#390. Dad, tell me about people who are “self absorbed”.
They focus on themselves, interrupt others, turn conversations back to themselves, and are blinded to the needs of others.
Character
#383. Dad, how should we accept people into our lives?
Accept people into your life purely on humanity and character and not nationality or similarity.
#380. Dad, what is justice?
Author Omid Safi wrote, “Justice is love, embodied. We cannot speak of love without linking it to justice, nor of justice unless it is permeated […]
#378. Dad, what are the signs of low self-awareness?
Never admitting mistakes, criticizing others and being vague about your feelings.
#377. Dad, what really matters in the end?
Only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you. — […]
#368. Dad, is winning the most important thing?
Winning is not the only thing that matters — what you learn about yourself and life during the process, is far more important.
#366. Dad, what is intellectual humility?
The art of questioning your own biases, beliefs and experiences.
#363. Dad, how do we become who we are?
We become what we expose ourselves to – who we hang out with, what we listen to and how we define success.
#360. Dad, how can I be humble when I am in a conversation?
Being humble is not being afraid to be naive. Allow the other person to teach you something new.
#358. Dad, what is the most important relationship I can have?
No relationship is more important than the relationship you have with yourself.
#357. Dad, what does it mean to be connected?
MLK explained it best: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”
#348. Dad, how do I show up every day?
Show up for yourself first, and then you will be in a strong position to show up for others.
#347. Dad, what is grace?
Grace is the ability to find peace regardless of your capacity to control your circumstances
#344. Dad, some people take pleasure in making me feel bad.
Successful, happy and emotionally balanced people don’t have time to shit on other people. Always be kind.
#342. Dad, can anger be useful?
Anger can be useful when it is used to defend the innocent.
#341. Dad, are habits developed all at once?
Drip by drip, day by day. Habits lead to commitments and commitments create learning.
#337. Dad, some days I just want to vent
Be sure to vent about your joys and not only your problems.
#330. Dad, How do I reinvent myself?
In order to become someone different, you must do something different.
#303. Dad, what is Nunchi?
Nunchi is the art of picking up on the mood of any person or environment very quickly.
#300. Dad, what is the definition of frugal?
Simply being thoughtful about your purchases.
#299. Dad, how do I impress others?
Living an authentic life where you are genuinely true to yourself every single day will impress others.
#295, Dad, does money determine my worth?
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?
Staying true to your values, staying away from toxic people, and embracing change.
#284. Dad, some people may not like what I have to say
Don’t hide your message because some people won’t like it.
#279. Dad, how do I apologize?
Acknowledge what you did wrong, express remorse, explain what you will do differently in the future.
#276. Dad, tell me about self doubt.
It is the feeling of panic and anxiety at the idea of failure.
#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 […]
#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.”
#261.Dad, how do I manage my anger?
The more you understand someone, the less you can be angry with them.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#240. Dad, when should I start to worry?
DAD: Never. Worrying doesn’t change outcomes. Worrying ruins your day. Worrying distracts you from the work at hand.
#239. Dad, you speak about “Quiet Leadership”.
Quiet leaders don’t raise their voices. They listen more than they speak.
#236. Dad, what should I talk about?
DAD: Talk about life, love, meaning, experiences, entrepreneurship. Be inquisitive, learn about people
#235. Dad, tell me about taking action?
DAD: Talking about doing something and actually doing it are two very different things