#379. Dad, starting my business is a slow process. I want to quit.
Being an entrepreneur takes time. Quitting won’t speed it up.
Passion
#342. Dad, can anger be useful?
Anger can be useful when it is used to defend the innocent.
#333. Dad, dealing with a pandemic is disheartening.
Yes, it is painful and debilitating. However, the pain can be mediated by a sense of gratitude and passion for being alive.
#322. Dad, tell me about new beginnings.
A new beginning may be the thing you need to find purpose.
#310. Dad, is there a cost to multitasking?
The biggest cost of doing multiple things at once is a gradual decline in your productivity and happiness.
#274. Dad, how do I know if I am in love?
You will know because it’s deliberate and conscious. Love is an act, not a feeling.
#235. Dad, tell me about taking action?
DAD: Talking about doing something and actually doing it are two very different things
#183. Dad, I hope to run a marathon someday.
Hope won’t get you anywhere. Expect that you will succeed.
#181. Dad, what should define me?
If you are going to be defined by something, it might as well be something that you love.
#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!
#154. Dad, how do I become a better version of myself?
You have to remain consistent, don’t strive for perfection and learn to say “No” more often.
#137. Dad, should I fear the unknown?
The unknown should not feared. It is merely something you’ve yet to experience.
#106. Dad, how do I move forward?
Focus on the excitement of discovery, improvement and experimentation.
#103. Dad, how do I get motivated every day?
Try being fully engaged with your passion and you will be motivated every day.
#88. Dad, can you give me advice on getting my shit together?
I suggest you don’t spend too much time on things that don’t matter and spend it with people that do.
#79. Dad, when making decisions, should I always factor in money?
Money should not be the driving factor in every decision you make. If it is, you will feel constantly stuck.
#43. Dad, why is complacency dangerous?
Complacency forces you to stand still and not grow. The antidote to complacency is novelty and experimentation.