In this follow-up to the international phenomenon The Courage to Be Disliked, discover how to reconnect with your true self, experience true happiness, and live the life you want.
What if one simple choice could unlock your destiny?
Already a major Japanese bestseller, this eye-opening and accessible follow-up to the “compelling” (Marc Andreessen) international phenomenon The Courage to Be Disliked shares the powerful teachings of Alfred Adler, one of the giants of nineteenth-century psychology, through another illuminating dialogue between the philosopher and the young man.
Three years after their first conversation, the young man finds himself disillusioned and disappointed, convinced Adler’s teachings only work in theory, not in practice. But through further discussions, the philosopher and the young man deepen their own understandings of Adler’s powerful teachings and learn the tools needed to apply them to the chaos of everyday life.
To be read on its own or as a companion to the bestselling first book, The Courage to Be Happy reveals a bold new way of thinking and living, empowering you to let go of the shackles of past trauma and the expectations of others, and to use this freedom to create the life you truly desire.
Plainspoken yet profoundly moving, The Courage to Be Happy will illuminate your life and brighten the world as we know it. Discover the courage to choose happiness.
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The Courage to Be Happy: Discover the Power of Positive Psychology and Choose Happiness Every Day
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Thoughtful but format may not be for everyone
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Speaking to your inner person
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Reading this felt like yoga for my busy mind—a chance to stretch, reflect, and find clarity.
"This book offers a refreshing way to reframe the way we think about happiness, responsibility, and self-determination, all through the lens of Adlerian psychology. One of the most striking insights from the book is its emphasis on how happiness is a choice—not something dictated by external circumstances but something we actively create through our mindset and actions. The conversation between the philosopher and the youth beautifully unpacks the idea that true freedom comes from taking full responsibility for our own lives, rather than seeking validation or control over others’ opinions. What I loved most about this book is how it challenged me to be introspective. The dialogue format made complex psychological concepts feel engaging and digestible, almost like I was part of the conversation myself. It encouraged me to examine my own thought patterns and question the limitations I sometimes place on my own happiness. Reading this felt like yoga for my busy mind—a chance to stretch, reflect, and find clarity. If you’re looking for a book that will challenge your perspectives, inspire self-growth, and leave you feeling empowered to cultivate happiness on your own terms, The Courage to Be Happy is a must-read."
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Published date: Dec 17, 2024
Language: English
No. of Pages: 304
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 9781668085714
Dimensions:
5.5" W x
0.7" L x
8.375" H
“Marie Kondo, but for your brain.” — HelloGiggles
Ichiro Kishimi was born in Kyoto, where he currently resides. He writes and lectures on Adlerian psychology and provides counseling for youths in psychiatric clinics as a certified counselor and consultant for the Japanese Society of Adlerian Psychology. He is the translator, into Japanese, of selected writings by Alfred Adler—The Science of Living and Problems of Neurosis—and he is the author of Introduction to Adlerian Psychology, in addition to numerous other books.
Fumitake Koga is an award-winning professional writer and author. He has released numerous bestselling works of business-related and general nonfiction. He encountered Adlerian psychology in his late twenties and was deeply affected by its conventional wisdom–defying ideas. Thereafter, Koga made numerous visits to Ichiro Kishimi in Kyoto, gleaned from him the essence of Adlerian psychology, and took down the notes for the classical “dialogue format” method of Greek philosophy that is used in this book.
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