Ichiro Kishimi
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Books Reviewed
The Courage to Be Happy
4.6/5
reader rating · 3,396 ratingsThe Courage to Be Happy is the follow-up to the international bestseller and TikTok sensation The Courage to Be Disliked, co-authored by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga, using the same Socratic dialogue format to explore Alfred Adler's conclusion about "the biggest choice in life" and what it means to pursue genuine happiness. It earns attention as a standalone deepening of ideas that clearly resonated with a global audience.
Reviewed Aug 2, 2026
The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How
4.5/5
reader rating · 188 ratingsThe 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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