You may not believe in gods or ghosts, but you must believe in these 7 secrets that follow. Listen and act accordingly, and you can avoid 90% of life's detours. Truly useful—every sentence hits home.

1. Eat less food, buy fewer clothes, don't help too many people when busy, don't give your emotions too fully.

Life requires learning to let go and simplify.

Later you'll discover: the fewer people, things, and matters in your life, the easier your days actually become.

2. If things are beyond your control, then just let them be.