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Month: November 2019

#300. Dad, what is the definition of frugal?

November 26, 2019 Dad 0

Simply being thoughtful about your purchases.

#299. Dad, how do I impress others?

November 25, 2019 Dad 0

Living an authentic life where you are genuinely true to yourself every single day will impress others.

#298. Dad, why can I always not get what I want?

November 24, 2019 Dad 0

Sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.

#297. Dad, is personal finance all about money?

November 23, 2019 Dad 0

Personal finance is about values, habits and mindset and not only about money.

#296. Dad, why do you prefer experiences rather than gifts?

November 21, 2019 Dad 0

I am not against gifts. I simply prefer something that has meaning or memories, instead of stuff.

#295, Dad, does money determine my worth?

November 20, 2019 Dad 0

Your value and worth is not dictated by your money. Your worth is determined by your character.

#294. Dad, what should I NOT feel guilty about?

November 20, 2019 Dad 0

Staying true to your values, staying away from toxic people, and embracing change.

#293. Dad, what is financial puberty?

November 19, 2019 Dad 0

The discovery of your financial values relative to your financial independence.

#292. Dad, I am pretty hard on myself when I fail.

November 18, 2019 Dad 0

It’s interesting that when others fail, we admire them for trying. Yet, when we fail, we beat ourselves up.

#291. Dad, does your car or house determine how wealthy you are?

November 17, 2019 Dad 0

What you drive and where you live has absolutely nothing to do with your wealth.

#290. Dad, is there one standard for “success?”

November 16, 2019 Dad 0

We must define “success” on your own terms. Otherwise, society will decide for us – and we will always fall short.

#289. Dad, tell me about judgment.

November 15, 2019 Dad 0

No matter what you do or say, you will be judged. So, why not be true yourself.

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#288. Dad, tell me about failure and self-worth.

November 14, 2019 Dad 0

Failure does not determine your self-worth. Only you do.

#287. Dad, is change necessary?

November 13, 2019 Dad 0

Yes. Without change, there would be no butterflies.

#286. Dad, what is wabi-sabi?

November 12, 2019 Dad 0

Wabi-sabi is the Japanese philosophy of embracing the beauty of imperfection.

#285. Dad, tell me about Remembrance Day

November 12, 2019 Dad 0

Remembrance day is a day to reflect and show gratitude to all those who served to protect us.

#284. Dad, some people may not like what I have to say

November 11, 2019 Dad 0

Don’t hide your message because some people won’t like it.

#283. Dad, do I only improve by moving forward?

November 10, 2019 Dad 0

Eliminating mistakes is an under-appreciated way to improve.

#282. Dad, what is “Hofstadter’s law?’

November 9, 2019 Dad 0

Hofstadter’s law states that everything always takes longer than expected. Therefore, build in a buffer to meet your deadline.

#281.Dad, what is catastrophizing?

November 8, 2019 Dad 0

When you build a crisis in your mind and expect everything to go wrong.

#280. Dad, what is specificity?

November 7, 2019 Dad 0

Specificity is the ability to be specific about what you want, what you say and what you do. This forces clarity.

#279. Dad, how do I apologize?

November 6, 2019 Dad 0

Acknowledge what you did wrong, express remorse, explain what you will do differently in the future.

#278. Dad, do I need external validation to recognize my success?

November 5, 2019 Dad 0

Self-esteem and self-worth only come from the inside and other people’s validation should not matter

#277. Dad, can I always be perfectly happy?

November 4, 2019 Dad 0

There is no magic bullet to happiness. There will always be discomfort and worry.

#276. Dad, tell me about self doubt.

November 3, 2019 Dad 0

It is the feeling of panic and anxiety at the idea of failure.

#275. Dad, what is a “peaceful life?”

November 2, 2019 Dad 0

A “peaceful life” is the removal of ongoing stress.

#274. Dad, how do I know if I am in love?

November 1, 2019 Dad 0

You will know because it’s deliberate and conscious. Love is an act, not a feeling.

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