Focus where it counts

Us humans tend to focus on all the wrong things. We often fixate on things that don’t matter, and things that we can’t control.

The irony of this is that if it doesn’t matter, focusing on it is pointless; and if we can’t control it, focusing on it is futile.

How much of our previous time and energy do we all spend on this distraction?

I do wonder what might happen if instead of attempting to focus on everything, we only focused on the things that not only mattered, but that we can also control?

As an example, we can’t control the markets, however we are in control of how we react to the markets.

We can’t fix global economic problems, but we are able tackle our own financial issues.

I love this sketch from Carl Richards. It’s devastatingly simple and hits the nail on the head when it comes to where we place our attention.

Ultimately, we must ask ourselves the question: “Does this really matter, and do I actually have control?”

Based on the answer, you’ll know whether it’s worth your time and energy.