#258. Dad, do I have to know everything?
What matters is not how many things you know, but rather how well you know the things that matter.
Humble
#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.
#239. Dad, you speak about “Quiet Leadership”.
DAD: Quiet leaders don’t raise their voices. They listen more than they speak.
#213. Dad, tell me about silence
DAD: Silence helps us to eliminate distractions from our daily life.
#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!
#177. Dad, I think I am successful because I achieve my goals.
If you view life as merely achieving goals, you will have the illusion of success.
#155. Dad, sometimes I feel my future is bleak.
DAD: Don’t assume your future is not bright. A lot of positive things will happen in your future that you are not yet aware of.
#154. Dad, how do I become a better version of myself?
DAD: You have to remain consistent, don’t strive for perfection and learn to say “No” more often.
#153. Dad, does pride come at a price?
DAD: If you’re too proud to accept help or live within your means, it can cost you money and cut off options. Take pride in who you […]
#135. Dad, What can I do when other people are being annoying and inconsiderate?
DAD: You can only control your behaviour. If you try to change every other person, you are going to be miserable.
#130. Dad, why should I keep a diary?
DAD: A diary helps you to pay attention to your life and it’s a good place to keep bad ideas.
#118. Dad, what is the external comparison trap?
Comparison makes us feel as if life is a race. The only benefit to comparison is inspiration.
#112. Dad, what is the difference between thinking and doing?
Thinking is valueless, unless it leads to doing.
#40. Dad, uncle Ben told Spider-Man: “With great power comes great responsibility.” What does this mean?
Unfortunately, he had it backwards. When you accept responsibility, you give yourself power.
#39.Dad, why does change freak people out?
Change takes you out of your comfort zone and makes you vulnerable. Being vulnerable is a sign of strength, not weakness.