#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.
Fear
#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.
#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.
#68. Dad, what do I do when I have low money moments?
Stop comparing your low moments with everybody’s highlight reel.