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You don't have to be controlled by difficult people!

Strange as it may seem, other people are not nearly as committed to our happiness as we are. In fact, sometimes it seems like they're on a mission to make us miserable! There's always that one person. The one who hijacks our emotions. The one who seems to thrive on drama. If we 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 you how to stop being a victim of other people's craziness. With commonsense wisdom and proactive advice that you can put into practice immediately, Bechtle gives you a proven strategy to handle crazy people—and stay sane while doing it.

There will always be difficult people. But this fresh perspective on dealing with them can change your life—starting today!

ISBN-13: 9780800721114

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

Publication Date: 10-01-2012

Pages: 208

Product Dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d)

Dr. Mike Bechtle (EdD, Arizona State University) is the author of People Can't Drive You Crazy if You Don't Give Them the Keys. His articles have appeared in publications such as Writer's Digest, Pastors.com, and Entrepreneur. A frequent speaker and former minister of worship, Bechtle lives in California.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 9

Part 1 Stuck in a Crazy World

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

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

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

17 Prioritize Your Relationships 151

18 No Guarantees 159

19 When to Leave 165

Part 5 Putting It into Practice

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