#302. Dad, is it OK to buy inexpensive stuff?
Justifying purchases with a low sticker price is faulty logic. Eventually, our stuff will get the last laugh with the silent stress of a cluttered […]
#301. Dad, I am afraid of being judged by strangers.
Become more aware of your own judgments of strangers.
#300. Dad, what is the definition of frugal?
Simply being thoughtful about your purchases.
#299. Dad, how do I impress others?
Living an authentic life where you are genuinely true to yourself every single day will impress others.
#298. Dad, why can I always not get what I want?
Sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.
#297. Dad, is personal finance all about money?
Personal finance is about values, habits and mindset and not only about money.
#296. Dad, why do you prefer experiences rather than gifts?
I am not against gifts. I simply prefer something that has meaning or memories, instead of stuff.
#295, Dad, does money determine my worth?
Your value and worth is not dictated by your money. Your worth is determined by your character.
#293. Dad, what is financial puberty?
The discovery of your financial values relative to your financial independence.
#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.
#291. Dad, does your car or house determine how wealthy you are?
What you drive and where you live has absolutely nothing to do with your wealth.
#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 short.
#289. Dad, tell me about judgment.
No matter what you do or say, you will be judged. So, why not be true yourself.
#288. Dad, tell me about failure and self-worth.
Failure does not determine your self-worth. Only you do.
#287. Dad, is change necessary?
Yes. Without change, there would be no butterflies.
#286. Dad, what is wabi-sabi?
Wabi-sabi is the Japanese philosophy of embracing the beauty of imperfection.
#285. Dad, tell me about Remembrance Day
Remembrance day is a day to reflect and show gratitude to all those who served to protect us.
#284. Dad, some people may not like what I have to say
Don’t hide your message because some people won’t like it.
#283. Dad, do I only improve by moving forward?
Eliminating mistakes is an under-appreciated way to improve.
#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.
#281.Dad, what is catastrophizing?
When you build a crisis in your mind and expect everything to go wrong.
#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 clarity.
#279. Dad, how do I apologize?
Acknowledge what you did wrong, express remorse, explain what you will do differently in the future.
#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
#277. Dad, can I always be perfectly happy?
There is no magic bullet to happiness. There will always be discomfort and worry.