#141. Dad, sometimes I don’t know what to do
Start with “what makes you happy” and know that there is no right answer.
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#140. Dad, what present do you want for your birthday?
Your presence is the best present.
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#139. Dad, I feel that I spend so much time organizing my stuff.
Better than organizing more, try owning less.
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#138. Dad, sometimes I feel I am busy all the time
We are all busy. We’ve all taken on too much. Saying yes to less is the way out.
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#137. Dad, should I fear the unknown?
The unknown should not feared. It is merely something you’ve yet to experience.
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#136. Dad, what does it mean to be resourceful?
It means being creative, rebellious, determined, and unstoppable. It means asking for help, but not waiting for help.
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#135. Dad, What can I do when other people are being annoying and inconsiderate?
You can only control your behaviour. If you try to change every other person, you are going to be miserable.
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#134. Dad, how do I get excited every day?
Each day is a blank canvas waiting for a splash of colour. Paint away and get excited by the beauty
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#133. Dad, as I get older I am afraid that I will lose my sense of adventure.
As long as you have a purpose, there will be an adventure in your life.
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#132. Dad, is it important to have structure in your day?
Having structure is important to get things done. Setting aside unstructured “thinking time” is just as important.
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#131. Dad, is the grass actually greener on the other side?
Who cares what colour the grass is on the other side. Live in the moment and embrace the present.
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#130. Dad, why should I keep a diary?
A diary helps you to pay attention to your life and it’s a good place to keep bad ideas.
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#129. Dad, is a high income a guarantee that you will retire rich?
There are no guarantees. Make sure you spend less than you earn and save for the future.
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#128. Dad, how much debt do Canadian households owe ?
Canadian households owe $1.71 for every dollar they earn. Scary.
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#127. Dad, do you have to have talent to succeed?
Success is not determined by talent alone. Character trumps talent in my book.
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#126. Dad, tell me about Roy Halladay.
Roy “Doc” Halladay was an incredible and generous human being. He also happened to be a phenomenal baseball superstar.
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#125. Dad, there is so much I still have to figure out
It’s not always about trying to figure things out. Sometimes it’s about allowing things to reveal themselves.
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#124. Dad, tell me about getting old
As you age, you’ll learn to value your time, genuine relationships, meaningful work, and peace of mind.
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#123. Dad, how do I stay balanced?
Balance is not about perfection. It’s about avoiding extremes.
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#122. Dad, tell me about new experiences.
New experiences provide opportunities for new versions of ourselves to emerge.
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#121. Dad, I fear the unknown
A tiny part of your life is decided by uncontrollable circumstances, while the vast majority of it is decided by
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#120. Dad, I don’t have time to understand my personal finances.
What I’m hearing is that “I don’t want to make the time.” If it’s important to you then you will
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#119. Dad, how did decluttering make you feel?
Decluttering allowed me to have more of what I love, and less of what I don’t.
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#118. Dad, what is the external comparison trap?
Comparison makes us feel as if life is a race. The only benefit to comparison is inspiration.
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#117. Which is best, the carrot or the stick?
Neither. Motivate people by sharing context about the work they are doing. People are motivated when their work has relevance.
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#116. Dad, how do I beat procrastination?
Get better at two things: self- management and willpower
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#115. Dad, I have made some bad decisions.
Forgive yourself for any bad decisions you have made in your life. See it as an opportunity for growth.
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#114. Dad, how do I use social media responsibly?
Before using social media, ask yourself: How can I use this tool as little as possible and still add value?
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#113. Dad, what is progress?
Progress is any action that moves you in the direction of becoming a better, kinder human being.
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#112. Dad, what is the difference between thinking and doing?
Thinking is valueless, unless it leads to doing.
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