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The Courage to Be Disliked

How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life, and Achieve Real Happiness

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The Courage to Be Disliked

By: Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga
Narrated by: Noah Galvin, Graeme Malcolm, January LaVoy
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The New York Times bestselling TikTok sensation with more than 13 million copies sold worldwide, The Courage to Be Disliked is a transformative and practical guide to personal happiness and self-fulfillment.

Now you can unlock your full potential and free yourself from the shackles of past traumas and societal expectations to find true personal happiness. Based on the theories of renowned psychologist Alfred Adler, this book guides you through the principles of self-forgiveness, self-care, and mind decluttering in a straightforward, easy-to-digest style that’s accessible to all.

The Courage to Be Disliked unfolds as a dialogue between a philosopher and a young man, who, over the course of five enriching conversations, realizes that each of us is in control of our life’s direction, independent of past burdens and expectations of others.

Wise, empowering, and profoundly liberating, this book is a life-changing experience that shows you a path to lasting happiness and how to finally be the person you truly want to be. Millions are already benefiting from its teachings—and you can be next. Mental Health Mood Disorders Personal Development Personal Success Philosophy Psychology & Mental Health Self-Esteem Well-being Essentials Inspiring Japanese Philosophy

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As many of the reviews were written, my sentiments echo. This book is life changing. I loved the artistic expression of the ideas through a passionate debate. It was so good that I actually could barely pull myself away from the material. I even listened to it while at the gym.

Phenomenal and Life Changing

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Courage is an understatement! Took me ten days to finish this for all the right reasons! Do not read if you don’t want your views of “you”punched in the mouth! Should be required reading for every school in the world!

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Wow.. this book came into my life at the perfect time. The way he explains how ALL problems are interpersonal problems blew my mind. This book has helped me develop a better philosophy on how to be less selfish, find deeper meaning in my life, and contribute to a world that is obsessed with comparison, social status and shallow, self-defining metrics. Truly, life-changing book.

READ this if you have social anxiety or lack sense of purpose!

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It’s like listening to a podcast performance. Beautifully written and delivered. Great for all ages!

I wish everyone would listen to this book.

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This book contains a real hope for all of us. That life is really simple after all. In the end, it boils down into serving others. Which is one commandment of Love as Jesus taught us. Love one another as you Love yourself. Service to others is the end is loving our neighbor..

Book for this Generation and Beyond

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