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#386. Dad, what is “Mudita?”

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“Mudita?” is the principle of taking sympathetic or unselfish joy in the good fortune of others.

#382. Dad, has the pandemic changed you?

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It has changed parts of me. I see the pandemic as a moment to reconnect with what is essential in my life. 

#377. Dad, what really matters in the end?

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Only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you. — […]

#371. Dad, what does perfection look like?

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No need to understand what perfection looks like, focus on what better looks like.

#364. Dad, when are we happiest and effective?

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We are happiest and most effective when our minds cease to be time travellers and stay focused on the here and now.

#347. Dad, what is grace?

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Grace is the ability to find peace regardless of your capacity to control your circumstances

#345. Dad, what is the best average day for you?

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A low-stress day. Quality time with family and watching my favourite sports team.

#343. Dad, I focus too much on yesterday and tomorrow?

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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?

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The best way to combat stress and anxiety is to focus on one positive thought after another until you are drowning in positivity.

#338. Dad, why do some people avoid happiness?

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Some people avoid happiness because they fail to be grateful for the little things.

#337. Dad, some days I just want to vent

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Be sure to vent about your joys and not only your problems.

#336. Dad, what is the law of “diminishing gratitude?”

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When you take everyday blessings for granted.

#333. Dad, dealing with a pandemic is disheartening.

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Yes, it is painful and debilitating. However, the pain can be mediated by a sense of gratitude and passion for being alive.

#331. Dad, what is status anxiety?

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It is the constant fear of being perceived as “unsuccessful” by society in terms of material wealth.

#325. Dad, should I only plan for the future?

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Designating time to plan for the future is essential, as is reflecting on and learning from the past.

#323. Dad, I am happy with the current version of myself.

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If you are happy with the current version of yourself, perhaps the question to ask is: How can I be better than before?

#316. Dad, what does Charles Dickens’s classic story, “A Christmas Carol”, teach us about money?

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True wealth is not about money.

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

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

#299. Dad, how do I impress others?

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Living an authentic life where you are genuinely true to yourself every single day will impress others.

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

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I am not against gifts. I simply prefer something that has meaning or memories, instead of stuff.

#278. Dad, do I need external validation to recognize my success?

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Self-esteem and self-worth only come from the inside and other people’s validation should not matter

#256. Dad, what does thanksgiving mean to you?

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Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday. It is a time for gratitude, reflection and celebration

Dad, what is stillness?

#246. Dad, what is stillness?

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To be steady while the world spins around you.

Dad, what is the imposter syndrome?

#245. Dad. What is the imposter syndrome?

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The idea that you’ve only succeeded due to luck, and not because of your talent or qualifications.

Dad, how do I tell my inner critic to f**k off?

#244. Dad, how do I tell my inner critic to f**k off?

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Start the day by being true to yourself and trust your gut. 

#242. Dad, what happens when I am not present?

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DAD: By not being present, we scatter ourselves; and that scattering causes us to look for fulfillment in the wrong places.

#240. Dad, when should I start to worry?

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DAD: Never. Worrying doesn’t change outcomes. Worrying ruins your day. Worrying distracts you from the work at hand.

#236. Dad, what should I talk about?

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DAD: Talk about life, love, meaning, experiences, entrepreneurship. Be inquisitive, learn about people

#213. Dad, tell me about silence

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Silence helps us to eliminate distractions from our daily life.

#204. Dad, tell me about being a perfectionist.

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DAD: Perfectionists are motivated to make the best choice every time. This can lead to decision paralysis.

#202. Dad, what is prayer?

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 Prayer is recognition that we can’t figure out this thing called life, on our own.

#198. Dad, how do I enjoy most of my day?

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It is not realistic to enjoy every part of your day. Just enjoy the small moments.

#187. Dad, does everybody pray?

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Everyone prays. The peace and love our hearts long for is our unspoken prayer.

#179. Dad, do our basic needs ever change?

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Our basic needs never change. We all need to be seen and appreciated, we need to belong and we all need love.

#173. Dad, I don’t seem to have peace of mind

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Peace of mind arrives the moment you come to peace with what is on your mind.

#172. Dad, life is unfair.

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At the end of each day, breathe deeply, appreciate where you are, and see the value in what you have.

#134. Dad, how do I get excited every day?

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Each day is a blank canvas waiting for a splash of colour. Paint away and get excited by the beauty of the picture you create […]

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#131. Dad, is the grass actually greener on the other side?

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Who cares what colour the grass is on the other side. Live in the moment and embrace the present.

#124. Dad, tell me about getting old

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As you age, you’ll learn to value your time, genuine relationships, meaningful work, and peace of mind.

#112. Dad, what is the difference between thinking and doing?

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Thinking is valueless, unless it leads to doing.

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