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This is not a book that I read one time and never looked back at. This has become a guidebook for living my entire life. This book related so deeply with me and opened my eyes to simple ways I can lean into the joy of my life on a daily basis. LOVE THIS BOOK.

196 - 2019

Sebagai konsultan manajemen stres Richard Carlson menuliskan banyak hal dalam buku ini dengan baik, sangat baik sehingga kayaknya kalo kita bisa mengikuti semua tips yang diberikan dalam buku ini, mestilah bisa jadi sosok orang yang positif sekali, terbebas dari stres, penuh pikiran baik dan menjadi orang yang menyenangkan.

Semua yang dikatakan Carlson dalam buku ini tuh kayaknya hal yang sepele, ada dalam kehidupan kita sehari-hari, bisa langsung kita praktekin tapi yang PR itu adalah bagaimana caranya agar hal-hal yang ditulis dalam buku ini bisa memang kita jalani secara rutin.

Kadang baca buku self-helf begini berasa kayak ada yang salah ya dari hidup kita, tapi sebenernya gak gitu sih, tapi lebih ke mengingatkan kita untuk jadi lebih bersyukur, lebih bisa jadi lebih baik, jadi lebih positif dan menghargai hidup. Carlson mengajarkan kita menerima hidup yang memang tidak adil ini, membiarkan diri kita merasakan bosan, meminta kita bisa menikmati hidup dengan meluangkan waktu berdiam diri tiap hari, mengucapkan sayang pada orang-orang terkasih. Baik juga untuk gak pusing mikirin hal yang bukan urusan kita, gak membesarkan masalah dan juga memilih untuk menjadi yang baik bukan menjadi yang benar.

I should have left this book on my parents' toilet where it belongs: as a bathroom reader and no more.

A perfect mischaracterization of "show, don't tell;" this book never discusses implementation strategies of its solutions beyond recognition and simply stopping the behavior. At worst, its behaviors and practices conditioned readers to be submissive, therefore encouraging the domineering behavior of others. Many were simply naïve, unsubstantiated, or altogether non sequiturs. What few nuggets of wisdom existed did so behind sensationalized, hyperbolized writing. Without the opportunity for a dialogue between readers, the book often came off as targeted or presumptuous (unlike, say, a good sermon, which encourages parishioners to exchange ideas and compare notes).

I would suggest potential readers to instead scroll r/lifeprotips for much, much more useful life advice.

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and it’s all small stuff: simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life, by Richard Carlson, suggests 100 ways for people to change the way they think about or address the stress in their lives. Each of the suggestions is presented on one or two small pages, which can be quickly read and understood. Most of them address specific issues such as, “Make Peace with Imperfection” or “Become More Patient” or “Become a Less Aggressive Driver” or “Do One Thing at a Time.” The book does not espouse a spiritual approach. However, several of the techniques seem to come from a Buddhist tradition, e.g., “Quiet the Mind” or “Practice Ignoring Your Negative Thoughts” or “Learn to Live in the Present Moment” or “Resist the Urge to Criticize.” Overall this book is a short and simple list of suggestions to help us understand that stress is a ubiquitous part of life, which must be addressed internally by the way we react to it. Carlson does not provide a panacea for stress, but he does provide some helpful concepts. He also presents a short list of selected reading.

I remember starting to read this book many years ago when it was first published. I don’t think that I ever finished reading it, or if I did I don’t remember. So, because I was looking for something a bit inspirational and some light reading, I found this book to be a great choice. Even though this was written over 20 years ago, all his advice and tips at life still hold true for today. Moving forward into a new year, I am going to try and not “sweat the small stuff”. Happy Reading everyone!

This is an excellent book that could change the readers' behavior for the better.

The history of the book itself reveals how the author is ever ready to learn from the day-to-day happenings of life. He got the idea of the title 'Don't sweat the Small Stuff' from Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in the course of business correspondence; and he has developed it as a valuable book for all.

There are one hundred maxims in the book, all of which deserve serious consideration. For the benefit of my readers, I shall list ten of them that belong to the first class.

