a purpose, there will be an adventure in your life.
#132. Dad, is it important to have structure in your day?
Having structure is important to get things done. Setting aside unstructured “thinking time” is just as important.
#131. Dad, is the grass actually greener on the other side?
Who cares what colour the grass is on the other side. Live in the moment and embrace the present.
#130. Dad, why should I keep a diary?
A diary helps you to pay attention to your life and it’s a good place to keep bad ideas.
#129. Dad, is a high income a guarantee that you will retire rich?
There are no guarantees. Make sure you spend less than you earn and save for the future.
#128. Dad, how much debt do Canadian households owe ?
Canadian households owe $1.71 for every dollar they earn. Scary.
#127. Dad, do you have to have talent to succeed?
Success is not determined by talent alone. Character trumps talent in my book.
#126. Dad, tell me about Roy Halladay.
Roy “Doc” Halladay was an incredible and generous human being. He also happened to be a phenomenal baseball superstar.
#125. Dad, there is so much I still have to figure out
It’s not always about trying to figure things out. Sometimes it’s about allowing things to reveal themselves.
#124. Dad, tell me about getting old
As you age, you’ll learn to value your time, genuine relationships, meaningful work, and peace of mind.
#123. Dad, how do I stay balanced?
Balance is not about perfection. It’s about avoiding extremes.
#122. Dad, tell me about new experiences.
New experiences provide opportunities for new versions of ourselves to emerge.
#121. Dad, I fear the unknown
A tiny part of your life is decided by uncontrollable circumstances, while the vast majority of it is decided by your internal responses.