Strange as it may seem, other people are not nearly as committed to our happiness as we are. In fact, sometimes they seem like they're on a mission to make us miserable! There's always that one person. The one who hijacks your emotions and makes you crazy. The one who seems to thrive on drama. If you could just "fix" that person, everything would be better. But we can't fix other people--we can only make choices about ourselves. In this cut-to-the-chase book, communication expert Mike Bechtle shows readers that they don't have to be victims of other people's craziness. With commonsense wisdom and practical advice that can be implemented immediately, Bechtle gives readers a proven strategy to handle crazy people.
More than just offering a set of techniques, Bechtle offers a new perspective that will change readers' lives as they deal with those difficult people who just won't go away.
Author(s): Mike Bechtle
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Year: 2018
Language: English
Pages: 0
Tags: Difficult People
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Acknowledgments 9
Part 1 Stuck in a Crazy World 11
1. I’m OK, You’re Crazy 13
2. The Problem with Believing We’re Right 23
3. How Relationships Work 31
Part 2 Changing Someone Else 39
4. Stop Yelling at the Toaster Oven 41
5. The Impact of Influence 51
6. Can I Fire My Family? 59
Part 3 Changing Yourself 69
7. Why Can’t Everyone Be Like Me? 71
8. The Energy of Emotions 79
9. Seven Keys to Unlocking Healthy Relationships 87
10. Key #1—See Yourself Realistically 95
11. Key #2—Take Yourself Lightly 103
12. Key #3—Don’t Sweat the Wrong Stuff 111
13. Key #4—Don’t Rush Growth 120
14. Key #5—Live Through the Lens of Kindness 127
15. Key #6—Base Your Choices on Integrity, Not Convenience 134
16. Key #7—Go the Distance in Relationships 142
Part 4 Changing Your Environment 149
17. Prioritize Your Relationships 151
18. No Guarantees 159
19. When to Leave 165
Part 5 Putting It into Practice 173
20. Giving Up on Getting Straight A’s 175
21. You Can’t Steer a Parked Car 182
22. Your Relationship Survival Kit 189
23. It’s Worth the Effort 196
Notes 205
About the Author
Other books by Mike Bechtle
Back Ads
Back Cover
