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#419.  Dad, how do I help my children develop a positive self-image and confidence?

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 »

#414. Dad, what do you mean by “hoarding life”. 

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 »

#406. Dad, what is the curse of knowledge?

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 »

#404. Dad, what are Nassim Taleb’s thought leadership themes? 

Randomness, probability, uncertainty 

#404. Dad, what are Nassim Taleb’s thought leadership themes?  Read Post »

#392. Dad , what are anti-goals?

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 »

#366. Dad, what is intellectual humility?

The art of questioning your own biases, beliefs and experiences. 

#366. Dad, what is intellectual humility? Read Post »

#363. Dad, how do we become who we are?

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 »

#326. Dad, does success make anxiety and depression better?

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 »

#292. Dad, I am pretty hard on myself when I fail.

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 »

#290. Dad, is there one standard for “success?”

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 »

#280. Dad, what is specificity?

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 »

#278. Dad, do I need external validation to recognize my success?

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 »

#263. Dad, I have difficulty saying “No”

When you say “NO”, you are saving space for “YES”.

#263. Dad, I have difficulty saying “No” Read Post »

#254. Dad, tell me about failing

Failing is a necessary step to success. Failing does not make you a failure.

#254. Dad, tell me about failing Read Post »

#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.

#245. Dad. What is the imposter syndrome? Read Post »

#243. Dad, are rules sacred?

Rules are not sacred, principles are.

#243. Dad, are rules sacred? Read Post »

#241. Dad, what is the meaning of life?

DAD: Whatever you want it to be.

#241. Dad, what is the meaning of life? Read Post »

#231. Dad. What is your favourite Carl Jung quote?

DAD: “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”

#231. Dad. What is your favourite Carl Jung quote? Read Post »

#223. Dad, what is the Pygmalion Effect?

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 »

#218. Dad, what is eudaimonia?

It is a Greek word which means the highest human good – the good life.

#218. Dad, what is eudaimonia? Read Post »

#214. Dad, some days are so hard

DAD: Your track record for getting through hard days is 100% so far.

#214. Dad, some days are so hard Read Post »

#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.

#195. Dad, do people become suddenly successful? Read Post »

#193. Dad, are smart people financially wealthy?

There is no correlation between high levels of intelligence and high levels of financial wealth.

#193. Dad, are smart people financially wealthy? Read Post »

#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.

#192. Dad, what do I do after I make a mistake? Read Post »

#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.

#190. Dad, sometimes I take the easy way out Read Post »

#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 »

#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 »

#156. Dad, many of my plans don’t turn out as expected

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 »

#146. Dad, is education what you learn in school only?

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 »

#145. Dad, what is a moonshot?

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 »

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