#440. Dad, how do I practice strategic silence?
The less you need to express opinions on everything, the more weight your words carry when you do speak up. […]
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#429. Dad, when should you trust your intuition versus seeking the advice of others?
Trust intuition in familiar situations when you are emotionally balanced. Seek advice for new challenges or when strong emotions are
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#428. Dad, how do you balance planning for the future with living in the present?
Set specific times for future planning, but don’t let it consume your daily life. Create basic plans, then return your
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#426. Dad, how do you know if you are making decisions from fear or wisdom?
Fear-based decisions feel rushed and constricting. Wisdom-based decisions feel grounded, peaceful, even challenging. Wisdom considers consequences while maintaining inner calm.
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#424. Dad, what is the real difference between self-care and self-indulgence?
Self-care improves your long-term wellbeing, while self-indulgence offers quick pleasure followed by regret. If it makes you feel better tomorrow,
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#423. Dad, how do you maintain boundaries without feeling guilty?
Boundaries protect relationships, not harm them. Your well-being matters as much as others’. Clear boundaries actually allow for deeper, more
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#420. Dad, what is the Eisenhower Matrix?
The Eisenhower Matrix, also known as the Urgent-Important Matrix, is a powerful tool for sorting tasks based on their urgency
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#405. Dad, how do I relax in the chaos?
Breathe deeply and slowly. Focus only on your breath and become comfortable with chaos.
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#397. Dad, what is “Premeditatio Malorum”?
Premeditatio Malorum or “negative visualization” is a Stoic exercise of imagining things that could go wrong or be taken away
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#393. Dad, what is mental clutter?
It is a never-ending list of ‘’shoulds”. It distracts your mind and makes you feel overwhelmed.
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#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
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#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.
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#387. Dad, what causes mistakes?
Mistakes are are often the result of an obsession with perfection
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#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
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#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
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#379. Dad, starting my business is a slow process. I want to quit.
Being an entrepreneur takes time. Quitting won’t speed it up.
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#365. Dad, is the goal to be perfect?
The goal is not to be perfect. The goal is to be better than before.
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#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
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#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.
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#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.
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#351. Dad, what is decision fatigue?
When you are unsure what to do and the situation wins.
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#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.
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#329. Dad, how do I make progress?
Simply make decisions. Without making decisions, you will remain stagnant, lacklustre and unfocused.
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#327. Dad, what is the path of least resistance
It’s about finding the most fruitful moments and opportunities and trusting the process.
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#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.
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#318. Dad, should I react to every conversation?
Silent acknowledgment works better when people are venting.
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#309. Dad, what stops me from taking more risks?
Negative thinking, fear, and lack of imagination usually restrict our potential to take risks.
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#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.
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#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.
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#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
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