Before The Bestseller

BTB164: Surrounded by Idiots | Thomas Erikson on Human Behavior, Bias, and the Four Colors

24 Nov 2025

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Today, we’re joined by Thomas Erikson, the highest-selling living Swedish author and the international bestseller behind Surrounded by Idiots, the book that has helped millions understand human behavior in a clearer and more practical way. Its global success led to an entire Surrounded by series, including Surrounded by Psychopaths, Surrounded by Bad Bosses, Surrounded by Setbacks, Surrounded by Narcissists, Surrounded by Energy Vampires, and Surrounded by Liars. With more than 12 million copies sold and translations in nearly seventy languages, Thomas has become one of the most recognized behavioral experts in the world. He delivers more than one hundred twenty talks each year, from TEDx stages to Fortune 500 companies and government organizations, helping leaders stop guessing and start truly understanding the people around them.In this episode, Thomas shares the real backstory behind Surrounded by Idiots, including the long stretch of rejections that only strengthened his belief in the idea. He breaks down the four color personalities red, yellow, green, and blue and opens up a conversation about why people behave the way they do, what we often misread in each other, and how small shifts in awareness can change the way we communicate. He even gets into the surprising ways our own biases shape how we interpret the people around us, often without realizing it.Tune in to a conversation that may change the way you read the people around you. You start to realize that what feels difficult is often just a different perspective, and watch your interactions begin to feel more grounded, clearer, and more intentional.Learn more about Thomas Erikson on his website here: www.surroundedbyidiots.comCheck out the book, Surrounded By Idiots, here: https://a.co/d/4CCxMMQ— Take a second to follow, review, or share this with someone who might find it useful. Your support helps more people discover the show. — Get the popular weekly book marketing 3-2-1 and get access to our $299 Amazon Ads course when you subscribe to our newsletter here: https://getshelflife.com/category/newsletter/ Head to our new website for more content and updates.: www.getshelflife.com If you're interested in connecting further or have any questions, feel free to email me at [email protected]

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Before The Bestseller

BTB164: Surrounded by Idiots | Thomas Erikson on Human Behavior, Bias, and the Four Colors

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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