Happiness is not a result of circumstances but a matter of choice. It stems from the decisions you make about how to live your life. By accepting responsibility for your actions and attitudes, you empower yourself to find happiness.

Happiness is a choice

You should distinguish between what is your responsibility and what belongs to others. By focusing only on your tasks and not meddling in others' lives or opinions, you reduce unnecessary conflicts and stress.

Separation of tasks

True happiness requires the courage to live authentically, even if it means being disliked by others. Seeking approval constantly can lead to a loss of self-identity and inner peace.

The courage to be disliked

Meaning in life is not something to discover but something to create. You assign meaning to your experiences and relationships, and this sense of purpose drives your happiness.

Life has no inherent meaning

Many of life’s challenges arise from relationships. Improving how you connect and communicate with others can help resolve much of your dissatisfaction and enhance your overall happiness.

All problems are interpersonal relationship problems

Happiness is a choice, and living authentically with courage, purpose, and healthy relationships leads to a fulfilling life.

In this follow-up to the international phenomenon The Courage to Be Disliked, discover how to reconnect with your true self, experience true happiness, and live the life you want. What if one simple choice could unlock your destiny? Already a major Japanese bestseller, this eye-opening and accessible follow-up to the “compelling” (Marc Andreessen) international phenomenon The Courage to be Disliked shares the powerful teachings of Alfred Adler, one of the giants of 19th-century psychology, through another illuminating dialogue between the philosopher and the young man. Three years after their first conversation, the young man finds himself disillusioned and disappointed, convinced Adler’s teachings only work in theory, not in practice. But through further discussions between the philosopher and the young man, they deepen their own understandings of Adler’s powerful teachings, and learn the tools needed to apply Adler’s teachings to the chaos of everyday life. To be read on its own or as a companion to the bestselling first book, The Courage to Be Happy reveals a bold new way of thinking and living, empowering you to let go of the shackles of past trauma and the expectations of others, and to use this freedom to create the life you truly desire. Plainspoken yet profoundly moving, reading The Courage to Be Happy will light a torch with the power to illuminate your life and brighten the world as we know it. Discover the courage to choose happiness.

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Ichiro KISHIMI Philosopher, Adlerian psychologist and translator of English and German languages. Born in 1956.M.A.in philosophy from Kyoto University. Director of the Japanese Society of Adlerian psychology. Former counselor at Maeda Clinic in Kyoto and has taught philosophy and ancient Greek at various institutions such as Kyoto University of Education and Nara Women's University. He presently teaches educational psychology and clinical psychology at Meiji School of Oriental Medicine in Suita, Osaka. Kishimi now has his own private counseling office in Kameoka, Kyoto, and devotes his time to giving lectures on Adlerian Psychology and child education.

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Fumitake Koga is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Fumitake Koga has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Fumitake Koga's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

PURANA PEN 's Key Ideas from The Courage to Be Happy
by Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga

Happiness is a choice

Separation of tasks

The courage to be disliked

Life has no inherent meaning

All problems are interpersonal relationship problems

Discover Key Ideas from Books on Similar Topics

PURANA PEN 's Key Ideas from The Courage to Be Happyby Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga

Happiness is a choice

Separation of tasks

The courage to be disliked

Life has no inherent meaning

All problems are interpersonal relationship problems

Discover Key Ideas from Books on Similar Topics

PURANA PEN 's Key Ideas from The Courage to Be Happy
by Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga