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What does it mean?
Many worries we have never actually come to pass.
In plain terms
Most of what you worry about never happens.
What can you take from it?
Stop worrying about unlikely negative outcomes.

Where it applies

  • stress management
  • planning
  • life decisions

Putting it to work

  • track worries
  • focus on facts
  • relax

Questions to consider

  • What worries did you lose time on?

Another view

Some worries are legitimate warnings.

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