"Worry is a state of mind based upon fear. It works slowly, but persistently. It is insidious and subtle. Step by step it “digs itself in” until it paralyzes ones reasoning faculty, destroys self-confidence and initiative. Worry is a form of sustained fear caused by indecision therefore it is a state of mind which can be controlled."

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Source: The Prosperity Bible: The Greatest Writings of All Time on the Secrets to Wealth and Prosperity.

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Napoleon Hill

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Napoleon Hill was an American self-help author known for his influential book 'Think and Grow Rich,' which focuses on the principles of success and personal achievement.

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"Self-disciplined begins with the mastery of your thoughts. If you don't control what you think, you can't control what you do. Simply, self-discipline enables you to think first and act afterward."

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