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#384. Dad, why do we get bored?

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We get bored because we fail to see the beauty in the mundane. We forget to appreciate the simple things in life, and we forget […]

#365. Dad, is the goal to be perfect?

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The goal is not to be perfect. The goal is to be better than before.

#363. Dad, how do we become who we are?

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We become what we expose ourselves to – who we hang out with, what we listen to and how we define success.

#362. Dad, what is the avocado toast problem?

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Avocado toast is not the problem. It is about unnecessary expenses that prevent us from achieving our financial goals. 

#354. Dad, how has social distancing impacted you?

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Social distancing has increased my screen time, decreased my energy and increased my snacking.

#341. Dad, are habits developed all at once?

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Drip by drip, day by day. Habits lead to commitments and commitments create learning.

#335. Dad, how can I find consistency?

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Find consistency by focusing on what you can control and influence each day.

#321. Dad, should I only focus on my goals?

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Focus on growth rather than goals. Have a growth mindset and the goals will follow.

#307. Dad, what is continuation bias?

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Continuing with an original course of action that is no longer viable.

#297. Dad, is personal finance all about money?

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Personal finance is about values, habits and mindset and not only about money.

#283. Dad, do I only improve by moving forward?

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Eliminating mistakes is an under-appreciated way to improve.

#276. Dad, tell me about self doubt.

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It is the feeling of panic and anxiety at the idea of failure.

#266. Dad, tell me about financial discipline.

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Financial discipline fosters character traits like self control, prudence, and patience.

#263. Dad, I have difficulty saying “No”

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When you say “NO”, you are saving space for “YES”.

#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.

#213. Dad, tell me about silence

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Silence helps us to eliminate distractions from our daily life.

#211. Dad, what is a “reverse bucket list?”

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DAD: A “reverse bucket list” reminds you of what you have already done and makes you feel inspired instead of overwhelmed.

#210. Dad, what is a victim mindset?

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DAD: Stop blaming others and take responsibility for the circumstances of your life.

#205. Dad, good time management is not easy.

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DAD: In order to improve your time management, you must first improve your habits.

#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.

#195. Dad, do people become suddenly successful?

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Most successful people develop good habits over time and perfect their habits. These habits have made them successful.

#190. Dad, sometimes I take the easy way out

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Whenever you take the easy way in favour of what’s right, you slowly destroy your character.

#178. Dad, how do I make changes in my life?

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Practice rituals and build habits one at a time and then let them build on one another.

#177. Dad, I think I am successful because I achieve my goals.

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If you view life as merely achieving goals, you will have the illusion of success.

#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.

#162. Dad, I think I have become too comfortable with routine.

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Don’t live the same day over and over again and call it a life!  

#161. Dad, how important is rest?

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Rest is a necessary ingredient for your mind and body. Rest is not given to us, we have to take it.

#160. Dad, is using too much technology bad?

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Research shows that too much technology use diminishes our mental and physical health and our relationships.

#158. Dad, what is attention management?

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Attention management is the practice of controlling distractions, being present in the moment and maximizing focus.

#157. Dad, how do I deal with daily distractions?

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There are more distractions than ever before, and you must learn to control your attention span in order to control your life.

#151. Dad, do you always do things that make you happy?

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Sometimes you forced to do unpleasant things in order to make you happy later. That is called sacrifice.

#143. Dad, I have difficulty balancing my life

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Stick to your priorities, instead of being pulled by the expectations of others.

#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 […]

#132. Dad, is it important to have structure in your day?

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Having structure is important to get things done. Setting aside unstructured “thinking time” is just as important.

#116. Dad, how do I beat procrastination?

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Get better at two things: self- management and willpower

#99. Dad, what is the frivolous purchase threshold?

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If you ever wonder where your money went to at the end of the month, it is probably hidden in frivolous trinkets that you didn’t […]

#88. Dad, can you give me advice on getting my shit together?

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I suggest you don’t spend too much time on things that don’t matter and spend it with people that do.

#77. Dad, tell me about work.

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Avoid busy work. Enjoy focused work instead.

#74. Dad, how do I get through all my many tasks in a day?

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It’s not about how much you do each day, but rather how you reduce the unessential very day. Less is more.

#73. Dad, what is progress?

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Progress is about getting better every day. Success comes after that.

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