The courage to be disliked

the Japanese phenomenon that shows you how to change your life and achieve real happiness

"The Courage to Be Disliked, already an enormous bestseller in Asia with more than 3.5 million copies sold, demonstrates how to unlock the power within yourself to be the person you truly want to be. Using the theories of Alfred Adler, one of the three giants of twentieth century psychology, The Courage to Be Disliked follows an illuminating conversation between a philosopher and a young man. The philosopher explains to his pupil how each of us is able to determine our own life, free from the shackles of past experiences, doubts, and the expectations of others. It's a way of thinking that is deeply liberating, allowing us to develop the courage to change, and to ignore the limitations that we and other people have placed on us. The result is a book that is both highly accessible and profound in its importance. Millions have already read and benefitted from its wisdom. This truly life-changing book will help you declutter your mind of harmful thoughts and attitudes, helping you to make a lasting change, achieve real happiness, and find success"--

"The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up for the mind, The Courage to Be Disliked is the Japanese phenomenon that shows you how to free yourself from the shackles of past experiences and others' expectations to achieve real happiness"--

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Hardcover, 288 Seiten

Sprache: English

Am 26. April 2018 von Atria Books veröffentlicht.

ISBN:: 978-1-5011-9727-7
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OCLC-Nummer:: 1025403704

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Themen

Adlerian psychology
Self-actualization (Psychology)
Conduct of life
Thought and thinking

Rezensionen

Rhett Rogers hat The courage to be disliked von Fumitake Koga besprochen

The way to live

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The Courage to Be Disliked really just gave shape to ideas I already believed, but in a way that made them easier to understand and live by. The dialogue between the philosopher and the youth walks through Adlerian psychology step by step, and I liked how each idea built on the last. It gave me a clearer way to think about things like separating my own tasks from others’ and seeing all relationships as equal, or “horizontal.” Those concepts weren’t new to me, but the book helped me see why they matter and how they connect to personal freedom. I did find myself skimming here and there, but mostly because I was excited to see what came next.

More than anything, the book left me feeling both validated and motivated. It reminded me that it’s okay not to chase approval—that what matters is contributing and living by my values, …

More than anything, the book left me feeling both validated and motivated. It reminded me that it’s okay not to chase approval—that what matters is contributing and living by my values, not being recognized for them. It also pushed me to realize that real change means adjusting my lifestyle and mindset, not just trying to think more positive thoughts. I’d definitely recommend it to others; even if not everyone connects with the style right away, I think most people would find something in it that really sticks.