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 from us. It helps us […]
Fear
#396. Dad, how do I master the art of “letting go?”
If you would like to have a more peaceful life, it is powerful to understand what disturbs that peace. Practice “letting go” allows you to […]
#393. Dad, what is mental clutter?
It is a never-ending list of ‘’shoulds”. It distracts your mind and makes you feel overwhelmed.
#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.
#388. Dad, what is “productivity guilt?”
Productivity guilt is the nagging feeling that you are not creating, achieving or working hard enough.
#384. Dad, why do we get bored?
We get bored because we fail to see the beauty in the mundane. We forget to appreciate the simple things in life, and we forget […]
#379. Dad, starting my business is a slow process. I want to quit.
Being an entrepreneur takes time. Quitting won’t speed it up.
#376. Dad, how do our thoughts change our mood?
Our thoughts are incredibly powerful. Our thoughts bring us down or lift us up. How we think about things literally changes everything!
#375. Dad, what are negative thoughts?
Negative thoughts are the past trying to occupy the present and the future. These thoughts do not represent the present reality.
#373. Dad, tell me about masking my emotions
We will benefit from being honest with ourselves about uncertainty, difficulty and moving forward.
#352. Dad, what should our priorities be during a pandemic?
Our priorities should be our sanity, survival and safety of our loved ones
#350. Dad, how do I manage my guilt?
Guilt is self-hate. Self-hate destroys optimism. Be kind to yourself every day.
#343. Dad, I focus too much on yesterday and tomorrow?
Obsession with yesterday leads to regret and a constant focus on the future breeds anxiety.
#339. Dad, how do I get through these dark days?
The best way to combat stress and anxiety is to focus on one positive thought after another until you are drowning in positivity.
#330. Dad, How do I reinvent myself?
In order to become someone different, you must do something different.
#313. Dad, criticism is difficult to handle.
Criticism gives rise to uncomfortable emotions. Seeing these emotions as data and not as judgements helps us to be more open to criticism.
#311. Dad, sometimes I feel lost
You may feel lost, but you are not alone. Ask for help and let go of the idea that you have to make a perfect […]
#306. Dad, what does it mean to embrace our vulnerabilities.
It means being open to criticism while not feeling crushed by it.
#301. Dad, I am afraid of being judged by strangers.
Become more aware of your own judgments of strangers.
#292. Dad, I am pretty hard on myself when I fail.
It’s interesting that when others fail, we admire them for trying. Yet, when we fail, we beat ourselves up.
#287. Dad, is change necessary?
Yes. Without change, there would be no butterflies.
#286. Dad, what is wabi-sabi?
Wabi-sabi is the Japanese philosophy of embracing the beauty of imperfection.
#281.Dad, what is catastrophizing?
When you build a crisis in your mind and expect everything to go wrong.
#268. Dad, what is emotional self-reliance?
I like Mark Manson’s definition: “The ability to see one’s own flaws and be accountable for them.”
#265. Dad, what is Wu-Wei?
Wu-Wei is action through non action. Letting go and letting things unfold. It is the opposite of trying to control.
#253. Dad, how do I live boldly?
Living boldly means recognizing that many of your fears are false.
#200. Dad, I worry too much.
When you worry too much, it is easy to mistake your worries for reality, instead of recognizing that they are just thoughts.
#199. Dad, what is “background stress?”
Background” stress is a constant and continuous level of stress brought about by too many life demands
#196. Dad, how do I manage my guilt?
Guilt is self-hate. Self-hate destroys optimism. Be kind to yourself every day.
#163. Dad, what is perfection?
Perfection is a particular form of unhappiness.
#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!
#156. Dad, many of my plans don’t turn out as expected
Some of the best things in life happen unexpectedly, and in spite of our failed plans.
#121. Dad, I fear the unknown
A tiny part of your life is decided by uncontrollable circumstances, while the vast majority of it is decided by your internal responses.
#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.
#111. Dad, sometimes I judge people too quickly
We all make snap judgements unconsciously. Try to observe, listen and understand before judging.
#106. Dad, how do I move forward?
Focus on the excitement of discovery, improvement and experimentation.
#101. Dad, how do I continuously grow, develop and get better?
Become self aware about your inadequacies and areas of development.
#98. Dad, what is a side hustle?
It is something you do on the side to earn extra income and it provides a creative outlet and a backup plan.
#70. Dad, what is the principle of dangerous perfection?
If the only acceptable result is perfection, you’re setting yourself up for failure.
#68. Dad, what do I do when I have low money moments?
Stop comparing your low moments with everybody’s highlight reel.