#326. Dad, does success make anxiety and depression better?
Success is not a cure for anxiety or depression. Sometimes it makes it worse.
Simplicity
#304. Dad, my finances are a mess.
Congratulations! You have taken the first step to acknowledging that you have a problem. The rest can be managed with a plan. Dad, My Finances […]
#300. Dad, what is the definition of frugal?
Simply being thoughtful about your purchases.
#275. Dad, what is a “peaceful life?”
A “peaceful life” is the removal of ongoing stress.
#266. Dad, tell me about financial discipline.
Financial discipline fosters character traits like self control, prudence, and patience.
#262. Dad, what is a quick way to simplify my life?
Identify what is most important to you. Eliminate everything else.
#260. Dad, how do I get what I want?
One way, is to want less. Another way is to first help other people get what they want.
#255. Dad, how old are the principles of personal finance?
The principles of personal finance have not changed for 3000 years. That is why it is so easy to understand and apply.
#250. Dad, what is akrasia?
Akrasia is when you do one thing even though you know you should do something else. Like spending and saving.
#247. Dad, what is an askhole?
Someone who asks too many stupid, pointless or obnoxious questions.
#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.
#237. Dad, it is so tempting to buy stuff
DAD: Advertisers trick you into wanting stuff. Ignore the noise.
#236. Dad, what should I talk about?
DAD: Talk about life, love, meaning, experiences, entrepreneurship. Be inquisitive, learn about people
#214. Dad, some days are so hard
DAD: Your track record for getting through hard days is 100% so far.
#189. Dad, tell me about being quiet
DAD: Knowing how to be quiet teaches you how to formulate your thoughts. The quiet unhurried mind understands the most.
#185. Dad, does spending less equate to less joy?
DAD: On the contrary, spending less brings more joy.
#102. Dad, does having more stuff equal happiness?
DAD:Material items do not always equal happiness. Sometimes they just add stress and debt.
#89. Dad, do you have advice about getting out of debt?
DAD: Just get started.
#86. Dad, do I have to spend a lot of money to be content?
DAD: You don’t need to get out of the city to feel calm. You don’t need a gym membership to push your body. You don’t […]
#82. Dad, does having more stuff make me happier?
Material items do not always equal happiness. Sometimes they just add more stress and debt.
#81. Dad, what about spending money?
DAD: Being good at money does not mean you don’t spend it. And not spending does not make you good at money.
#72. Dad, what is minimalism?
Minimalism is less about the quantity of items you have and more about the quality of life you create.
#70. Dad, what is the principle of dangerous perfection?
If the only acceptable result is perfection, you’re setting yourself up for fair failure.
#61. Dad, why do most parents spend so much money on lavish birthdays for their kids?
Many people forget that birthday celebrations are about people and moments rather than gifts and stuff.
#60. Dad, what percentage of items would you replace if you lost everything in a fire?
Definitely less than 100%. We all have way too much stuff.