We all want to live a great life.  The path to achieve that life relies, in part, on knowing what to focus on and what to ignore.  Focusing on the things you can’t control is a waste: a waste of time, energy, and often, money.  Here’s a list of things that matter, things you can control, and the things you should focus on.

Things that matter:

• Health
• Human progress
• Long-term market returns

Things that you can control:

• How you treat people
• Feeling good about yourself
• Making smart financial decisions

What you should focus on:

• Living a happy, productive life
• Surrounding yourself with good people
• Not letting a long-term plan be derailed by the current market environment

Source: Carl Richards, Michael Batick