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#384. Dad, why do we get bored?

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We get bored because we fail to see the beauty in the mundane. We forget to appreciate the simple things in life, and we forget […]

#382. Dad, has the pandemic changed you?

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It has changed parts of me. I feel less stressed. I see the pandemic as a moment to reconnect with what is essential in my […]

#381. Dad, what is generous listening?

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Generous listening is the ability to truly understand another person by listening with your mind and body.

#377. Dad, what really matters in the end?

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Only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you. — […]

#375. Dad, what are negative thoughts?

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Negative thoughts are the past trying to occupy the present and the future. These thoughts do not represent the present reality. 

#371. Dad, what does perfection look like?

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No need to understand what perfection looks like, focus on what better looks like.

#369. Dad, is it OK to dislike someone?

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We can dislike aspects of someone, yet still love the whole person and focus on their positive qualities.

#368. Dad, is winning the most important thing?

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Winning is not the only thing that matters — what you learn about yourself and life during the process, is far more important.

#356. Dad, what does it mean to be a person of colour?

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It is exhausting being a person of colour. Beyond discrimination, psychological and social stress are long lasting and damaging.

#355.Dad, which people do you admire most?

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The people I admire most are kind and generous and do what they can to make others feel truly seen.

#353.Dad, what is the paradox of social distancing?

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The paradox of social distancing is that most people have grown closer to their work colleagues, families and neighbours.

#350. Dad, how do I manage my guilt?

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Guilt is self-hate. Self-hate destroys optimism. Be kind to yourself every day.

#339. Dad, how do I get through these dark days?

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The best way to combat stress and anxiety is to focus on one positive thought after another until you are drowning in positivity.

#316. Dad, what does Charles Dickens’s classic story, “A Christmas Carol”, teach us about money?

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True wealth is not about money.

#311. Dad, sometimes I feel lost

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You may feel lost, but you are not alone. Ask for help and let go of the idea that you have to make a perfect […]

#306. Dad, what does it mean to embrace our vulnerabilities.

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It means being open to criticism while not feeling crushed by it.

#274. Dad, how do I know if I am in love?

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You will know because it’s deliberate and conscious. Love is an act, not a feeling.

#194. Dad, I’m not sure if I did my best today.

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Don’t strive to be perfect. Ensure you bring genuine effort into everything you do.

#187. Dad, does everybody pray?

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Everyone prays. The peace and love our hearts long for is our unspoken prayer.

#179. Dad, do our basic needs ever change?

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Our basic needs never change. We all need to be seen and appreciated, we need to belong and we all need love.

#163. Dad, what is perfection?

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Perfection is a particular form of unhappiness.

#158. Dad, what is attention management?

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Attention management is the practice of controlling distractions, being present in the moment and maximizing focus.

#101. Dad, how do I continuously grow, develop and get better?

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Become self aware about your inadequacies and areas of development.

#55. Dad, why is it so awkward to talk about money when you are in a relationship?

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It is awkward, but necessary, to talk about money with your loved ones. I suggest you speak often, keep the conversation light and understand your […]

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