#397. Dad, what is “Premeditatio Malorum”?

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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

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#396. Dad, how do I master the art of “letting go?”

#398. Dad, how do I teach my children to be resilient?

#429. Dad, when should you trust your intuition versus seeking the advice of others?

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Trust intuition in familiar situations when you are emotionally balanced. Seek advice for new challenges or when strong emotions are […]

#413. Dad, what is Cheerful Despair?

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In our pursuit of meaning, we learn to draw the full value from what is good, regardless of its scale. […]

#427. Dad, what is the difference between enabling and supporting someone?

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Support helps people grow and learn from consequences. Enabling shields people from necessary life lessons. If you are solving their […]

#163. Dad, what is perfection?

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Perfection is a particular form of unhappiness.

#108. Dad, I am anxious about being judged by strangers.

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First, become aware of your own judgments of strangers.

#328. Dad, what is Sitzfleisch ( sit-flesh)?

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In German, if someone ‘has a lot of Sitzfleisch’, it means they can endure lengthy or boring tasks until the […]

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