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Stop people-pleasing and achieve true happiness.
''I highly recommend it to everybody... a really interesting book'' Andrew Huberman, Huberman Lab
Millions have already benefited from the wisdom dispensed in The Courage to Be Disliked, its simple yet profound advice showing us how to harness our inner power to become the person we would like to be.
A philosopher and a student have a discussion. Their conversation reveals a profoundly liberating way of thinking: by developing the courage to change, set healthy boundaries and resist the impulse to please others, it is possible to find genuine and lasting happiness.
Your life is not something that someone gives you, but something you choose yourself, and you are the one who decides how you live.
FAQs
"What is The Courage to Be Disliked about?
It’s a conversation between a philosopher and a young man, exploring how we can free ourselves from the past and other people’s expectations to live a happier life. It’s based on the ideas of psychologist Alfred Adler.
What is the main message of The Courage to Be Disliked?
The book argues that happiness is a choice we can make now, not something decided by past trauma. Seeking everyone’s approval holds us back, so true freedom means having the courage to be disliked.
What is Adlerian psychology?
Alfred Adler was an Austrian psychologist and contemporary of Freud. His approach focuses on the goals we set for ourselves, our sense of community and taking responsibility for our choices, rather than on past causes.
Is there a sequel to The Courage to Be Disliked?
Yes. Kishimi and Koga continued the conversation in The Courage to Be Happy. This edition of The Courage to Be Disliked is a 288-page gift hardback from Atlantic Books.
How do I order a book from Chapters Bookstore online?
Search for the title on our website, add it to your basket and check out. Choose home delivery, which is free in Ireland over €9.99, or free Click & Collect from our Dublin shop."





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