Introduction

Our life is full of fears and anxieties. We live in constant tension, we are afraid to not be in time somewhere, not to cope with important work, to make a mistake. And as a result, we do not act, but worry. We spend our strengths, nerves, peace of mind, reproach ourselves for the hundredth time for a wrong decision - and do not achieve a result. Anxiety prevents us from living, deprives us of will, destroys health.

How can one learn not to torment oneself for nothing, not to poison one’s life with fears, not to languish from stupid insults, but to live fully and enjoy life? How to overcome the habit of worrying? Dale Carnegie argues that this is a bad habit, and it can be eradicated, if you be persistent and consistent in following a few simple rules. “Life is worth fighting for,” Carnegie recalls. “If you love life, learn how to stay calm.”

The book offered to the reader is not a scientific treatise, not a textbook of psychology, but a book of worldly wisdom, simple rules and recommendations that seem to be known to everyone, but which we rarely follow in reality. The book is very easy to read, it has no empty reasoning and instructions, but there are a lot of life examples.It is these examples that make up the main content of the book, make it convincing, clear and entertaining.

The book is very specific: it gives advice, explains, summarizes. Do not think that having read the book once, you will get rid of anxiety forever - bad habits go away hard and require willpower. If you want to get the most out of this book, you need to come back to it again and again. Read carefully, do not rush, often stop, think over what you read and project it on your own experience. Mark the most important places. Remember that the only reliable way to absorb what you read is through practice. Be sure to follow the recommendations in practice, keep a diary so that it is easier to control your miscalculations and achievements, regularly check what you have achieved, correct mistakes, learn from them. You can even ask a loved one to fine you every time you violate the rules set out so you will have an additional incentive.

This is a book on how to become better and happier. Such a goal is worth the effort. But you have a long way to go. Try it out with Dale Carnegie. His advice has already helped millions of readers. Perhaps this is the book you need.

Why are you worried

Anxiety is a serious illness that kills more people than any other. If you care about life, learn to control your anxiety and get rid of it.

1.1. Stress, fears and an excess of nervous excitement cause many serious diseases, such as hypertension, heart disease, gastrointestinal tract, not to mention nervous and mental disorders.

Doctor O. F. GoberThe Chief Therapist of the Gulf Hospital Association of the Gulf of Mexico, Colorado and Santa Fe, believed that 70% of patients could be cured of their ailments themselves if they knew how to get rid of fears and control their level of anxiety.

1.2. People who lead stressful lives (for example, administrative workers) are much more prone to heart disease and nervous breakdown than, say, agricultural workers.