#267. Dad, what causes unhappiness?
Our own unrealistic expectations of ourselves and others makes us unhappy.
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#266. Dad, tell me about financial discipline.
Financial discipline fosters character traits like self control, prudence, and patience.
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#264. Dad, I feel overwhelmed.
Ask yourself what is the minimum I can do. Then, just do that.
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#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.
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#243. Dad, are rules sacred?
Rules are not sacred, principles are.
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#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.
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#214. Dad, some days are so hard
DAD: Your track record for getting through hard days is 100% so far.
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#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
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#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.
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#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.
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#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.
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#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.
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#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
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#166. Dad, how do I take control of my priorities?
Try to create a life of choice around things that are important to you.
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#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!
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#143. Dad, I have difficulty balancing my life
Stick to your priorities, instead of being pulled by the expectations of others.
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#141. Dad, sometimes I don’t know what to do
Start with “what makes you happy” and know that there is no right answer.
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#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.
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#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.
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#123. Dad, how do I stay balanced?
Balance is not about perfection. It’s about avoiding extremes.
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#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.
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#111. Dad, sometimes I judge people too quickly
We all make snap judgements unconsciously. Try to observe, listen and understand before judging.
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#101. Dad, how do I continuously grow, develop and get better?
Become self aware about your inadequacies and areas of development.
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#100. Dad, what is identity confusion?
When your spending behaviour contradicts your values and goals.
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#79. Dad, when making decisions, should I always factor in money?
Money should not be the driving factor in every decision you make. If it is, you will feel constantly stuck.
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#78. Dad, what do I do when I find myself directionless?
When in doubt choose flexibility. Visualize where you want to go and seed your life with the opportunity for change.
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#71. Dad, what do I do when I am in doubt?
Visualize where you want to go and seed your life with the opportunity for change.
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#51. Dad, what is the difference between thinking and doing?
Thinking is relatively valueless unless it leads to doing. You can daydream about your goals, but until you start working
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#34. Dad, what is the difference between a want and a need?
A need is something you have to have. A want is a choice.
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#31. Dad, may I buy anything I desire?
Yes. You can buy anything you desire – as long as you have saved for it first.
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