#386. Dad, what is “Mudita?”
“Mudita?” is the principle of taking sympathetic or unselfish joy in the good fortune of others.
Generosity
#381. Dad, what is generous listening?
Generous listening is the ability to truly understand another person by listening with your mind and body.
#358. Dad, what is the most important relationship I can have?
No relationship is more important than the relationship you have with yourself.
#355.Dad, which people do you admire most?
The people I admire most are kind and generous and do what they can to make others feel truly seen.
#353.Dad, what is the paradox of social distancing?
The paradox of social distancing is that most people have grown closer to their work colleagues, families and neighbours.
#348. Dad, how do I show up every day?
Show up for yourself first, and then you will be in a strong position to show up for others.
#319. How do I build my mental strength muscles?
Mental strength is built through small, daily victories. It’s the individual choices we make daily that build our “mental strength” muscles.
#316. Dad, what does Charles Dickens’s classic story, “A Christmas Carol”, teach us about money?
True wealth is not about money.
#315. Dad, what does Scrooge teach us about generosity?
The generosity of spirit is far more important than giving money.
#296. Dad, why do you prefer experiences rather than gifts?
I am not against gifts. I simply prefer something that has meaning or memories, instead of stuff.
#212. Dad, can money buy a great life?
DAD: The things that make life great can’t be bought. Money can only help extend your options.
#208. Dad, who are my friends?
DAD: People who treat you well and always have your best interests at heart.
#126. Dad, tell me about Roy Halladay.
Roy “Doc” Halladay was an incredible and generous human being. He also happened to be a phenomenal baseball superstar.
#117. Which is best, the carrot or the stick?
Neither. Motivate people by sharing context about the work they are doing. People are motivated when their work has relevance.
#112. Dad, what is the difference between thinking and doing?
Thinking is valueless, unless it leads to doing.
#63. Dad, how much is enough?
If you have a safe place to sleep, reasonable health and food in the fridge, you probably have enough.
#49. Dad, what exactly does personal finance mean?
Learning to budget, spend mindfully, and find a balance between seizing the day and saving for the future
#46. Dad, why is the holiday season not the “best time of the year” for everybody?
Unfortunately, for people who are alone, out of work or sick, the holidays are also the “most difficult time of the year”.
#36. Dad, tell me why holiday traditions are so financially stressful?
We don’t have to continue holiday traditions that leave us overwhelmed, broke and tired. Traditions should not detract from the season, they should elevate it. […]
#22. Dad, how do I live a simple, uncluttered life?
Living a simpler, uncluttered life means a life that is not filled with constant busyness, worry and stress, but instead contemplation, creation and connection.