#260. Dad, how do I get what I want?
One way, is to want less. Another way is to first help other people get what they want.
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#259.Dad, tell me about being liked.
Expecting to be liked by everybody is exhausting. Likability is not necessary if you want to make an impact.
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#258. Dad, do I have to know everything?
What matters is not how many things you know, but rather how well you know the things that matter.
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#257. Dad, when do values matter?
Values matter the most when you really feel conflicted.
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#256. Dad, what does thanksgiving mean to you?
Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday. It is a time for gratitude, reflection and celebration
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#255. Dad, how old are the principles of personal finance?
The principles of personal finance have not changed for 3000 years. That is why it is so easy to understand
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#254. Dad, tell me about failing
Failing is a necessary step to success. Failing does not make you a failure.
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#253. Dad, how do I live boldly?
Living boldly means recognizing that many of your fears are false.
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#252. Dad, tell me about time?
Time is incredibly precious. Waste it wisely. Dad, you’ve often said that time is money, but what is the real
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#251. Dad, what are the three most harmful addictions?
Heroin, carbohydrates and a monthly salary.
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#250. Dad, what is akrasia?
Akrasia is when you do one thing even though you know you should do something else. Like spending and saving.
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#249. Dad, who was Hugh Masakela?
He was a trumpeter, anti-apartheid activist and considered the “father of South African jazz”
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#248. Dad, what does it feel like to be in debt?
Debt feels like having to run 10 miles to get to the starting line of a marathon. It is impossible
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#247. Dad, what is an askhole?
Someone who asks too many stupid, pointless or obnoxious questions.
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#246. Dad, what is stillness?
To be steady while the world spins around you.
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#245. Dad. What is the imposter syndrome?
The idea that you’ve only succeeded due to luck, and not because of your talent or qualifications.
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#244. Dad, how do I tell my inner critic to f**k off?
Start the day by being true to yourself and trust your gut.
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#243. Dad, are rules sacred?
Rules are not sacred, principles are.
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#242. Dad, what happens when I am not present?
By not being present, we scatter ourselves; and that scattering causes us to look for fulfillment in the wrong places.
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#241. Dad, what is the meaning of life?
DAD: Whatever you want it to be.
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#240. Dad, when should I start to worry?
DAD: Never. Worrying doesn’t change outcomes. Worrying ruins your day. Worrying distracts you from the work at hand.
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#239. Dad, you speak about “Quiet Leadership”.
Quiet leaders don’t raise their voices. They listen more than they speak.
#239. Dad, you speak about “Quiet Leadership”. Read Post »
#238. Dad, what is the difference between fear and sadness?
Fear usually pertains to the future sadness is mostly confined to the present or past.
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#237. Dad, it is so tempting to buy stuff
DAD: Advertisers trick you into wanting stuff. Ignore the noise.
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#236. Dad, what should I talk about?
DAD: Talk about life, love, meaning, experiences, entrepreneurship. Be inquisitive, learn about people
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#235. Dad, tell me about taking action?
DAD: Talking about doing something and actually doing it are two very different things
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#234. Dad, can my honesty hurt people?
DAD: Find a balance between being 100% honest and hurting people. This is a critical skill to learn.
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#233. Dad, is it OK to have critics?
DAD: If you don’t have any critics, you’re doing something wrong.
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#232. Dad, what is your mission in life?
DAD: To discover the best way to unleash my potential.
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#231. Dad. What is your favourite Carl Jung quote?
DAD: “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
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