Dangerous Personalities by Joe Navarro Summary
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Former FBI profiler Joe Navarro reveals how to identify four dangerous personalities lurking in everyday life. This bestseller equips readers with life-saving psychological tools through chilling real-world examples, including the Enron scandal, helping thousands establish boundaries against harmful relationships.
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The Dangerous Among Us: Hidden Predators in Plain Sight
Imagine discovering that the charming new colleague who's been bringing you coffee has a history of workplace violence. Or that the attentive partner who swept you off your feet has left a trail of emotionally devastated exes. Former FBI profiler Joe Navarro pulls back the curtain on the most dangerous personalities walking among us - individuals who cause immeasurable harm while often appearing completely normal on the surface. Drawing from four decades interviewing criminals and studying behavioral patterns, Navarro reveals how to identify four dangerous personality types before they upend your life. These aren't just difficult people - they're individuals whose psychological makeup predisposes them to cause serious harm to others, often without remorse or awareness.
The Narcissist: When Self-Absorption Turns Toxic
The Emotionally Unstable: Walking on Eggshells
The Paranoid: Suspicion as a Way of Life
The Predator: Human Hunters Among Us
When Dangerous Personalities Combine: The Perfect Storm
Protecting Yourself: Recognition and Distance
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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