Encourage them to celebrate their strengths and accomplishments, provide constructive feedback, and offer unconditional love and support. Help them set […]
#419. Dad, how do I help my children develop a positive self-image and confidence? Read Post »
Spending your days trying to get experiences “under your belt”, in an effort to maximise your collection of experiences. Placing
#414. Dad, what do you mean by “hoarding life”. Read Post »
Once we know something, we assume everyone else knows it, too. There are always people to teach and people to
#406. Dad, what is the curse of knowledge? Read Post »
Randomness, probability, uncertainty
#404. Dad, what are Nassim Taleb’s thought leadership themes? Read Post »
This idea originated from Stoic philosophers. Instead of focusing on what you want to achieve, focus on what you want
#392. Dad , what are anti-goals? Read Post »
The art of questioning your own biases, beliefs and experiences.
#366. Dad, what is intellectual humility? Read Post »
We become what we expose ourselves to – who we hang out with, what we listen to and how we
#363. Dad, how do we become who we are? Read Post »
Success is not a cure for anxiety or depression. Sometimes it makes it worse.
#326. Dad, does success make anxiety and depression better? Read Post »
It’s interesting that when others fail, we admire them for trying. Yet, when we fail, we beat ourselves up.
#292. Dad, I am pretty hard on myself when I fail. Read Post »
We must define “success” on your own terms. Otherwise, society will decide for us – and we will always fall
#290. Dad, is there one standard for “success?” Read Post »
Specificity is the ability to be specific about what you want, what you say and what you do. This forces
#280. Dad, what is specificity? Read Post »
Self-esteem and self-worth only come from the inside and other people’s validation should not matter
#278. Dad, do I need external validation to recognize my success? Read Post »
When you say “NO”, you are saving space for “YES”.
#263. Dad, I have difficulty saying “No” Read Post »
Failing is a necessary step to success. Failing does not make you a failure.
#254. Dad, tell me about failing Read Post »
The idea that you’ve only succeeded due to luck, and not because of your talent or qualifications.
#245. Dad. What is the imposter syndrome? Read Post »
Rules are not sacred, principles are.
#243. Dad, are rules sacred? Read Post »
DAD: Whatever you want it to be.
#241. Dad, what is the meaning of life? Read Post »
DAD: “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
#231. Dad. What is your favourite Carl Jung quote? Read Post »
DAD: The Pygmalion Effect is how the power of positive thinking can result in positive outcomes—just by changing your perspective.
#223. Dad, what is the Pygmalion Effect? Read Post »
It is a Greek word which means the highest human good – the good life.
#218. Dad, what is eudaimonia? Read Post »
DAD: Your track record for getting through hard days is 100% so far.
#214. Dad, some days are so hard Read Post »
Most successful people develop good habits over time and perfect their habits. These habits have made them successful.
#195. Dad, do people become suddenly successful? Read Post »
There is no correlation between high levels of intelligence and high levels of financial wealth.
#193. Dad, are smart people financially wealthy? Read Post »
Mistakes are normal. Focus on what you need to do to get better and move on.
#192. Dad, what do I do after I make a mistake? Read Post »
Whenever you take the easy way in favour of what’s right, you slowly destroy your character.
#190. Dad, sometimes I take the easy way out Read Post »
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 »
This phrase means “Sweeter after difficulties” It reminds you that nothing good comes easily.
#175. Dad, what does “Dulcius Ex Asperis” mean? Read Post »
Some of the best things in life happen unexpectedly, and in spite of our failed plans.
#156. Dad, many of my plans don’t turn out as expected Read Post »
No. Education is the sum of your total knowledge. Everything from tying your shoes to understanding where you spend your
#146. Dad, is education what you learn in school only? Read Post »
A moonshot is a big goal. It is a long-term endeavour with the hope of success, but also the awareness that not every outcome
#145. Dad, what is a moonshot? Read Post »
