Chapter 16Not All Worries are Worthless
I love working in Australia. I'm proud to say I come from Manchester, and I guess the North West of England will always be my home, but the land down under just shades it on the beaches and its climate. Their coffee isn't bad either.
One phrase I hear a lot when I'm there is ‘No worries.’
It doesn't seem to matter what the request is.
‘Can I order a taxi?’
‘No worries.’
‘Can I have my eggs poached?’
‘No worries.’
‘Can you amputate my arm with a knife and fork?’
‘No worries.’
I love it in many ways. However, the reality is we do worry. A lot. Even the Aussies do, despite their favourite catchphrase. And clearly, doing so can ultimately rob us of a great life.
The subject of worry has fascinated me for ...
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