#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.
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#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.
#184. Dad, how do you prioritize?
DAD: 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.
DAD: Spending time by yourself allows you to hear your thoughts without distractions.
#153. Dad, does pride come at a price?
DAD: If you’re too proud to accept help or live within your means, it can cost you money and cut off options. Take pride in who you […]
#150. Dad, what is passive income?
Passive income is income you earn while you are doing something else.
#140. Dad, what present do you want for your birthday?
DAD: Your presence is the best present.
#138. Dad, sometimes I feel I am busy all the time
DAD: We are all busy. We’ve all taken on too much. Saying yes to less is the way out.