{"title":"Courage To","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-courage-to-be-disliked-kishimi-koga-paperback","title":"The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781760630737\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Allen \u0026amp; Unwin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Courage to Be Disliked is a global phenomenon that has helped millions rethink happiness, freedom and self-worth. Structured as a dialogue between a philosopher and a doubting young student, it distils the ideas of psychologist Alfred Adler into a practical, conversational guide. Rather than promising quick fixes, it invites readers to examine why they seek approval, why they fear conflict, and how they can choose a more authentic life. It is an ideal read for anyone tired of people-pleasing and ready for genuine change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTold across five long night-time conversations in Kyoto, the book follows a philosopher and a frustrated young man as they debate whether people can truly change. Drawing on the theories of Alfred Adler, one of the three great names of early twentieth-century psychology alongside Freud and Jung, the philosopher argues that our futures are not dictated by past trauma, but by the meaning we choose to give our experiences. Chapter by chapter, the student's scepticism is challenged as the book unpacks ideas such as separating our own tasks from other people's, letting go of the need for recognition, and understanding that freedom means accepting the risk of being disliked. The dialogue format keeps dense philosophical and psychological ideas accessible, turning abstract theory into a story readers can follow and apply to their own relationships, careers and sense of self. It has become a bestseller worldwide precisely because it turns big questions about happiness into a page-turning, relatable conversation rather than a dry lecture, making sophisticated psychology feel like a chat with a wise, patient mentor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible dialogue format that makes complex psychology easy to follow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical, real-world techniques for reducing people-pleasing and setting boundaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces Adlerian psychology, a lesser-known but influential school of thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for book clubs, therapists, teachers and personal development readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA globally bestselling title with millions of copies sold and strong reader reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIchiro Kishimi is a Japanese philosopher and long-time scholar of Adlerian psychology, having translated Alfred Adler's work into Japanese and written extensively on philosophy and counselling. 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Written by philosopher Ichiro Kishimi and author Fumitake Koga, this paperback continues their signature dialogue format, following a young man and an older philosopher as they explore how Adlerian psychology can help ordinary people find genuine, lasting happiness rather than fleeting comfort or approval from others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFive years after his first visit, the young man returns to the philosopher's study, convinced that the ideas he once embraced about self-acceptance and freedom from others' expectations have failed him in the real world. What follows is a deeper, more challenging conversation about what true happiness actually requires. Rather than offering easy affirmations, the philosopher pushes back, insisting that courage, not comfort, is the foundation of a contented life. Through their exchange, readers are guided through core Adlerian concepts including community feeling, unconditional respect, and the idea that happiness is fundamentally about contribution to others rather than self-focused achievement. The book tackles difficult, practical territory: how to lead without controlling, how to discipline without punishing, and how to build relationships based on trust and respect rather than dependency or hierarchy. As with its predecessor, the strength of this book lies in its accessibility. Complex psychological theory is translated into a story-driven format that never feels like a lecture, making the ideas easy to absorb and apply to everyday situations at home, at work, and in the classroom. 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