#273. Dad, what are the origins of “Trick or Treat?
It started with the Scottish Halloween custom of “guising”. Children disguised in costumes and went from house to house for […]
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#272. Dad, what is moral elevation?
The feeling you get when you witness a virtuous act that makes you want to act virtuous too. Moral Elevation:
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#271. Dad, what is Karma?
Is it true that the universe restores moral order by rewarding and punishing people based on their past actions? Karma:
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#270. Dad, who should I have as a mentor?
Somebody you can trust, has high integrity and has reliable judgement.
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#269. Dad, how do I respond to unfair criticism?
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is nothing at all
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#268. Dad, what is emotional self-reliance?
I like Mark Manson’s definition: “The ability to see one’s own flaws and be accountable for them.”
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#267. Dad, what causes unhappiness?
Our own unrealistic expectations of ourselves and others makes us unhappy.
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#266. Dad, tell me about financial discipline.
Financial discipline fosters character traits like self control, prudence, and patience.
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#265. Dad, what is Wu-Wei?
Wu-Wei is action through non action. Letting go and letting things unfold. It is the opposite of trying to control.
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#264. Dad, I feel overwhelmed.
Ask yourself what is the minimum I can do. Then, just do that.
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#263. Dad, I have difficulty saying “No”
When you say “NO”, you are saving space for “YES”.
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#262. Dad, what is a quick way to simplify my life?
Identify what is most important to you. Eliminate everything else.
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#261.Dad, how do I manage my anger?
The more you understand someone, the less you can be angry with them.
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#260. Dad, how do I get what I want?
One way, is to want less. Another way is to first help other people get what they want.
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#259.Dad, tell me about being liked.
Expecting to be liked by everybody is exhausting. Likability is not necessary if you want to make an impact.
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#258. Dad, do I have to know everything?
What matters is not how many things you know, but rather how well you know the things that matter.
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#257. Dad, when do values matter?
Values matter the most when you really feel conflicted.
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#256. Dad, what does thanksgiving mean to you?
Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday. It is a time for gratitude, reflection and celebration
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#255. Dad, how old are the principles of personal finance?
The principles of personal finance have not changed for 3000 years. That is why it is so easy to understand
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#254. Dad, tell me about failing
Failing is a necessary step to success. Failing does not make you a failure.
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#253. Dad, how do I live boldly?
Living boldly means recognizing that many of your fears are false.
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#252. Dad, tell me about time?
Time is incredibly precious. Waste it wisely. Dad, you’ve often said that time is money, but what is the real
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#251. Dad, what are the three most harmful addictions?
Heroin, carbohydrates and a monthly salary.
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#250. Dad, what is akrasia?
Akrasia is when you do one thing even though you know you should do something else. Like spending and saving.
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#249. Dad, who was Hugh Masakela?
He was a trumpeter, anti-apartheid activist and considered the “father of South African jazz”
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#248. Dad, what does it feel like to be in debt?
Debt feels like having to run 10 miles to get to the starting line of a marathon. It is impossible
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#247. Dad, what is an askhole?
Someone who asks too many stupid, pointless or obnoxious questions.
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#246. Dad, what is stillness?
To be steady while the world spins around you.
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#245. Dad. What is the imposter syndrome?
The idea that you’ve only succeeded due to luck, and not because of your talent or qualifications.
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