Introduction
How to stop worrying and start living by Dale Carnegie was first published in 1948. Its a self help book which explains how to counter the stress and worry and concentrate on living. This book explains few effective methods which can be implemented by each person to live happily and stop worrying. Here in this article we will review the book How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie. Dale Carnegie was an American writer and teacher of courses in self improvement, corporate training. He has also wrote book How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Key points of the book
- The book comprises 10 parts and spans 287 pages in total.
- Shut the iron doors on the past and the future: Live in Day-tight compartments (Present). Always remember, the cost we pay for every worry is our health. If you have a worry problem ask yourself
- what is the worst that can possibly happen?
- Prepare to accept it if you have to
- Then calmly proceed to improve on the worst.
- How to make a decision: Gather all the facts, information, and knowledge. Evaluate everything you have, then make your decision. Once you’ve decided, act on it and let go of any anxiety or worry. If you still feel uneasy even after careful evaluation, ask yourself
- What is the problem?
- What is the cause of the problem?
- What are all possible solutions?
- What is the best solution?
- Count your blessings not your troubles: Never waste a minute thinking about people you don’t like. Fill your life with peace, courage, health, and hope. The true path to happiness is not expecting gratitude, but giving for the joy of giving. Always strive to create a little happiness for others—when you’re kind to others, you’re being your best self.
- No one ever kicks a dead dog: Unjust criticism is often a disguised compliment—it usually means you’ve stirred jealousy or envy. Do your best, then raise your old umbrella and let the rain of criticism slide off your back.
- Six ways to prevent fatigue and worry and keep your energy and spirits high
- Rest before you get tired.
- Learn to relax at your work
- If you are housewife, protect your health and appearance by relaxing at home.
- Always keep clear your workplace, Do things in order of their importance, If you have problem then fix it then and there if you have all the facts and info and you are ready to make decision. Learn to organize, deputize and supervise.
- To prevent fatigue & worry, put enthusiasm into your work
- Remember, It is worrying about insomnia that does the damage, not the insomnia .
- 11 Rules to manage your money
- Get the facts down on paper
- Get a tailor-made budget that really fits your needs
- Learn how to spend wisely
- Don’t increase your headache with your income
- Try to build credit, in the event you must borrow
- Protect your self against illness, fire and emergency expenses
- Do not have your life-insurance proceeds paid to your window in cash
- Teach your children a responsible attitude toward money
- In necessary, make a little extra money off your kitchen stove
- Don’t gamble ever
- If we can’t possibly improve our financial situation, lets be good to ourselves and stop resenting what can’t be changed.
- How to break the worry habit before it breaks you
- Crowd worry out of your mind by keeping busy
- Don’t permit little things – the mere termites of life-to ruin your happiness
- Law of average “What are the odds against this things’ happening at all?”
- Put a “stop-loss” order on your worries
- Let the past bury its dead. Don’t saw sawdust.
- Happiest person on the earth: As long as you can walk, feed yourself, and are free from intense pain, you have every reason to be one of the happiest people in the world. No matter what happens, never forget that – for as long as you live
- For any sorrow, there is one remedy more effective and reliable than all the drugs in the world: WORK. Stay busy, keep working, and it will dissolve your worries, sorrow, and unhappiness.
Conclusion
How to stop worrying and start living by Dale Carnegie is a must-read book for everyone. It helps us combat unnecessary worry and sorrow, which can silently harm our health. If you enjoyed this book, you might also love Ikigai, Man’s Search For Meaning, & The Courage To Be Disliked. The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is my favorite. You could purchase this book on amazon.
Disclaimer: I express my own views in this article after reading the book, without intending to offend anyone. I do not sponsor or endorse anyone, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. The mentioned link is an affiliate link, and purchasing the book through it is a great way to support me if you’d like to read along!
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