#392. Dad , what are anti-goals?
This idea originated from Stoic philosophers. Instead of focusing on what you want to achieve, focus on what you want to avoid at all costs.
Purpose
#388. Dad, what is “productivity guilt?”
Productivity guilt is the nagging feeling that you are not creating, achieving or working hard enough.
#387. Dad, what causes mistakes?
Mistakes are are often the result of an obsession with perfection
#367. Dad, is 2020 the new normal?
I don’t like the term “new normal. I prefer to see it as an opportunity to change, reimagine and create.
#365. Dad, is the goal to be perfect?
The goal is not to be perfect. The goal is to be better than before.
#359. Dad, how do I achieve my goals and focus on my values?
You have to do both. Otherwise, your goals will not have any value.
#357. Dad, what does it mean to be connected?
MLK explained it best: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”
#352. Dad, what should our priorities be during a pandemic?
Our priorities should be our sanity, survival and safety of our loved ones
#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.
#336. Dad, what is the law of “diminishing gratitude?”
When you take everyday blessings for granted.
#335. Dad, how can I find consistency?
Find consistency by focusing on what you can control and influence each day.
#332. Dad, what does “living slow” mean?
Living slow means listening to your body and giving it the rest it deserves. It means refusing to reach a level of exhaustion.
#330. Dad, How do I reinvent myself?
In order to become someone different, you must do something different.
#329. Dad, how do I make progress?
Simply make decisions. Without making decisions, you will remain stagnant, lacklustre and unfocused.
#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.
#326. Dad, does success make anxiety and depression better?
Success is not a cure for anxiety or depression. Sometimes it makes it worse.
#325. Dad, should I only plan for the future?
Designating time to plan for the future is essential, as is reflecting on and learning from the past.
#323. Dad, I am happy with the current version of myself.
If you are happy with the current version of yourself, perhaps the question to ask is: How can I be better than before?
#321. Dad, should I only focus on my goals?
Focus on growth rather than goals. Have a growth mindset and the goals will follow.
#320. Dad, I have to deal with so many problems?
Think a little less about managing your problems and a little more about managing your mindset.
#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.
#307. Dad, what is continuation bias?
Continuing with an original course of action that is no longer viable.
#299. Dad, how do I impress others?
Living an authentic life where you are genuinely true to yourself every single day will impress others.
#293. Dad, what is financial puberty?
The discovery of your financial values relative to your financial independence.
#291. Dad, does your car or house determine how wealthy you are?
What you drive and where you live has absolutely nothing to do with your wealth.
#280. Dad, what is specificity?
Specificity is the ability to be specific about what you want, what you say and what you do. This forces clarity.
#278. Dad, do I need external validation to recognize my success?
Self-esteem and self-worth only come from the inside and other people’s validation should not matter
#265. Dad, what is Wu-Wei?
Wu-Wei is action through non action. Letting go and letting things unfold. It is the opposite of trying to control.
#264. Dad, I feel overwhelmed.
Ask yourself what is the minimum I can do. Then, just do that.
#259.Dad, tell me about being liked.
Expecting to be liked by everybody is exhausting. Likability is not necessary if you want to make an impact.
#253. Dad, how do I live boldly?
Living boldly means recognizing that many of your fears are false.
#242. Dad, what happens when I am not present?
DAD: By not being present, we scatter ourselves; and that scattering causes us to look for fulfillment in the wrong places.
#241. Dad, what is the meaning of life?
DAD: Whatever you want it to be.
#214. Dad, some days are so hard
DAD: Your track record for getting through hard days is 100% so far.
#212. Dad, can money buy a great life?
DAD: The things that make life great can’t be bought. Money can only help extend your options.
#204. Dad, tell me about being a perfectionist.
DAD: Perfectionists are motivated to make the best choice every time. This can lead to decision paralysis.
#195. Dad, do people become suddenly successful?
Most successful people develop good habits over time and perfect their habits. These habits have made them successful.
#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.
#191. Dad, how should I teach?
Empathy, understanding and positive encouragement are the foundations from which to teach people.