How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
by Dale Carnegie
This is a self-help book
first printed in Great Britain in 1948
Carnegie says in the preface to How to Stop Worrying and
Start Living that he wrote it because he "was one of the
unhappiest lads in New York". He said that he made himself sick with
worry because he hated his position in life, which he attributes to wanting to
figure out how to stop worrying.
The book's goal is to lead the reader to a more enjoyable and
fulfilling life, helping them to become more aware of, not only themselves, but
others around them. Carnegie tries to address the everyday nuances of living,
in order to get the reader to focus on the more important aspects of life. It
is now a world-famous, self-help book amongst many people.( wiki)
Most
of the readers would have read it at least once…..
But
our worrying habit may not have gone…. May be the contents were not suitable to
our need or one may not have imbibed the teachings….
Hence
the need to re-visit the book…even if not able to read the full book now, the
following will be helpful….
Fundamental
Principles for Overcoming Worry
1
Live in day-tight compartments 2 How to face trouble: a Ask yourself. What is
the worst that can possibly happen?" b. Prepare to accept the worst e Try
to improve on the worst 3 Remind yourself of the exorbitant price your can pay
for worry in terms of your health
1.
Get all the facts.2 Weigh all the facts - then come to a decision.3. Once a
decision is reached, act!4. Write out and answer the following questions
a.
What is the problem? b. What are the causes of the problem? c. What are the
possible solutions? d. What is the best possible solution?
Break the Worry Habit Before It
Breaks You
1 Keep busy.2. Don't fuss about
trifles.3. Use the law of averages to outlaw your worries4 Cooperate with the
inevitable. 5. Decide just how much anxiety a thing may be worth and refuse to
give it more6. Don't worry about the past.
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Cultivate a Mental Attitude That
Will Bring You Peace and Happiness 1 Fill your mind with thoughts of peace. courage, health
and hope enemies 2. Never try to get even with your enemies 3. Expect ingratitude 4. Count your blessings-not your troubles 5. Do not imitate others 6. Try to profit from your losses7. Create happiness for others. Don't Worry About Criticism 1 Remember that unjust criticism is
often a disguised compliment 2 Do the very best you can 3. Analyze your own mistakes and
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1Rest before you get tired2. Learn to
relax at your work
3. Protect your health and appearance
by relaxing at home.
a. Clear your desk of all papers except those
relating to the immediate problem at hand b. Do things in the order of their
importance
c.
When you face a problem, solve it then and there if you have the facts
necessary to make a decision. d. Learn to organize, deputize and supervise.5.
Put enthusiasm into your work 6. Don't worry about insomnia
( source: Dale Carnegie’s Golden
Book)
Reading of the book will give more ideas… repeated reading will be useful..
Be peaceful.
Vande Mataram.
9 AM
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