Don't Sweat the Small Stuff About Money: Spiritual and Practical Ways to Create Abundance and More Fun in Your Life (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff (Hyperion)) [Paperback]

Richard Carlson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff (Hyperion) | Publication Date: December 13, 2000

Newly repackaged and updated! This #1 national bestseller offers you practical advice on how to achieve financial success by eliminating stress, worry, anger, and fear.

In this practical and simple book, Richard Carlson turns his attention to two of the most important issues in our daily lives-stress and making money. Newly repackaged and updated with 10 new essays, Don't Sweat the Small Stuff About Money offers 100 brilliant strategies for living more fully and worrying les as a means of attracting more wealth into our lives.

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About the Author

Richard Carlson, Ph.D., is the author of the #1 bestselling Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series, which has sold more than 12 million copies. He is a frequent guest on Oprah and The Today Show along with other television and radio programs. He lives in Northern California with his wife and their two children.

From AudioFile

Originally published as DON'T WORRY, MAKE MONEY, this is Dr. Carlson's wisdom about life applied to managing money. And like most good books about living wisely, it's based on the principles of developing humility, generosity, moderation, mindfulness, compassion for others, and a perspective on what's important. Set inner goals first, he says, and try to have at least one financially successful person to serve as a mentor. Stressed about money? No problem. Lock in some positive expectations and stop worrying about past mistakes. Carlson is a great writer and speaker, a very likeable guy, so practically anyone will be able to connect with his ideas and start working toward abundance. T.W. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion (December 13, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786886374
• ISBN-13: 978-0786886371
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #246,568 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

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.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice Essays, June 1, 2001

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Kenneth Laws (Palo Alto, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff About Money: Spiritual and Practical Ways to Create Abundance and More Fun in Your Life (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff (Hyperion)) (Paperback)

I gave up reading Richard Carlson's "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff About Money" (formerly titled "Don't Worry, Make Money"), but only because I have other books that I'd rather be reading right now. Carlson's book consists of 100 short sermons about getting along in life, and it's all good stuff. Most of the lessons are obvious from their titles: Express Your Gratitude Toward Others; Think BIG!; Ask for What You Want; Charge What You Are Worth; Think About Purple Snowflakes; etc. Each is backed up with an anecdote and a bit of explanation. (OK, "Purple Snowflakes" is about being different when you need to get someone's attention -- such as taping your message to a football and mailing that, to make sure your letter will be noticed and opened.) I particularly liked Lesson 15, "Remind Yourself that Your Life Begins Now," in which Carlson points out that a ship's wake does not power or steer the vessel. We have momentum, of course -- and other constraints -- but it's up to us to decide each day in which direction to steer. If this sort of thing inspires you, Carlson's bibliography of 29 similar positive-thinking book may be of use. Or look for his other six Don't Sweat the Small Stuff titles. Good advice, all of it. The more seriously you take it, the more it will benefit you.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful Insights for Both Money and Life, January 5, 2008

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Jason Kong - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff About Money (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff (Hyperion)) (Paperback)

This book contains 100 short essays of the author's insights of how to be more productive, successful, and happy in the areas of personal finance and business. To the extent of being thought-provoking and useful, I think the book is pretty effective.

My one quibble is that the title of the book gave me the impression that the content would be extremely relevant to money matters and maybe only half of it is. In other words, much of the advice given --while valuable-- can really be applied in all areas of your life, not just money. This fact doesn't make the advice bad, but be prepared to read more about life philosophy rather than specific money tips.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Always on my desk, November 2, 2007

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Patrick Hickey "Hep Cat" (Sedona, Arizona) - See all my reviews
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Though I've had a copy for a few years, it is still the only book I always keep on my desk, where I can pick it up, open it to any page and uplift my mind a little.

Probably since I've been on my own without the security of regular employment, my life is more like a work in progress than a secure routine.

I guess I survive and sometimes thrive despite the insecurity because of take the time to become aware of the creative possibilities that surround me, and then to take actions to at least attempt to bring them to fruition, while usually being appreciated and pleasingly remunerated.

"Don't Sweat the Small Stuff About Money" has proven invaluable since it is always handy to remind me that so much of life is wonderful and rewarding!

For me there really is a sort of spiritual aura to living ths way, but unlike more metaphysical tomes, the buck stops with the individual. There's nothing more rewarding than living as a creative work in progress. Try it, you'll like it!