
Decisions





#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.

#123. Dad, how do I stay balanced?
Balance is not about perfection. It’s about avoiding extremes.

#115. Dad, I have made some bad decisions.
Forgive yourself for any bad decisions you have made in your life. See it as an opportunity for growth.