How to (Really) Deal with Difficult People

The Assertive Toolkit for Dealing with Complicated People, Narcissists, Idiots, Toxic and Passive Aggressive People in Life or in the Workplace

By: Peter Midrow

Narrated by: Lyle West

Stop Letting Difficult People Ruin Your Life

They drain your energy. They push your buttons. They make you dread Mondays, family gatherings, and even simple conversations.

You know that person: the narcissistic coworker, the passive-aggressive friend, the micromanaging boss, the critical relative. They make your stomach knot when you see them coming.

You've tried everything: staying silent, fighting back, avoiding them… But nothing seems to work.

The Proven Toolkit That Transforms Toxic Relationships

This audiobook reveals why difficult people behave the way they do and how to handle them without losing your sanity.

You'll learn to:

• Identify the 10 types of difficult personalities before they cause problems
• Set bulletproof boundaries that protect your peace while maintaining relationships
• Use powerful communication techniques that disarm even the most aggressive personalities
• Develop unshakable resilience so their behavior stops affecting you
• Know when to engage and when to walk away without guilt

Real Strategies, Real Results

No fluff. No theories. Just practical, field-tested methods backed by behavioral psychology research. From handling nightmare bosses to dealing with toxic family members, you'll get step-by-step frameworks for every challenging situation.

Inside you'll find:

• Scripts and phrases that defuse tense conversations instantly
• Case studies showing these techniques in action
• Self-assessment tools to understand your own triggers and patterns

Take Back Your Power

Stop sacrificing your happiness, health, and career because someone else refuses to act reasonably.

Your best life is waiting on the other side of these difficult relationships. Isn't it time you learned how to navigate them?

©2025 Peter Midrow (P)2026 Peter Midrow

Very helpful

I really needed this book. It gave me so much clarity and practical help. It’s truly a great listen for anyone dealing with difficult people in their life.

Taking Back Control Without Losing Your Sanity

Some books tell you to stay calm and breathe through the chaos. This one actually shows you how to stop letting difficult people run the show. How to (Really) Deal with Difficult People is direct, grounded, and refreshingly practical, without drifting into pop psychology clichés or finger-wagging advice.

What stands out most is how usable the guidance feels. The tools are clear, specific, and easy to picture in real conversations. The sections on boundaries and communication hit especially well, not because they promise miracles, but because they respect the reality that some people will never change. The focus stays on what you can control, how you respond, how you protect your energy, and how you decide when engagement is no longer worth the cost.

The audiobook narration by Lyle West adds to the experience. His tone is steady and confident, which fits the material well and makes the strategies easier to absorb without feeling lectured. It feels like listening to a calm, competent guide instead of someone trying to hype you up.

This is especially useful for anyone dealing with workplace tension, passive-aggressive dynamics, or family relationships that quietly wear you down over time. It does not sugarcoat human behavior, and it does not shame the listener for wanting peace. Instead, it offers clarity, language, and permission to stop overexplaining yourself.

A solid listen for anyone tired of walking on eggshells and ready to handle difficult people with more confidence and far less emotional fallout.

Dealing with issues

This audiobook by Peter Midrow was exactly what I needed after months of frustration dealing with a toxic coworker. I appreciated how practical and straightforward the advice was—no vague self-help fluff, just real communication tools that actually work. The sections on setting boundaries and recognizing manipulation patterns hit home, and I’ve already used a few of the phrases he suggested with surprisingly good results. Lyle West’s narration added warmth and clarity, which made even the tougher lessons feel approachable instead of preachy. I also liked that Midrow included self-reflection exercises—it made me realize I sometimes enable bad behavior without meaning to. Overall, this audiobook gave me both confidence and calm, and I’ve already recommended it to two friends struggling with difficult people in their own lives. Why cant people just work on themselves instead of looking at other peoples issues.

Gained my power back

This audio gave me the tools to regain my power when dealing with other people, regardless of the relationship. I am now more confident and assertive, but in a professional, nice way.

difficult people

After reading this book, I am not worried I might be the difficult person. I hope I am not a difficult person, but it does help to be self-aware..