ENGLISH The Courage to Be Disliked Courage to Be Happy Ichiro Kishimi PAPERBACK

The Courage to Be Disliked is a philosophical book written by Japanese authors Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga. The book is written in the form of a dialogue between a philosopher and a young man who seeks guidance on how to live a happy life. The philosopher introduces the young man to the principles of Adlerian psychology, which is based on the theories of Alfred Adler, an Austrian psychotherapist. The book presents a revolutionary approach to happiness and success, which goes against the mainstream thinking of society. It challenges the popular belief that one's past and upbringing determine their personality and destiny. Instead, it emphasizes the power of the individual to choose their own path and create their own destiny. The central message of the book is that one can be happy and fulfilled by accepting oneself and taking responsibility for one's own life. The authors argue that the pursuit of happiness is not dependent on external factors such as wealth, status, or recognition, but rather on one's own mindset and attitude towards life.