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The Courage to Be Disliked

by Ichiro Kishimi , Fumitake Koga

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Do you constantly worry about what others think of you? Are you living your life trying to meet the expectations of others? What if genuine happiness comes from the radical freedom of not caring what anyone else thinks?In today’s 5-minute briefing on the Japanese phenomenon, “The Courage to Be Disliked,” we explore the revolutionary ideas of Alfred Adler’s psychology. Discover the “Separation of Tasks” and learn why trying to please everyone is the fastest path to misery.

About the Authors

Ichiro Kishimi

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Ichiro Kishimi is a Japanese philosopher and psychologist specializing in Western ancient philosophy and Adlerian psychology. He is a leading authority in his field, serving as a director of the Japanese Society of Adlerian Psychology and a certified counselor. Kishimi has translated many of Alfred …

Fumitake Koga

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Fumitake Koga is an award-winning Japanese author and professional writer born in 1973. He is widely recognized as an authority on Adlerian psychology, having developed his expertise through years of collaboration with philosopher Ichiro Kishimi. Koga co-authored the global bestseller The Courage to …

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