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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 4 MIN

[Book of Tales 02] The Courage to Be Disliked & The Instagram Trap

from Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences · host Paul Puscas | Stories of Belonging and Cultural Exploration

📖 Buy The Courage to Be Disliked Here: https://amzn.eu/d/0d7e66AuAre you caught in the "Instagram Trap"? In Chapter 2 of the Book of Tales, we explore the psychology of true freedom and review the global bestseller, The Courage to Be Disliked.We are constantly told to live our "dream life," but how often are we actually just living someone else's dream for the validation? Inspired by a warning from Carl in Episode 60, we dive into the radical psychology of Alfred Adler. From the controversial idea that "trauma doesn't exist" to the ultimate life-hack of the "Separation of Tasks," this episode is a masterclass in learning how to stop caring about what other people think.Whether you are trying to travel the world, or just trying to leave a massive WhatsApp group chat without feeling guilty, this is your required reading.📚 The Whereabouts Reading List & Resources:• Get The Courage to Be Disliked: https://amzn.eu/d/0d7e66Au• Listen to Carl’s Full Interview (Episode 60): https://youtu.be/B0RpCS8FVds🎙️ Produced by Whereabouts Media:• Start your own podcast with Riverside (Our Affiliate Link): https://riverside.sjv.io/QYP9A9🎧 Chapters:00:00 - The "Instagram Trap" (Carl's Warning)00:44 - The Courage to Be Disliked: Adlerian Psychology01:23 - Lesson 1: Why Trauma is an Excuse (Teleology)02:25 - Lesson 2: The Separation of Tasks (The Office Birthday Cake)03:15 - Lesson 3: The True Definition of Freedom05:30 - The Whereabouts Media #TheCourageToBeDisliked #Psychology #AlfredAdler #BookReview #WhereaboutsMedia #DigitalNomad #PersonalGrowth #InstagramTrap

📖 Buy The Courage to Be Disliked Here: https://amzn.eu/d/0d7e66AuAre you caught in the "Instagram Trap"? In Chapter 2 of the Book of Tales, we explore the psychology of true freedom and review the global bestseller, The Courage to Be Disliked.We are constantly told to live our "dream life," but how often are we actually just living someone else's dream for the validation? Inspired by a warning from Carl in Episode 60, we dive into the radical psychology of Alfred Adler. From the controversial idea that "trauma doesn't exist" to the ultimate life-hack of the "Separation of Tasks," this episode is a masterclass in learning how to stop caring about what other people think.Whether you are trying to travel the world, or just trying to leave a massive WhatsApp group chat without feeling guilty, this is your required reading.📚 The Whereabouts Reading List & Resources:• Get The Courage to Be Disliked: https://amzn.eu/d/0d7e66Au• Listen to Carl’s Full Interview (Episode 60): https://youtu.be/B0RpCS8FVds🎙️ Produced by Whereabouts Media:• Start your own podcast with Riverside (Our Affiliate Link): https://riverside.sjv.io/QYP9A9🎧 Chapters:00:00 - The "Instagram Trap" (Carl's Warning)00:44 - The Courage to Be Disliked: Adlerian Psychology01:23 - Lesson 1: Why Trauma is an Excuse (Teleology)02:25 - Lesson 2: The Separation of Tasks (The Office Birthday Cake)03:15 - Lesson 3: The True Definition of Freedom05:30 - The Whereabouts Media #TheCourageToBeDisliked #Psychology #AlfredAdler #BookReview #WhereaboutsMedia #DigitalNomad #PersonalGrowth #InstagramTrap

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📖 Buy The Courage to Be Disliked Here: https://amzn.eu/d/0d7e66AuAre you caught in the "Instagram Trap"? In Chapter 2 of the Book of Tales, we explore the psychology of true freedom and review the global bestseller, The Courage to Be Disliked.We...

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