#299. Dad, how do I impress others?
Living an authentic life where you are genuinely true to yourself every single day will impress others.
Purpose
#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.
#154. Dad, how do I become a better version of myself?
DAD: You have to remain consistent, don’t strive for perfection and learn to say “No” more often.
#135. Dad, What can I do when other people are being annoying and inconsiderate?
You can only control your behaviour. If you try to change every other person, you are going to be miserable. Dad, taking the lead isn’t […]
#134. Dad, how do I get excited every day?
DAD: Each day is a blank canvas waiting for a splash of colour. Paint away and get excited by the beauty of the picture you create […]
#133. Dad, as I get older I am afraid that I will loose my sense of adventure.
As long as you have a purpose, there will be an adventure in your life.
#124. Dad, tell me about getting old
DAD: As you age, you’ll learn to value your time, genuine relationships, meaningful work, and peace of mind
#110. Dad, give me money advice in ten words or less.
Be mindful of how you spend money
#108. Dad, I am anxious about being judged by strangers.
First, become aware of your own judgments of strangers.
#100. Dad, what is identity confusion?
When your spending behaviour contradicts your values and goals.
#82. Dad, does having more stuff make me happier?
Material items do not always equal happiness. Sometimes they just add more stress and debt.
#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.
#59. Dad, what is continuous optimization?
Getting better every day is the only guaranteed path to happiness.