RETIREMENT PLANNING

This may seem like an oversimplification to a very complex situation, however, it is the truth.  There are countless problems, issues, and concerns that exist today and they will exist tomorrow as well.  Some of them are important.  Most of them are not.

If we can, we should generally choose to ignore the unimportant issues altogether.  That said, while you cannot ignore the important issues altogether, you also have to recognize that the large majority of those important issues are out of your control.

It’s when people try to control what they cannot that they become frustrated, angry, scared, overwhelmed, exhausted, or paralyzed.  Making things worse, when you are experiencing any of those emotions, it makes it even more difficult, if not impossible, to make good choices and smart decisions.

The bottom line is that you should only focus your time and attention on the important things that matter most over which you have “control“, and do your best to ignore the rest.  You will get more done, and what you do accomplish will be more important, more beneficial, and more satisfying.  You will feel better about yourself and less stressed out as well.  While it is much easier to give this advice than it is to follow it, the truth is the truth.  Do your best.