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Richard Carlson (author)

April 15, 2024

Richard Carlson (May 16, 1961 – December 13, 2006) was an American author, psychotherapist, and motivational speaker. His book, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff... and it’s all Small Stuff (1997), was USA Today's bestselling book for two consecutive years.[1] and spent over 101 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list. It was published in 135 countries and translated into Latvian, Polish, Icelandic, Serbian and 26 other languages.[2] Carlson went on to write 20 books.[3]

Richard Carlson
Born(1961-05-16)May 16, 1961
Piedmont, California, U.S.
DiedDecember 13, 2006(2006-12-13) (aged 45)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
OccupationAuthor, psychotherapist and motivational speaker
GenreSelf-help
Website
dontsweat.com

Early life edit

Carlson was born and raised in Piedmont, California in East San Francisco Bay Area.[1] He played tennis and was the top ranked junior in Northern California in 1979. He received his bachelor's degree from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, where he met and married Kristine Anderson (Kris Carlson) in 1981.

Career edit

Carlson started his career as a psychotherapist and ran a stress management centre. He published his first book in 1985, but became famous with his 10th book, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and it’s all Small Stuff. While Richard Carlson did not coin the term "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff," he was awarded a trademark for bringing it into American pop culture. The book was number one on the New York Times list for over 100 weeks. The Don't Sweat series is based on his earlier work presented in "You Can Be Happy, No Matter What: Five Principles to Keep Life in Perspective." People magazine named Richard Carlson as one of that publication's "Most Intriguing People in the World." He was popular on the talk-show circuit.[4][5] Meanwhile, he also appeared in a Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... and It's All Small Stuff TV special,[6] and soon took up writing full-time.

His following books include Slowing Down to the Speed of Life (co-authored with Joe Bailey, 1997), one co-authored by his wife, Don't Sweat The Small Stuff in Love (2000), and What About the Big Stuff (2002). Don't Worry, Make Money (1997) received a starred review from Publishers Weekly.[7]

Death edit

Carlson died on December 13, 2006, from a pulmonary embolism during a flight from San Francisco to New York, while on a promotion tour for his book Don’t Get Scrooged: How to Thrive in a World Full of Obnoxious, Incompetent, Arrogant and Downright Mean-Spirited People (2006).[8] He was survived by his wife, Kristine Carlson, and their two daughters, Jasmine and Kenna; two sisters, Kathleen Carlson Mowris of Olympic Valley, California and Anna Carlson of La Selva Beach, California; and his parents, Barbara and Don Carlson of Orinda, California. His parents, founders of the charitable organization the ARK Foundation which was dedicated to promoting world peace, passed away after Dr. Carlson's death. His father Donald Carlson died on February 20, 2017, at the age of 84 and had been preceded in death by his wife of 57 years. [9]

