In my seminars the last few years I have covered what I have

found to be those few, simple, basic principles that can make major

changes in life and lifestyle. One of those subjects that gets the

most comment is:

First of all, worry might well be killer number one. And if it is

not the number one physical killer, although doctors tell us

worriers die sooner than non-worriers, and we have all heard the

expression “worry yourself to death,” at least it is the number one

killer of dreams and achievement,of energy and vitality, and

lifestyle.

I know the damage and effect of this killer – worry, first hand. I will spare you the details, but over a period of some three years I let worry get out of hand. As I’ve mentioned before, I became a super worrier. I was good at it. The combination of small and big worries about my circumstances, what people thought of me, my finances, my abilities, the future, my progress, all led to a complete physical collapse. A stay in the hospital, emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion, and a deep despair I couldn’t shake. A sad picture for a young man who should have been well on his way to carving out his share of opportunity.

I am happy to tell you that good fortune came my way. And as

many of you may be aware, I met a man, Mr. Earl Shoaff. With his

ideas and inspiration and the help of a very close friend, I worked

my way past the minefields of worry and disaster, and out into the

clear air of mental sunshine. And if I did it, anybody can do it.

I’m not saying it’s easy. It took me almost a full year to kick the worry habit. It took practice and much effort, but it was well worth it. Remember, don’t ask for the task to be easy, just ask for

it to be worth it.