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Talking to 'Crazy': How to Deal with the Irrational and Impossible People in Your Life,Used
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No matter how hard you try to reason with irrational people, it never works. So how do you talk to someone who just won't listen? You can't win by ignoring the insanity, and you can't argue it away. However, you can stop it cold.Topranked psychiatrist and communication expert Mark Goulston shows you just how to do so in this lifechanging book for everyone trapped in maddening personal or professional relationships.Goulston unlocks the mysteries of the irrational mind, and explains how faulty thinking patterns develop. His keen insights are matched by a set of counterintuitive strategies proven to defuse crazy behavior, along with scripts, examples, and exercises that teach you how to use them.In Talking to Crazy, you will learn: Why people act the way they do How instinctive responses can exacerbate the situation, and what to do instead When to confront a problem and when to walk away How to activate the Sanity Cycle, which quickly transforms you from threat to ally How to use 14 simple yet effective communication techniques, including assertive submission flattery, the kissoff, and moreYou can't reason with unreasonable people, but you can reach them. Talking to Crazy shows you just how easy it is to do it.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Talking to Crazy'? A: The book focuses on strategies for effectively communicating with irrational and difficult individuals, providing insights into their behaviors and offering practical techniques for managing such interactions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Mark Goulston, a top-ranked psychiatrist and communication expert.
- Q: How many pages does 'Talking to Crazy' have? A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Talking to Crazy' is published in paperback.
- Q: When was 'Talking to Crazy' published? A: The book was published on July 10, 2018.
- Q: What are some techniques mentioned in the book? A: The book describes 14 communication techniques, including assertive submission and flattery, designed to defuse irrational behavior.
- Q: Is this book suitable for personal and professional relationships? A: Yes, the insights and techniques in 'Talking to Crazy' are applicable to both personal and professional relationships.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn why people behave irrationally, how to respond effectively, and when to confront issues versus walking away.
- Q: Is 'Talking to Crazy' a reprint edition? A: Yes, this is a reprint edition.
- Q: Can this book help with handling conflict? A: Yes, it provides strategies to manage conflicts with irrational individuals effectively.