How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
by Dale Carnegie, Kaneiji Dale · first published 1936
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Why HN recommends it
Practical stress-management advice, such as imagining the worst possible outcome and preparing for it. Its 1940s anecdotes still feel relevant, and it suits anxious founders and professionals wanting a gentle read.
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Stop Worrying ... Slow Down... Enjoy Life! Dale Carnegie's proven techniques have helped millions to adopt new mental attitudes leading to security and happiness, teaching them to break the worry habit —forever: • Practical, tested formulas for conquering anxiety • How to eliminate 50 percent of business worries immediately • How to reduce financial worries • How to turn criticism to your advantage • How to avoid fatigue—and keep looking young • How to add one hour a day to your waking life • Plus stories of everyday and famous people who tell in their own words how they stopp
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on “Ask HN: which are some good self-help books?” ↗I think some of the advice here is quite good, but especially given the title of your question, someone has to point out that there's literally a book on the subject called "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living," by Dale Carnegie. It's a good book. It probably won't solve all your problems without you needing to do some inner work, and I generally recommend meditation as a way to find peace, but also you should…
on “Ask HN: How can I stop worrying and start living?” ↗Which Carnegie book? I've read 2 of his; I liked How to Stop Worrying and Start Living better than the more widely known How to Win Friends and Influence People, but they are both somewhat useful.
on “How to get hired” ↗Many good suggestions already. I'll just mention what hasn't already been mentioned. You might try reading "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" by Dale Carnegie. I have found it helpful in the past. Prayer. As a Catholic, I frequently pray the rosary and often remind myself of "thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven".
on “What has kept you going during a personal crisis?” ↗On that note, Dale Carnegie's classic "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" is always worth mentioning. He wrote this in 1948 and even today it is as relevant as ever. (The most famous book of his - "How to Win Friends and Influence People" - I can really recommend too.)
on “Feynman: I am burned out and I'll never accomplish anything” ↗…startup for a year and get fired early on and receive no options. The whole thing is a employees getting ripped off. We keep telling ourselves there's a rose garden after we get X. I recommend the book "How to stop worrying and start living" by Dale Carnegie.
on “We need to rethink employee compensation” ↗Buy the American self-help classic, How To Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie, and read a small portion daily regularly before bed. Seriously, that book changed my life, career and studies. Brought a new level of focus and mastery into all my works.
on “Ask HN: I am busy with too many things at once” ↗I highly recommend "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" by Dale Carnegie. It's helped me manage stress.
on “Ask HN: How do I switch from being a passive consumer to an active producer?” ↗I'd add two here both from Dale Carnegie: 1. How to Win Friends and Influence People 2. How to Stop Worrying and Start Living Both of these books helped me immensely when I was down and I think DC's writing style (by examples) is what I found very useful.
on “Ask HN: Which non-programming books are a beneficial read for programmers?” ↗Not sure if the part you suggested is from the book or not, but OP might want to read Dale Carnegie's How to Stop Worrying and Start Living book.
on “Ask HN: How to stop worrying and start enjoying?” ↗There is an awesome book written on this exact topic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCV2RIR/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?... "How to stop worrying & start living" by Dale Carnegie It has very actionable and simple advice. I've given the book to many people and they all have liked it.
on “Ask HN: How to stop worrying and start enjoying?” ↗While somewhat dated, I highly recommend the Dale Carnegie book: How to stop worrying and start living https://amzn.to/2OyxSTh It gives lots of practical steps on how to deal with worst case scenarios in your mind and then prepare for it. My favorite example from the book: a man who was in charge of…
on “Ask HN: How to overcome fear of flying?” ↗Great book, while on the Carnegie rush, I followed that book with How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
on “Ask HN: What was the one book that you read and it actually changed your life?” ↗1. Dare to Be Different: Dealing with Peer Pressure by Fred A. Hartley - made me not to compromise on values 2. How to stop worrying and start living by Dale Carnegie - made me to survive few odd situations
on “Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything?” ↗I'm biased in favor of audiobooks since they fit with strolls. Books are for sitting, walking burns calories :) Books: How to Win Friends and Influence People and How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie Taste testing: PhilosophersNotes is like sparknotes for self-help books. Can be used as a way to discover / screen books you'd like. Audio: Psychology in Seattle's episodes regarding…
on “Ask HN: What are good resources for life advice?” ↗