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#382. Dad, has the pandemic changed you?

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It has changed parts of me. I feel less stressed. I see the pandemic as a moment to reconnect with what is essential in my […]

#372. Dad, what is clutter?

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Anything that does not bring tranquillity and peace to your life is clutter.

#370. Dad, what is “uitwaaien?”

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“Uitwaaien” means to go out into nature as a way of clearing your mind.

#358. Dad, what is the most important relationship I can have?

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No relationship is more important than the relationship you have with yourself.

#345. Dad, what is the best average day for you?

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A low-stress day. Quality time with family and watching my favourite sports team.

#336. Dad, what is the law of “diminishing gratitude?”

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When you take everyday blessings for granted.

#326. Dad, does success make anxiety and depression better?

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Success is not a cure for anxiety or depression. Sometimes it makes it worse.

#304. Dad, my finances are a mess.

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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?

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Simply being thoughtful about your purchases.

#275. Dad, what is a “peaceful life?”

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A “peaceful life” is the removal of ongoing stress.

#266. Dad, tell me about financial discipline.

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Financial discipline fosters character traits like self control, prudence, and patience.

#262. Dad, what is a quick way to simplify my life?

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Identify what is most important to you. Eliminate everything else.

#260. Dad, how do I get what I want?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Someone who asks too many stupid, pointless or obnoxious questions.

#242. Dad, what happens when I am not present?

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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

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DAD: Advertisers trick you into wanting stuff. Ignore the noise.

#236. Dad, what should I talk about?

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DAD: Talk about life, love, meaning, experiences, entrepreneurship. Be inquisitive, learn about people

#214. Dad, some days are so hard

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DAD: Your track record for getting through hard days is 100% so far.

#200. Dad, I worry too much.

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When you worry too much, it is easy to mistake your worries for reality, instead of recognizing that they are just thoughts.

#189. Dad, tell me about being quiet

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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?

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On the contrary, spending less brings more joy.

#176. Dad, how do I increase my attention span?

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Stop multitasking and remove anything from your environment that might distract you.

#139. Dad, I feel that I spend so much time organizing my stuff.

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Better than organizing more, try owning less.

#138. Dad, sometimes I feel I am busy all the time

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We are all busy. We’ve all taken on too much. Saying yes to less is the way out.

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#131. Dad, is the grass actually greener on the other side?

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Who cares what colour the grass is on the other side. Live in the moment and embrace the present.

#123. Dad, how do I stay balanced?

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Balance is not about perfection. It’s about avoiding extremes.

#119. Dad, how did decluttering make you feel?

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Decluttering allowed me to have more of what I love, and less of what I don’t.

#102. Dad, does having more stuff equal happiness?

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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?

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Just get started.

#86. Dad, do I have to spend a lot of money to be content?

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You don’t need to get out of the city to feel calm. You don’t need a gym membership to push your body and you don’t […]

#82. Dad, does having more stuff make me happier?

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Material items do not always equal happiness. Sometimes they just add more stress and debt.

#81. Dad, what about spending money?

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Being good with money does not mean you don’t spend it. And not spending does not make you good with money.

#80. Dad, what is the happiness fund?

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Treat yourself if it brings you happiness. Enjoy your money with moderation. Balance is the key.

#72. Dad, what is minimalism?

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Minimalism is less about the quantity of items you have and more about the quality of life you create.

#61. Dad, why do most parents spend so much money on lavish birthdays for their kids?

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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?

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Definitely less than 100%. We all have way too much stuff.

#56. Dad, what is the quote from the movie “Fight Club” you mention when speaking about materialism?

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“The things you own end up owning you”. Materialism, by and large, is a psychological trap. No matter how much you own, how much you […]

#36. Dad, tell me why holiday traditions are so financially stressful?

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We don’t have to continue holiday traditions that leave us overwhelmed, broke and tired. Traditions should not detract from the season, they should elevate it. […]

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