
Titles in This Set
The Courage to Be Happy
The Courage to Be Disliked
The Miracle Morning
The Ten Types of Human
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Allen & Unwin, John Murray Learning, Windmill Books
Overview
This four-book self-help collection brings together widely read titles in modern personal development. The Courage to Be Disliked and The Courage to Be Happy, by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga, use a philosophical dialogue to explore Adlerian psychology and the idea that happiness is a choice. Hal Elrod's The Miracle Morning introduces a step-by-step morning routine built to create lasting momentum, while Dexter Dias's The Ten Types of Human examines the hidden patterns behind human behavior. Together, these four paperbacks offer a well-rounded toolkit for readers pursuing clarity and change.
About the Books
Across these four paperbacks, readers move through a spectrum of approaches to living better and understanding themselves and others. The Courage to Be Disliked, the first of Kishimi and Koga's philosophical dialogues, introduces Adlerian psychology through a conversation between a skeptical young man and a patient philosopher. It argues that people are not defined by their past and that freedom comes from separating one's own tasks from the expectations of others. The Courage to Be Happy continues the dialogue, focusing on how contribution and community turn philosophy into everyday happiness. Hal Elrod's The Miracle Morning takes a more practical, habit-based approach. Built around six core practices, the book lays out a repeatable morning framework intended to sharpen focus and build momentum before the day begins; the expanded edition adds guidance on evening routines and long-term planning. The Ten Types of Human, by barrister Dexter Dias, shifts the lens toward behavioral psychology, drawing on real cases to explain the instincts that drive human decision-making. Read individually or as a set, these four books complement one another: two explore philosophy and self-perception, one builds daily structure, and one examines the wider psychology of human action. Collected together, they form a well-rounded self-help library, suited to readers building new habits, exploring personal philosophy, or looking for a fresh perspective on happiness and human behavior.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
The Courage to Be Happy — Kishimi and Koga's second dialogue explores how community builds everyday happiness.
The Courage to Be Disliked — this Adlerian dialogue reframes freedom as the courage to risk being disliked.
The Miracle Morning — Hal Elrod's six-step framework builds focus and momentum before the day begins.
The Ten Types of Human — barrister Dexter Dias draws on real cases to map the instincts behind human behavior.
About the Authors
Ichiro Kishimi is a Japanese philosopher and long-time student of Alfred Adler's psychology, known for translating Adlerian ideas into accessible dialogue form. Fumitake Koga is a writer who collaborated with Kishimi to co-author both Courage titles, shaping their conversational structure. Hal Elrod is an author and speaker whose personal story of survival and recovery inspired The Miracle Morning, now followed by a series of habit-focused books. Dexter Dias is a British barrister and human rights lawyer whose courtroom experience informs The Ten Types of Human, blending legal case studies with psychological research on behavior.
Why You'll Love This Collection
This collection pairs philosophical insight with practical action, making it a thoughtful birthday, graduation, or holiday gift for anyone chasing personal growth. Whether read cover to cover or one book at a time, these four paperbacks fit easily into a nightstand stack, a book club lineup, or a New Year's resolution reading list.
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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