Don't Worry, Make Money: Spiritual and Practical Ways to Create Abundance and More Fun in Your Life (Paperback)

by Richard Carlson (Author)

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Product Description
Now in paperback--the #1 "New York Times" bestseller that offers revolutionary strategies for making more while worrying less. Filled with unique, refreshing ideas to spark the interest of even the most overworked business person, this handy guide presents life-changing wisdom to use at home and at the office.

About the Author
Best-selling author Richard Carlson, Ph.D., creator of the popular Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series and the just published Don't Get Scrooged, died suddenly of cardiac arrest enroute to New York on December 13. Carlson, 45, published his first book in 1985 and went on to publish more than 20 books that remain popular in English and in translation in 130 languages and 35 countries. Richard Carlson grew up in Piedmont, CA. He received his undergraduate degree from Pepperdine University and his Ph.D. in psychology from Sierra University. He was in private practice as a psychotherapist when he started to publish books about psychological and spiritual health. As his books started to attract a large audience, he began writing full time so he could teach more people how to live with presence and ease by cultivating gratitude and generosity. Dr. Carlson was a large supporter of and participant in the National Center for Family Literacy and at the time of his death he was working on a project with them called for "A Penny a Book" from publishers, authors and literary agents to promote literacy. Dr. Carlson is survived by his wife and life partner of 25 years, Kris Carlson, his co-author on Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love and the author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Women, his loving daughters Jasmine and Kenna, sisters, Kathleen Carlson Mowris of Olympic Village, CA and Anna L. Carlson of La Selva Beach, CA, and his parents, Barbara and Don Carlson of Orinda, CA. A private memorial service will be held next week. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in Richard's honor to local food banks, Challenge Day, Girls Inc. or Children Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 223 pages
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078688360X
• ISBN-13: 978-0786883608
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #473,845 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 100 ideas on how to live a more abundant life, January 3, 2000

By	James L. Grubb "[e-mail]" (Scottsdale, AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Don't Worry, Make Money: Spiritual and Practical Ways to Create Abundance and More Fun in Your Life (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series) (Hardcover)

Presented are 100 different ideas for living a more abundant life with less worry, which in turn will help you make more money. Sample chapters: Become Less Reactive and More Responsive; Surround Yourself with Experts; Ask for What You Want; Work on "Knowing" instead of "Believing;" Let Go of Fearful Thoughts; Lighten Up.

An inspiring little book you can read on the run (chapters are short). It's based on the simple premise that people have an innate capacity for happiness and when happy, we are much more competent, productive, and creative. It's a kind of roadmap of the various, often unconscious, distractions that create internal anger, depression and especially worry. When aware of these negative distractions, we are able to deal with each one more effectively and our lives are greatly improved.

Carlson, a practicing psychologist and stress consultant, makes a powerful point that we have two psychological modes most of the time: Reactive and responsive. The reactive mindset impairs our judgement and decision -making; we are overly critical and negative. The responsive state of mind is relaxed; we see the big picture; we are flexible, calm and at our best. Your level of success is a direct relationship with the amount of time you spend in the responsive state of mind.

A good, fast read that will pick you up and maybe change you for the better.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Investing in the Doctor!, January 30, 2000

By	Truth is Out There (Arizona, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Don't Worry, Make Money: Spiritual and Practical Ways to Create Abundance and More Fun in Your Life (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series) (Hardcover)

Reading Dr. Richard Carlson's book "Don't Worry, Make Money", is a wise way to spend an afternoon. This book provides a lot of practical information, all in one readily accesible source. It is quite enjoyable reading material, offering a simple, yet effective, and easy to digest format. The book offers 100 specific tips, thoughts and reflections on how to make your life less stressful, how to keep things in the proper perspective, maximize your daily productivity, and make sure that you're receiving the well deserved pay that you're entitled to. A must buy for anyone continuing their own personal spiritual journey.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Proactive Success Winner!, April 16, 2001

By	Randy Gilbert "Best Seller Mentor" (founder of 'BestSellerMentoring.com') - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've been doing tons of research into proactive success and this is a great resource. Dr. Carlson covers all of the bases: intelligent thinking, system thinking, futuristic thinking, and positive thinking. If you are truly seeking the kind of success and abundance that makes your life 100% livable - you must read this book. Many of his ideas are found in SUCCESS BOUND, another book built on spiritual and practical ways to break away from worrying and dealing with life's problems proactively. Let me assure you that if you apply Carlson's wisdom proactively, success and abundance will be your destiny.