#397. Dad, what is “Premeditatio Malorum”?By / Premeditatio Malorum or “negative visualization” is a Stoic exercise of imagining things that could go wrong or be taken away from us. It helps us prepare for life’s inevitable setbacks and develop resilience in the face of uncertainty
#363. Dad, how do we become who we are? Character, Decisions, Habits, Life Advice, Success / By We become what we expose ourselves to – who we hang out with, what we listen to and how we […]
#298. Dad, why can I always not get what I want? Delayed Gratification, Time / By Sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.
#387. Dad, what causes mistakes? Decisions, Life Advice, Purpose, Resilience, Self Esteem / By Mistakes are are often the result of an obsession with perfection
#144. Dad, what is courage? Motivation, Purpose, Resilience, Self Esteem, Values / By Courage is an act of humanity, of choosing to take any action that is risky because it demands vulnerability and curiosity.
#286. Dad, what is wabi-sabi? Fear, Peace, Resilience, Wisdom / By Wabi-sabi is the Japanese philosophy of embracing the beauty of imperfection.
#350. Dad, how do I manage my guilt? Fear, Kindness, Love / By Guilt is self-hate. Self-hate destroys optimism. Be kind to yourself every day.