Don't Sweat the Small Stuff - For Real

Hi All,

Perspective, recognizing what is important, letting things go...while all these phrases might be cliches, they are true. Heck, that's why cliches are cliches - they are truisms and ideas that folks have been able to put into words.

Frustration, dealing with people, angst, problems...these are all some reasons why people get unhappy and/or depressed.

Alas, some years ago an author by the name of Richard Carlson wrote a book called, 'Don't Sweat the Small Stuff - And It's All Small Stuff

Click here for a link to the book in the card catalog at the Farmingdale Public Library.

Now, I am NOT saying that this is the only book that might help readers give perspective to various parts of their life. What I am saying is that this is a very popular, easy-to-read book - that is well liked by many, many readers. Click here for the link from Amazon.com to the book.

Also notice that of the nearly 300 customer reviews, nearly 195 of them (nearly 2/3 of the reviews) gave the book a 5 star review. Click here to see the 292 reviews - review by review.

So, what makes the book so gosh darn good? Well, with super short chapters - each varies in length from 2-4 pages - and with titles like: 'Make Peace with Imperfection', 'Develop Your Compassion', 'Allow Yourself to Be Bored', 'Let Others Have the Glory', 'Experiment with Your Back Burner', 'Praise and Blame Are All the Same', 'Look Beyond Behavior', 'See the Innocence', and 'Turn Your Melodrama into a Mellow-Drama', you will understand that the book is NOT a high pressure sales job.

It is practical advice on how to live a happier, less stressful life. And you'll be happier too!

Note also that the author created a small cottage industry since he wrote books on the similar topic for teenagers, women, and for families.

One downer though, Richard Carlson passed away December 2006. At least we have these books as his lasting legacy!

Regards,

Stu

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