
Titles in This Set
Atomic Habits
The Courage to Be Disliked
The Courage to Be Happy
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Avery, Atria Books
Overview
This three-book paperback collection brings together two of the most talked-about personal development books of the last decade. Atomic Habits by James Clear delivers a practical, science-backed system for building good habits and breaking bad ones through small, repeatable changes. The Courage to Be Disliked and The Courage to Be Happy, written by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga, present an engaging Socratic dialogue rooted in Adlerian psychology that challenges readers to take responsibility for their own happiness. Together these titles form a well-rounded set for readers chasing lasting change in mindset, habits, and everyday life.
About the Books
This collection pairs two very different but complementary approaches to lasting personal change. Atomic Habits opens with a simple but powerful premise: transformation doesn't come from dramatic overhauls, it comes from tiny, consistent adjustments that compound over time. James Clear breaks down the science of habit formation into a clear, actionable framework covering cues, cravings, responses, and rewards, showing readers how to design their environment for success and make good habits nearly automatic. The book draws on real stories from athletes, business leaders, and everyday people who used small shifts to produce outsized results.
The Courage to Be Disliked takes a different route to the same destination: inner change. Structured as a dialogue between a philosopher and a troubled young man, it introduces Western readers to Alfred Adler's psychology of courage, arguing that people are free to reshape their lives the moment they stop seeking others' approval and start taking responsibility for their own choices. The Courage to Be Happy continues that conversation, revisiting the same two characters three years later to explore how the ideas hold up in the harder, messier work of daily life, relationships, and parenting.
Read together, the set moves from philosophy to practice: the Kishimi and Koga books reframe how readers think about freedom, responsibility, and happiness, while Atomic Habits supplies the concrete tools to act on that new mindset. It's a natural pairing for anyone building a personal growth library, whether the goal is better habits, healthier relationships, or simply a clearer sense of purpose.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
Atomic Habits — James Clear lays out a step-by-step system for building good habits and breaking bad ones through small, compounding changes.
The Courage to Be Disliked — A philosopher and a doubting young man debate Adlerian psychology in a dialogue that challenges readers to stop living for others' approval.
The Courage to Be Happy — The same two characters reunite three years later to explore how courage and responsibility play out in real relationships and daily struggles.
About the Authors
James Clear is a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement, and the author of the global phenomenon Atomic Habits, translated into dozens of languages. Ichiro Kishimi was born in Kyoto, where he still lives; he writes and lectures on Adlerian psychology and works as a certified counselor for the Japanese Society of Adlerian Psychology. Fumitake Koga is an award-winning professional writer who has released numerous bestselling works of business and general non-fiction, and who developed the Courage books' dialogue format together with Kishimi over many visits to Kyoto.
Why You'll Love This Set
This trio pairs proven, practical philosophy with an actionable habit-building system, making it a genuinely useful gift for graduates, new-year resolutions, or a birthday gift for anyone craving real change. Perfect for a classroom library shelf on personal growth, a stocking stuffer for the reflective reader, or simply a fresh start on your own bookshelf.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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