{"product_id":"the-courage-to-be-disliked","title":"The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichir Kishimi |Fumitake Koga [Hardcover]","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eThe Courage to Be Disliked\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eself-help and philosophical dialogue\u003c\/strong\u003e that introduces the principles of \u003cstrong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eAdlerian psychology\u003c\/strong\u003e through a Socratic-style conversation between a \u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"418\"\u003ePhilosopher\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eYouth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Originally published in Japan in 2013, the book explores the radical idea that happiness is a choice and that people are not determined by past traumas but by the goals they choose in the present. Through five nights of discussion, the Philosopher challenges the Youth’s assumptions about self-worth, interpersonal relationships, anger, and freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eCentral to the book is the belief that \u003cstrong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"901\"\u003ewe suffer not from the past itself but from the meaning we assign to it\u003c\/strong\u003e. It encourages readers to \u003cstrong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"963\"\u003elet go of the need for approval\u003c\/strong\u003e, take full responsibility for their lives, and live with the freedom that comes from choosing one’s own values and direction. The authors emphasize that true courage lies in being disliked if it means being authentic. It’s a practical and deeply philosophical guide to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eliving without the burden of others’ expectations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eAbout the Authors: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eIchiro Kishimi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese philosopher, Adlerian psychologist, and translator of classic Western philosophical texts. He has been a practicing psychotherapist and lecturer in Adlerian psychology for many years, promoting the idea that individuals can shape their own lives through choice and responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003eFumitake Koga\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional writer and author who collaborated with Kishimi to make complex psychological ideas accessible to a wide audience. He structured the book in a dialogue format to bridge Eastern philosophy with Western psychological principles in a relatable, story-driven way. Together, they created a work that became an international bestseller, resonating with readers seeking a fresh and empowering approach to personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45718639804673,"sku":"327U1H5VL-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/TheCourageToBeDislike_c1ecfaea-615a-4117-a8bc-30a5a5c5abf9.jpg?v=1693383339","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-courage-to-be-disliked","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}