Don't cross that bridge until you come to it
When anxious about future problems
Understanding the Rule
Don't waste energy worrying about hypothetical future problems. Deal with issues when they actually arise, not before. Many feared problems never materialize.
What Happens When You Break It
Worrying about hypothetical futures creates anxiety, wastes mental energy, prevents present focus, causes unnecessary stress, and solves nothing.
Benefits of Following This Rule
Focusing on present issues conserves energy, reduces anxiety, solves actual problems, maintains mental health, and proves more effective than worrying.