Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...And It's All Small Stuff: Simple Things To Keep The Little Things From Taking Over Your Life [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Richard Carlson (Author, Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 31, 2005

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER UNABRIDGED AND ON CD

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...and It's All Small Stuff tells you how to keep from letting the little things in life drive you crazy. Richard Carlson reveals ways to calm down in the midst of your incredibly hurried, stress-filled life.

Learn how to put things into perspective by making small daily changes, including advice like "Choose your battles wisely"; "Remind yourself that when you die, your 'in' box won't be empty"; and "Make peace with imperfection". With Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...you'll also learn how to:

• Live in the present moment

• Let others have the glory at times

• Lower your tolerance to stress

• Trust your intuitions

• Live each day as it might be your last

With gentle, supportive suggestions, Dr. Carlson reveals ways to make your actions more peaceful and caring, while making your life more calm and stress-free.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Richard Carlson, Ph.D. is the author of the bestselling books Don't Sweat the Small Stuff; Don't Worry, Make Money; Don't Sweat the Small Stuff with Your Family; and Don't Sweat the Small Stuff at Work. He is a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Today Show, along with other television and radio programs.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio; Unabridged edition (January 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743540654
• ISBN-13: 978-0743540650
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 5.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #414,054 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #4 in Books > Books on CD > Authors, A-Z > ( C ) > Carlson, Richard

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Solid Book, December 13, 2007

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Pat Lane (CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...And It's All Small Stuff: Simple Things To Keep The Little Things From Taking Over Your Life (Audio CD)

My name is Patrick Lane and I am a Sophomore currently enrolled at Loyola Marymount University. I decided to read this book for my interpersonal communications class and I am required to write a review for my final paper. I chose the book because I was interested in becoming a more optimistic, self confident person in order to become a better communicator and this book seemed to fit the bill. The book came off as an anger management guide at first glance. But soon after I began reading, it was clearly an aid to becoming a better communicator, whether that was its intention or not. I really enjoyed how clear and simple the topics were while also providing great insight. I can honestly say that this isn't a book that you become engrossed in, and I don't believe the author was trying to achieve that. This work seems to be, like I said before, more of a set of guidelines than a literary work. I would have like to have seen sections established and the chapters organized in some way based on what they were conveying. I felt that the length of the chapters were too short and ended rather abruptly leading to me to ask myself why the author did not go into more detail. While the organization was a little suspect, there were great values to be taken out of each chapter and life lessons that need to be taken to heart. The one lesson that stood out was from a chapter titled "Choose Your Battles Wisely". Great insight for any relationship whether it be with a brother, sister, friend, or a life long partner. A specific quote from that chapter says, "If you choose your battles wisely, you'll be far more effective in winning those that are truly important." The book really made an impact on me. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone who asks about it because it has such great advice to becoming a more optimistic person and skill communicator.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent self help book for all! Definately recomended for your teen!, January 24, 2010

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Kevin Allen (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...And It's All Small Stuff: Simple Things To Keep The Little Things From Taking Over Your Life (Audio CD)

Are you a stress case? Do you have trouble forgiving? Do you need help showing love or need help learning how to receive it? This book does all of that and so much more. I wish that I would have read this book in my teens when I though I knew it all and thought I was invinceable. I am 36 now and suffer from insomnia and stress. This book has helped me in all areas of life. Good bathroom reading. You can read 1 or 2 chapters in minutes and meditate on just how true his words are and how they relate to your own life. He was a very thoughful,loving,careing,giving and best of all a Christian man. Sadly he died a few years back but he left behind a great legacy in my opinion. A+

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Stress Reduction Guide, June 18, 2009

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S. Viswanathan "Kumar" (Carteret, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This is one of the best books I have come across. A very easy read for something that is life changing. A must for every house. Even if one of the 100 suggestions is adopted, the book will be well worth the time and money.