People Can't Drive You Crazy If You Don't Give Them the Keys

People Can't Drive You Crazy If You Don't Give Them the Keys

by Dr. Mike Bechtle
People Can't Drive You Crazy If You Don't Give Them the Keys

People Can't Drive You Crazy If You Don't Give Them the Keys

by Dr. Mike Bechtle

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Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781441239624
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication date: 10/01/2012
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 208
Sales rank: 209,618
File size: 3 MB

About the Author

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.
Dr. Mike Bechtle (EdD, Arizona State University) is the author of seven books, including People Can't Drive You Crazy If You Don't Give Them the Keys, Dealing with the Elephant in the Room, and It's Better to Bite Your Tongue Than Eat Your Words. His articles have appeared in publications such as Writer's Digest, Focus on the Family, and Entrepreneur. A frequent speaker, Bechtle lives in California. Learn more at www.mikebechtle.com

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

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