#200. Dad, I worry too much.
When you worry too much, it is easy to mistake your worries for reality, instead of recognizing that they are […]
#200. Dad, I worry too much. Read Post »
#199. Dad, what is “background stress?”
Background” stress is a constant and continuous level of stress brought about by too many life demands
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#198. Dad, how do I enjoy most of my day?
It is not realistic to enjoy every part of your day. Just enjoy the small moments.
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#197. Dad, where do I find happiness?
Most of our happiness comes from within: silence, solitude and being thankful for what we have, is a good start.
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#196. Dad, how do I manage my guilt?
Guilt is self-hate. Self-hate destroys optimism. Be kind to yourself every day.
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#195. Dad, do people become suddenly successful?
Most successful people develop good habits over time and perfect their habits. These habits have made them successful.
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#194. Dad, I’m not sure if I did my best today.
Don’t strive to be perfect. Ensure you bring genuine effort into everything you do.
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#193. Dad, are smart people financially wealthy?
There is no correlation between high levels of intelligence and high levels of financial wealth.
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#192. Dad, what do I do after I make a mistake?
Mistakes are normal. Focus on what you need to do to get better and move on.
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#191. Dad, how should I teach?
Empathy, understanding and positive encouragement are the foundations from which to teach people.
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#190. Dad, sometimes I take the easy way out
Whenever you take the easy way in favour of what’s right, you slowly destroy your character.
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#189. Dad, tell me about being quiet
Knowing how to be quiet teaches you how to formulate your thoughts. The quiet unhurried mind understands the most.
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#188. Dad, sometimes I really move fast and get lots done
It doesn’t matter how fast you move as long you are moving in a worthwhile direction.
#188. Dad, sometimes I really move fast and get lots done Read Post »
#187. Dad, does everybody pray?
Everyone prays. The peace and love our hearts long for is our unspoken prayer.
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#186. Dad, what do you learn by watching sport?
Sport helps me to understand leadership, resilience, passion and instinct.
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#185. Dad, does spending less equate to less joy?
On the contrary, spending less brings more joy.
#185. Dad, does spending less equate to less joy? Read Post »
#184. Dad, how do you prioritize?
I always get the important stuff done first and don’t waste time on stupid shit!
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#183. Dad, I hope to run a marathon someday.
Hope won’t get you anywhere. Expect that you will succeed.
#183. Dad, I hope to run a marathon someday. Read Post »
#182. Dad, should I finance my used car?
Don’t finance things that go down in value
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#181. Dad, what should define me?
If you are going to be defined by something, it might as well be something that you love.
#181. Dad, what should define me? Read Post »
#180. Dad, I feel that I have to be in control.
If you want to be in control, start by letting go of control and see if things start to take
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#179. Dad, do our basic needs ever change?
Our basic needs never change. We all need to be seen and appreciated, we need to belong and we all
#179. Dad, do our basic needs ever change? Read Post »
#178. Dad, how do I make changes in my life?
Practice rituals and build habits one at a time and then let them build on one another.
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#177. Dad, I think I am successful because I achieve my goals.
If you view life as merely achieving goals, you will have the illusion of success.
#177. Dad, I think I am successful because I achieve my goals. Read Post »
#176. Dad, how do I increase my attention span?
Stop multitasking and remove anything from your environment that might distract you.
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#175. Dad, what does “Dulcius Ex Asperis” mean?
This phrase means “Sweeter after difficulties” It reminds you that nothing good comes easily.
#175. Dad, what does “Dulcius Ex Asperis” mean? Read Post »
#174. Dad, how do I find peace?
A good starting point is to stop worrying about what other people think about you.
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#173. Dad, I don’t seem to have peace of mind
Peace of mind arrives the moment you come to peace with what is on your mind.
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#172. Dad, life is unfair.
At the end of each day, breathe deeply, appreciate where you are, and see the value in what you have.
#172. Dad, life is unfair. Read Post »
#171. Dad, what is your favourite Lao Tzu quote?
“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.”
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