#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 food or money.
Month: October 2019
#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: That Fuzzy Feeling of Being […]
#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: Do we Really Reap What […]
#270. Dad, who should I have as a mentor?
Somebody you can trust, has high integrity and has reliable judgement.
#269. Dad, how do I respond to unfair criticism?
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is nothing at all
#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.”
#267. Dad, what causes unhappiness?
Our own unrealistic expectations of ourselves and others makes us unhappy.
#266. Dad, tell me about financial discipline.
Financial discipline fosters character traits like self control, prudence, and patience.
#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.
#264. Dad, I feel overwhelmed.
Ask yourself what is the minimum I can do. Then, just do that.
#263. Dad, I have difficulty saying “No”
When you say “NO”, you are saving space for “YES”.
#262. Dad, what is a quick way to simplify my life?
Identify what is most important to you. Eliminate everything else.
#261.Dad, how do I manage my anger?
The more you understand someone, the less you can be angry with them.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#257. Dad, when do values matter?
Values matter the most when you really feel conflicted.
#256. Dad, what does thanksgiving mean to you?
Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday. It is a time for gratitude, reflection and celebration
#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 and apply.
#254. Dad, tell me about failing
Failing is a necessary step to success. Failing does not make you a failure.
#253. Dad, how do I live boldly?
Living boldly means recognizing that many of your fears are false.
#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 value of time? Well, time […]
#251. Dad, what are the three most harmful addictions?
Heroin, carbohydrates and a monthly salary.
#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.
#249. Dad, who was Hugh Masakela?
He was a trumpeter, anti-apartheid activist and considered the “father of South African jazz”
#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 to get ahead.
#247. Dad, what is an askhole?
Someone who asks too many stupid, pointless or obnoxious questions.
#246. Dad, what is stillness?
To be steady while the world spins around you.
#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.