#331. Dad, what is status anxiety?
It is the constant fear of being perceived as “unsuccessful” by society in terms of material wealth.
#330. Dad, How do I reinvent myself?
In order to become someone different, you must do something different.
#329. Dad, how do I make progress?
Simply make decisions. Without making decisions, you will remain stagnant, lacklustre and unfocused.
#328. Dad, what is Sitzfleisch ( sit-flesh)?
In German, if someone ‘has a lot of Sitzfleisch’, it means they can endure lengthy or boring tasks until the tasks are completed.
#327. Dad, what is the path of least resistance
It’s about finding the most fruitful moments and opportunities and trusting the process.
#326. Dad, does success make anxiety and depression better?
Success is not a cure for anxiety or depression. Sometimes it makes it worse.
#325. Dad, should I only plan for the future?
Designating time to plan for the future is essential, as is reflecting on and learning from the past.
#324. Dad, I have so many disappointments.
The quality of your life depends on how you handle disappointments.
#323. Dad, I am happy with the current version of myself.
If you are happy with the current version of yourself, perhaps the question to ask is: How can I be better than before?
#322. Dad, tell me about new beginnings.
A new beginning may be the thing you need to find purpose.
#321. Dad, should I only focus on my goals?
Focus on growth rather than goals. Have a growth mindset and the goals will follow.
#320. Dad, I have to deal with so many problems?
Think a little less about managing your problems and a little more about managing your mindset.
#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.
#317. Dad, is it OK to shop on Boxing day?
Yes, as long as you temper your spending and don’t go into debt.
#316. Dad, what does Charles Dickens’s classic story, “A Christmas Carol”, teach us about money?
True wealth is not about money.
#315. Dad, what does Scrooge teach us about generosity?
The generosity of spirit is far more important than giving money.
#314. Dad, what is a “fault finder?”
Somebody who finds fault in everything, complains regularly and does not provide a solution
#313. Dad, criticism is difficult to handle.
Criticism gives rise to uncomfortable emotions. Seeing these emotions as data and not as judgements helps us to be more open to criticism.
#312. Dad, how do I like myself more?
Resist looking back in regret and embrace your strengths.
#311. Dad, sometimes I feel lost
You may feel lost, but you are not alone. Ask for help and let go of the idea that you have to make a perfect […]
#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.
#309. Dad, what stops me from taking more risks?
Negative thinking, fear, and lack of imagination usually restrict our potential to take risks.
#308. Dad, should I care what people think of my choices?
Become good at not caring what irrelevant people think about you. Decide who belongs in the relevant bunch.
#307. Dad, what is continuation bias?
Continuing with an original course of action that is no longer viable.