#81. Dad, what about spending money?
Being good with money does not mean you don’t spend it. And not spending does not make you good with […]
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#80. Dad, what is the happiness fund?
Treat yourself if it brings you happiness. Enjoy your money with moderation. Balance is the key.
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#79. Dad, when making decisions, should I always factor in money?
Money should not be the driving factor in every decision you make. If it is, you will feel constantly stuck.
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#78. Dad, what do I do when I find myself directionless?
When in doubt choose flexibility. Visualize where you want to go and seed your life with the opportunity for change.
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#77. Dad, tell me about work.
Avoid busy work. Enjoy focused work instead.
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#76. Dad, should I start to invest?
Start by investing in your personal development and become an expert in one thing.
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#75. Dad, is it OK to feel discomfort in a relationship?
Discomfort is not the problem. Getting comfortable with perfection in a relationship is the problem
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#74. Dad, how do I get through all my many tasks in a day?
It’s not about how much you do each day, but rather how you reduce the unessential very day. Less is
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#73. Dad, what is progress?
Progress is about getting better every day. Success comes after that.
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#72. Dad, what is minimalism?
Minimalism is less about the quantity of items you have and more about the quality of life you create.
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#71. Dad, what do I do when I am in doubt?
Visualize where you want to go and seed your life with the opportunity for change.
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#70. Dad, what is the principle of dangerous perfection?
If the only acceptable result is perfection, you’re setting yourself up for failure.
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#69. Dad, does having a budget mean no fun and all work.
Definitely not. A budget is a plan, so you can enjoy your favourite things responsibly.
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#68. Dad, what do I do when I have low money moments?
Stop comparing your low moments with everybody’s highlight reel.
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#67. Dad, tell me how to save money?
Get rid of the “how to” and just do it.
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#66. Dad, what do you expect to achieve each day?
Each day I plan to live a little better, love a little bigger and breathe a little easier.
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#65. Dad, is the goal to reduce debt?
Debt is not a goal. Debt is what is standing in the way.
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#64. Dad, what is the external comparison trap?
Comparison makes us feel as if life is a race. The only conceivable benefit to comparison is inspiration.
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#63. Dad, how much is enough?
If you have a safe place to sleep, reasonable health and food in the fridge, you probably have enough.
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#62. Dad, why should I not keep up with the Joneses?
If you are emulating what someone else does or has, you aren’t taking your own values and goals into account.
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#61. Dad, why do most parents spend so much money on lavish birthdays for their kids?
Many people forget that birthday celebrations are about people and moments rather than gifts and stuff.
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#60. Dad, what percentage of items would you replace if you lost everything in a fire?
Definitely less than 100%. We all have way too much stuff.
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#59. Dad, what is continuous optimization?
Getting better every day is the only guaranteed path to happiness.
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#58. Dad, how do most adults rate their financial literacy skills?
More than 60% of adults rate their financial knowledge as “fair” or “poor”.
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#57. Dad, what is financial awareness?
Recognizing the state of your finances when making financial decisions by not allowing your emotions to get the better of
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#56. Dad, what is the quote from the movie “Fight Club” you mention when speaking about materialism?
“The things you own end up owning you”. Materialism, by and large, is a psychological trap. No matter how much
#55. Dad, why is it so awkward to talk about money when you are in a relationship?
It is awkward, but necessary, to talk about money with your loved ones. I suggest you speak often, keep the
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#54. Dad, tell me about being good with money and spending.
Being good at money does not mean you don’t spend it; and not spending it does not make you good
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#53. Dad, tell me about success and failure.
Failure is the best teacher because it tells you what is not working. Success never shows you what you are
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#52. Dad, does a high paying job mean zero financial stress?
Financial stress is not measured by how much you earn, rather by how much you save and spend.
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