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burn your boat

#389. Burning your boat is an act of courage that makes it impossible to return to an earlier situation.

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what causes mistakes

#387. Mistakes are are often the result of an obsession with perfection

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#385. Eat that frog is a metaphor for tackling your most challenging tasks of the day – the ones you are most likely to procrastinate on.  

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#382. It has changed parts of me. I see the pandemic as a moment to reconnect with what is essential in my life. 

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#379. Dad, starting my business is a slow process. I want to quit.

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Being an entrepreneur takes time. Quitting won’t speed it up. 

#365. Dad, is the goal to be perfect?

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The goal is not to be perfect. The goal is to be better than before.

#363. Dad, how do we become who we are?

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We become what we expose ourselves to – who we hang out with, what we listen to and how we define success.

#362. Dad, what is the avocado toast problem?

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Avocado toast is not the problem. It is about unnecessary expenses that prevent us from achieving our financial goals. 

#359. Dad, how do I achieve my goals and focus on my values?

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You have to do both. Otherwise, your goals will not have any value.

#351. Dad, what is decision fatigue?

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When you are unsure what to do and the situation wins.

#349. Dad, is it advisable to “just let go?”

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Letting go to the point of not caring is actually similar to trying to control everything.

#329. Dad, how do I make progress?

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Simply make decisions. Without making decisions, you will remain stagnant, lacklustre and unfocused.

#327. Dad, what is the path of least resistance

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It’s about finding the most fruitful moments and opportunities and trusting the process.

#320. Dad, I have to deal with so many problems?

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Think a little less about managing your problems and a little more about managing your mindset.

#318. Dad, should I react to every conversation?

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Silent acknowledgment works better when people are venting.

#309. Dad, what stops me from taking more risks?

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Negative thinking, fear, and lack of imagination usually restrict our potential to take risks.

#308. Dad, should I care what people think of my choices?

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Become good at not caring what irrelevant people think about you. Decide who belongs in the relevant bunch.

#305. Dad, sometimes I feel like I have no direction.

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Having no direction is an excuse to get one step closer to a more fulfilling life.

#302. Dad, is it OK to buy inexpensive stuff?

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Justifying purchases with a low sticker price is faulty logic. Eventually, our stuff will get the last laugh with the silent stress of a cluttered […]

#267. Dad, what causes unhappiness?

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Our own unrealistic expectations of ourselves and others makes us unhappy.

#266. Dad, tell me about financial discipline.

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Financial discipline fosters character traits like self control, prudence, and patience.

#264. Dad, I feel overwhelmed.

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Ask yourself what is the minimum I can do. Then, just do that.

Dad, how do I tell my inner critic to f**k off?

#244. Dad, how do I tell my inner critic to f**k off?

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Start the day by being true to yourself and trust your gut. 

Dad, are rules sacred?

#243. Dad, are rules sacred?

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Rules are not sacred, principles are.

#240. Dad, when should I start to worry?

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DAD: Never. Worrying doesn’t change outcomes. Worrying ruins your day. Worrying distracts you from the work at hand.

#214. Dad, some days are so hard

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DAD: Your track record for getting through hard days is 100% so far.

#211. Dad, what is a “reverse bucket list?”

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DAD: A “reverse bucket list” reminds you of what you have already done and makes you feel inspired instead of overwhelmed.

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

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DAD: Perfectionists are motivated to make the best choice every time. This can lead to decision paralysis.

#194. Dad, I’m not sure if I did my best today.

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Don’t strive to be perfect. Ensure you bring genuine effort into everything you do.

#190. Dad, sometimes I take the easy way out

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Whenever you take the easy way in favour of what’s right, you slowly destroy your character.

#188. Dad, sometimes I really move fast and get lots done

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It doesn’t matter how fast you move as long you are moving in a worthwhile direction.

#180. Dad, I feel that I have to be in control.

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 If you want to be in control, start by letting go of control and see if things start to take care of themselves.

#166. Dad, how do I take control of my priorities?

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Try to create a life of choice around things that are important to you.

#162. Dad, I think I have become too comfortable with routine.

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Don’t live the same day over and over again and call it a life!  

#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.

#141. Dad, sometimes I don’t know what to do

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Start with “what makes you happy” and know that there is no right answer.

#138. Dad, sometimes I feel I am busy all the time

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We are all busy. We’ve all taken on too much. Saying yes to less is the way out.

#130. Dad, why should I keep a diary?

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A diary helps you to pay attention to your life and it’s a good place to keep bad ideas.

#123. Dad, how do I stay balanced?

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Balance is not about perfection. It’s about avoiding extremes.

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#115. Dad, I have made some bad decisions.

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Forgive yourself for any bad decisions you have made in your life. See it as an opportunity for growth.  

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  • burn your boat

    #389. Burning your boat is an act of courage that makes it impossible to return to an earlier situation.

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  • productivity Guilt

    #388. Productivity guilt is the nagging feeling that you are not creating, achieving or working hard enough. 

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  • #384. We get bored because we fail to see the beauty in the mundane. We forget to appreciate the simple things in life, and we forget how to spend time with our thoughts. 

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  • #379. Dad, starting my business is a slow process. I want to quit.

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