Works edit

  • You Can Feel Good Again: Common-Sense Therapy for Releasing Depression and Changing Your Life, Published by Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated, 1994. ISBN 0-452-27242-4.[10]
  • Handbook for the Soul (with Benjamin Shield), Boston: Little, Brown, 1995.[11]
  • Shortcut Through Therapy: ten principles of growth-oriented, contented living, Published by Plume, 1995. ISBN 978-0-452-27383-2.
  • Don't Sweat the Small Stuff—and It's All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life. Published by Hyperion, 1997. ISBN 0-7868-8185-2.
  • You Can Be Happy No Matter What: Five Principles Your Therapist Never Told You, Contributor Dr. Wayne Dyer. Published by New World Library, 1997. ISBN 1-57731-064-0.
  • Don't Worry, Make Money, Published by Hyperion, 1997. ISBN 0-7868-6321-8.[7]
  • Slowing Down to the Speed of Life: How to Create a More Peaceful, Simpler Life from the Inside Out, with Joseph Bailey. Published by HarperCollins, 1998. ISBN 0-06-251454-7.[12]
  • Don't Sweat the Small Stuff with Your Family: Simple Ways to Keep Daily Responsibilities and Household Chaos from Taking Over Your Life, Published by Hyperion, 1998. ISBN 0-7868-8337-5.
  • A Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Treasury: A Special Selection for Teachers, Published by Hyperion, 1999. ISBN 0-7868-6576-8.
  • Don't Sweat the Small Stuff at Work: Simple Ways to Minimize Stress and Conflict While Bringing Out the Best in Yourself and Others, Published by Hyperion, 1999. ISBN 0-7868-8336-7.a
  • Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Teens: Simple Ways to Keep Your Cool in Stressful Times, Published by Tandem Library, 2000. ISBN 0-613-31135-3.
  • Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love: Simple Ways to Nurture and Strengthen Your Relationships While Avoiding the Habits That Break Down Your Loving Connection, with Kristine Carlson. Published by Hyperion Books, 2000. ISBN 0-7868-8420-7.
  • The Don't Sweat Guide for Parents: Reduce Stress and Enjoy Your Kids More, Don't Sweat Press, Publisher, Don't Sweat Press, Published by Hyperion, 2001. ISBN 0-7868-8718-4.
  • Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Men: Simple Ways to Minimize Stress in a Competitive World, Published by Hyperion, 2001. ISBN 0-7868-8636-6.[13]
  • Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Women: Simple and Practical Ways to Do What Matters Most and Find Time for You, with Kristine Carlson, Published by Hyperion, 2001, ISBN 0-7868-8602-1.[14]
  • The Don't Sweat Guide for Moms: Being More Relaxed and Peaceful So Your Kids Are, Too, with Don't Sweat Press, Kristine Carlson. Published by Hyperion, 2002. ISBN 0-7868-8727-3.
  • The Don't Sweat Guide for Graduates: Facing New Challenges with Confidence, Don't Sweat Press. Published by Hyperion, 2002. ISBN 0-7868-8725-7.
  • What About the Big Stuff?: Finding Strength and Moving Forward When the Stakes Are High. Published by Hyperion Books, 2003. ISBN 0-7868-8880-6.[15]
  • The Don't Sweat Guide for Teachers: Cutting Through the Clutter So That Every Day Counts, Don't Sweat Press, Published by Hyperion, 2003. ISBN 0-7868-9053-3.
  • The Don't Sweat Guide for Dads: Stopping Stress from Getting in the Way of What Really Matters, Published by Hyperion, 2003. ISBN 0-7868-8724-9.
  • The Don't Sweat Guide to Your Job Search: Finding a Career You Really Love, by Editors of Don't Sweat Press, Richard Carlson, Published by Hyperion, 2004. ISBN 1-4013-0760-4.
  • Easier Than You Think: The Small Changes That Add Up to a World of Difference. Harper, 1995. ISBN 978-0-06-075888-2[16]
  • Don't Get Scrooged: How to Thrive in a World Full of Obnoxious, Incompetent, Arrogant, and Downright Mean-spirited People, Published by HarperCollins, 2006. ISBN 0-06-075892-9.
  • You Can Be Happy No Matter What: Five Principles for Keeping Life in Perspective, Contributor Dr. Wayne Dyer. Published by New World Library, 2006. ISBN 1-57731-568-5.
  • An Hour to Live, an Hour to Love: The True Story of the Best Gift Ever Given, with Kristine Carlson. Hyperion 2007. ISBN 1-4013-2257-3.[17]
  • Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation, by Mike Robbins, Richard Carlson. Published by Wiley Default, 2007. ISBN 0-7879-8879-0.
  • Stop Thinking, Start Living.

References edit

  1. ^ a b Richard Carlson: Bestselling self-help guru The Independent, December 30, 2006.
  2. ^ Obituary - Richard Carlson The Telegraph, Jan 4, 2007.
  3. ^ Richard Carlson, 45, Self-Help Author, Dies New York Times, December 17, 2006
  4. ^ 'Don't Sweat Small Stuff' author Carlson dies at 45 The Oakland Tribune, Dec 15, 2006.
  5. ^ Carlson's advice in huge demand San Francisco Chronicle, Jerry Carroll, Chronicle Staff Writer, February 17, 1998.
  6. ^ Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... and It's All Small Stuff Overview New York Times
  7. ^ a b "Nonfiction Book Review: Don't Worry, Make Money: Spiritual and Practical Ways to Create Abundance and More Fun in Your Life by Richard Carlson". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  8. ^ 'Don't Sweat Small Stuff' author dies at 45 San Francisco Chronicle December 16, 2006.
  9. ^ "Donald W. Carlson Obituary (1932 - 2017) San Francisco Chronicle". Legacy.com.
  10. ^ "Nonfiction Book Review: You Can Feel Good Again: Common-Sense Therapy for Releasing Depression and Changing Your Life". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  11. ^ HANDBOOK FOR THE SOUL | Kirkus Reviews.
  12. ^ "Nonfiction Book Review: Slowing Down to the Speed of Life: How to Create a More Peaceful, Simpler Life from the Inside Out". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  13. ^ "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Men". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  14. ^ "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Women". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  15. ^ "Nonfiction Book Review: What About the Big Stuff? Finding Strength and Moving Forward When the Stakes Are High". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  16. ^ "Nonfiction Book Review: Easier Than You Think". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  17. ^ "Nonfiction Book Review: An Hour to Live, an Hour to Love". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2020-08-07.

