#436. Dad, can you find contentment without achieving your goals?
Yes, by appreciating the journey and valuing growth over the outcome
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#433. Dad, what is the MoSCoW method?
This method helps prioritize tasks based on their importance to achieving project objectives. Tasks are classified into four categories:
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#419. Dad, how do I help my children develop a positive self-image and confidence?
Encourage them to celebrate their strengths and accomplishments, provide constructive feedback, and offer unconditional love and support. Help them set
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#414. Dad, what do you mean by “hoarding life”.
Spending your days trying to get experiences “under your belt”, in an effort to maximise your collection of experiences. Placing
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#406. Dad, what is the curse of knowledge?
Once we know something, we assume everyone else knows it, too. There are always people to teach and people to
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#404. Dad, what are Nassim Taleb’s thought leadership themes?
Randomness, probability, uncertainty
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#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
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#366. Dad, what is intellectual humility?
The art of questioning your own biases, beliefs and experiences.
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#363. Dad, how do we become who we are?
We become what we expose ourselves to – who we hang out with, what we listen to and how we
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#326. Dad, does success make anxiety and depression better?
Success is not a cure for anxiety or depression. Sometimes it makes it worse.
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#292. Dad, I am pretty hard on myself when I fail.
It’s interesting that when others fail, we admire them for trying. Yet, when we fail, we beat ourselves up.
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#290. Dad, is there one standard for “success?”
We must define “success” on your own terms. Otherwise, society will decide for us – and we will always fall
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#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
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#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
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#263. Dad, I have difficulty saying “No”
When you say “NO”, you are saving space for “YES”.
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#254. Dad, tell me about failing
Failing is a necessary step to success. Failing does not make you a failure.
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#245. Dad. What is the imposter syndrome?
The idea that you’ve only succeeded due to luck, and not because of your talent or qualifications.
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#243. Dad, are rules sacred?
Rules are not sacred, principles are.
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#241. Dad, what is the meaning of life?
DAD: Whatever you want it to be.
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#231. Dad. What is your favourite Carl Jung quote?
DAD: “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
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#223. Dad, what is the Pygmalion Effect?
DAD: The Pygmalion Effect is how the power of positive thinking can result in positive outcomes—just by changing your perspective.
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#218. Dad, what is eudaimonia?
It is a Greek word which means the highest human good – the good life.
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#214. Dad, some days are so hard
DAD: Your track record for getting through hard days is 100% so far.
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#195. Dad, do people become suddenly successful?
Most successful people develop good habits over time and perfect their habits. These habits have made them successful.
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#193. Dad, are smart people financially wealthy?
There is no correlation between high levels of intelligence and high levels of financial wealth.
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#192. Dad, what do I do after I make a mistake?
Mistakes are normal. Focus on what you need to do to get better and move on.
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#190. Dad, sometimes I take the easy way out
Whenever you take the easy way in favour of what’s right, you slowly destroy your character.
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#177. Dad, I think I am successful because I achieve my goals.
If you view life as merely achieving goals, you will have the illusion of success.
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#175. Dad, what does “Dulcius Ex Asperis” mean?
This phrase means “Sweeter after difficulties” It reminds you that nothing good comes easily.
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#156. Dad, many of my plans don’t turn out as expected
Some of the best things in life happen unexpectedly, and in spite of our failed plans.
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