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Discover why 90% of your worries won t come true in this highly practical, internationally bestselling guide by the renowned Zen Buddhist author of The Art of Simple Living and How to Let Things Go.
Think of a time when you were worried about something, but then you suddenly realized how insignificant it was. Isn t it amazing how much lighter you felt? The key is to focus only on the here and now. By doing so, you free yourself from unnecessary anxiety, and your mind will be at peace. In Don t Worry, you will learn to:
- Lesson #1: stop comparing yourself to others 90% of your obsessions will disappear;
- Lesson #4: remove unnecessary things from your life and make your life absolutely simple;
- Lesson #10: stop seeking, stop rushing, stop obsessing;
- Lesson #11: interpret things positively you are the one to decide whether you are happy or not;
- Lesson #14: stop taking in too much information;
- Lesson #19: take a break from competition it s the Zen way of avoiding anxiety;
- Lesson #24: act instead of worrying things will definitely work out better.
By following this book s 48 simple lessons and taking to heart the nearly 30 zengo, or Zen sayings, quoted throughout you ll enjoy a calmer, more relaxed, more positive version of yourself.
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Shunmyo Masuno; Translated by Allison Markin Powell
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Discover why 90% of your worries won’t come true in this highly practical, internationally bestselling guide by the renowned Zen Buddhist author of The Art of Simple Living and How to Let Things Go.
Think of a time when you were worried about something, but then you suddenly realized how insignificant it was. Isn’t it amazing how much lighter you felt? The key is to focus only on the here and now. By doing so, you free yourself from unnecessary anxiety, and your mind will be at peace. In Don’t Worry, you will learn to:
- Lesson #1: stop comparing yourself to others—90% of your obsessions will disappear;
- Lesson #4: remove unnecessary things from your life and make your life absolutely simple;
- Lesson #10: stop seeking, stop rushing, stop obsessing;
- Lesson #11: interpret things positively—you are the one to decide whether you are happy or not;
- Lesson #14: stop taking in too much information;
- Lesson #19: take a break from competition—it’s the Zen way of avoiding anxiety;
- Lesson #24: act instead of worrying—things will definitely work out better.
By following this book’s 48 simple lessons—and taking to heart the nearly 30 zengo, or Zen sayings, quoted throughout—you’ll enjoy a calmer, more relaxed, more positive version of yourself.
A PENGUIN LIFE TITLE
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“Brush up on your Resilience Amidst Hard Time Skills . . . with straightforward, Zen principles [in] this primer on quelling anxiety and its clawing presence.” ―Men’s Journal
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There s much to learn in this compact manual. . . . The title says it all. Men s Journal
I hope . . . that just having listened, I ll be automatically living a less anxious life. . . . Part of what kept me going was that [the audiobook reader] sounds a lot like Keanu Reeves. So, really, part of the appeal here is imagining Keanu and his soothing, sometimes erotic voice imparting life lessons. If that doesn t change me, will anything? Marshall Heyman, Vulture
Pithy, compassionate teachings . . . Engaging and familiar . . . For anyone in need of practical ideas to ease anxiety, look no further than Don t Worry. The Japan Times
Advice on modern-day living that anyone could benefit from . . . [It] covers everything and anything that could be worrying you. South China Morning Post
Highly recommended . . . Pragmatic advice for simplifying life and reducing anxiety . . . Good for quick reference . . . Masuno s useful advice is particularly needed in recent times. Library Journal
Masuno s spare prose embodies his message. . . . [His] directness and wisdom make this worth a look. Publishers Weekly
An approachable yet flexible guide to making Zen practice a habit. Shelf Awareness
