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Open The Courage to Be Disliked

Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga

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The Courage to Be Disliked

The book teaches Adlerian psychology through a philosopher-student dialogue, arguing that a freer life comes from dropping approval-seeking, separating your responsibilities from others’, and choosing present action over past excuses.

Main takeaway

Freedom requires accepting that other people may disapprove of you.

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