if I let "those things get me

[tufguy]

I can use my time much better working on tomorrow's problem than by fretting about yesterday's. Beside, if I let "those things get me", I wouldn't last long.

This is a quote from the book "How To Stop Worrying And Start Living".

What does this line mean "if I let those things get me"?

 

[teechar]

Have you looked up the different meanings of "get" in the dictionary?

 

[emsr2d2]

I can't believe you've failed to give the name of the author AGAIN!!!!! Edit post #1 to add it as soon as possible.

 

[5jj]

I can't believe you've failed to give the name of the author AGAIN!!!!!

I can.

 

[Tarheel]

I think it's normally "get to me," but "get me" is easily understood in the context.