Worry affects everyone and descends with ease upon work, money, family life and relationships. This book offers old and well tested practical strategies for breaking out of this destructive habit, before it breaks you.
The mass media focus on mental health is not new as highlighted in this publication by Dell Carnegie written in 1948 and still on the bestseller list, the fundamentals of managing worry and mental health has not changed in 60 years, one example is meditation which has been a means balancing life’s challenges for hundreds of years in many Asian cultures.
Dale Carnegie shows how worry has been conquered by thousands, some famous, but most just ordinary people, and offers practical suggestions for leading a more positive and enjoyable life. Worry-free tips include:
Fundamental facts you should know about worry
A magic formula for solving worry situations
How to eliminate fifty per cent of your business worries
Seven ways to cultivate a mental attitude that will bring you peace and happiness
How to keep from worrying about criticism
Six ways to prevent fatigue and worry
Personal tips from those who have conquered worry
Not that it provides a cure-all, for unfortunately lots of people seem to like to worry. But here are some excellent basic rules and basic techniques – rules that should make this book a constant reference tool for those who acknowledge that worry can and is causing physical and mental ills, business difficulties, marital unhappiness etc.
His advice is organized simply and directly, so that at one point or another any honest reader will find it strikes home. And summary sentences at the ends of the chapters, summary conclusions at the end of each section, provide that sound principle of reiteration important in a self-help book. Constant use of actual cases adds the human touch characteristic of Dale Carnegie’s tried and proved method. It is easy to say that he sentimentalizes and generalizes – but he manages to get over effectively some sound home truths, helpful suggestions, intelligent and constructive techniques for the average person.
About the Author
John Dickson is the Founder and Executive Chairman of DWS Hospitality Specialists. With over 40 years of senior management and consulting experience in the hospitality and leisure sectors, John specialises in:
- Strategic Planning
- Corporate Governance
- Business Structure & Compliance
- Workshop & Training Facilitation
📩 Learn more about John here, or contact John Dickson at john@dws.net.au to discuss your Club’s governance and strategic planning needs.