1. Don't sweat the small stuff.
2. Let go the idea that gentle, relaxed people can't be super achievers.
3. Don't interrupt others or finish their sentences.
4. Learn to live in the present moment.
5. Become a better listener.
6. Choose your battles wisely.
7. Remember that everything has God's fingerprints on it.
8. Practice ignoring your negative thoughts.
9. Take up Yoga.
10.Mind your own business.

This book would certainly help anybody to gain a more realistic and relaxed attitude toward life in general.

قبل سنوات طويلة ..

وقع هذا الكتاب بين يدي مصادفة .. لم أكن أعلم بان هذا الكتاب سيكون له أثر كبير في حياتي وقتها !
لا تهتم بصغائر الأمور .. لريتشارد كارلسون .. هو من أكثر الكتب مبيعاً في العالم .. لكنه بحق من أكثر الكتب تأثيراً في النفوس في العالم !
كثيرة هي الأمور حولنا .. نكبرها ونضعها في القمة ونحجمها بغير حجمها .. هذا الكتاب باختصار يضع الأمور في نصابها ويريك كيف أننا بحق نكبر شئوناً خاصة بنا هي في الأساس من الثانويات إلا لم تكن أقل درجة كذلك ..

أنصحك بقراءة الكتاب بشدة .. يستحق ست نجوم لا خمسة فقط :)

في اول قرايتي للكتاب سالت نفسي ايه علاقة الكلام الي بداخل بالعنوان ولكن مع الاندماج اكثر في الكتاب تيقنت ان العنوان متربط بالمحتوي جدا..
الكتاب ممكن تقول عليه عبارة عن حكم مبادئ اساليب وسائل فلسفة او حتي افكار بتساعد علي الوصول للسلام والطمانينة والاتزان النفسي وعدم التوتر..
الكتاب فيه حوالي 100 فكرة فلسفية وبيتم شرحها بطريقة مبسطة بتساعدك علي الاتزان..
الكتاب بيخلي عندك وعي كبير جدا وبيوصلك لمرحلة عالية من التفكير والوصول الي الذات والتحكم في النفس..
مع وبعد قراءتي للكتاب حسيت فعلا انه فعال جدا ومفيد وغير من تفكيري وعلي وعي جدا بذاتي وتحكمي فيها..
الكتاب بسيط وسهل وميسر لاي شخص..
الكتاب عبارة عن مقاطع مثل ما ذكرت فممكن تقطع عليك الاندماج حبه وفي نفس الوقت ميزة انه مكون من اجزء فبيسهل عليك القراءة..

As I kept reading... I felt as if the author wrote this book while he was drinking coffee, sitting in a garden, and surrounded by enchanting roses! I mean he definitely was in a good and chill mood!!
The chapters are so so light! Brings contentment !! And really convince you that there is always a way to relax!
When all the reasons of "not making big things out of small things" are laid on paper... you can see how absurd you are when you turn your life into an emergency for things that don't deserve!

I feel that this book had 10 good pieces of advice, but dragged it out into 100 repetitive things.

I liked this book more than I expected to. That is not exactly saying much, given I thought I would hate it. (For anyone wondering why I would read a book I expected to dislike - partially professional research, partially because I've learnt from being wrong about books before, and partially with the natural jealousy of a much less successful author intrigued by a book that has sold 10 million copies).

This is a well meaning book with one central positive message which I agree with: we all worry too much about the wrong things, and in taking life too seriously we are actually missing out on the seriously good parts of life. It then lays out 100 short pieces of advice on how to stop worrying about the nonsense and be a calmer, happier person. Nice. Sweet. Uplifting. Awesome.

The problems? The message requires the first half dozen or so lessons and then could end. The rest is pretty repetitive. At times it also feels a tiny bit smug.

I wavered between 2 and 3 stars, but decided on 3 on the basis that if Richard Carlson actually practices what he preaches I'm sure he is a truly nice man. Although I may sound a little sarcastic about this book, that's just because I'm English and we can't help it. Honestly, there is some good practical advice in this book.

If you are the sort of person who likes short pieces of well meaning wisdom in easy to swallow mouthfuls you may well enjoy this. If you want deep thinking and brilliant writing, perhaps try elsewhere.