Richard Carlson

Richard Carlson (1961-2006) was considered to be one of the foremost experts on happiness and stress reduction in the United States and around the world. He is the author of thirty popular books, including the bestseller Don'tSweat the Small Stuff...and it's all Small Stuff; it was a #1 New York Times bestseller and USA Today's #1 bestselling book for two consecutive years. A popular radio and television personality, Carlson appeared on Oprah, the Today show, Good Morning America, Hardball with Chris Mathews, and many others. His Don't Sweat the Small Stuff television special on PBS was viewed by millions, and he was also the host of a series titled Don't Sweat the Future, a Discovery Health Network special.