Growth Circle (Beyond the Book Club): The Courage to Be Disliked

Please take a moment to read through all the details below—they're important for making this Growth Circle event work smoothly for everyone!

## The Growth Circle: Multi-Modal Community Learning Evolution (English & Japanese Discussion)

Ready to explore life-changing ideas your way? Our Growth Circle isn't just about reading—it's about transformation through meaningful conversation. Whether you love diving into books, prefer watching videos, learn best through listening, or thrive in discussion-based exploration, we've created multiple pathways for you to engage with powerful concepts and connect with fellow growth seekers

### This Month's Focus: 'The Courage to Be Disliked'

We're exploring authentic living, healthy relationships, and personal freedom through Adlerian psychology. The magic isn't in how you absorbed the ideas—it's in how we explore them together and support each other in applying them to real life.

### Core Questions We'll Explore Together

• What does it really mean to live authentically, even when others disapprove?
• How do we break free from constantly seeking approval?
• Can we truly separate what's 'our business' from 'other people's business'?
• What would change if we stopped trying to meet everyone's expectations?

## Choose Your Learning Journey (All Lead to the Same Discussion!)

📖 FOR THE BOOK LOVERS: Full Experience reading 'The Courage to Be Disliked' by Ichiro Kishimi. Deep dive into Adlerian psychology through engaging dialogue format with rich philosophical concepts and practical applications.
🎧 FOR THE LISTENERS: Audio Path through audiobook + key chapter highlights. Full audiobook available on Audible, Spotify, Apple Books (~7 hours total, or focus on Nights 3-4 for core themes). Ideal for commuters, multitaskers, and audio learners.
📺 FOR THE VISUAL LEARNERS: Curated video playlist (25-35 minutes total) including Brené Brown's 'The Power of Vulnerability' and Irene Rose's 'Authenticity - The Courage to be Yourself' with perfect alignment to the book's core themes.

### 🗾 FOR JAPANESE SPEAKERS: Comfortable Discussion in Your Native Language

We understand that exploring deep psychological concepts feels more natural in your mother tongue. We'll have a dedicated Japanese discussion table facilitated by our bilingual moderator, allowing you to dive into Adlerian psychology and authentic living with the nuance and depth that comes from discussing in Japanese. During our cross-pollination sessions, key insights will be shared between the Japanese and English tables, creating a rich multicultural exchange of perspectives while ensuring everyone feels comfortable expressing their thoughts fully.

#### Event Details

Date:September 28, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Cost: Free (pay for food/drinks)
Venue:Impact Hub Tokyo
Location:〒153-0063 Tokyo, Meguro City, Meguro, 2 Chome−11−3 印刷工場 １階

### Our Growth Circle Flow (2.5 hours)

• ✨ Opening Connection - Quick pulse check on the themes
• 🔄 Small Group Deep Dives - Intimate discussions on core concepts
• 🌟 Cross-Pollination - Share insights across groups
• 🎯 Personal Application - Turn insights into action steps
• 🤝 Integration Circle - Leave with clear growth commitments

### Why Multiple Paths Work Better

Different perspectives enrich our conversations. Someone who watched a TED talk on vulnerability might spark an insight that someone who read the full book hadn't considered. A podcast listener might share a personal story that brings a concept to life in a way the written word couldn't. We believe growth happens in community, not just in consumption.

### Cost: The event is FREE. Just pay for your own drinks and food

• Everyone must order at least one drink (venue requirement)
• Food and additional beverages at your own expense
• No entrance or event fees

Join us for 2.5 transformative hours where meaningful connections accelerate growth. Come as you are - whether you're new to personal development or a seasoned growth enthusiast, introverted deep thinker or extroverted processor, busy professional or dedicated learner.

### What to Expect

Choose your learning path: book, discussion, audiobook, or curated video content
Engage in intimate small group discussions on core psychological concepts
Cross-pollinate insights across different learning modalities
Transform concepts into practical, actionable personal growth steps
Build meaningful connections with fellow growth-oriented community members
Leave with clear commitments and accountability for implementing insights