Difficult People: A Stoic Masterclass

In this 35-minute masterclass, host Jon Brooks walks through five Stoic-based strategies for handling difficult people without losing your peace. He teaches how to expect friction before it happens, notice the moment you get emotionally hooked, and disengage from pointless tug-of-wars. He also explains how to turn boundaries into concrete behaviors, honestly examine your own patterns, and distinguish everyday friction from truly harmful relationships. The session includes practical exercises to use before, during, and after a difficult interaction, grounding classic Stoic ideas in real-world application.