There should be no shame in admitting to a mistake; after all, we really are only admitting that we are now wiser than we once were.

Take a deep breath. Get present in the moment and ask yourself what is important this very second.

Essentialism: only once you give yourself permission to stop trying to do it all, to stop saying yes to everyone, can you make your highest contribution towards the things that really matter.

We overvalue nonessentials like a nicer car or house, or even intangibles like the number of our followers on Twitter or the way we look in our Facebook photos. As a result, we neglect activities that are truly essential, like spending time with our loved ones, or nurturing our spirit, or taking care of our health.

Done right, a strategic intent is really one decision that makes 1,000 decisions.

There should be no shame in admitting to a mistake; after all, we really are only admitting that we are now wiser than we once were.

Discern the vital few from the trivial Many.