How to Stop Worrying and Start Living

Dale Carnegie

About the Author

Dale Carnegie (1888–1955) was born in Missouri, the son of a poor farmer. He became a successful salesman and later launched motivational courses in self-improvement, public speaking, salesmanship, and corporate training. His most famous book is "How to Win Friends and Influence People," which remains a favorite of those in the personal development field. Millions of people worldwide have benefited from Carnegie's observations, and his teachings still hold sway over readers today.

About the Book

Dale Carnegie wrote “How to Stop Worrying and Start Living” to help the reader overcome worry and lead a more fulfilled lifestyle. In this self-help book, he offers practical advice and strategies to break worrying habits before they overwhelm you. There is a significant emphasis on how important it is to live in the present, find deep relaxation, and avoid stressful situations. Carnegie suggests techniques to help accomplish this, for example, by managing stress through having a good work-life balance, thinking constructively rather than worrying, and strategies for handling criticism.

Summary

“How to Stop Worrying and Start Living” has ten sections, each covering a specific topic and containing multiple chapters. For example, the first section is on “Fundamental Facts You Should Know About Worry” and includes the chapters “Live in ‘Day-Tight’ Compartments,” “A Magic Formula for Solving Worry Situations,” and “What Worry May Do to You.” The final 10th section, entitled “How I Conquered Worry,” contains true story testimonies from other people.

Frequently Asked Questions

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+ What is the book about?

In "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living," Dale Carnegie offers a range of practical techniques and formulas for readers to overcome their worries and stresses and live more relaxing and trouble-free lives.

+ How long is the book?

Each edition of the book will vary slightly, but the typical range of “How to Stop Worrying and Start Living” is 300 to 400 pages.

+ Does the book have famous quotes?

"Our fatigue is often caused not by work, but by worry, frustration, and resentment."

"Cooperate with the inevitable."

"If you have a lemon, make a lemonade."

+ When was the book written?

"How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" was first published in 1948.

+ Are there different versions of the book?

"How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" has not been out of print since it was first published. It has many different covers, and a revised edition was released in 1990. It is also available as an audio and e-book.

+ What category does this book fall under?

You can find this book under the category Focus Mindset Online Library.

+ Where can I get the book?

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+ What are similar books I can read?

For similar reading, you could pick up Dale Carnegie's other works, such as "How to Win Friends and Influence People" or "The Art of Public Speaking." These books use similar teachings but help the reader apply them to other areas of life.