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#372. Dad, what is clutter?

October 23, 2020 Dad 0

Anything that does not bring tranquillity and peace to your life is clutter.

#370. Dad, what is “uitwaaien?”

October 20, 2020 Dad 0

“Uitwaaien” means to go out into nature as a way of clearing your mind.

#349. Dad, is it advisable to “just let go?”

May 8, 2020 Dad 0

Letting go to the point of not caring is actually similar to trying to control everything.

#332. Dad, what does “living slow” mean?

April 8, 2020 Dad 0

Living slow means listening to your body and giving it the rest it deserves. It means refusing to reach a level of exhaustion.

#300. Dad, what is the definition of frugal?

November 26, 2019 Dad 0

Simply being thoughtful about your purchases.

#262. Dad, what is a quick way to simplify my life?

October 20, 2019 Dad 0

Identify what is most important to you. Eliminate everything else.

#251. Dad, what are the three most harmful addictions?

October 8, 2019 Dad 0

Heroin, carbohydrates and a monthly salary.

#250. Dad, what is akrasia?

October 7, 2019 Dad 0

Akrasia is when you do one thing even though you know you should do something else. Like spending and saving.

#218. Dad, what is eudaimonia?

August 6, 2019 Dad 0

It is a Greek word which means the highest human good – the good life.

#188. Dad, sometimes I really move fast and get lots done

July 7, 2019 Dad 0

It doesn’t matter how fast you move as long you are moving in a worthwhile direction.

#161. Dad, how important is rest?

June 10, 2019 Dad 0

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

#153. Dad, does pride come at a price?

June 1, 2019 Dad 0

If you are too proud to accept help or live within your means, it can cost you money and cut off options. Take pride in who […]

#118. Dad, what is the external comparison trap?

April 28, 2019 Dad 0

Comparison makes us feel as if life is a race. The only benefit to comparison is inspiration.

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

April 9, 2019 Dad 0

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 […]

#86. Dad, do I have to spend a lot of money to be content?

March 27, 2019 Dad 0

You don’t need to get out of the city to feel calm. You don’t need a gym membership to push your body and you don’t […]

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#85. Dad, what are the main financial challenges facing Millennials?

March 26, 2019 Dad 0

Most Millennials are weighed down by student debt, the high cost of housing and bleak career prospects.

#82. Dad, does having more stuff make me happier?

March 23, 2019 Dad 0

Material items do not always equal happiness. Sometimes they just add more stress and debt.

#72. Dad, what is minimalism?

March 13, 2019 Dad 0

Minimalism is less about the quantity of items you have and more about the quality of life you create.

#63. Dad, how much is enough?

March 4, 2019 Dad 0

If you have a safe place to sleep, reasonable health and food in the fridge, you probably have enough.

#61. Dad, why do most parents spend so much money on lavish birthdays for their kids?

March 2, 2019 Dad 0

Many people forget that birthday celebrations are about people and moments rather than gifts and stuff.

#56. Dad, what is the quote from the movie “Fight Club” you mention when speaking about materialism?

February 25, 2019 Dad 0

“The things you own end up owning you”. Materialism, by and large, is a psychological trap. No matter how much you own, how much you […]

#54. Dad, tell me about being good with money and spending.

February 23, 2019 Dad 0

Being good at money does not mean you don’t spend it; and not spending it does not make you good with money.

#35. Dad, what does it mean to have a healthy relationship with money?

February 4, 2019 Dad 0

When you develop a healthy relationship with money, you don’t spend money on needless stuff.

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