As you go through life on daily basis, you must know what to give your time and attention to. Some certain events of life are unimportant and you must learn to avoid them rather than allowing them to steal your precious time meant for valuable and important things. Not every battle worth fighting. Many life's battles simply come as distraction trying to lure you off your goals. It's of no need to respond to all arguments, react to all issues, defend all criticisms, attend to everyone, or pay attention to every details that are not necessary. Some events are nothing but distraction in disguise.
NOTE: To make progress in life, you need to know what to focus on. Learn to focus on what is important. Ignore unnecessary talks, events, invitations, activities, etc. it's only a fool who is busy doing things that cannot add value to him.
ACTION POINT:
Use your time, energy and resources to improve on yourself. Don't bother about those who would never value or appreciate you, it's of no need wasting time trying to please them. Enough of distraction!