#256. Dad, what does thanksgiving mean to you?
Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday. It is a time for gratitude, reflection and celebration
Gratitude
#246. Dad, what is stillness?
To be steady while the world spins around you.
#245. Dad. What is the imposter syndrome?
The idea that you’ve only succeeded due to luck, and not because of your talent or qualifications.
#244. Dad, how do I tell my inner critic to f**k off?
Start the day by being true to yourself and trust your gut.
#242. Dad, what happens when I am not present?
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?
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?
DAD: Talk about life, love, meaning, experiences, entrepreneurship. Be inquisitive, learn about people
#213. Dad, tell me about silence
DAD: Silence helps us to eliminate distractions from our daily life.
#204. Dad, tell me about being a perfectionist.
DAD: Perfectionists are motivated to make the best choice every time. This can lead to decision paralysis.
#202. Dad, what is prayer?
Prayer is recognition that we can’t figure out this thing called life, on our own.
#187. Dad, does everybody pray?
DAD: Everyone prays. The peace and love our hearts long for is our unspoken prayer.
#179. Dad, do our basic needs ever change?
DAD: Our basic needs never change. The need to be seen and appreciated, the need to belong and the need for a little love!
#173. Dad, I don’t seem to have peace of mind
DAD: Peace of mind arrives the moment you come to peace with what’s on your mind.
#172. Dad, life is unfair.
DAD: 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?
DAD: 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 […]
#124. Dad, tell me about getting old
DAD: 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?
Thinking is valueless, unless it leads to doing.
#90. Dad, what is ingratitude?
DAD: Ingratitude is when money only flows inward and never outward.
#86. Dad, do I have to spend a lot of money to be content?
DAD: You don’t need to get out of the city to feel calm. You don’t need a gym membership to push your body. You don’t […]
#60. Dad, what percentage of items would you replace if you lost everything in a fire?
DAD: Definitely less than 100%. We all have way too much stuff.