Surrounded Psychopaths or How to Stop Being Exploited

The funny and practical guide on how to handle lifes manipulators and avoid being exploited by them, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots. Some people are exceptionally manipulative. They can convince anyone about anything and lure them with their charm. They enjoy controlling others and will do anything to get what they want. The bad news is that you cant really escape them. But here comes the good news you can beat them at their own game. In his inspiring and, at times, funny guide, bestselling behavioural expert Thomas Erikson explains how manipulative people exploit our weaknesses and personality traits and how to protect yourself. Using his famous fourcolour model, Erikson shows you how toIdentify the signs of manipulation earlySet healthy boundaries and stand your groundStay calm and confident in toxic situationsReclaim your emotional energy and peace of mindInsightful, entertaining and empowering, Surrounded by Psychopaths will give you everything you need to handle lifes most skilled manipulators, identify the psychopaths in your life, and free yourself from their control. Praise for Surrounded by Psychopaths and Thomas Erikson Outstanding . . . Erikson impresses with his trademark facility for making researchbased discussions accessible and entertaining Publishers Weekly A good resource for understanding how different personalities communicate and deal with feedback...Everyone should read [it] Business Insider Equal parts logical,... | Thomas Erikson Surrounded by Psychopaths : or, How to Stop Being Exploited by