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#280. Dad, what is specificity?

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

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#279. Dad, how do I apologize?

#281.Dad, what is catastrophizing?

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Healthy ambition energizes you and aligns with your values. Harmful ambition depletes you and comes from needing to prove your […]

#62. Dad, why should I not keep up with the Joneses?

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If you are emulating what someone else does or has, you aren’t taking your own values and goals into account.

#204. Dad, tell me about being a perfectionist.

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

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#70. Dad, what is the principle of dangerous perfection?

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#405. Dad, how do I relax in the chaos?

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Breathe deeply and slowly. Focus only on your breath and become comfortable with chaos.

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