The Courage To Be Disliked, Introduction

Join us as we read this unique and thought-provoking book written by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga. We will review the Introduction and discuss the approach for covering this book on Monday, July 14, 2025. If you can, please read the introduction before the meeting so you have an opportunity to experience the dialogue format which is unique to this book.

You are welcome to join the series even if you missed one or more of the sections, but I recommend reading those sections on your own the concepts in the book build on each other.

The book is available for purchase at: [Amazon.com: The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness: 9781668065969: Kishimi, Ichiro, Koga, Fumitake: Books](https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Be-Disliked-Phenomenon-Happiness/dp/1668065967/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1B4LCDJZ4AXRW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CAOvSGfFpvvBnBNAA6a702oJ2sDK_mrzl1KyV5Jn3A-YkiBXDBKlxtBSTGmzhSB1GN5h2ACfa93XjEFYVTdxgPnY3i9xSqGNgmyuZ-lDkUPdLnK4KX8GZcNHbCNX5Wc-dTY42GI_2RNQp2bxv2Pn28rQIp9yv8071VPDSdMsmtQErQ3p_qCBAdvZI7UhAcANxsyzXtIIRjj-kSJ4eNaSljZ9oln5izU_2Rh7h9R-mYA.SP-_BbFADwhbjOkJYLLkhbjoF47kjBaKNGTVUKxPe1Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+courage+to+be+disliked+disliked&qid=1748701575&sprefix=the+courage+to+be+disliked+di%2Caps%2C1156&sr=8-1)

Book Summary:
The Courage to Be Disliked is a bestselling book that tells the story of an unhappy young man who visits a philosopher seeking guidance. Through five conversations, the teacher helps him take control of his own life and happiness. The book explores how to become free from others' judgements and separate tasks from external influences. It is based on Adlerian psychology, with the philosopher being influenced by Alfred Adler, a friend of Sigmund Freud.

Disclaimer: I am not a teacher, therapist, or the author of this book. I am an avid reader hoping to connect with other like-minded individuals that are focused on becoming the best version of themselves.