#259.Dad, tell me about being liked.
Expecting to be liked by everybody is exhausting. Likability is not necessary if you want to make an impact.
Happiness
#253. Dad, how do I live boldly?
Living boldly means recognizing that many of your fears are false.
#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.
#241. Dad, what is the meaning of life?
DAD: Whatever you want it to be.
#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.
#238. Dad, what is the difference between fear and sadness?
Fear usually pertains to the future sadness is mostly confined to the present or past.
#237. Dad, it is so tempting to buy stuff
DAD: Advertisers trick you into wanting stuff. Ignore the noise.
#236. Dad, what should I talk about?
DAD: Talk about life, love, meaning, experiences, entrepreneurship. Be inquisitive, learn about people
#231. Dad. What is your favourite Carl Jung quote?
DAD: “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
#223. Dad, what is the Pygmalion Effect?
DAD: The Pygmalion Effect is how the power of positive thinking can result in positive outcomes—just by changing your perspective.
#218. Dad, what is eudaimonia?
It is a Greek word which means the highest human good – the good life.
#211. Dad, what is a “reverse bucket list?”
DAD: A “reverse bucket list” reminds you of what you have already done and makes you feel inspired instead of overwhelmed.
#187. Dad, does everybody pray?
DAD: Everyone prays. The peace and love our hearts long for is our unspoken prayer.
#174. Dad, how do I find peace?
A good starting point is to stop worrying about what other people think about you.
#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.
#170. Dad, tell me about spending time with myself.
DAD: Spending time by yourself allows you to hear your thoughts without distractions.
#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
#122. Dad, tell me about new experiences.
New experiences provide opportunities for new versions of ourselves to emerge.
#102. Dad, does having more stuff equal happiness?
DAD:Material items do not always equal happiness. Sometimes they just add stress and debt.
#94. Dad, is there such a thing as sustained happiness?
DAD: Day-in-and-day-out joy is something that many of us never truly find. The best life you can build is to regularly appreciate what you have
#90. Dad, what is ingratitude?
DAD: Ingratitude is when money only flows inward and never outward.