How to Deal with Stupid People

A No-Nonsense Guide to Handling Idiots

De: Kevin Carillo

Narrado por: Luther Lampert

Duración: 1 h y 26 m

Resumen del Editor

Here’s handbook you never knew you needed but can't live without. In a world where common sense seems as rare as a unicorn sighting, this book is your survival guide. It's packed with witty insights, practical strategies, and a healthy dose of humor to help you navigate the sometimes absurd world of human interactions.

Ever found yourself banging your head against the wall after talking to a conspiracy theorist or a stubborn relative? Or maybe you've been at a loss for words dealing with a know-it-all colleague? Fear not, this guide is your new best friend. From tackling cultural ignorance to handling online trolls, Kevin Carrillo offers you the tools to not only survive but thrive among the less enlightened.

This isn't just another self-help book that gathers dust on your shelf. It's a life raft in the sea of stupidity, a beacon of hope in a world often dimmed by the not-so-bright. With 23 chapters dedicated to dealing with various shades of foolishness, you’ll learn how to maintain your cool, outsmart the illogical, and maybe, just maybe, change a few minds along the way.

So, if you're ready to transform from being a mere mortal to a stupidity-ninja, this book is your secret weapon. Say goodbye to frustration and hello to a new, enlightened you who can face any level of silliness with grace, wit, and a well-timed joke.

Chapter 1: Introduction: Embracing the Challenge of Stupidity
Chapter 2: The Art of Patience: Staying Calm in the Face of Ignorance
Chapter 3: Recognizing Stupidity: A Field Guide - Identifying Different Types of Difficult People
Chapter 4: Dealing with Racists: Combating Prejudice with Intelligence - Strategies for Addressing Racist Remarks and Behaviors
Chapter 5: The Illogical Mind: Navigating Irrational Arguments - Techniques for Engaging with and Diffusing Illogical Reasoning
Chapter 6: Lazy Thinkers: Motivating and Managing Minimal Effort - Approaches for Dealing with Laziness in Personal and Professional Settings
Chapter 7: Conspiracy Theorists: Separating Fact from Fiction - Tools for Discussing and Debunking Conspiracy Theories
Chapter 8: Ego and Ignorance: Handling Arrogance - Strategies for Dealing with People Who Are Both Ignorant and Arrogant
Chapter 9: Toxic Positivity: When Optimism Goes Wrong - Addressing the Pitfalls of Excessive Positivity
Chapter 10: Online Trolls: Winning the Digital War of Words - Effective Ways to Handle Trolls on Social Media and Online Forums
Chapter 11: The Stubborn Mindset: Breaking Through Resistance - Techniques for Engaging with People Who Refuse to Change Their Minds
Chapter 12: Office Fools: Navigating Workplace Stupidity - Strategies for Handling Difficult Colleagues and Workplace Scenarios
Chapter 13: The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Action: Overconfidence and Undercompetence - Understanding and Dealing with People Who Overestimate Their Abilities
Chapter 14: Emotional Intelligence: Your Secret Weapon - Using Emotional Intelligence to Outsmart and Outmaneuver
Chapter 15: Debate Tactics: Arguing Effectively with the Illogical - Tips for Engaging in Productive Debates
Chapter 16: Family Matters: Handling Relatives Who Just Don’t Get It - Strategies for Dealing with Challenging Family Dynamics
Chapter 17: Cultural Ignorance: Enlightening the Uninformed - Approaches to Educate and Inform About Cultural Sensitivity
Chapter 18: The Blame Game: Avoiding Accountability Traps - How to Deal with People Who Never Take Responsibility
Chapter 19: Science Deniers: Promoting Rational Thought - Engaging Effectively with Those Who Deny Scientific Facts
Chapter 20: Educational Approaches: Teaching Instead of Preaching - Methods for Educating People Without Alienating Them
Chapter 21: Social Media Echo Chambers: Breaking the Cycle

©2022 Kevin Carrillo (P)2023 Kevin Carrillo

Great Voice and Content

A clever and engaging approach delivered with clarity by the narrator. Hope to listen to more books like this in 2024 and to hear more from this narrator too.

Like random notes on a napkin

By “No nonsense” guide, the publisher may have meant, that the book wastes no time on providing arguments or support for the advice contained within.


While some of the thoughts are fairly common sense, most of the chapters reads like random notes jutted down on a napkin, by someone who argues too much on the internet.

The text is interspersed with folksy analogies, often involving coercing cats; a style that gets tired and repetitive very quickly.

The narration is not horrible.