Part II: Nutshell

Question 1

Analyzing Worry: Rule 1

Answer 1

Rule 1: Get the Facts

Chief factor: confusion

Half of all worry is caused by people attempting to make decisions before they have sufficient knowledge upon which to make a decision

Question 2

Analyzing Worry: Rule 2

Answer 2

Weigh all facts carefully, and then come to a decision

Question 3

Analyzing Worry: Rule 3

Answer 3

Rule 3

Once a decision has been carefully made, act. Dismiss absolutely all anxiety over the outcome.

Question 4

Analyzing Worry: Rule 4

Answer 4

Rule 4

When you or your associates are tempted to worry about a problem, write out and answer the four following questions:

1) . What is the problem?
2) . What is the cause of the problem?
3) . What are all possible solutions?
4) . Which solution is best?