Humor and Reacting
James and Dave discuss the role of humor in dealing with inconveniences and how to react when faced with insults and anger. They share insights on staying calm, being passive-aggressive, and finding amusement in difficult situations.In this clip
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The James Altucher Show
448 - Dave Barry: How To Have More Humor in Your Life
Related Questions
I'm frustrated about how I acted—responsive and thankful but also annoyed. Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently, but overall, I have a weird relationship with one manager at work. I'm going to change how I've been acting. I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. It's just this one person, and I need to change my attitude. She rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations without letting me continue. It's very different from everyone else there. While it's useful in some ways, it's also frustrating.
I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too? But now, I'm feeling like I've had a negative impression on everyone and done a horrible job this summer. I know I haven't; I'm getting a return offer. But what is this feeling?