#412. Dad, tell me about famous vs unnoticed
We are drawn to famous events and places, assuming they will be more delightful. Reading novel in the garden can […]
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#411. Dad, why are small pleasures a big deal?
We tend to prioritize rare and unique experiences, assuming they will bring greater happiness. However, small pleasures—like walking your dog,
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#372. Dad, what is clutter?
Anything that does not bring tranquillity and peace to your life is clutter.
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#362. Dad, what is the avocado toast problem?
Avocado toast is not the problem. It is about unnecessary expenses that prevent us from achieving our financial goals.
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#302. Dad, is it OK to buy inexpensive stuff?
Justifying purchases with a low sticker price is faulty logic. Eventually, our stuff will get the last laugh with the
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#266. Dad, tell me about financial discipline.
Financial discipline fosters character traits like self control, prudence, and patience.
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#260. Dad, how do I get what I want?
One way, is to want less. Another way is to first help other people get what they want.
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#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.
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#214. Dad, some days are so hard
DAD: Your track record for getting through hard days is 100% so far.
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#207. Dad, what is the “ten second” rule?
DAD: Any time you are about to spend money, count to ten slowly and consider how this purchase may impact your
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#203. Dad, what is the debt snowball method?
DAD: This method helps you to pay off debts with the smallest amount owed first.
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#178. Dad, how do I make changes in my life?
Practice rituals and build habits one at a time and then let them build on one another.
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#176. Dad, how do I increase my attention span?
Stop multitasking and remove anything from your environment that might distract you.
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#165. Dad, I feel I don’t earn enough money to be wealthy.
How much you earn does not determine your ability to build wealth. The first step to building wealth is to
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#162. Dad, I think I have become too comfortable with routine.
Don’t live the same day over and over again and call it a life!
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#157. Dad, how do I deal with daily distractions?
There are more distractions than ever before, and you must learn to control your attention span in order to control
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#150. Dad, what is passive income?
Passive income is income you earn while you are doing something else.
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#139. Dad, I feel that I spend so much time organizing my stuff.
Better than organizing more, try owning less.
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#138. Dad, sometimes I feel I am busy all the time
We are all busy. We’ve all taken on too much. Saying yes to less is the way out.
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#119. Dad, how did decluttering make you feel?
Decluttering allowed me to have more of what I love, and less of what I don’t.
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#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.
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#102. Dad, does having more stuff equal happiness?
Material items do not always equal happiness. Sometimes they just add stress and debt.
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#82. Dad, does having more stuff make me happier?
Material items do not always equal happiness. Sometimes they just add more stress and debt.
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#76. Dad, should I start to invest?
Start by investing in your personal development and become an expert in one thing.
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#74. Dad, how do I get through all my many tasks in a day?
It’s not about how much you do each day, but rather how you reduce the unessential very day. Less is
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#72. Dad, what is minimalism?
Minimalism is less about the quantity of items you have and more about the quality of life you create.
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#65. Dad, is the goal to reduce debt?
Debt is not a goal. Debt is what is standing in the way.
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#64. Dad, what is the external comparison trap?
Comparison makes us feel as if life is a race. The only conceivable benefit to comparison is inspiration.
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#60. Dad, what percentage of items would you replace if you lost everything in a fire?
Definitely less than 100%. We all have way too much stuff.
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#57. Dad, what is financial awareness?
Recognizing the state of your finances when making financial decisions by not allowing your emotions to get the better of
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