#117. Which is best, the carrot or the stick?By / Neither. Motivate people by sharing context about the work they are doing. People are motivated when their work has relevance.
#346. Dad, what is the difference between delusional optimism and realistic optimism? Leadership, Wisdom / By Pretending everything is fine is not the same as knowing you’re going to be OK.
#123. Dad, how do I stay balanced? Decisions, Happiness, Humble, Motivation, Simplicity / By Balance is not about perfection. It’s about avoiding extremes.
#299. Dad, how do I impress others? Character, Gratitude, Humble, Purpose / By Living an authentic life where you are genuinely true to yourself every single day will impress others.
#410. Dad, what is the positive-sum game Character, Empathy, Generosity, Humble, Kindness, Leadership, Self Esteem / By A game where the total gains and losses is greater than zero. It’s a game where everyone wins.
#377. Dad, what really matters in the end? Character, Gratitude, Happiness, Humble, Kindness, Love / By Only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things […]
#425. Dad, when is ambition healthy versus harmful? Contentment, Delayed Gratification, Happiness, Humble, Kindness, Life Advice, Peace, Purpose, Self Care, Values / By Healthy ambition energizes you and aligns with your values. Harmful ambition depletes you and comes from needing to prove your […]