#396. Dad, how do I master the art of “letting go?”
If you would like to have a more peaceful life, it is powerful to understand what disturbs that peace. Practice “letting go” allows you to […]
Self Esteem
#395. Dad, what are Brene Brown’s main themes of thought leadership?
Courage, vulnerability, shame and empathy.
#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.
#390. Dad, tell me about people who are “self absorbed”.
They focus on themselves, interrupt others, turn conversations back to themselves, and are blinded to the needs of others.
#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
#378. Dad, what are the signs of low self-awareness?
Never admitting mistakes, criticizing others and being vague about your feelings.
#376. Dad, how do our thoughts change our mood?
Our thoughts are incredibly powerful. Our thoughts bring us down or lift us up. How we think about things literally changes everything!
#374. Dad, what is conditional happiness?
Conditional happiness is the shortest path to misery. I will be happy when I meet a specific outcome is not going to make you happy.
#369. Dad, is it OK to dislike someone?
We can dislike aspects of someone, yet still love the whole person and focus on their positive qualities.
#366. Dad, what is intellectual humility?
The art of questioning your own biases, beliefs and experiences.
#358. Dad, what is the most important relationship I can have?
No relationship is more important than the relationship you have with yourself.
#324. Dad, I have so many disappointments.
The quality of your life depends on how you handle disappointments.
#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?
#319. How do I build my mental strength muscles?
Mental strength is built through small, daily victories. It’s the individual choices we make daily that build our “mental strength” muscles.
#313. Dad, criticism is difficult to handle.
Criticism gives rise to uncomfortable emotions. Seeing these emotions as data and not as judgements helps us to be more open to criticism.
#312. Dad, how do I like myself more?
Resist looking back in regret and embrace your strengths.
#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.
#303. Dad, what is Nunchi?
Nunchi is the art of picking up on the mood of any person or environment very quickly.
#288. Dad, tell me about failure and self-worth.
Failure does not determine your self-worth. Only you do.
#199. Dad, what is “background stress?”
Background” stress is a constant and continuous level of stress brought about by too many life demands
#159. Dad, how do I take control of my spending?
Stop spending money or time impressing others.
#144. Dad, what is courage?
Courage is an act of humanity, of choosing to take any action that is risky because it demands vulnerability and curiosity.