"Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune." This book (along with other books by Dale Carnegie) can be life-changing. The book takes the incessant problem of worry, head on. It says that of all the liars in the world most of the time it's our own fears and worries. Worry doesn't take away your troubles but it do take away your peace, that's the main message of the book. He starts very scientifically by searching the causes behind the w

How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, Dale CarnegieHow to Stop Worrying and Start Living is a self-help book by Dale Carnegie. It was first printed in Great Britain in 1948 by Richard Clay (The Chaucer Press), Ltd.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...

1.5 starsReligious bigotry and preaching disguised as psychology, with some useful information mixed in. Full review to come.

Genre: Self-improvement.Publication Date: 1948This book is the need of the hour.The author has spoken about how worries at personal and business levels has affected an individual and how it has been a reason for the development of certain disease that could have been avoided. He narrates numerous examples of how people, when in dire situations, some unimaginable, were able to cope with their miseries and turn their negative condition to a positive one.Few of the points worth mentioning from the

I think the problem with this book is that it's mostly based on persuasive voice. Once the effects of that wear off, it's hard to be convinced to change an ingrained habit. Although, what helps is a desperation to do so.There are many examples in this book, but very little "this is why it works". Even more so, the further you go into it, the more the author sounds like "What's the matter with you? Don't you see? Why don't you do this?"; and I think, if this were a person-to-person argument, that...

The advice Carnegie gives is all stuff you've heard before, but he pairs it with compelling stories about people who've taken the worrying to an extreme and who've totally turned their lives around by ditching their angst. Some of my favorite points:Fatigue comes from stress, not from work. Becoming wise is a path. As you go, remember that compassionate, considered responses make life more manageable.Contented life is a choice.

Fundamental Facts You Should Know About WorryRule 1 - If you want to avoid worry, do what Sir William Osler did" Live in "day-tight compartments." Don't stew about the future. Just live each day until bedtime.Rule 2 - The next time Trouble - with a Capital T - backs you up in a corner, try the magic formula of Willis H. Carrier:a. Ask yourself, "What is the worst that can possibly happen if I can't solve my problem?"b. Prepare yourself mentally to accept the worst - if necessary.c. Then calmly t...

I was so blue that I didn't have nice shoes to wear, and it was until I met a man on the wheelchair at the corner of the street. He didn't even have both legs. I helped him buy drink from the vending machine. I asked him if he was upset of sitting on the wheelchair every day. He smiled to me, "I used to be, but not now". "Do you think I can speak?", he asked me. That was a strange question. "We are talking right now", I replied unconsciously. "Do you think I can see you?", he continued. He made

Some books are evergreen whenever you turn their pages you will find something new. This book is time tested and paved the way for millions of people to live their life happily. I love reading Dale Carnegie due to his writing styles. He makes everything quiet and clear. His language is pretty easy and elaboration is lucid and detailed. The book 'How to stop worrying and start living' is a masterpiece by him. He has shown some practical steps in the way of becoming a person free from fear and non...

This simply wasn't my cup of tea. After the first 2-3 more or less helpful tips, it feels like all we get is a many (many!) stories from individuals, who - through a sudden epiphany - learned how to overcome worry and were cured of various deceases (stomach ulcers were a big favourite) and suddenly led a happy, fulfilled life. At the end of the book, my main impression was not that of a guide through worrying times and of sound advice but of the author hammering home his message of "do not worry...

"Remember : today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday." Just re-read this fantastic classic over the past few days, and thank goodness I did. And thank you for your pioneering work, Mr. Carnegie <3Other quotes :-----------“Work creates mental relaxation.”“It is difficult to worry if you’re doing something that requires planning and thinking.”“I went from room to room in the house, compiling a lot of jobs to be done. Scores of items needed to be repaired… I am so busy now that I have no t...

Wow this book is really good and deserves to be read a few times over your lifetime. The best thing about it is that it can be downloaded free legally since it is so old now that the copyright laws do not apply to it (or something) all you have to do is search for it on Google with something like "How to stop worrying and start living filetype pdf" and its yours to bind or read on a computer. Even if you feel that you do not need to worry you should pick up this book and keep it on the top of yo...

I almost forgot I read this book before. Day tight compartments strategy is very effective for me. When I was studying in college, I was so worry for everything. Sometimes I could not concentrate on everything because I worried too much. Luckily, I discovered this book in a bookstore and I read one of the chapters regarding "Day tight compartment". I did not buy the book that day. I came back to the bookstore and read again the same chapter. It helped me a lot and I became more peaceful and posi...

- Advice - live in day-tight compartments. - Imagine the worst, accept it, and try to improve upon it. Then you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. - Get the facts, analyze them, arrive at a decision, and act on the decision. You worry more when you don't know- what is the problem? What is the cause? What are all possible solutions? What solution do you suggest?- being busy leaves no time for worry- don't be bothered by the little things- cooperate with the inevitable. Bend like the wil...

Many people sneer at self help books, but I credit Dale Carnegie's How to Stop Worrying and Start Living with being one of several books that helped me to understand and control the anxiety and panic disorder that also plagued most of the members of my family. Fear is often born from "not understanding," so I made sure to examine my fears before I gave into them.I agree that mental health issues need to be addressed with proper medical assessment and intervention, where required, but Carnegie's

A very practical and straightforward book. Surely, anyone who has lived for 25 or 30 years would have known, experienced or heard of the many strategies mentioned in this book. However, it is important for all of us to be kept reminding ourselves, of these timeless ways of living life in a better way. Also, in this book, most of the content is derived from personal life experiences, which makes it "possible" for all of us to implement in our own lives.

This "holy" book contains tremendously effective, practical and scientific-based solutions to overcome stress and a state of being worry for different scenarios that might happen for a person. A marvelous, must-read book for everyone.This book is among the very most valuable gifts you could give to a friend or family member.

The book provides one with practical solutions to overcome one's worries, yet I found it quite long! I mean 300 pages of numerous examples of worrywarts in hope of the readers' identification with one of them are not necessary since their approach to prevail their fears and worries were almost the same in many cases. Carnegie's strive for assuring the reader that these examples are real by mentioning their full name and addresses was really on my nerves. The way he tried to tell the reader that

“No one living has enough emotion and vigor to fight the inevitable and, at the same time, enough left over to create a new life. Choose one or the other. You can either bend with the inevitable sleet storms of life—or you can resist them and break!” “Obviously, circumstances alone do not make us happy or unhappy. It is the way we react to circumstances that determines our feelings. Jesus said that the kingdom of heaven is within you. That is where the kingdom of hell is, too.”“I spent twelve ye...

Awesome book! What are you really worrying about? Makes you think and I specially love the stories from real people.