The Courage To Be Disliked: How to free yourself, change your life and achieve real happiness (Courage To series) by Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga

The Courage To Be Disliked: How to free yourself, change your life and achieve real happiness by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga is described as a Japanese phenomenon, offering simple yet far-reaching lessons aimed at helping readers liberate their real selves and find lasting happiness.

Drawing on the theories of Alfred Adler, presented as one of the three giants of 19th century psychology alongside Freud and Jung, the authors set out a philosophy centred on personal freedom. The book explores the idea that individuals can determine their own future, rather than remaining bound by past experiences, doubts, or the expectations of others. It presents this approach as liberating, encouraging the courage to change and to disregard limitations placed on us by ourselves and those around us.

Key details

• Authors: Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
• Series: Courage To series
• Based on the theories of Alfred Adler
• First published in English

Synopsis

Positioned as both accessible and significant, the book introduces Adlerian ideas to explain how people can move beyond the constraints of their past and the pressures of others’ expectations. It argues for the freedom to choose one’s direction and develop the courage to change, with the aim of achieving lasting happiness.