Don’t jeopardize what you have earned in life by focusing on petty things. A beautiful picture can still have one imperfect angle, but that shouldn’t make you forget the beauty of the whole picture.

Look at situations from different perspectives, appreciate the people and efforts that are part of your journey, and practice gratitude.

Just like a cake is tested with a butter knife once or twice, but too much poking can spoil it, constantly questioning, analysing and reacting can spoil something that is otherwise bringing you happiness and success.

Think, understand, pause—and then react if you must. Sometimes, gratitude and perspective are all you need to protect what you have built.

“Sometimes, the best way to protect what you have is to stop poking at what isn’t broken.”