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Japanese Self-Help/Psychology | The Courage To Be Disliked (Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga)

Mere Mortals Book Reviews
Mere Mortals Book Reviews
Episode • Jan 19, 2023 • 27m

Do you have the courage to break your life-lie?

'The Courage To Be Disliked' by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga is a Japanese version of a self-help/psychology book. It showcases Adlerian psychology through means of a Socratic dialogue between a philosopher and youth. It is primarily about how to change mental thought patterns by taking individual responsibility and not playing the victim card.

I summarised the book as follows. "It's ultimately a useful tool for improvement. I believe much of life is tricking your own brain, body and habits into better outcomes. The philosopher did come across as a bit too assured and I would be curious to know the Adlerian view on pragmatism and whether other schools of psychology can work."

I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world. Kyrin out!

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(0:28) - Synopsis
(2:52) - Adlerian Psychology: The pill pill
(8:46) - The Philosopher: Embodying the individual psychology
(17:13) - Observations/Takeaways
(24:03) - Summary


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