There are many things that keep happening around us at all times. And most of the times these events influence our state of mind dramatically which needs to be avoided. For example, you may find your car driver dashing against some other vehicle due to rash driving which might upset you badly.
But whether you get upset or not , the event cannot be changed. Since you do not really have control over the issue that has already happened, it would be prudent not to get unduly upset with the event. Rather you must have the maturity to accept the event, which in turn would help you to focus your energy is handling the future part of it.
You need to follow this rule in every event around you, be it in office or in the road or at home. Once you become mature enough to accept things that happen around you as it is, then you would become smarter in many ways. First and foremost you would be smart in handling the situation post the event. Also you would be able to take all the necessary precautionary steps on a pro-active basis.
In office situations this quality would help you in managing your bosses and your subordinates better. And at home this quality would help you in being more receptive and thus strengthen your bondage with every family member. Especially this quality displayed by you, would be a good input for your kids.