Richard Carlson

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, was USA Todays bestselling book for two consecutive years. and spent over 101 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list. It was published in 135 countries and translated into thirty languages. Carlson went on to write 20 books.

Early life Carlson was born and raised in Piedmont, California in East San Francisco Bay Area. Meanwhile, he also appeared in a Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... and It's All Small Stuff TV special, 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.

Personal life Carlson was married to Kristine Carlson; they had two daughters, Jasmine and Kenna. His parents, Barbara and Don Carlson of Orinda, California, founded the ARK Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to promoting world peace. He also had two sisters, Kathleen Carlson Mowris of Olympic Valley, California and Anna Carlson of La Selva Beach, California.

Carlson died on December 13, 2006, from a pulmonary embolism during a flight from San Francisco to New York City, while on a promotional tour for Don't Get Scrooged (2006). He was 45.

Works You Can Feel Good Again: Common-Sense Therapy for Releasing Depression and Changing Your Life. Published by Penguin Group, 1994. . Handbook for the Soul (with Benjamin Shield). Published by Little, Brown, 1995. Shortcut Through Therapy: Ten Principles of Growth-Oriented, Contented Living. Published by Plume, 1995. . 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. . You Can Be Happy No Matter What: Five Principles Your Therapist Never Told You, contributor Dr. Wayne Dyer. Published by New World Library, 1997. . Don't Worry, Make Money. Published by Hyperion, 1997. . 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. . A Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Treasury: A Special Selection for Teachers. Published by Hyperion, 1999. . 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. . Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens: Simple Ways to Keep Your Cool in Stressful Times. Published by Tandem Library, 2000. . 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, 2000. . The Don't Sweat Guide for Parents: Reduce Stress and Enjoy Your Kids More. Published by Hyperion, 2001. . Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Men: Simple Ways to Minimize Stress in a Competitive World. Published by Hyperion, 2001. . 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. . The Don't Sweat Guide for Moms: Being More Relaxed and Peaceful So Your Kids Are, Too (with Kristine Carlson). Published by Hyperion, 2002. . The Don't Sweat Guide for Graduates: Facing New Challenges with Confidence. Published by Hyperion, 2002. . What About the Big Stuff?: Finding Strength and Moving Forward When the Stakes Are High. Published by Hyperion, 2003. . The Don't Sweat Guide for Teachers: Cutting Through the Clutter So That Every Day Counts. Published by Hyperion, 2003. . The Don't Sweat Guide for Dads: Stopping Stress from Getting in the Way of What Really Matters. Published by Hyperion, 2003. . Stop Thinking, Start Living. Published by Harper Element, 2003. . The Don't Sweat Guide to Your Job Search: Finding a Career You Really Love (with the editors of Don't Sweat Press). Published by Hyperion, 2004. . Easier Than You Think: The Small Changes That Add Up to a World of Difference. Published by Harper, 2005. . Don't Get Scrooged: How to Thrive in a World Full of Obnoxious, Incompetent, Arrogant, and Downright Mean-Spirited People. Published by HarperCollins, 2006. . You Can Be Happy No Matter What: Five Principles for Keeping Life in Perspective, contributor Dr. Wayne Dyer. Published by New World Library, 2006. . An Hour to Live, an Hour to Love: The True Story of the Best Gift Ever Given (with Kristine Carlson). Published by Hyperion, 2007. . Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation (with Mike Robbins). Published by Wiley, 2007. .

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