Life is Short
Life is indeed short, and having children has made this abundantly clear to me. Time is a continuous quantity, yet when you consider that you only have 52 weekends with your 2-year-old or can experience only eight Christmases while they are still enchanted by the magic, it becomes evident that life's moments are finite and precious.
The Top Idea in Your Mind
The thoughts that occupy our minds in idle moments, like when showering, can be surprisingly significant. It's often during these times that we inadvertently focus on the problems that matter most to us. This form of "ambient thought" is not just beneficial but necessary for solving complex issues. However, we can only influence it indirectly.