Don't Sweat the Small Stuff-- and It's All Small Stuff
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Average rating3.4
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Ratings13
Average rating3.4
A book that shows you how to prevent the little things in life driving you crazy. In thoughtful and insightful language, author Richard Carlson reveals ways to calm down in the midst of your hurried, stress-filled life. Learn how to put things in perspective by making the small daily changes he suggests, including advice such as "Think of your problems as potential teachers"; and "remember that when you die, your 'in' box won't be empty". You should also try to live in the present moment, let others have the glory at times, and lower your tolerance to stress. You can write down your most stubborn positions and see if you can soften them, learn to trust your intuitions, and live each day as if it might be your last.
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2.5 stars. This book is written in a 100-tip format that was unnecessary and in fact a hindrance to its success as a book. Several of the tips are repeats of things said earlier in the book. Possibly a subjective opinion, but I think fewer tips and more elaboration on the ones that matter more would help this book feel more substantial and comprehensive. The tips also aren't organized in any particular way, which wouldn't be the worst thing on its own, but it just makes it difficult to get through.
That said, there are genuinely good tips in here, some better written here than in other places. So if moseying through self-improvement books is your thing (as it so often appears to be mine), you still ought to find value in this one.
