We all have family and friends who argue or panic over petty things. Most importantly, it impacts their happiness and overall wellbeing. From what I can tell, most people sweat petty things, inevitably negatively impacting their goals and the people around them. As I gradually (but not gracefully) mature, my experience shapes my worldview and my understanding of people and business in general. I view optimism as “optimalism” – a method to optimize my experiences. But is it as easy as deciding to not “sweat” most situations? Is it a certain personality trait or a learned behavior? “Never sweat the petty things” seems like a very simple concept to grasp, arguably, everyone could agree to it, at least in principle.
I decided to open with a spicy line: “Never sweat the petty things and just pet the sweaty things.” I was happy to do it, but certainly under silent protest. Although I considered it a major honor, it, of course, required me to stand in front of an audience and give a heartfelt speech.įor those who know me intimately, this was akin to asking me to climb Mt.
My brother-in-law asked me to be his best man at his wedding. Chant Vartanian is the CEO of M-Theory Group, a Los Angeles-based IT infrastructure, cloud solutions and cybersecurity firm.
