The Courage to Be Disliked — Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga

The Courage to Be Disliked presents a new approach to happiness and success based on Alfred Adler's theories on psychology. The book takes the form of a dialogue between a philosopher and a young man. The philosopher teaches the young man how to free himself from the shackles of past trauma and the need for outside approval by finding inner purpose and direction. Through their conversations, the book demonstrates how we can develop the courage to reject social conditioning and discover our true self-worth. It encourages readers to find freedom and happiness by living according to their own values and beliefs.