1.
Worrying about the wrong people.
The ladies of The Real Housewives of
Orange County, they’ll survive without you. The family members and
friends of Duck Dynasty, they won’t notice your absence if you stop watching
their show. Even the private lives of your elected politicians and local
public figures mean nothing in the grand scheme of your own life.
But your significant other, your
friends, your children, your siblings, extended family members, business
partners, employees and customers – these are people who truly matter to
you. Give them your time and attention. They’re the ones who
deserve it.
And as you meet new individuals, be
polite, but don’t try to be best friends with everyone. Take things slow
and remain focused on your core people – the individuals whose absence would
immediately make your life less fulfilling.