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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.

#362. Dad, what is the avocado toast problem?

October 2, 2020 Dad 0

Avocado toast is not the problem. It is about unnecessary expenses that prevent us from achieving our financial goals. 

#302. Dad, is it OK to buy inexpensive stuff?

December 8, 2019 Dad 0

Justifying purchases with a low sticker price is faulty logic. Eventually, our stuff will get the last laugh with the silent stress of a cluttered […]

#266. Dad, tell me about financial discipline.

October 23, 2019 Dad 0

Financial discipline fosters character traits like self control, prudence, and patience.

#260. Dad, how do I get what I want?

October 18, 2019 Dad 0

One way, is to want less. Another way is to first help other people get what they want.

#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.

#214. Dad, some days are so hard

August 2, 2019 Dad 0

DAD: Your track record for getting through hard days is 100% so far.

#207. Dad, what is the “ten second” rule?

July 26, 2019 Dad 0

DAD: Any time you are about to spend money, count to ten slowly and consider how this purchase may impact your life.

#203. Dad, what is the debt snowball method?

July 22, 2019 Dad 0

DAD: This method helps you to pay off debts with the smallest amount owed first.

#178. Dad, how do I make changes in my life?

June 27, 2019 Dad 0

Practice rituals and build habits one at a time and then let them build on one another.

#176. Dad, how do I increase my attention span?

June 25, 2019 Dad 0

Stop multitasking and remove anything from your environment that might distract you.

#165. Dad, I feel I don’t earn enough money to be wealthy.

June 14, 2019 Dad 0

How much you earn does not determine your ability to build wealth. The first step to building wealth is to spend less than you earn.

#162. Dad, I think I have become too comfortable with routine.

June 11, 2019 Dad 0

Don’t live the same day over and over again and call it a life!  

#157. Dad, how do I deal with daily distractions?

June 6, 2019 Dad 0

There are more distractions than ever before, and you must learn to control your attention span in order to control your life.

#150. Dad, what is passive income?

May 29, 2019 Dad 0

Passive income is income you earn while you are doing something else.

#139. Dad, I feel that I spend so much time organizing my stuff.

May 18, 2019 Dad 0

Better than organizing more, try owning less.

#138. Dad, sometimes I feel I am busy all the time

May 17, 2019 Dad 0

We are all busy. We’ve all taken on too much. Saying yes to less is the way out.

#119. Dad, how did decluttering make you feel?

April 29, 2019 Dad 0

Decluttering allowed me to have more of what I love, and less of what I don’t.

#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.

#102. Dad, does having more stuff equal happiness?

April 12, 2019 Dad 0

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

#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.

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#76. Dad, should I start to invest?

March 17, 2019 Dad 0

Start by investing in your personal development and become an expert in one thing.

#74. Dad, how do I get through all my many tasks in a day?

March 15, 2019 Dad 0

It’s not about how much you do each day, but rather how you reduce the unessential very day. Less is more.

#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.

#65. Dad, is the goal to reduce debt?

March 6, 2019 Dad 0

Debt is not a goal. Debt is what is standing in the way.

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

March 5, 2019 Dad 0

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

#60. Dad, what percentage of items would you replace if you lost everything in a fire?

March 1, 2019 Dad 0

Definitely less than 100%. We all have way too much stuff.

#57. Dad, what is financial awareness?

February 26, 2019 Dad 0

Recognizing the state of your finances when making financial decisions by not allowing your emotions to get the better of you.

#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 […]

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

February 24, 2019 Dad 0

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 […]

#34. Dad, what is the difference between a want and a need?

February 3, 2019 Dad 0

A need is something you have to have. A want is a choice.

#32. Dad, what is “Black Friday”

February 1, 2019 Dad 0

Sadly, “Black Friday” is the day we trample people for things we don’t need, the day after being thankful for what we have.

#15. Dad, do you think that it is important to maintain an image, even if you cannot afford to do so?

January 15, 2019 Dad 0

Be authentic! Maintaining an image that your income cannot support goes against being authentic. You cannot pay your bills based on how you appear to […]

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