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Summary of How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
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Worry and anxiety are prevalent problems in the modern world. Did you know worry can give you a fatal stomach ulcer? It's true! If you're a chronic worrier, it's time to take action.
The wise words of Dale Carnegie, world-famous author of countless best-selling books, will help you revolutionize the way you think about worry, giving you the tools to banish it from your life forever. With an army of followers all now living worry-free, indeed it's time you joined their ranks!
The bottom line is that anxiety will rob you of your happiness, stunt your progress, and cause you to remain static in your life, when you could be moving towards new and exciting opportunities. Few people realize that there is a way out of a constant cycle of anxiety. It takes time and know-how, but worry doesn’t have to dictate every second of your life.
"Our thoughts make us what we are." ~ Dale Carnegie
18 min
12 key points
16 insights
You’ll learn
- Why criticism is a compliment
- How to avoid fatigue
- The one question that saves the day
- How to fall in love with yourself
- A healthy mind and body routine
Table of content
- Summary of How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
- About the author
- What is How to Stop Worrying and Start Living about?
- Who should read How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
- Topics in How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
first key point
Worry will steer your life if you allow it
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How often do you sit down and allow your mind to wander? Do you then let yourself start overthinking? Do you then start worrying about what happened in the past, feeling bad about what happened, and then panic about what may come in the future? These are all common issues in the modern-day. We spend time living in the past or future; we forget to enjoy the here and now. Dale Carnegie understood this from a very early age, and his teachings ring true even today, perhaps even more so than before.
Today, we’re more connected than ever before, but we’re more stressed than we’ve ever been. Be more aware of your triggers and make a plan to overcome them.
If you're someone who struggles with overthinking, or you're constantly worrying about what might happen, learning how to put the brakes on constant worrying and learning to live in the moment will be a huge positive for you. Of course, this is something we could all benefit from, but some certainly more than others.
The benefits of focusing on kicking worry out of your life are truly far-reaching. Not only will you notice the joy that is all around you, but you’ll develop stronger relationships as a result of not constantly being dragged down by fear and worry. Dale Carnegie’s advice has never been more pertinent than it is today, and by taking it all on board and creating a plan to free yourself, you’ll notice that your life feels lighter, happier, and ultimately, healthier.
The benefits of focusing on kicking worry out of your life are truly far-reaching. Not only will you notice the joy that is all around you, but you’ll develop stronger relationships as a result of not constantly being dragged down by fear and worry. Dale Carnegie’s advice has never been more pertinent than it is today, and by taking it all on board and creating a plan to free yourself, you’ll notice that your life feels lighter, happier, and ultimately, healthier.
second key point
Banish your worries by living firmly in the moment
One of the main reasons for worry and stress is that we're no longer living in the moment; we're either lamenting something that happened in the past or becoming stressed about something that hasn't even happened yet or may never happen. Dale Carnegie explains the idea first brought about by Sir William Osier, a professor of medicine, teaching us to live in “day tight compartments.” This means that you should live in a compartment that is firmly in the here and now. That doesn't mean that you shouldn't begin to plan for tomorrow and the future, but the best way to do that is to live to the best of your ability today, to create opportunities for the time to come.
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third key point
A 3-step guide to waving worries away
fourth key point
Face your worries and analyze them for clarity of mind
fifth key point
Keeping busy will distract your mind away from your everyday worries
sixth key point
The ultimate question: what are the chances?
seventh key point
Changing your attitude will help you to move towards happiness
eighth key point
Is criticism a backhanded compliment?
ninth key point
Banishing mental and emotional fatigue will help you build a brighter future
tenth key point
Get regular sleep because it is important for physical or mental health
eleventh key point
Master work and money worries with a simple, direct approach
twelfth key point
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