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Summary: An eye opening book
Review: A great deal of wisdom doled out in small chapters. I've tried to implement some of
Dr. Carlson's suggestions and have found
them to be immensely helpful. I've shared
the book with friends and colleagues and they
have also found it helpful.
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Summary: This book is incredibly inspiring!
Review: What an inspiring book! Not only have I read it, but twice! I also typed a list of the chapters up to put in my daytimer to begin my daily reading. It reminds to "not sweat the small stuff." Dr. Carlson is very perceptive and motivating. I actually was given advice that I had not considered before and it worked
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Summary: A potential life-changer for that busy person in your life
Review: This simple book has helped me change my life.
I thought I was too busy for Carlson's advice,
which was a great summary of why I needed it.
Take it along on vacation, when you've got time
to reflect a little on life's daily stresses.
By learning how to focus on one thing at a time,
to be more tolerant of others, and to be more grateful
for what we've got, I found this book very helpful.
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Summary: A very powerful little book.
Review: One-hundred short 2-page ideas/suggestions that really open your eyes about the way your mind works. Gets into the psychology of why we think and do such stupid and self-defeating stuff, and shows you a better way to handle everyday situations.
If you're stressed-out or angry at anything, this book will put your problems in perspective and put your mind at peace. I plan on keeping it handy to refer to whenever I'm in a lousy mood. I found (and dog-eared) several pages that described me and my attitudes exactly. There are several people I know at work who really NEED this book.
Highly recommended!
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Summary: Sets your mind in a peaceful state and lets you enjoy life.
Review: This is a great book to give everyone as a gift. From the
moment you start to read this book it changes your life
completely. It really makes you undestand how to set your
mind at peace and not let little things annoy you. I have
changed a great deal and it's amazing how it makes you see
others differently and accept all things for what they are and how they are. Your life will be more meaningful and
full of joy when you finish reading this book. I recommend
it to everyone.
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Summary: A well thought, beautifully written book
Review: Don't sweat the small stuff ... and it's all small stuff - I may not agree with the latter part "it's all small stuff", but the book sure shows how we tend to get disturbed over small, relatively insignificant, things in our lives when there are so many other things to think about and so much else to enjoy. With well thought out examples and insights the author drives this message home. Dr. Carlson takes anecdotes from his own life and shows how, with a slight change in the way we think, we can save ourselves and others who interact with us from so much agitation and pain. The chapters are short and easy to read. With practical advice supported by strong reasons and anecdotes every chapter breathes the idea --- don't sweat the small stuff! Chapters have themes like practice random acts of kindness, if you are not sure whose turn it is to throw the garbage out --- go ahead and throw it!, get up early and spend time with yourself, don't try to complete people's sentences --- it will save you a lot of energy and agitation, don't think calm composed people are not super acheivers and so on. Some of them may sound pretty commonplace, but the author shows us why they are important, how we neglect them, and the price we pay for neglecting them --- there lies the worth of this book. Some of the themes are too specific and may not apply to you --- but no doubt you will still gain from the spirit of it. A few issues are oversimplified and may not be true in real life. Nevertheless, read it, I am sure it will be worth your time and money!
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Summary: Helps One Gain Perspective
Review: Even the title of this book hints at gaining a broader perspective when life's frustrations occur. A famous quote from William James firmly establishes the book's theme: "The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude" (p. 1). Carlson builds on James' observation by telling us that fear, worry, and doubt eat up a tremendous amount of energy, thus robbing us of creativity and productivity. Getting outside one's self is the route to gaining a fresh perspective. We're reminded that by doing good to others, we feel better about ourselves. Another hint is in living in the present, for fear resides in the future. He includes a section on the Christian virtue of patience. Carlson argues that a clear mind reduces stress and allows for more fun. He tells readers to see difficult situations as challenges in life and goes on to encourage the random acts of kindness we hear about. A lot of his teaching is based on what the Bible teaches, however he doesn't present it in a Christian framework. Since it is largely solid advice, it is to be heeded and as it is, one's quality of life is improved.
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Summary: Amazing book
Review: This book is fantastic. It talks about our daily issues from stress to trying too hard to achieve to the need to constantly be doing. It talks about how upset we get at times over the small problems in our life.
This book helped me out in such a way that I can safely say that after reading over 40 self improvement books this one is the #1 for me. So practical and easy reading so helpful to abtain more peace in life. While its not going to be the only book one needs for peace of mind and getting through lifes rough edges. It sure is worth reading once or twice a year for a refresher.
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Summary: Astute & Pragmatic Advice
Review: I normally approach all titles in this genre with skepticism. Call me a pessimist but I take much of what is written in self-help books with an exceptionally large grain of salt because the bulk of the advice is about sugar-coating and donning rose-colored glasses. But this is the 2nd title I've read by Carlson and I must admit the man makes some very good, very practical points. If you're drifting along feeling disconnected and isolated, this book may help you reconnect.
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Summary: Good book. Worth the read.
Review: I used to own a copy of this book. I still would own a copy of it except for the fact that I've got a bad habit (or is it a good one?) of giving things away. Anyways, the best thing I absorbed from this book was about placing things on your back burner. I read the entire book, but that was about the one thing that stuck out and really stuck about it. There's more to the book then just that, and I should go over the book again some time, and I probably will.
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