I'm not altogether convinced that people totally understand that quote I use (which you've quoted above). It literally means, don't waste life and make it how you want it to be, but it means more...the *how and why aspects which are the most critical. If a person can work out how and why then apply that to all aspects of their life then I think they're on the right track. I work at it.
You seem like someone who knows what's up and will actively pursue a best life scenario.