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#391. Dad, what is the “flywheel effect?”

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When small wins build on top of each other over time, momentum will gradually build up and help each “cycle” spin faster and faster.

#381. Dad, what is generous listening?

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Generous listening is the ability to truly understand another person by listening with your mind and body.

#375. Dad, what are negative thoughts?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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.

#319. How do I build my mental strength muscles?

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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?

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Silent acknowledgment works better when people are venting.

#310. Dad, is there a cost to multitasking?

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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?

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Sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.

#282. Dad, what is “Hofstadter’s law?’

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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?

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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?

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

#252. Dad, tell me about time?

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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?

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

#238. Dad, what is the difference between fear and sadness?

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Fear usually pertains to the future sadness is mostly confined to the present or past.

#237. Dad, it is so tempting to buy stuff

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

#212. Dad, can money buy a great life?

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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.

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DAD: In order to improve your time management, you must first improve your habits.

#196. Dad, how do I manage my guilt?

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Guilt is self-hate. Self-hate destroys optimism. Be kind to yourself every day.

#184. Dad, how do you prioritize?

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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.

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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.

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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?

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Research shows that too much technology use diminishes our mental and physical health and our relationships.

#158. Dad, what is attention management?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Passive income is income you earn while you are doing something else.

#143. Dad, I have difficulty balancing my life

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Stick to your priorities, instead of being pulled by the expectations of others.

#140. Dad, what present do you want for your birthday?

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Your presence is the best present.

#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.

#120. Dad, I don’t have time to understand my personal finances.

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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?

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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?

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Ingratitude is when money only flows inward and never outward.

#74. Dad, how do I get through all my many tasks in a day?

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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?

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Progress is about getting better every day. Success comes after that.

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