#381. Dad, what is generous listening?
Generous listening is the ability to truly understand another person by listening with your mind and body.
Time
#375. Dad, what are negative thoughts?
Negative thoughts are the past trying to occupy the present and the future. These thoughts do not represent the present reality.
#367. Dad, is 2020 the new normal?
I don’t like the term “new normal. I prefer to see it as an opportunity to change, reimagine and create.
#364. Dad, when are we happiest and effective?
We are happiest and most effective when our minds cease to be time travellers and stay focused on the here and now.
#345. Dad, what is the best average day for you?
A low-stress day. Quality time with family and watching my favourite sports team.
#336. Dad, what is the law of “diminishing gratitude?”
When you take everyday blessings for granted.
#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.
#318. Dad, should I react to every conversation?
Silent acknowledgment works better when people are venting.
#310. Dad, is there a cost to multitasking?
The biggest cost of doing multiple things at once is a gradual decline in your productivity and happiness.
#298. Dad, why can I always not get what I want?
Sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.
#282. Dad, what is “Hofstadter’s law?’
Hofstadter’s law states that everything always takes longer than expected. Therefore, build in a buffer to meet your deadline.
#265. Dad, what is Wu-Wei?
Wu-Wei is action through non action. Letting go and letting things unfold. It is the opposite of trying to control.
#262. Dad, what is a quick way to simplify my life?
Identify what is most important to you. Eliminate everything else.
#252. Dad, tell me about time?
Time is incredibly precious. Waste it wisely. Dad, you’ve often said that time is money, but what is the real value of time? Well, time […]
#247. Dad, what is an askhole?
Someone who asks too many stupid, pointless or obnoxious questions.
#238. Dad, what is the difference between fear and sadness?
Fear usually pertains to the future sadness is mostly confined to the present or past.
#237. Dad, it is so tempting to buy stuff
DAD: Advertisers trick you into wanting stuff. Ignore the noise.
#212. Dad, can money buy a great life?
DAD: The things that make life great can’t be bought. Money can only help extend your options.
#205. Dad, good time management is not easy.
DAD: In order to improve your time management, you must first improve your habits.
#196. Dad, how do I manage my guilt?
Guilt is self-hate. Self-hate destroys optimism. Be kind to yourself every day.
#184. Dad, how do you prioritize?
I always get the important stuff done first and don’t waste time on stupid shit!
#170. Dad, tell me about spending time with myself.
Spending time by yourself allows you to hear your thoughts without distractions.
#167. Dad, I try to learn as much as I can from others.
It is just as important to learn what not to do from others as much as what to do.
#160. Dad, is using too much technology bad?
Research shows that too much technology use diminishes our mental and physical health and our relationships.
#158. Dad, what is attention management?
Attention management is the practice of controlling distractions, being present in the moment and maximizing focus.
#157. Dad, how do I deal with daily distractions?
There are more distractions than ever before, and you must learn to control your attention span in order to control your life.
#153. Dad, does pride come at a price?
If you are too proud to accept help or live within your means, it can cost you money and cut off options. Take pride in who […]
#150. Dad, what is passive income?
Passive income is income you earn while you are doing something else.
#143. Dad, I have difficulty balancing my life
Stick to your priorities, instead of being pulled by the expectations of others.
#140. Dad, what present do you want for your birthday?
Your presence is the best present.
#139. Dad, I feel that I spend so much time organizing my stuff.
Better than organizing more, try owning less.
#138. Dad, sometimes I feel I am busy all the time
We are all busy. We’ve all taken on too much. Saying yes to less is the way out.
#120. Dad, I don’t have time to understand my personal finances.
What I’m hearing is that “I don’t want to make the time.” If it’s important to you then you will find the time.
#114. Dad, how do I use social media responsibly?
Before using social media, ask yourself: How can I use this tool as little as possible and still add value?
#90. Dad, what is ingratitude?
Ingratitude is when money only flows inward and never outward.
#74. Dad, how do I get through all my many tasks in a day?
It’s not about how much you do each day, but rather how you reduce the unessential very day. Less is more.
#73. Dad, what is progress?
Progress is about getting better every day. Success comes after that.