#372. Dad, what is clutter?
Anything that does not bring tranquillity and peace to your life is clutter.
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#370. Dad, what is “uitwaaien?”
“Uitwaaien” means to go out into nature as a way of clearing your mind.
#349. Dad, is it advisable to “just let go?”
Letting go to the point of not caring is actually similar to trying to control everything.
#332. Dad, what does “living slow” mean?
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?
Simply being thoughtful about your purchases.
#262. Dad, what is a quick way to simplify my life?
Identify what is most important to you. Eliminate everything else.
#251. Dad, what are the three most harmful addictions?
Heroin, carbohydrates and a monthly salary.
#250. Dad, what is akrasia?
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?
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
It doesn’t matter how fast you move as long you are moving in a worthwhile direction.
#161. Dad, how important is rest?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 […]
#85. Dad, what are the main financial challenges facing Millennials?
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?
Material items do not always equal happiness. Sometimes they just add more stress and debt.
#72. Dad, what is minimalism?
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?
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?
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?
“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.
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?
When you develop a healthy relationship with money, you don’t spend money on needless stuff.