No, it isn't. 'Don't Sweat the Small Stuff' is a book that offers wisdom and strategies for maintaining a positive outlook and reducing stress, rather than being based on actual events.
The movie 'Don't Sweat the Small Stuff' is indeed based on true events. It weaves together various real-life elements to create a compelling narrative. The characters and situations might have been fictionalized to some extent for cinematic purposes, but the core inspiration comes from reality.
We can learn to not worry too much about minor things. For example, in daily life, if we get stuck in traffic for a few minutes, instead of getting angry and stressed, we can just accept it calmly.
This story can make us more positive in daily life. When small problems occur, like a broken pen, we won't be overly negative. Instead, we'll think it's just a minor thing and move on. Also, it can improve our relationships as we won't nitpick over small details with others.
In 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins, there could be quotes where the characters are sweating due to the intense situations like during the Games. For example, 'My palms were sweating as I gripped the bow, the heat of the arena bearing down on me.' Another example might be from a detective novel. Say in a noir detective story, the detective might say, 'The sweat on my brow was the only sign of the unease I felt as I entered the dark alley, not knowing what awaited me.'
They also add to the realism of the story. People sweat in real life when they are exerting themselves or are under stress. So, in a novel, when a character sweats during a fight or while making a difficult decision, it makes the character more believable. In a historical novel set in a hot climate, characters sweating because of the weather makes the setting feel more authentic. Moreover, sweat quotes can be used to show a character's emotional state. A character sweating during a romantic encounter might indicate nervousness or excitement.