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This last week I’ve heard a lot of worrying. Here’s what I have heard, intelligent, well-educated people say:
“Don’t worry me with that.”
“I have enough worries now.”
“That’s something else for me to worry about.”
“I’m worried the letter won’t get there in time.”
“What worries me about this is…”

Now, that’s common, everyday talk. No wonder we’re a nation of stressed out people. So much worrying going on!

My friend, Max Howard, who is a professional actor and has won an Emmy, told me he worried constantly whether he could make a living as an actor. For 25 years he worried. Then he realized it had been 25 years and he was still an actor so he didn’t need to be worrying. He simply chose not to worry any more! He said that decision removed the stress and anxiety he’d felt for years.

Researchers tell us about 98% of the stuff people worry about is stuff they have no real control over, such as whether the stock market will go up, if there will be rain next weekend on the golf game, or if the big customer will chose your product. Years ago I read a book by Dale Carnegie called, “Stop Worrying and Start Living.” The main point of the book is that worrying is a waste of time and energy and if you want to stop worrying, then choose to stop worrying. Is it that simple? Yes! Instead of worrying, be concerned, be informed, and be prepared to make the best of whatever life deals you. It helps to have faith, focus on the positive aspects, and put your energy where you can make a difference.

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