sequencing function calls in javascript - are callbacks the only way?

Question

I read through various threads like this one for example.

But it really escapes me how to accomplish the following:

I have 4 functions, and want them happen one

Answer 1

If I'm using callbacks, my working solution now looks like this:

    one(two);
    function one(callb){
        console.log('1');
        callb(three);
    }
    function four(){
        console.log('4');
    }
    function two(callb){
        console.log('2');
        callb(four);
    }
    function three(callb){
        console.log('3');
        callb();
    }

I find that hideous. How am I supposed to keep track of this stuff if there is more than 2-3 sequences? Shudder...