One of the blogs I subscribe to is Gapingvoid Art (www.gapingvoidart.com) by artist / cartoonist / author Hugh Macleod. I read a couple of Hugh's books (Evil Plans and Ignore Everyone) prior to subscribing to the blog. His blog consists of one of his cartoon drawings, which each contain a simple life message and some additional words of wisdom. 

One of his recent posts was 'How to Be Successful'. It contained three points that I believe embrace What's Important Now?

How to be successful:

1. Find out what matters. 

2. Find out who matters.

3. Carry on. 

What's Important Now? Do #1 and #2, then carry on.