Two Things

I've heard say that there are really only two things that you need to know about any subject. Everything else just refers back to those two things or they are not that important.

I am a cake decorator. What two things truly matter?

1. Creativity is nothing without technique. You have to know how to make your vision a reality. 
2. A little bit of icing can fix almost anything.  [Except maybe this!] If it doesn't, it's just cake, move on. 

I think the exact same two things can apply to me as a mother. :) Not to mention these two things too:

I have a vision of how I want my kids to turn out. I'm doing my best to make it happen. All the little mistakes can usually be smoothed over with a bit of sweetness. When I mess up large, and I do, I know it's not the end of the world. I just have to work on the "moving on" bit. 

What are your two things?