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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
informative
reflective
medium-paced
We can all change and find happiness any time.
We must focus on things we can control and discard things we can’t.
We must not give in to a competitive worldview which creates a toxic cycle of unhappiness.
We should build horizontal relationships to simplify problems.
Our greater purpose is to be useful to others without expecting reward.
We must focus on things we can control and discard things we can’t.
We must not give in to a competitive worldview which creates a toxic cycle of unhappiness.
We should build horizontal relationships to simplify problems.
Our greater purpose is to be useful to others without expecting reward.
Listened to the audiobook which was framed as a conversation between two people, which I think really worked for this philosophical book. Adlerian theory was a new concept for me, and one I will keep top of mind. It argues that all problems are interpersonal problems and that happiness can only be found from within - by focusing on self and your present. And that takes courage to do so.
It argues that placing your self worth in how others view you is a disservice to everyone involved and fosters resentment as you try to achieve impossible expectations.
What I’m not sure I agree with (or perhaps don’t fully understand yet) is how emotions hold no weight in one’s happiness - they are only fleeting. While I agree to some extent, I didn’t fully grasp how that can be applied to interpersonal relationships, especially romantic.
It argues that placing your self worth in how others view you is a disservice to everyone involved and fosters resentment as you try to achieve impossible expectations.
What I’m not sure I agree with (or perhaps don’t fully understand yet) is how emotions hold no weight in one’s happiness - they are only fleeting. While I agree to some extent, I didn’t fully grasp how that can be applied to interpersonal relationships, especially romantic.
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
I think this is the first philosophical book I read that can be digested easily.
I decided to read the book because the title was catchy enough, and I assumed there was some meaning behind why someone would want the courage to dislike you. However, what I got was a conversation between a philosopher and a young person, breaking down the theories of Alfred Adler (who I knew nothing about).
I did enjoy the layout of the book, having the style being a conversation between two people, instead of the author telling me what Alderian psychology is, mostly because if I wanted to read a dry definition of something, a dictionary would be enough. I also get the idea of why this book is popular with the Japanese population, as the teachings of Adler align with my general knowledge of how Japanese people behave ("vertical relationships", and "contribution to others" are some terms that I felt reflect this).
The reason for a mid rating isn't anything against the book itself, but more of the feeling that I have a sense that I should know something about Adler and the foundation of his philosophy towards life, like if I was the third-wheel of an intimate conversation that I shouldn't be listening to, but because they're using their outdoor voice inside, I'm expected to have the background information and draw up my own conclusions. Granted, there are a few things I tabbed that I know I would like to revisit this book at a later date. But for now, even though I'm a bit lost in life, I do have a better sense of what I should do, instead of looking inward, I should use my compass pointing to the North Star of contribution of others.
I decided to read the book because the title was catchy enough, and I assumed there was some meaning behind why someone would want the courage to dislike you. However, what I got was a conversation between a philosopher and a young person, breaking down the theories of Alfred Adler (who I knew nothing about).
I did enjoy the layout of the book, having the style being a conversation between two people, instead of the author telling me what Alderian psychology is, mostly because if I wanted to read a dry definition of something, a dictionary would be enough. I also get the idea of why this book is popular with the Japanese population, as the teachings of Adler align with my general knowledge of how Japanese people behave ("vertical relationships", and "contribution to others" are some terms that I felt reflect this).
The reason for a mid rating isn't anything against the book itself, but more of the feeling that I have a sense that I should know something about Adler and the foundation of his philosophy towards life, like if I was the third-wheel of an intimate conversation that I shouldn't be listening to, but because they're using their outdoor voice inside, I'm expected to have the background information and draw up my own conclusions. Granted, there are a few things I tabbed that I know I would like to revisit this book at a later date. But for now, even though I'm a bit lost in life, I do have a better sense of what I should do, instead of looking inward, I should use my compass pointing to the North Star of contribution of others.
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
While some of the ideas made sense to me, the over arching idea was a bit out there.
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
During the first few chapters, I was ready to stop listening without finishing and giving it a 2-star rating, like the whiny student in the book.
I decided to share some of the philosophical theories of Alfred Adler with my partner who loves philosophy. We started listening to some of it together and he helped reframe some of the arguments I was struggling with. It started to make more sense and, by the end, I felt I had new and fascinating perspectives.
These ideas were laid out in an interview-dialogue style between a philosopher and his student, similar to Sophie’s World. (This book keeps coming up for me lately.)
I decided to share some of the philosophical theories of Alfred Adler with my partner who loves philosophy. We started listening to some of it together and he helped reframe some of the arguments I was struggling with. It started to make more sense and, by the end, I felt I had new and fascinating perspectives.
These ideas were laid out in an interview-dialogue style between a philosopher and his student, similar to Sophie’s World. (This book keeps coming up for me lately.)