Richard Carlson
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Richard Carlson Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Empowerment; Happiness; Stress Management
- Best Sellers
- “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and it’s all small stuff” (over 10 million copies sold)
- Career Focus
- Author; Lecturer
Richard Carlson, Ph.D., is a leading expert on happiness and stress reduction. He is the author of 15 books, including the New York Times bestseller, Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff…and it’s all small stuff, which has sold over 10 million copies worldwide. The book shows you how to keep from letting the little things in life drive you crazy.
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff was named the country’s #1 best-selling book in the United States for two consecutive years. Altogether, Dr. Carlson’s books have appeared in over 100 countries and have become bestsellers worldwide in such places as Japan, Europe, and Latin America. Over 40 million people have read at least one book in the Don’t Sweat series.
Dr. Carlson has been featured on his own PBS television special, which detailed the philosophy of his books. As a lecturer, he has spoken to audiences around the world and locally at such locations as the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. In 1997, he was chosen by People magazine as one of the most intriguing people to watch in the world.
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Richard Carlson Audio & Video Programs
Don’t Worry, Make Money: Spiritual and Practical Ways to Create Abundance and More Fun in Your Life.
http://www.dontsweat.com/
Don't Sweat It!: Richard Carlson's Low Stress Strategies for Success.
http://www.dontsweat.com/
Creating Miracles Every Day: How to Turn Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Experiences
http://www.dontsweat.com/
Richard Carlson Books
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff series
http://www.dontsweat.com/
You Can Feel Good Again: Common-Sense Therapy for Releasing Depression and Changing Your Life
http://www.dontsweat.com/
Shortcut Through Therapy: Ten Principles of Growth-Oriented, Contented Living
http://www.dontsweat.com/
What About the Big Stuff? Finding Strength and Moving Forward When the Stakes Are High
http://www.dontsweat.com/
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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Richard Carlson
• Ask yourself this question: “Will this matter a year from now?”
• If someone throws you the ball, you don’t have to catch it.
• Remember, when you die, there will still be unfinished business to take care of and you know what…someone else will do it for you! Don’t waste anymore precious moments of your life regretting the inevitable.
• To a happy person, the formula for happiness is quite simple. Regardless of what happened early this morning, last week, or last year—or what may happen later this evening, tomorrow, or three years from now—now is where happiness lies.
• When we criticize another person, it says nothing about that person; it merely says something about our own need to be critical.
• Remind yourself that when you die, your IN-basket won’t be empty.
Contacting Richard Carlson
WEBSITE: www.dontsweat.com
How to get started
There is only one place to get started with Richard Carlson. Get Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff… and it’s all small stuff and read it for ongoing inspiration. His book provides 100 chapters detailing how to live a happier life by not “sweating the small stuff” in life. His friendly, social style makes for a light and quick read.
Some of the chapter titles give you insight into this book: “Be the First One to Act Loving or Reach Out,” “Choose Being Kind over Being Right,” “Spend a Moment, Every Day, Thinking of Someone to Love,” “Remember that You Become What You Practice Most,” and “Remember, One Hundred Years From Now, All New People.”
As for his additional books, people frequently asked Dr. Carlson about the “big stuff.” In response to these questions, he wrote What About the Big Stuff?, which offers advice on how to deal with more important life issues, such as death, divorce, illness, difficulties at work, and family problems.
Other highlights
Dr. Carlson has been a popular guest on television programs like The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, and the Today Show. To read his column and to view his thought of the week and weekly affirmation, visit his website at www.dontsweat.com.