We associate expensive things with greater enjoyment. Yet, a simple cheese sandwich at home can bring as much contentment as […]
#432. Dad, does the price tag always determine greater pleasure? Read Post »
Healthy ambition energizes you and aligns with your values. Harmful ambition depletes you and comes from needing to prove your
#425. Dad, when is ambition healthy versus harmful? Read Post »
Spending your days trying to get experiences “under your belt”, in an effort to maximise your collection of experiences. Placing
#414. Dad, what do you mean by “hoarding life”. Read Post »
Premeditatio Malorum or “negative visualization” is a Stoic exercise of imagining things that could go wrong or be taken away
#397. Dad, what is “Premeditatio Malorum”? Read Post »
Burning your boat is an act of courage that makes it impossible to return to an earlier situation.
#389. Dad, what does it mean to ” burn your boat?” Read Post »
“Eat the frog” is a metaphor for tackling your most challenging tasks of the day – the ones you are
#385. Dad, what does “eat the frog” mean? Read Post »
Living slow means listening to your body and giving it the rest it deserves. It means refusing to reach a
#332. Dad, what does “living slow” mean? Read Post »
It is the constant fear of being perceived as “unsuccessful” by society in terms of material wealth.
#331. Dad, what is status anxiety? Read Post »
In German, if someone ‘has a lot of Sitzfleisch’, it means they can endure lengthy or boring tasks until the
#328. Dad, what is Sitzfleisch ( sit-flesh)? Read Post »
Sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.
#298. Dad, why can I always not get what I want? Read Post »
Is it true that the universe restores moral order by rewarding and punishing people based on their past actions? Karma:
#271. Dad, what is Karma? Read Post »
Financial discipline fosters character traits like self control, prudence, and patience.
#266. Dad, tell me about financial discipline. Read Post »
Debt feels like having to run 10 miles to get to the starting line of a marathon. It is impossible
#248. Dad, what does it feel like to be in debt? Read Post »
DAD: Advertisers trick you into wanting stuff. Ignore the noise.
#237. Dad, it is so tempting to buy stuff Read Post »
DAD: Your track record for getting through hard days is 100% so far.
#214. Dad, some days are so hard Read Post »
DAD: The things that make life great can’t be bought. Money can only help extend your options.
#212. Dad, can money buy a great life? Read Post »
DAD: A “reverse bucket list” reminds you of what you have already done and makes you feel inspired instead of
#211. Dad, what is a “reverse bucket list?” Read Post »
Whenever you take the easy way in favour of what’s right, you slowly destroy your character.
#190. Dad, sometimes I take the easy way out Read Post »
Sometimes you forced to do unpleasant things in order to make you happy later. That is called sacrifice.
#151. Dad, do you always do things that make you happy? Read Post »
A moonshot is a big goal. It is a long-term endeavour with the hope of success, but also the awareness that not every outcome
#145. Dad, what is a moonshot? Read Post »
It means being creative, rebellious, determined, and unstoppable. It means asking for help, but not waiting for help.
#136. Dad, what does it mean to be resourceful? Read Post »
Canadian households owe $1.71 for every dollar they earn. Scary.
#128. Dad, how much debt do Canadian households owe ? Read Post »
When making large purchases, use this rule to decide whether the item is a need or a want.
#105. Dad, what is the “30-day rule!” Read Post »
If you ever wonder where your money went to at the end of the month, it is probably hidden in
#99. Dad, what is the frivolous purchase threshold? Read Post »
A credit card is money that does not belong to you. It is not free, and the longer you take
#91. Dad, what is a credit card? Read Post »
Somebody who has insight into the possible consequences of money decisions and the impact on their family and long term
#87. Dad, what is a financially mature adult? Read Post »
Assess the damage. Understand the root cause. Change your habits.
#84. Dad, what are the 3 steps to get out of debt? Read Post »
Progress is about getting better every day. Success comes after that.
#73. Dad, what is progress? Read Post »
“The things you own end up owning you”. Materialism, by and large, is a psychological trap. No matter how much
Learning to budget, spend mindfully, and find a balance between seizing the day and saving for the future
#49. Dad, what exactly does personal finance mean? Read Post »
