Stavros Gazis

The Subtle Art of "Winning" an Argument Stavros Gazis

This is not a self-help book, it's a book on self-reflection. How we handle confrontation is a reflection on how we manage people, our lives and ourselves, which is determined by the confidence we have built over the years and the closure we have gained from our challenging past experiences. The Subtle Art to "winning" an argument is about understanding the dynamics behind confrontation, how to react, respond, establish boundaries and to find closure when life or people let us down. Arguments are never in short supply, there is always someone willing to challenge us to start a dispute, prove a point or bring about the worst in us. There are only two differences when arguing with a partner, ex, client, boss, friend, family, stranger, or a neighbour: One is the emotional investment, while the second is the series of consequences that occur after a failed argument. However, the anatomy behind every argument remains the same of how it begins, managed or resolved. It is all determined how we can control our thoughts, adopting emotional management, understanding comprehension and communication, and how we should keep our ego in check to face our fears. Once we address our fears, only then can we master The Subtle art to "winning" an argument.