#308. Dad, should I care what people think of my choices?
Become good at not caring what irrelevant people think about you. Decide who belongs in the relevant bunch.
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#286. Dad, what is wabi-sabi?
Wabi-sabi is the Japanese philosophy of embracing the beauty of imperfection.
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#285. Dad, tell me about Remembrance Day
Remembrance day is a day to reflect and show gratitude to all those who served to protect us.
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#281.Dad, what is catastrophizing?
When you build a crisis in your mind and expect everything to go wrong.
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#275. Dad, what is a “peaceful life?”
A “peaceful life” is the removal of ongoing stress.
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#268. Dad, what is emotional self-reliance?
I like Mark Manson’s definition: “The ability to see one’s own flaws and be accountable for them.” https://azharlaher1.substack.com/p/4-dad-what-is-emotional-self-reliance
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#264. Dad, I feel overwhelmed.
Ask yourself what is the minimum I can do. Then, just do that.
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#251. Dad, what are the three most harmful addictions?
Heroin, carbohydrates and a monthly salary.
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#246. Dad, what is stillness?
To be steady while the world spins around you.
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#231. Dad. What is your favourite Carl Jung quote?
DAD: “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
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#202. Dad, what is prayer?
Prayer is recognition that we can’t figure out this thing called life, on our own.
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#198. Dad, how do I enjoy most of my day?
It is not realistic to enjoy every part of your day. Just enjoy the small moments.
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#174. Dad, how do I find peace?
A good starting point is to stop worrying about what other people think about you.
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#94. Dad, is there such a thing as sustained happiness?
Day-in-and-day-out joy is something that many of us never truly find. The best life you can build is to regularly
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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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#68. Dad, what do I do when I have low money moments?
Stop comparing your low moments with everybody’s highlight reel.
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#42. Dad, what is the “damn I’m happy stage”?
It is called fulfillment. You reach this stage when you discover who you are by supporting yourself doing work you
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