#326. Dad, does success make anxiety and depression better?
Success is not a cure for anxiety or depression. Sometimes it makes it worse.
Humble
#318. Dad, should I react to every conversation?
Silent acknowledgment works better when people are venting.
#315. Dad, what does Scrooge teach us about generosity?
The generosity of spirit is far more important than giving money.
#314. Dad, what is a “fault finder?”
Somebody who finds fault in everything, complains regularly and does not provide a solution
#313. Dad, criticism is difficult to handle.
Criticism gives rise to uncomfortable emotions. Seeing these emotions as data and not as judgements helps us to be more open to criticism.
#303. Dad, what is Nunchi?
Nunchi is the art of picking up on the mood of any person or environment very quickly.
#299. Dad, how do I impress others?
Living an authentic life where you are genuinely true to yourself every single day will impress others.
#291. Dad, does your car or house determine how wealthy you are?
What you drive and where you live has absolutely nothing to do with your wealth.
#280. Dad, what is specificity?
Specificity is the ability to be specific about what you want, what you say and what you do. This forces clarity.
#279. Dad, how do I apologize?
Acknowledge what you did wrong, express remorse, explain what you will do differently in the future.
#272. Dad, what is moral elevation?
The feeling you get when you witness a virtuous act that makes you want to act virtuous too. Moral Elevation: That Fuzzy Feeling of Being […]
#271. Dad, what is Karma?
Is it true that the universe restores moral order by rewarding and punishing people based on their past actions? Karma: Do we Really Reap What […]
#269. Dad, how do I respond to unfair criticism?
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is nothing at all
#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.
#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”.
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.
#159. Dad, how do I take control of my spending?
Stop spending money or time impressing others.
#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.