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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff at Work [Paperback]

Richard Carlson
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

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Book Description

November 18, 1998
Carlson shows readers how to interact more peaceably and joyfully with colleagues, clients, and bosses and reveals tips to minimize stress and bring out the best in themselves and others.

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About the Author

Richard Carlson, Ph.D., was the author of the bestselling Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series. He passed away in 2006. Kristine Carlson has a gift for creating lifelong relationships and is very dedicated to her family, friendships, and personal growth. She loves riding horses, running, and solitude. Richard and Kris were married for over 21 years. She lives in Northern California.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Hyperion; 1st edition (November 18, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0786883367
  • ISBN-13: 978-0786883363
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 x 6.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,877 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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During his life, Richard Carlson, Ph.D, was considered one of the foremost experts in happiness and stress reduction in the United States and around the world and was a frequent featured guest on such shows as Oprah, The Today Show, The View, NNC, CNN, Fox, PBS and over 2000 other shows.Don't Sweat the Small Stuff continued to be a publishing phenomenon with over 20 titles in the brand franchise, two of which were co-authored and authored with his beloved wife, Kris. He died of a pulmonary embolism in December 2006, at the age of forty-five.

The words "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" have become a part of American Culture thanks to Richard Carlson's book that became a runaway best-seller and made publishing history as the #1 best-selling book in the United States for two consecutive years.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff spent over 100 weeks on the New York Times Best-Seller list and is still considered one of the fastest selling books of all time and has sold over 15 million copies worldwide.

Customer Reviews

Buy them a copy of their own! frisky2000  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
The book is an easy, small read. R.L. Burkhead  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
Reminds you of the important things at work. Brob  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
159 of 161 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Investment in Your Career May 10, 2000
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Let me first express that I typically have great condescension for most "self-help"-type books. Most of them seem very intent on getting one to do yoga or meditation or breathing exercises....activities I'm just not naturally inclined to do. This book, in contrast, suggests improved perspectives and outlooks. So, it is "intellectual" in that way, rather than the typical "touchy-feely." It provides gentle, insightful wisdom into modifying the only things you can control: your own outlook, your own behavior. Quite frankly, I'm very impressed by this Richard Carlson. This book was exactly what I needed to help me through a very negative phase of my career as a government lawyer, with bizarre stressors coming from every direction, including judges, opposing attorneys, and peers. I can't say this book made me glad that I became a lawyer, but it helped quell the storm. This book is written so that virtually anyone can understand it, and yet it contains brilliant insights and what I would have to almost call "ultimate truths." Some of them are so obvious that it's disconcerting I couldn't identify them by myself; others are more transcendental, and Carlson very sagely unveils the phenomenon and associated principles.

I think anyone in a stressful work environment would benefit from reading this book. I read it very closely and highlighted about half the book. I know it will take some time for me to assimilate all of the suggestions, but this book planted the seeds and should surely help me cope better in the future with work-related difficulties.

You should be forewarned: you'll probably realize a lot of your stress is self-induced. I found myself cringing with the sudden realization of several self-destructive behaviors which I've had through the years. I think you need to be particularly open to effectuating personal change and breaking out of bad habits. For example, I never previously thought of myself as a "back-stabber"; instead I thought of myself as a rhetorically amusing and insightful critic and identifier of "office realities." Carlson really sensitized me as to the need to be circumspect about any kind of negative commentary about others, bearing in mind that whatever one says about someone or something is inevitably going to be spun by office gossips into the most negative light conceivable. That results in tension and resentment and stress. I now try to reserve my commentary (usually humorous anecdotes) about co-workers, etc. to acquaintances far outside my office. He also really brought home to me the principle of the destructive effect of complaining and griping about one's job; all that is accomplished is that one's negative view is reinforced, emphasized, perhaps even exaggerated by those other parts of your mind that hear you complaining. It becomes a vicious, snow-balling cycle of discontent. I suspect a lot of people intuitively think of it as "ventilating" one's frustrations and being helpful as such. I try now to not complain (in my case it was about boredom and the lack of professional growth). This has freed me up to seek out a remedies both inside and outside my employment scenario.

But, I cite the above only as examples. Carlson lays his recommendations out in 100 small chapters. I would say I learned something very useful from about 80 of them. I am very confident the long-term professional benefits will be significant. We're living in a very stressful time and a stressful culture. Focusing on the art of managing stress is almost mandatory if you want to thrive.

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I loved the format of this book, short, to the point chapters. I was able to summarize each chapter in one or two sentences at the top of the page and now I can refer back quickly to reinforce and destress easily. I admit to being a control person, a perfectionist, someone who cannot say no, with a difficult boss, in a customer service job this book solved lots of my problems !! I highly recommend it.
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Working Person's Bible January 3, 2000
Format:Paperback
Make room on your desk at home and in the office for this little gem. It is crammed with words of wisdom, quick snip-its of advice, inside peeks in human nature, personal mantras to recite to yourself when the going gets rough. You won't want to read this one just once; rather, keep referring to it whenever the right circumstance presents itself. And don't loan it to a colleague, for you might never get it back. Buy them a copy of their own!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Very wise hints
The book is full of practical and straightforward hints that may be useful for your both professional and personal lives. I appreciated nearly all chapters. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Alexandre Winkler
1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible condition dirty with stains on outside cover and inside book...
Terrible condition dirty with stains on outside cover and inside book that looked like a mixture of food and dirt just terrible! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Me
4.0 out of 5 stars Dont Sweat the small stuff at work
I enjoyed this book and still refer back to it regularly a must for any one under stress at work
Published 3 months ago by Jim Bryant
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for a coworker
I flipped through this before I gave it to my coworker. I loved it, and I knew she would, too! So inspirational.
Published 4 months ago by Catherine M
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice inspiration tool
Great book nice read. Reminds you of the important things at work. And how to maneuver through the rough days.
Published 5 months ago by Brob
1.0 out of 5 stars Same old stuff
More common sense essays recycled from the author's other books, as if only to fill the pages and add to the franchise. The book offers nothing original. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mark
5.0 out of 5 stars Good daily reminder/ inspirational
If you like the other books written by this author in the " don't sweat the small stuff " series, than you will like this. Read more
Published on May 7, 2011 by Julianne
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
Concise and straight to the point. I have been struggling at work place. My morale has been down, my attitude negative. This book is just what the doctor ordered. Buy it!
Published on April 18, 2011 by H. Ouaida
5.0 out of 5 stars This book puts things into perspective!
My husband bought this book for me and I so loved it that I then bought it for my two friends who did not already know about it. It offers such good, practical, centering advice. Read more
Published on December 24, 2010 by Laurie Kovalenko
5.0 out of 5 stars This book was my saving grace in dealing with a NASTY boss.
I have many of Richard Carlson's books of this nature and love them all. This one is great if you're stuck in a job you hate and/or are dealing with a difficult boss or co-worker. Read more
Published on September 17, 2010 by Elizabeth Benson
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