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The text is a transcript of a video where the speaker reviews the book "The Courage to Be Disliked" by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga. The book is based on the psychology of Alfred Adler, who proposed that people can change, the world is simple, and everyone can be happy. The speaker explains the main points of the book, such as separating one's own problems from other people's problems, having unconditional trust in others, not seeking praise or approval, and having a sense of community. The speaker also relates the book to his own experiences and challenges some common misconceptions about happiness and success. The speaker concludes that the book taught him to enjoy every moment of his life and to contribute to others without competing or comparing himself.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The book "The Courage to Be Disliked" has sold 2 million copies in Japan and 4.43 million copies worldwide.
2. The book is based on the teachings of Alfred Adler, an Austrian psychotherapist.
3. Adler is considered one of the three great bridges of psychology.
4. The book's author is a Japanese counselor who has applied Adler's teachings to modern life.
5. The book's main message is that people can change and live happily if they take responsibility for their own lives.
6. The book rejects the idea that people are controlled by their past experiences or trauma.
7. Instead, it suggests that people use their past experiences as excuses to avoid taking action in the present.
8. The book emphasizes the importance of separating one's own concerns from those of others.
9. It also emphasizes the importance of not seeking praise or approval from others, but rather finding happiness and fulfillment from within.
10. The book suggests that people should focus on contributing to others and building meaningful relationships, rather than competing with others or seeking external validation.
11. The concept of "self-acceptance" is central to the book's message, and it is defined as accepting oneself as one is, without trying to change or improve oneself.
12. The book also discusses the importance of trusting others and building strong relationships, but notes that this requires a willingness to take risks and be vulnerable.