#393. Dad, what is mental clutter?
It is a never-ending list of ‘’shoulds”. It distracts your mind and makes you feel overwhelmed.
Decisions
#392. Dad , what are anti-goals?
This idea originated from Stoic philosophers. Instead of focusing on what you want to achieve, focus on what you want to avoid at all costs.
#389. Dad, what does it mean to ” burn your boat?”
Burning your boat is an act of courage that makes it impossible to return to an earlier situation.
#387. Dad, what causes mistakes?
Mistakes are are often the result of an obsession with perfection
#385. Dad, what does “eat the frog” mean?
“Eat the frog” is a metaphor for tackling your most challenging tasks of the day – the ones you are most likely to procrastinate on. […]
#382. Dad, has the pandemic changed you?
It has changed parts of me. I see the pandemic as a moment to reconnect with what is essential in my life.
#379. Dad, starting my business is a slow process. I want to quit.
Being an entrepreneur takes time. Quitting won’t speed it up.
#365. Dad, is the goal to be perfect?
The goal is not to be perfect. The goal is to be better than before.
#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.
#362. Dad, what is the avocado toast problem?
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?
You have to do both. Otherwise, your goals will not have any value.
#351. Dad, what is decision fatigue?
When you are unsure what to do and the situation wins.
#349. Dad, is it advisable to “just let go?”
Letting go to the point of not caring is actually similar to trying to control everything.
#329. Dad, how do I make progress?
Simply make decisions. Without making decisions, you will remain stagnant, lacklustre and unfocused.
#327. Dad, what is the path of least resistance
It’s about finding the most fruitful moments and opportunities and trusting the process.
#320. Dad, I have to deal with so many problems?
Think a little less about managing your problems and a little more about managing your mindset.
#318. Dad, should I react to every conversation?
Silent acknowledgment works better when people are venting.
#309. Dad, what stops me from taking more risks?
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?
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.
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?
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?
Our own unrealistic expectations of ourselves and others makes us unhappy.
#266. Dad, tell me about financial discipline.
Financial discipline fosters character traits like self control, prudence, and patience.
#264. Dad, I feel overwhelmed.
Ask yourself what is the minimum I can do. Then, just do that.
#244. Dad, how do I tell my inner critic to f**k off?
Start the day by being true to yourself and trust your gut.
#243. Dad, are rules sacred?
Rules are not sacred, principles are.
#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.
#214. Dad, some days are so hard
DAD: Your track record for getting through hard days is 100% so far.
#211. Dad, what is a “reverse bucket list?”
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.
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.
Don’t strive to be perfect. Ensure you bring genuine effort into everything you do.
#190. Dad, sometimes I take the easy way out
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
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.
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?
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.
Don’t live the same day over and over again and call it a life!
#143. Dad, I have difficulty balancing my life
Stick to your priorities, instead of being pulled by the expectations of others.
#141. Dad, sometimes I don’t know what to do
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
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?
A diary helps you to pay attention to your life and it’s a good place to keep bad ideas.