You cannot control outcomes, external events and other people’s actions. It is even difficult to control your own thoughts. With effort and attention, however, ...

“That’s not the situation I’m in, so it’s better to be focused on the situation I’m in and control what I can control. I think that’s the right mindset to have. ...

I've decided that the only thing I can control is how I handle the "what ifs." If COLAs help keep pace with inflation, that will be great. If not, I'll be OK. Here's how.

Sticking to a consistent savings strategy, maxing out retirement accounts like a 401(k) or HSA, and living within your means are all powerful, controllable actions that compound over time.

During an interview, he said, “I am just working on basketball, that's all I am focused on.” He further added, “I feel like I can only control what I can control.

How People With High Emotional Intelligence Use the ‘Soccer Kids Rule’ to Stay in Control and Find the Bright Side of Everything. It’s about focusing only on what you can control.