External links edit

 
Wikiquote has quotations related to Richard Carlson.
  • Don't Sweat.com official site
  • Co-author Joe Bailey Site
  • Graphical compilation of Richard Carlson's Weekly Thoughts

Obituaries

  • The San Francisco Chronicle (16 December 2006)

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Richard Carlson May 16 1961 December 13 2006 was an American author psychotherapist and motivational speaker His book Don t Sweat the Small Stuff and it s all Small Stuff 1997 was USA Today s bestselling book for two consecutive years 1 and spent over 101 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list It was published in 135 countries and translated into Latvian Polish Icelandic Serbian and 26 other languages 2 Carlson went on to write 20 books 3 Richard CarlsonBorn 1961 05 16 May 16 1961Piedmont California U S DiedDecember 13 2006 2006 12 13 aged 45 San Francisco California U S OccupationAuthor psychotherapist and motivational speakerGenreSelf helpWebsitedontsweat wbr com Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Death 4 Works 5 References 6 External linksEarly life editCarlson was born and raised in Piedmont California in East San Francisco Bay Area 1 He played tennis and was the top ranked junior in Northern California in 1979 He received his bachelor s degree from Pepperdine University in Malibu California where he met and married Kristine Anderson Kris Carlson in 1981 Career editCarlson started his career as a psychotherapist and ran a stress management centre He published his first book in 1985 but became famous with his 10th book Don t Sweat the Small Stuff and it s all Small Stuff While Richard Carlson did not coin the term Don t Sweat the Small Stuff he was awarded a trademark for bringing it into American pop culture The book was number one on the New York Times list for over 100 weeks The Don t Sweat series is based on his earlier work presented in You Can Be Happy No Matter What Five Principles to Keep Life in Perspective People magazine named Richard Carlson as one of that publication s Most Intriguing People in the World He was popular on the talk show circuit 4 5 Meanwhile he also appeared in a Don t Sweat the Small Stuff and It s All Small Stuff TV special 6 and soon took up writing full time His following books include Slowing Down to the Speed of Life co authored with Joe Bailey 1997 one co authored by his wife Don t Sweat The Small Stuff in Love 2000 and What About the Big Stuff 2002 Don t Worry Make Money 1997 received a starred review from Publishers Weekly 7 Death editCarlson died on December 13 2006 from a pulmonary embolism during a flight from San Francisco to New York while on a promotion tour for his book Don t Get Scrooged How to Thrive in a World Full of Obnoxious Incompetent Arrogant and Downright Mean Spirited People 2006 8 He was survived by his wife Kristine Carlson and their two daughters Jasmine and Kenna two sisters Kathleen Carlson Mowris of Olympic Valley California and Anna Carlson of La Selva Beach California and his parents Barbara and Don Carlson of Orinda California His parents founders of the charitable organization the ARK Foundation which was dedicated to promoting world peace passed away after Dr Carlson s death His father Donald Carlson died on February 20 2017 at the age of 84 and had been preceded in death by his wife of 57 years 9 Works editYou Can Feel Good Again Common Sense Therapy for Releasing Depression and Changing Your Life Published by Penguin Group USA Incorporated 1994 ISBN 0 452 27242 4 10 Handbook for the Soul with Benjamin Shield Boston Little Brown 1995 11 Shortcut Through Therapy ten principles of growth oriented contented living Published by Plume 1995 ISBN 978 0 452 27383 2 Don t Sweat the Small Stuff and It s All Small Stuff Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life Published by Hyperion 1997 ISBN 0 7868 8185 2 You Can Be Happy No Matter What Five Principles Your Therapist Never Told You Contributor Dr Wayne Dyer Published by New World Library 1997 ISBN 1 57731 064 0 Don t Worry Make Money Published by Hyperion 1997 ISBN 0 7868 6321 8 7 Slowing Down to the Speed of Life How to Create a More Peaceful Simpler Life from the Inside Out with Joseph Bailey Published by HarperCollins 1998 ISBN 0 06 251454 7 12 Don t Sweat the Small Stuff with Your Family Simple Ways to Keep Daily Responsibilities and Household Chaos from Taking Over Your Life Published by Hyperion 1998 ISBN 0 7868 8337 5 A Don t Sweat the Small Stuff Treasury A Special Selection for Teachers Published by Hyperion 1999 ISBN 0 7868 6576 8 Don t Sweat the Small Stuff at Work Simple Ways to Minimize Stress and Conflict While