Oh, except the wasted effort part. You probably got something out of it, I know I did. It made me read my Bible and it brought me closer to Him.
The effort that was wasted was my vain attempt to control my life by “reading the tea leaves” if you will. It was a waste in that I did not take advantage of the time I was given to do the things I was given to do. Rather I spent the time looking to gain some control over things that rightfully belonged to God.