#391. Dad, what is the “flywheel effect?”
When small wins build on top of each other over time, momentum will gradually build up and help each “cycle” spin faster and faster.
Motivation
#385. Dad, what does “eat the frog” mean?
“Eat the frog” is a metaphor for tackling your most challenging tasks of the day – the ones you are most likely to procrastinate on. […]
#354. Dad, how has social distancing impacted you?
Social distancing has increased my screen time, decreased my energy and increased my snacking.
#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.
#330. Dad, How do I reinvent myself?
In order to become someone different, you must do something different.
#328. Dad, what is Sitzfleisch ( sit-flesh)?
In German, if someone ‘has a lot of Sitzfleisch’, it means they can endure lengthy or boring tasks until the tasks are completed.
#327. Dad, what is the path of least resistance
It’s about finding the most fruitful moments and opportunities and trusting the process.
#322. Dad, tell me about new beginnings.
A new beginning may be the thing you need to find purpose.
#309. Dad, what stops me from taking more risks?
Negative thinking, fear, and lack of imagination usually restrict our potential to take risks.
#305. Dad, sometimes I feel like I have no direction.
Having no direction is an excuse to get one step closer to a more fulfilling life.
#263. Dad, I have difficulty saying “No”
When you say “NO”, you are saving space for “YES”.
#235. Dad, tell me about taking action?
DAD: Talking about doing something and actually doing it are two very different things
#211. Dad, what is a “reverse bucket list?”
DAD: A “reverse bucket list” reminds you of what you have already done and makes you feel inspired instead of overwhelmed.
#194. Dad, I’m not sure if I did my best today.
Don’t strive to be perfect. Ensure you bring genuine effort into everything you do.
#189. Dad, tell me about being quiet
Knowing how to be quiet teaches you how to formulate your thoughts. The quiet unhurried mind understands the most.
#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.
#184. Dad, how do you prioritize?
I always get the important stuff done first and don’t waste time on stupid shit!
#183. Dad, I hope to run a marathon someday.
Hope won’t get you anywhere. Expect that you will succeed.
#180. Dad, I feel that I have to be in control.
If you want to be in control, start by letting go of control and see if things start to take care of themselves.
#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.
#177. Dad, I think I am successful because I achieve my goals.
If you view life as merely achieving goals, you will have the illusion of success.
#172. Dad, life is unfair.
At the end of each day, breathe deeply, appreciate where you are, and see the value in what you have.
#170. Dad, tell me about spending time with myself.
Spending time by yourself allows you to hear your thoughts without distractions.
#167. Dad, I try to learn as much as I can from others.
It is just as important to learn what not to do from others as much as what to do.
#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 your life.
#155. Dad, sometimes I feel my future is bleak.
Don’t assume your future is not bright. A lot of positive things will happen in your future that you are not yet aware of.
#145. Dad, what is a moonshot?
A moonshot is a big goal. It is a long-term endeavour with the hope of success, but also the awareness that not every outcome lies within our control.
#144. Dad, what is courage?
Courage is an act of humanity, of choosing to take any action that is risky because it demands vulnerability and curiosity.
#137. Dad, should I fear the unknown?
The unknown should not feared. It is merely something you’ve yet to experience.
#136. Dad, what does it mean to be resourceful?
It means being creative, rebellious, determined, and unstoppable. It means asking for help, but not waiting for help.
#123. Dad, how do I stay balanced?
Balance is not about perfection. It’s about avoiding extremes.
#116. Dad, how do I beat procrastination?
Get better at two things: self- management and willpower
#112. Dad, what is the difference between thinking and doing?
Thinking is valueless, unless it leads to doing.
#78. Dad, what do I do when I find myself directionless?
When in doubt choose flexibility. Visualize where you want to go and seed your life with the opportunity for change.
#59. Dad, what is continuous optimization?
Getting better every day is the only guaranteed path to happiness.
#43. Dad, why is complacency dangerous?
Complacency forces you to stand still and not grow. The antidote to complacency is novelty and experimentation.
#41. Dad, should I repay the highest interest rate debt first?
Tackle smaller balances first. This builds momentum and there are psychological reward to doing it this way.
#27. Dad, I don’t have job security.
Become an expert and nobody will want to see you leave.