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#381. Dad, what is generous listening?

November 7, 2020 Dad 0

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?

June 10, 2020 Dad 0

No relationship is more important than the relationship you have with yourself.

#355.Dad, which people do you admire most?

May 26, 2020 Dad 0

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?

May 17, 2020 Dad 0

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?

May 5, 2020 Dad 0

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?

December 28, 2019 Dad 0

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?

December 25, 2019 Dad 0

True wealth is not about money.

#315. Dad, what does Scrooge teach us about generosity?

December 24, 2019 Dad 0

The generosity of spirit is far more important than giving money.

#296. Dad, why do you prefer experiences rather than gifts?

November 21, 2019 Dad 0

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?

July 31, 2019 Dad 0

DAD: The things that make life great can’t be bought. Money can only help extend your options.

#208. Dad, who are my friends?

July 27, 2019 Dad 0

DAD: People who treat you well and always have your best interests at heart.

#126. Dad, tell me about Roy Halladay.

May 5, 2019 Dad 0

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?

April 27, 2019 Dad 0

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?

April 22, 2019 Dad 0

Thinking is valueless, unless it leads to doing.

#63. Dad, how much is enough?

March 4, 2019 Dad 0

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?

February 18, 2019 Dad 0

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?

February 15, 2019 Dad 0

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?

February 5, 2019 Dad 0

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?

January 22, 2019 Dad 0

Living a simpler, uncluttered life means a life that is not filled with constant busyness, worry and stress, but instead contemplation, creation and connection.

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