Bringing Out the Best in Yourself and Others Published by Hyperion 1999 ISBN 0 7868 8336 7 a Don t Sweat the Small Stuff Teens Simple Ways to Keep Your Cool in Stressful Times Published by Tandem Library 2000 ISBN 0 613 31135 3 Don t Sweat the Small Stuff in Love Simple Ways to Nurture and Strengthen Your Relationships While Avoiding the Habits That Break Down Your Loving Connection with Kristine Carlson Published by Hyperion Books 2000 ISBN 0 7868 8420 7 The Don t Sweat Guide for Parents Reduce Stress and Enjoy Your Kids More Don t Sweat Press Publisher Don t Sweat Press Published by Hyperion 2001 ISBN 0 7868 8718 4 Don t Sweat the Small Stuff for Men Simple Ways to Minimize Stress in a Competitive World Published by Hyperion 2001 ISBN 0 7868 8636 6 13 Don t Sweat the Small Stuff for Women Simple and Practical Ways to Do What Matters Most and Find Time for You with Kristine Carlson Published by Hyperion 2001 ISBN 0 7868 8602 1 14 The Don t Sweat Guide for Moms Being More Relaxed and Peaceful So Your Kids Are Too with Don t Sweat Press Kristine Carlson Published by Hyperion 2002 ISBN 0 7868 8727 3 The Don t Sweat Guide for Graduates Facing New Challenges with Confidence Don t Sweat Press Published by Hyperion 2002 ISBN 0 7868 8725 7 What About the Big Stuff Finding Strength and Moving Forward When the Stakes Are High Published by Hyperion Books 2003 ISBN 0 7868 8880 6 15 The Don t Sweat Guide for Teachers Cutting Through the Clutter So That Every Day Counts Don t Sweat Press Published by Hyperion 2003 ISBN 0 7868 9053 3 The Don t Sweat Guide for Dads Stopping Stress from Getting in the Way of What Really Matters Published by Hyperion 2003 ISBN 0 7868 8724 9 The Don t Sweat Guide to Your Job Search Finding a Career You Really Love by Editors of Don t Sweat Press Richard Carlson Published by Hyperion 2004 ISBN 1 4013 0760 4 Easier Than You Think The Small Changes That Add Up to a World of Difference Harper 1995 ISBN 978 0 06 075888 2 16 Don t Get Scrooged How to Thrive in a World Full of Obnoxious Incompetent Arrogant and Downright Mean spirited People Published by HarperCollins 2006 ISBN 0 06 075892 9 You Can Be Happy No Matter What Five Principles for Keeping Life in Perspective Contributor Dr Wayne Dyer Published by New World Library 2006 ISBN 1 57731 568 5 An Hour to Live an Hour to Love The True Story of the Best Gift Ever Given with Kristine Carlson Hyperion 2007 ISBN 1 4013 2257 3 17 Focus on the Good Stuff The Power of Appreciation by Mike Robbins Richard Carlson Published by Wiley Default 2007 ISBN 0 7879 8879 0 Stop Thinking Start Living References edit a b Richard Carlson Bestselling self help guru The Independent December 30 2006 Obituary Richard Carlson The Telegraph Jan 4 2007 Richard Carlson 45 Self Help Author Dies New York Times December 17 2006 Don t Sweat Small Stuff author Carlson dies at 45 The Oakland Tribune Dec 15 2006 Carlson s advice in huge demand San Francisco Chronicle Jerry Carroll Chronicle Staff Writer February 17 1998 Don t Sweat the Small Stuff and It s All Small Stuff Overview New York Times a b Nonfiction Book Review Don t Worry Make Money Spiritual and Practical Ways to Create Abundance and More Fun in Your Life by Richard Carlson PublishersWeekly com Retrieved 2020 08 07 Don t Sweat Small Stuff author dies at 45 San Francisco Chronicle December 16 2006 Donald W Carlson Obituary 1932 2017 San Francisco Chronicle Legacy com Nonfiction Book Review You Can Feel Good Again Common Sense Therapy for Releasing Depression and Changing Your Life PublishersWeekly com Retrieved 2020 08 07 HANDBOOK FOR THE SOUL Kirkus Reviews Nonfiction Book Review Slowing Down to the Speed of Life How to Create a More Peaceful Simpler Life from the Inside Out www publishersweekly com Retrieved 2020 08 07 Don t Sweat the Small Stuff for Men www publishersweekly com Retrieved 2020 08 07 Don t Sweat the Small Stuff for Women PublishersWeekly com Retrieved 2020 08 07 Nonfiction Book Review What About the Big Stuff Finding Strength and Moving Forward When the Stakes Are High www publishersweekly com Retrieved 2020 08 07 Nonfiction Book Review Easier Than You Think www publishersweekly com Retrieved 2020 08 07 Nonfiction Book Review An Hour to Live an Hour to Love www publishersweekly com Retrieved 2020 08 07 External links edit nbsp Wikiquote has quotations related to Richard Carlson Don t Sweat com official site Co author Joe Bailey Site Graphical compilation of Richard Carlson s Weekly ThoughtsObituaries The San Francisco Chronicle 16 December 2006 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Richard Carlson author amp oldid 1177280017, 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