Jeremy Sherman: Mastering the Art of Handling Difficult People
If you find a habit that enables you to feel better, reliably, better, you will simply fall into it.
Ever wondered how to deal with those people who just seem impossible? Meet Jeremy Sherman, a self-proclaimed 'psychoproctologist' with a unique perspective on life's most challenging personalities. In this engaging episode of 'Steps to Sobriety', host Stephan Neff sits down with Jeremy to unpack the nature of difficult individuals and how to navigate interactions with them.
Jeremy’s journey is anything but ordinary – from engineering in Guatemalan villages to being an elder in a massive hippy commune, and finally diving into academic research on life's big questions. He offers three practical tips: embrace fallibilist irony, beware of 'I once was lost but now I’m blind' syndrome, and remember, 'Don’t panic, it’s organic'. These nuggets of wisdom help you understand why some people act the way they do and how you can stay grounded.
Jeremy also shares his personal experiences and reflections, encouraging you to develop your own strategies for dealing with difficult people without losing your cool. If you’re tired of letting others get under your skin, this episode is a must-listen.