You Only Have Four Problems - And the Formulas that End Suffering

We spend a large part of our lives arguing with reality - obsessing over the past, regretting choices, grumbling about unmet expectations, or railing against what we can’t control.

And yet, if we’re honest, we know the truth:

Arguing with reality is a complete waste of our precious time.

Still, we live under the weight of what feel like piles of problems - big and small, temporary and permanent.

But according to Dr. Vincent Parr, you only have four problems - and they’re emotional.

  • How you deal with Anger

  • How you deal with Anxiety

  • How you deal with Depression

  • How you deal with Guilt

These emotions don’t just happen. We create them — using fixed, false beliefs about reality and truth.

And until we learn how, they’ll continue to rob us of joy and peace.

“Every painful, stressful, frustrating, or terrifying moment in our lives is caused by these four things.” — Dr. Vincent Parr

Here’s the breakthrough: there’s a formula behind each emotion.

Once you learn it, you can stop creating unnecessary suffering — and start creating emotional freedom.

This book is your guide to:

  • Understanding how emotions are created

  • Breaking the patterns that control your reactions

  • Replacing pain with peace — for good

Peace of mind isn’t random. It’s a result of mastering these four emotional blocks.

And the moment you hold the formula, you hold the keys to happiness and lasting inner peace.

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Meet Dr. Vincent E. Parr, Ph.D.

Smiling man with glasses wearing a pink shirt seated indoors with a wicker chair and cushions in the background.

Dr. Vincent E. Parr is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 45 years of experience in therapy, consulting, and teaching. With a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and advanced training from the Institute for Advanced Study in Rational Psychotherapy, he has worked with the U.S. Air Force, Bic Pen, Outback Steakhouse, Hyatt Hotels, and the St. Petersburg Police Department.

As a former University of Tampa professor, Dr. Parr has taught everything from Clinical Psychology to Human Behavior. He specializes in individual therapy, corporate mediation, and dynamic speaking engagements that inspire transformation.

  • What You’ll Get – Introduction: The Truth About Your Problems

  • What you’ll learn: That you don’t have thousands of problems, just four emotions creating all of them. This chapter flips your mindset and shows you how simple emotional suffering actually is.

  • Chapter 1: The 3 Insights to Happiness. These 3 insights are requirements for peace of mind. If you’re missing even one, lasting happiness is impossible. This chapter is the foundation for everything that comes next.

  • Chapter 2: The ABC's of How Emotions Are Created. The foundation for how how every emotion begins with a belief. You’ll finally understand where your reactions come from—and how to start changing them.

  • Chapter 3: The 7 Irrational Beliefs Behind 'Mental Contamination'

  • Chapter 4: The Formula for Anger - What you’ll get: Clarity on why anger feels so explosive and how it’s always tied to the belief: “This shouldn’t be happening.” Learn how to calm anger quickly without suppressing or snapping.

  • Chapter 5: The Formula for Anxiety What you’ll learn: That anxiety isn’t random—it’s the brain rehearsing danger. Learn to spot it fast and use the tools to calm it before panic takes over.

  • Chapter 6: The Formula for Depression What you’ll get: A map out of the darkness. You’ll learn how depression is a loop of hopeless thoughts—and how to break it with belief-shifting tools that work fast.

  • Chapter 7: The Formula for Guilt What you’ll learn: That guilt is self-punishment—and pain doesn’t fix the past. This chapter shows how to move forward with clarity and compassion, not shame.

  • Chapter 7: The Formula for Guilt What you’ll learn: That guilt is self-punishment—and pain doesn’t fix the past. This chapter shows how to move forward with clarity and compassion, not shame.

  • Chapter 8: Zen Meditation + Breathing Techniques What you’ll get: The ability to watch your thoughts without being taken over by them. Perfect for stress, overwhelm, and emotional regulation in real time.

  • Chapter 9: Real vs. Fake Happiness What you’ll learn: Why we chase the wrong things—and how to tell the difference between pleasure, distraction, and true peace. This chapter is key for resetting your life’s direction.

  • Chapter 11: The Ultimate Guide to Brain Health + Nutrition What you’ll learn: How to fuel your brain so it supports emotional regulation and clarity. This is the missing piece in most mental health advice.

  • Chapter 12: Putting It All Together What you’ll get: A personal system for handling any emotion, anytime, anywhere. This chapter is your launchpad to emotional independence—for life.

  • Bottom Line: This book will change how you think about your emotions—forever. And more importantly, it gives you the tools to change how you feel, whenever you need to.

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In Dr. Parr's Masterclass, you'll discover simple, powerful formulas that make mental health easier to understand and manage. Dr. Parr explains how we unknowingly create the four main obstacles to happiness: Anger, Anxiety, Depression, and Guilt. Then, he teaches you easy-to-follow steps -like learning your ABCs, to help you feel better, faster.


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