#56. Dad, what is the quote from the movie “Fight Club” you mention when speaking about materialism?

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“The things you own end up owning you”. Materialism, by and large, is a psychological trap. No matter how much you own, how much you buy, how much you earn, the disease of more never goes away.

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#55. Dad, why is it so awkward to talk about money when you are in a relationship?

#57. Dad, what is financial awareness?

#385. Dad, what does “eat the frog” mean?

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“Eat the frog” is a metaphor for tackling your most challenging tasks of the day – the ones you are […]

#143. Dad, I have difficulty balancing my life

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Stick to your priorities, instead of being pulled by the expectations of others.

#414. Dad, what do you mean by “hoarding life”.

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Spending your days trying to get experiences “under your belt”, in an effort to maximise your collection of experiences. Placing […]

#248. Dad, what does it feel like to be in debt?

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Debt feels like having to run 10 miles to get to the starting line of a marathon. It is impossible […]

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

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Eliminating mistakes is an under-appreciated way to improve.

#212. Dad, can money buy a great life?

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DAD: The things that make life great can’t be bought. Money can only help extend your options.

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