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Real freedom is having the courage to be disliked
ICHIRO KISHIMI AND FUMITAKE KOGA
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We are free to choose the meaning of our experiences
We are not determined by the experiences we've had, but rather, the meaning we give to them. Instead of thinking about 'past causes', think about 'present goals'.
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You are not living to satisfy other people's expectations. Getting recognised is not your task. Hence, deny any need for recognition
ICHIRO KISHIMI AND FUMITAKE KOGA
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All problems are, at the core, interpersonal relationship problems
A lot of problems arise because we feel inferior, we feel that we lack something. A feeling of inferiority is a result of the subjective meaning that we have assigned to a trait of ours. If we feel that we lack something, the right way to tackle it is by striving to bridge the gap.
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Separation of tasks
For any action that you intend to take, ask if this is your task? Does the result affect you? All interpersonal conflicts are caused by intruding in someone else's task.
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Happiness is contributing to the community
Being of use to someone - either by one's actions or by mere presence, is the true essence of happiness.
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Our emotions are mere tools to justify our intended actions
We get angry and show aggression to make a point. We make a point to possibly win an argument, which in turn is a means to establish supremacy over the person on the receiving end.
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A lot of time and effort is spent on unnecessary things, which are futile. The mantra for happiness is really simple, and this book, with the help of a dialogue, gives it to the reader.
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Choose freedom
What is freedom?
Freedom is the courage to be disliked by others.
Oh that person just stared you because you were wearing a weird T-shirt, So what? That person dislikes you because you just did what he doesn't like but you do, so what?
Minimalism is a tool that can assist you in finding freedom
- Freedom from fear.
- Freedom from worry.
- Freedom from overwhelm. Freedom from guilt.
- Freedom from depression.
- Freedom from the trappings of the consumer culture we’ve built our lives around.
- Real freedom.
Prestige And Freedom
Being rich is about freedom, about independence and about being on your own. If you are filthy rich but still have to do things you hate doing, then that’s not real wealth. You are not poor if you don’t own a BMW and your neighbour does. But you are poor if you are not having the freedom to do wh...
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