Richard Carlson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Richard Carlson
Occupation	Self-Help Author
Date Of Birth	May 16, 1961(1961-05-16)
Age	63
Date Of Death	2006-12-13
Birthplace	Piedmont
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Taurus

Richard Carlson Biography

Richard Carlson is one of the most popular and richest Self-Help Author who was born on May 16, 1961 in Piedmont, California, United States. American psychotherapist and author, he is best known for his self- help classic, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff (1997). Other works include Slowing Down at the Speed of Life (1997), and Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: How to Thrive In a World Full of Obnoxious and Incompetent, Arrogant, and Downright Mean-Spirited Persons (2006).

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Carlson was born and raised in Piedmont, California in East San Francisco Bay Area. He played tennis and was the top ranked junior in Northern California in

1979. He received his bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, where he met and married Kristine Anderson (Kris Carlson) in 1981.

Carlson started his career as a psychotherapist and ran a stress management centre. He published his first book in 1985, but became famous with his 10th book, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and it’s all Small Stuff. While Richard Carlson did not coin the term “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff,” he was awarded a trademark for bringing it into American pop culture. The book was number one on the New York Times list for over 100 weeks. The Don’t Sweat series is based on his earlier work presented in “You Can Be Happy, No Matter What: Five Principles to Keep Life in Perspective.” People magazine named Richard Carlson as one of that publication’s “Most Intriguing People in the World.” He was popular on the talk-show circuit. 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.

He co-wrote Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff In Love ((2000)) and Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff For Women (2001) with his wife Kristine Carlson.

Richard Carlson Net Worth

Richard Carlson is one of the richest Self-Help Author from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Richard Carlson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He graduated from Pepperdine University, and then received his Ph.D. from Sierra University in psychology. In 1994, he published You Can Feel Good Again: Common Sense Therapy for Releasing Depressing and Changing Your Live.

He was a media-friendly, personable speaker who became a popular motivational speaker in the U.S.

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 (1997), was USA Today’s 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 Latvian, Polish, Icelandic, Serbian and 26 other languages. Carlson went on to write 20 books.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Richard Carlson height 5 ft 11 in Richard weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Richard Carlson Dating?

According to our records, Richard Carlson married to Kristine Carlson. As of December 1, 2023, Richard Carlson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Richard Ranked on the list of most popular Self-Help Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Richard Carlson celebrates birthday on May 16 of every year.

What happen to Richard Carlson?

Carlson died on December 13, 2006 , from a pulmonary embolism during a flight from San Francisco to New York, while on a promotion tour for his book Don’t Get Scrooged: How to Thrive in a World Full of Obnoxious, Incompetent, Arrogant and Downright Mean-Spirited People (2006).

Did Kristine Carlson ever remarry?

As you know, I have not remarried. I’ve enjoyed companionship, friendship, and I’ve loved again. This process of healing, however, has been a multi- layered peeling back of the onion, walking the labyrinth of growth, moving into and out of the spiral of change and transition.

Is dont sweat the small stuff a true story?

The film tells the emotional and inspiring true story of Kristine Carlson, co-author of the best-selling book series Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff with her husband, Dr. Richard Carlson, who finds her world crashing down around her after Richard unexpectedly passes away.

Is author Richard Carlson still alive?

December 13, 2006

Who was Kristine Carlson's husband?

A graduate of Pepperdine University, she is known as co-author with her husband, the late Dr. Richard Carlson of the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and it’s all Small Stuff series, and author of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff in Love and Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Women.