Triggered is a short, practical e-book by Gary De Rodriguez, known as The People Mechanic, about why people keep reacting in ways they regret even when they know better. It introduces a four-step sequence behind every reaction (event, meaning, state, reaction) and shows how to catch it earlier.

Available on Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HJFNH9MM

Who Is Triggered For?

Triggered is for anyone who has ever asked, “Why do I keep doing this when I know better?” It is especially useful for professionals and leaders who stay composed at work but find themselves reacting in ways they regret at home, and for anyone who notices the same conflict showing up with different people.

What’s Inside Triggered

The e-book is organized into twelve short chapters:

• Before the Reaction
• What Did You Make It Mean?
• The Pattern You Learned
• When Your State Changes, Your Choices Change
• What Is the Reaction Protecting?
• Why the Same Pattern Finds New People
• The Space Before the Next Move
• A Thought Is Not Yet a Fact
• Repair Is Part of Change
• When the Other Person Does Not Change
• Becoming Harder to Hijack
• A Different Relationship With Yourself

Key Ideas From the E-Book

•  The Sequence: every reaction follows the same order: event, meaning, state, reaction. Most people only notice the reaction.
•  “What did you make it mean?” The event and the meaning are not the same thing.
•  Reactions protect something. Defensiveness, silence, control and people-pleasing often began as ways to stay safe.
•  Harder to hijack: the goal is not to never feel triggered, but to let fewer strong feelings make your decisions.

About the Author

Gary De Rodriguez is the CEO of Peopleistic, LLC, an associate professor at the Business Education Institute, a master trainer in Humanistic Neuro-Linguistic Psychology, an Extended DISC trainer, and a Talexes facilitator. Known as The People Mechanic, he is a published author with Bloomsbury Publishing (Humanistic Business) and has spent more than three decades working on human behavior, relationships, and leadership.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is Triggered about?

It explains why we react to the meaning we attach to events, not just the events themselves, and how to catch that pattern earlier so strong feelings do not automatically become actions.

Is Triggered a therapy book?

No. It offers practical understanding and tools, but it is not a substitute for therapy or professional care, especially where severe trauma or safety is involved.

How long is Triggered?

It is a short read that most people can finish in one sitting.

Where can I get Triggered?

Triggered is available on Amazon Kindle.

Get Triggered now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HJFNH9MM

Want to keep learning? Explore Gary’s courses at garyscourse.com or reach the team at [email protected]