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Arcadia Weekly Aug 15, 2013
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Local Author David Silvey will be at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena on Sunday, August 25 at 4 p.m.
“The Smart Way to Deal with Stupid People” is a practical and resourceful “how-to” guide to help readers get what they want – when they want – from people who are in the way in just five easy and “smart way” steps. Written by David E. Silvey, a customer satisfaction and operations manager, the book offers witty and honest anecdotes about his own experiences, providing inspiration and support for any reader in a stressful situation.
Available on Amazon Kindle, Nook, and Lulu, “The Smart Way to Deal with Stupid People” breaks down how readers can effectively get what they want when they want it in five anxiety-free and “smart way” steps. It demonstrates how readers can successfully navigate frustrating situations and people in a conflict-free way. In “The Smart Way,” readers learn how to prepare themselves mentally by being aware and clear about what they want in order to productively get what they want and need. Not only does Silvey teach readers how to accomplish this, he also shows how to create a win-win situation by helping the “other” person standing in their way get what he or she wants and needs, too.
“No reason to be frustrated with that hotel clerk, store manager or governmental worker any longer! David Silvey shows how to quickly turn an obstacle into an ally who will be delighted to help you get what you need or want. It’s as brilliant as it is simple. I use his method regularly.” – Carmen Berry, MSW, New York Times bestselling author of “Girlfriends, When Helping You is Hurting Me” and “Take the “U” Out of Clutter.”
After graduating from Grove City College with a bachelor’s degree in management engineering, author David E. Silvey worked as a systems and industrial engineer before earning his M.B.A. from Regent University. Currently, Silvey works as a customer satisfaction and operations manager at a small accounting firm in Pasadena, Calif. He resides in Altadena, Calif., with his wife Beth, and their daughter, Jolee.
