It’s a safe bet that you have to deal with a difficult person at some point during your day. Whether it’s someone negative, pessimistic, aggressive, passive-aggressive, doesn’t follow through, or gossips, we all have to interact with people who can sometimes make life hard. If we don’t figure out how to navigate these relationships, we’re going to live a life filled with high levels of frustration and an absence of joy and peace.In this episode, Pastor Danny gives us five strategies to deal with difficult people.1. Work on yourself.2. Focus on your perspective.3. Prepare yourself.4. Listen to understand.5. Set boundaries.Additional Resources:5 Ways to Deal with Difficult People (http://www.dannyanderson.net/5-ways-to-deal-with-difficult-people/) by Danny AndersonThe Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1591846358/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_rTCFFb731PFH8) by Ryan HolidayFor more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org.For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net.Have a question you’d like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at [email protected].