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The Courage to Be Happy: Discover the Power of Positive Psychology by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
4.6/5
The Courage to Be Happy is the follow-up to the international bestseller The Courage to Be Disliked, once again using a Socratic dialogue format to translate Alfred Adler's psychological teachings — this time applying them to education, self-reliance, and the active pursuit of happiness. Published in English as an audiobook by Simon & Schuster Audio, it extends the philosophical conversation from the first book into more grounded, real-world territory. This review covers the book's content and published critical reception; it does not reflect hands-on application of its ideas.
Reviewed Aug 2, 2026
The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How by Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga
4.5/5
The Courage to Be Disliked is a New York Times bestselling self-help book by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga that uses a Socratic dialogue between a youth and a philosopher to present the core principles of Alfred Adler's psychology — arguing that happiness, freedom, and personal change are available to anyone willing to stop seeking others' approval and take full responsibility for their own choices.
Reviewed Jun 6, 2026
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