The Math of Worrying

Think about how much time you spend fretting about what might happen. Those deer-in-the-headlights moments are not only agonizing but they are profoundly unproductive. With each minute you spend in a state of worry, you’re robbing yourself of the opportunity to contribute to your own success and the world around you.

The funny thing about worrying is that the vast majority of concerns never materialize. Stewing about what might happen if a client changes her mind was wasted time when in the e...