Kishimi, Ichiro creator Trowell, Haydn (tr.) text London Vermilion; Penguin Random House 2026 monographic 226p. The inspiring guide to letting go of competition, reducing stress, and living a happier, more authentic life – from the 15-million-copy bestselling author of the Japanese self-help phenomenon, The Courage to Be Disliked Are you exhausted from trying to be exceptional? It’s time to break the cycle of burnout and choose ordinary. In The Courage to be Ordinary, Ichiro Kishimi speaks to everyone burned out by hustle, comparison and the pressure to prove their worth. His message is disarmingly simple: stop trying to stand out. Being ordinary isn’t failure – it’s freedom. Freedom from constant competition, from chasing approval, from feeling chronically tense. Letting go of the need to be special will finally give your strengths the space they need to shine. Personal Development 158.1 KIS 9781785047046 20261003172454.0