The flipside of "don't sweat the small stuff" is fighting for the things you care about. At the same time, you should try to avoid battles you have absolutely no chance of winning. Remember, the things that help you be the person you most want to be are the things worth fighting for. Ask yourself, "Of the possible battles I may face today, which really matter? And of thost that matter, which will make the biggest difference if I fight them?
Doug Westmoreland
