The document discusses the 90/10 principle, which states that 10% of life is made up of external events outside our control, while 90% is determined by our reactions to those events. It gives an example of how a spilled cup of coffee could lead to a stressful day if reacted to negatively through anger and blame, but a calm response avoids ruining the whole day. The key message is that while we can't control what happens, we can control how we respond, so it's best to let negative events roll off and not overreact in a way that stresses us out further. Applying this principle can significantly improve one's life experiences.