How to Stop Worrying and Start Living A self-help book by Dale Carnegie, who is considered to be one of the greatest self-help experts. In the preface to this book, Carnegie mentioned that he wrote the book because he; "was one of the unhappiest lads in New Your". He says that he made himself sick with worry because he hated his position in life, which he attributes to wanting to figure out how to stop worrying. The book's goal is to lead readers to a more enjoyable and fulfilling lifestyle, helping them to become more aware of, not only themselves, but others also around them. Carnegie thus tries to address the everyday nuances of living through a concerted focus on the more significant aspects of life. The book incorporates: Seven Ways To Cultivate A Mental Attitude That Will Bring You Peace And Happiness Eight Words That Can Transform Your Life The High Cost of Getting Even If You Do This, You Will Never Worry about Ingratitude Would You Take a Million Dollars for What You Have?.