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Dad, what is “Premeditatio Malorum”?

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Premeditatio Malorum or “negative visualization” is a Stoic exercise of imagining things that could go wrong or be taken away from us. It helps us […]

#351. Dad, what is decision fatigue?

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When you are unsure what to do and the situation wins.

#330. Dad, How do I reinvent myself?

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In order to become someone different, you must do something different.

#324. Dad, I have so many disappointments.

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The quality of your life depends on how you handle disappointments.

#323. Dad, I am happy with the current version of myself.

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If you are happy with the current version of yourself, perhaps the question to ask is: How can I be better than before?

#322. Dad, tell me about new beginnings.

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A new beginning may be the thing you need to find purpose.

#314. Dad, what is a “fault finder?”

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Somebody who finds fault in everything, complains regularly and does not provide a solution

#306. Dad, what does it mean to embrace our vulnerabilities.

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It means being open to criticism while not feeling crushed by it.

#301. Dad, I am afraid of being judged by strangers.

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Become more aware of your own judgments of strangers.

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#288. Dad, tell me about failure and self-worth.

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Failure does not determine your self-worth. Only you do.

#284. Dad, some people may not like what I have to say

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Don’t hide your message because some people won’t like it.

#281.Dad, what is catastrophizing?

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When you build a crisis in your mind and expect everything to go wrong.

#276. Dad, tell me about self doubt.

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It is the feeling of panic and anxiety at the idea of failure.

#265. Dad, what is Wu-Wei?

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Wu-Wei is action through non action. Letting go and letting things unfold. It is the opposite of trying to control.

#194. Dad, I’m not sure if I did my best today.

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Don’t strive to be perfect. Ensure you bring genuine effort into everything you do.

#167. Dad, I try to learn as much as I can from others.

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It is just as important to learn what not to do from others as much as what to do.

#163. Dad, what is perfection?

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Perfection is a particular form of unhappiness.

#160. Dad, is using too much technology bad?

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Research shows that too much technology use diminishes our mental and physical health and our relationships.

#156. Dad, many of my plans don’t turn out as expected

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Some of the best things in life happen unexpectedly, and in spite of our failed plans.

#149. Dad, tell me about experimentation

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Experimentation is a necessary ingredient for success. It allows you to make mistakes and shoot for the moon.

#147. Dad, sometimes I am afraid to take financial risks.

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Measured risks are important to achieve certain goals when you are young.

#133. Dad, as I get older I am afraid that I will lose my sense of adventure.

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As long as you have a purpose, there will be an adventure in your life.

#125. Dad, there is so much I still have to figure out

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It’s not always about trying to figure things out. Sometimes it’s about allowing things to reveal themselves.

#53. Dad, tell me about success and failure.

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Failure is the best teacher because it tells you what is not working. Success never shows you what you are doing wrong.

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