The book you’ve shared is “How to Stop Worrying and Start Living” by the renowned author Dale Carnegie. The Vietnamese title shown, “Quẳng gánh lo đi & Vui sống”, translates to “Throw away your worries and live happily.” The text at the top, “Cuốn sách duy nhất tại Việt Nam có bản quyền từ Gia đình Dale Carnegie,” indicates that this is the only edition in Vietnam authorized by the Dale Carnegie family.
Published in 1948, this book is a timeless guide filled with practical advice on how to break the destructive habit of worrying. Carnegie wrote it after realizing that worry was a major problem for the students in his adult education courses. The book is not based on abstract theory but on the real-life experiences of thousands of people, combined with insights from philosophers, leaders, and historical figures.
Carnegie provides a set of simple, actionable formulas and techniques to manage and eliminate anxiety. Key principles from the book include:
- Living in “Day-tight Compartments”: Focusing only on the present day and shutting out the worries of the past and future.
- A Formula for Solving Worry Situations:
- Analyze the situation and figure out the worst-case scenario.
- Accept the worst-case scenario mentally.
- Calmly dedicate time and energy to improving upon the worst-case scenario.
- The Law of Averages: Understanding the probability of an event actually happening to prevent unnecessary fear.
- Keeping Busy: Recognizing that it is difficult to worry when you are engaged in productive activity.
It is a deeply empathetic and practical manual for anyone feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, offering proven strategies to find peace of mind and enjoy life more fully.