The Courage to Be Disliked by Kishimi I. - Paperback is a powerful and thought-provoking guide to personal freedom, happiness, and self-acceptance. Written in the form of an engaging conversation between a philosopher and a young man, this bestselling book introduces the ideas of Adlerian psychology in a clear, practical, and highly readable way.

Challenging the belief that the past must define the future, this book encourages readers to let go of people-pleasing, stop seeking constant approval, and begin living according to their own values. Wise, direct, and deeply liberating, The Courage to Be Disliked by Kishimi I. - Paperback is ideal for readers interested in self-help, personal growth, psychology, philosophy, and building a more confident and authentic life.

Author Profile

Ichiro Kishimi is a Japanese philosopher and Adlerian psychology scholar based in Kyoto. He writes and lectures on Adlerian psychology and has worked as a certified counsellor and consultant for the Japanese Society of Adlerian Psychology. He has also translated selected works by Alfred Adler into Japanese and written widely on Adlerian thought.

Fumitake Koga is an award-winning Japanese writer known for business and general non-fiction. After encountering Adlerian psychology, he worked closely with Ichiro Kishimi to shape the book’s accessible dialogue format

Critic Reviews

Marc Andreessen described the book as “Compelling from front to back” and highly recommended it.

Library Journal praised Kishimi and Koga for offering an illuminating conversation that helps readers think about happiness, change, and their place in the world.

Quartz noted the book’s empowering approach to resisting social pressure and trusting one’s own self-worth.

HelloGiggles called it “Marie Kondo, but for your brain.”

Dimensions (CM) Approx: standard size, 15 cm x 21 cm,

Weight (KG) Approx: 0.24